A day without laughter is a day wasted. – Charlie Chaplin
Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects. – Arnold Glasow
Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit. – Author unknown
Laughter is an instant vacation. - Milton Berle
Laughter is the corrective force which prevents us from becoming cranks. – Henri Bergson
Laughter is the shock absorber that eases the blows of life. – Author unknown
A man isn’t poor if he can still laugh. - Raymond Hitchcock
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. – Victor Borge
With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die. – Abraham Lincoln
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. – Victor Hugo
He who laughs, lasts! - Mary Pettibone Poole
Laughter provides physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits you probably never realized! Laughter:
- Increases antibodies in saliva that combat upper respiratory infections
- Decreases serum cortisol
, thus providing an antidote for the harmful effects of stress - Effectively busts depression
- Secretes an enzyme that protects the stomach from forming ulcers
- Conditions the abdominal muscles
- Relaxes muscles throughout the body
- Aids in reducing symptoms of neuralgia and rheumatism
- Improves ventilation, thus helping reduce chronic respiratory conditions
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Reduces blood pressure and heart rate
- Boosts the immune system
- Helps the body fight infections
- Releases endorphins which provide natural pain relief
- Helps more nutrients and oxygen to blood tissues
- Has positive benefits in mental functions
- Changes perspective
- Makes you feel good!
- Brings people together
Bring more humor and laughter into your life! Be healthy and happy!
Reference: Jasheway, L.A.. “Don’t get mad, get funny”. Whole Person Associates.
