"The average person laughs around 17 times per day." Professor Peter Abrahms
Is this you? I know it's not me…17 times a day — hum. Something that makes you go hum.
"The benefits of laughter: While people have always known that laughter makes them feel good, there is now scientific evidence that it promotes health in a number of ways.
Health Benefits: Laughter has many benefits for the general health of an individual. These include
* Immune System – laughter inhibits the "fight or flight" response, by reducing levels of certain stress hormones responsible. This is beneficial to health since these hormones suppress the immune system and raise blood pressure. Laughter actually boosts the immune system by causing an increase in white blood cells
* Blood Pressure – laughter lowers the blood pressure, while increasing vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood. This in turn aids healing
* Saliva – laughter leads to increased production of salivary immunoglobulin A, which helps to prevent pathogens (disease-causing organisms) invading the body via the respiratory tract
* Exercise – it has been estimated that laughing 100 times is the equivalent of 15 minutes' workout on an exercise bike. Laughter exercises the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles, which explains why people often feel exhausted after laughing a lot
* Mental Health – laughter provides a way for negative emotions such as anger or frustration, to be released. Ever since the pioneering work of Patch Adams (a physician who recognized of humor when treating patients) doctors have become increasingly aware of the theraputic benefits of laughter."
Chi Energy Heals Training: "Learn to Amplify the Best" … Sifu Cicero "I'm going to learn to laugh 17 times a day and amplify this energy!"
Reference: Physiology by Professor Peter Abrahams
That is very true, I miss laughing sometimes when I don’t feel good, I know only the good emotions such as laughing make me feel better!
Thank you Sifu for beeing there and open my eyes how important it is to not forget about the good laughs
Whomever said laughter is the best medicine got it. Laugh, I mean really have a good, hard laugh and make a point to sense how you feel afterwards. If we can’t laugh at life, or ourselves, and all the ups and downs, what’s the use? Wallowing in self pity, depression, and hopelessness only takes us down a path of sadness and loss. Nothing lasts forever, including us. Think about that when you look in the mirror, and then have a good chuckle. Peace, and God bless us, everyone.
Thank you both for your comments…
Monika enjoy your Christmas visit in Austria with your family. As I continue to pray for and heal your Aunt.
Jim your the best financial advisor a woman ever had…Thank God your working for Stifel Nicolaus!