| With today's fast paced life style many people | | | | more stress into your system and decrease your |
| are dealing with more stress than ever. Factor in | | | | immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts actually |
| the raising cost of gas and slowing of the | | | | release neuropathies that help fight stress and |
| economy and it is clear to see a population that is | | | | potentially more serious illnesses. One study, of |
| stressed out. Growing data indicates that a good | | | | people with cancer who watched humorous |
| belly laugh may be the best way to battle stress. | | | | videos showed less stress. and an increase in a |
| So go to the local comedy club or check out the | | | | particular cell activity that's beneficial in fighting |
| free comedy clips on line for some stress relief. | | | | diseases such as HIV and cancer. Research |
| Laughter's benefit on your health is no joke, and | | | | increasingly shows that laughter may ease pain by |
| provide both long term and short term benefits. | | | | causing the body to produce its own natural |
| When you laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load | | | | painkillers. |
| mentally, it actually induces physical changes in | | | | Laughter can also help make difficult situations a |
| your body. | | | | little bit easier. One study of nurses who work in |
| Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, | | | | emergency rooms found that nurses who use |
| stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and | | | | humor in dealing with their patients and |
| increases the endorphins that are released by | | | | co-workers experience greater job satisfaction. |
| your brain. A good laugh cools down your stress | | | | They also experienced feelings of personal |
| response and increases your heart rate and blood | | | | accomplishment more than do those who do not |
| pressure. A good, relaxed feeling, and lower | | | | laugh during their shifts. |
| stress rates are the result. Laughter can also | | | | The data is in that laughter is good for you, and it |
| ease digestion and stimulate circulation, which helps | | | | is a lot of fun too. So get that funny movie or go |
| reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress. | | | | to the comedy club or watch stand up comedy |
| Long term benefits include an improved immune | | | | online to enjoy the positive effects of humor on |
| system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical | | | | your body and mind. |
| reactions that can impact your body by bringing | | | | |