A joyful heart is good medicine…
A joyful heart is good medicine…
Proverbs 17:22
The effects of the virus in our world can be difficult to endure. I hope this bring a smile to your face and reminds you to welcome laughter in your homes.
Do you remember the last time you laughed? I’m not referring to a half-hearted smile or a light chuckle. I’m thinking of those big, loud, deep belly laughs that make your stomach hurt and leave you breathless. Think about it. When was the last time you laughed hard?
Laughter is a byproduct of a joyful heart and it turns out laughter is good medicine! I found the following information on Organic Facts website:
- By seeking out humorous situations or participating in activities that will stimulate laughter, you are giving your body a chance to exercise the diaphragm, as well as facial, leg, back, and abdominal muscles. Cortisol and adrenaline levels in the body, which are considered stress hormones, can be reduced through laughter, thereby adding to overall health. Also, the increase in respiration aids in the oxygenation of blood flowing to the brain and the rest of the body.
- The number of Gamma-interferon and T-cells, which are the disease and tumor hunters of the body, are increased through regular amounts of laughter, and other sicknesses like respiratory infections and the common cold can be inhibited and decreased if laughter is a regular part of a person’s life.
- In a very general sense, laughter is a painkiller and reduces the stress and anxiety of physical ailments.
Maybe it is time to laugh again?!
Peace,
Tina Miller
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/health-benefits-of-laughter.html