"Laugh Therapy," pioneered by Norman Cousins, has turned out to have real substance. Research has discovered that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help defend the body from illness and cancer.
Laughter also increases the release of endorphins - compounds that give you a sense of well-being - in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people live longer and have healthier lives; so read your favorite comics, watch your favorite comedies, and laugh it up!
Added 8-13-09:
The "Can Monster" was made by a guy who lives in my home town. He says he hates all the cans that are constantly in place here. As a joke he wielded together this creature and put him by the road.
The can producing company asked if they could buy it from him. He agreed and they filled the can-man with concrete and he now sits out front of their office!!!
Dear d.c.,
ReplyDeleteI would indeed agree that "happy" people would appear to have better and longer existences, and as you point out there would appear even to be scientific evidence to support this.
So let's all not forget that sometimes, even in the darkest of times, it's important to "laugh it up".
I feel I should tell a joke now, or make some incisively witty comment, but unfortunately I can't think of any. Maybe next time!
Yours with Peace and Best Wishes,
David.
Dear David,
ReplyDeleteYour visits are always welcomed and appreciated.
Wishing you great joy!
Oh, you have posted what I just wanted to read. Please check out my blog for the reason.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much Dixie. You are an angel to me!
Jun Bullan,
ReplyDeleteThe funny part which I accidentally cut off from my blog:
The "Can Monster" was made by a guy who lives in my home town. He says he hates all the cans that are constantly in place here. As a joke he wielded together this creature and put him by the road.
The can producing company asked if they could buy it from him. He agreed and they filled the can-man with concrete and he now sits out front of their office!!!
I enjoyed your blog too!
I was once involved in a 'laughter workshop'. It was at Sanity Fair 2007. There I was with a bunch of folks on a crowded street, taking turns laughing at each other. Quite the experience. It was most therapeutic. Laughter is most certainly the 'best medicine'.
ReplyDeleteWith laughter, your way, Gary :-)
Hi Gary,
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds like an experience I'd like to try. I cannot imagine how great that would be. I know you must have had fun participating. Thank you for sharing that; there's an image in my mind that gives me joy!
I send friendly laughter,
Dixie :O
I loved this. This guy is kool. Keep laughing I will.
ReplyDeleteL.R.
Hi LR,
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine seeing that out on the highway? I need a 'picture phone'..haha.