prefer to laugh, since
there is less cleaning up to do after- ward.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~ Milton Berle
Laugh more, it really is good medi- cine. Scientists studying the positive effects of laughter have found these surprising benefits: • Blood flow. Researchers at the Univer- sity of Maryland studied the effects on blood vessels when people were shown either comedies or dramas. After the screening, the blood vessels of the group
who watched the comedy behaved nor- mally -- expanding and contracting eas- ily. But the blood vessels in people who watched the drama tended to tense up, restricting blood flow. • Immune response. Increased stress is associated with decreased immune sys- tem response. Some studies have shown that the ability to use humor may raise the level of infection-fighting antibodies in the body and boost the levels of im- mune cells, as well. • Blood sugar levels. One study of 19 people with diabetes looked at the effects of laughter on blood sugar levels. After eating, the group attended a tedious
lecture. On the next day, the group ate the same meal and then watched a com- edy. After the comedy, the group had lower blood sugar levels than they did after the lecture. • Relaxation and sleep. The focus on the benefits of laughter really began with Norman Cousin's memoir, Anatomy of an Illness. Cousins, who was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a painful spine condition, found that a diet of comedies, like Marx Brothers films and episodes of Candid Camera, helped him feel better. He said that ten minutes of laughter allowed him two hours of pain- free sleep.
Aside from the health benefits it’s just plain fun. So what’s your favorite funny movie? Do you have a copy so you can watch it more often? How about a diet of 20 minutes of funny cat videos? Spend 15-20 minutes a day tickling your funny bone. You’ll feel better in no time.
1. Play 15 minutes a day by engaging in funny activities. 2. After about a week notice what things have shifted for the better. Are you more relaxed? Are you sleeping better? Feel more alert? 3. Who can you join up with to swap funny stuff? By using the buddy system you’re more likely to stay with this lon- ger.
2014 is before you like an empty
banquet table. What dishes are you going to serve yourself this year? What support are you willing to get to make this the most delicious year of your life? The Universe is an unlimited pantry
and your thoughts, words, and actions mix the abundant ingredients together to cook up your experiences. Whip up something delightful this year.
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