There are various laughter therapies used across the world to treat various ailments. Some of the prominent few are listed below. Laughter Therapy: The idea behind this therapy is a healthy and cheerful laugh that can make a person feel better, to relieve stress, combat diseases and strengthen the immune system. It is said that even one minute of laughter can give the body up to 45 minutes of therapeutic relaxation. It stimulates appetite and digestion and also expands the blood vessels and sends more blood racing to the extremities. This process sends more oxygen to every cell in the body, it also serves to speed tissue healing and stabilize many body functions. Laughter even produces a feeling of well being.
Much has been said about the physical benefits of aerobic exercise. It’s true that a regular schedule of aerobic exercise can reduce migraines, help lose weight, reduce heart attack and stroke, lower blood pressure and improve all measures of stamina and physical health…maybe even add years to our lives, but that’s not the whole story. Regular aerobic exercise is as important to our sense of well-being and mental health as it is to our physical health. As you’ll see in this article, even if aerobic exercise did nothing to increase our lifespan, the increase in our quality of life is well worth the effort. |