LAUGHING HAPPILY EVER AFTER

everyone enjoys a good laugh, right? if they don't, they should! laughter is more than just an enjoyable activity. it is very beneficial to the body and mind. it's the best stress management strategy. because it doesn't cost a cent and it's highly contagious.
laughter also help reduce pain and allows muscles to relax.

THE PHYSICAL ADVANTAGES OF LAUGHING

1. for the circulation system
laughter is exceptional good for our hearts. it increases circulation and improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrient to tissues throughout the body. good laughter will decrease blood pressure and strengthen the heart muscles.
2. for the respiratory system
frequent laughter increases the concentration of immunoglobulin A in saliva, resulting in decreasing respiratory problems. when we laugh, actually, we do lung diaphragm exercise. because when we laugh, it same as an act of deep breathing does.
3. for immune system
our immune system can benefit much from laughter. it increases the number and the activity level of natural killer cells that attack virus infected cells and variety of both tumor and cancer cells. it is also encourages an increases in activated T cells.
4. for the hormons
laughter reduces the level of stress hormones. it also increases the level of health-enhancing hormone. laughter increases the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of t cells.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVANTAGES

laughter supports a healthy psychological condition. it gives positive effects to emotional aspects such as perceived control, optimism, and acceptance of limitations. it also encourages out-of-the ordinary ways of looking at things that will help us to find solutions to our problems.

SOCIAL ADVANTAGES

laughter, which is socially unifying trait, connects us with others. it brings people together and makes them feel part of something larger than themselves. as it is contagious, we can most likely help others around us to laugh more, and get the benefits of laughter as well. sharing laughter together will break down barriers and tense situations. it can chase away lonely feeling and strengthen the bond among friends.

so many benefits right?
so, why you don't laugh now?

:)


ergy b. ramadhana
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