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hen is the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Can you remember? If you can’t or it seems like a long time ago, it might be time for some serious laughter therapy.
And if you think that’s silly, think again. Dr. Lee Berk and fellow researcher Dr. Stanley Tan of Loma Linda University in California have been studying the effects of laughter on the immune system. To date their published studies have shown that laughing low- ers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle
fl exion, and boosts immune function by raising levels of infection-fi ghting T-cells, and disease-fi ghting proteins, which produce disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being.
So, the evidence is there that laughter is very good for our health and well-being.
Why don’t we do it more often? Part of the reason is we’re adults now and we think we need to be serious. We have responsibilities, careers, families and laundry lists of things we need to do each day. Who has time for fun and games? Let me tell you – if you don’t make time for it, you will burn out quicker than the blink of an eye. In fact, I often won- der if one of the reasons we age is because we stop having fun.
As a life coach, one of my favorite things to coach my clients on is learning how to
have fun again. We do passion lists, bucket lists, life reviews and guided meditations to bring out your inner child and fi nd ways to laugh every day. It can be as simple as watch- ing a funny movie, reading a humorous book, going to a comedy show or spending time with someone who always makes you laugh. Whatever you choose to do, fi nding time to laugh and have fun on a daily basis is a necessity for optimal health and well-being.
We’ve got a plethora of ideas in this issue – Outdoor adventure, farm-to-chef din-
ners, holistic workshops, yoga retreats, and more. It’s summertime, get out there and have some fun!
In Health and Happiness,
ADVISORY BOARD Ann Aresco, ND
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hat is your favorite way to exercise? Do you like to go to the gym, attend group classes, work out in the comfort of your home or maybe you love to be outside? We have so many
choices available to us and yet so many of us don’t take the time to fi t exercise into our lives, which we all know we should do. I used to force myself to go to a hardcore, early morning workout and never really liked it, but told myself I had to go because I needed to exercise. I didn’t stay committed for long. Over the years, I have learned that if I am going to
exercise then it needs to be something I love doing or else I won’t stick with it. One of my favorite places to be is outdoors and I do my best to get outside and en-
joy our beautiful State of Maine. Kayaking the many local rivers, ponds and lakes is one of the things I enjoy most and I honestly don’t feel like I’m exercising when I do it. Yes, I’ll admit I do spend time just drifting in my kayak and enjoying the scenery, but I make sure to add quick sprint paddles in between those relaxing times to ensure I am getting my heart rate up.
Walking trails in the woods is another thing I love to do and I make sure to include
various components to my walk to ensure I have a balanced experience. I like to add quick jogging sprints or fi nd a large rock to do some pushups on and when I fi nd a com- fortable, quiet spot that speaks to me then I stop and take a few minutes to be mindful. I spend time listening to my breath and all the beautiful sounds from nature surrounding me. This brings me back into balance and I always feel so refreshed when I return home.
So when it comes to exercise, I encourage you to think outside the box and think
about what you love to do and how you can incorporate that into a means of exercise. We all need to work out to stay healthy, but if you enjoy it then it won’t feel so much like work!
In Love and Light, Lynda Adams 4 Essential Living Maine ~ July/August 2017 Deanna
M.Cherrone, MD
Erika Dworkin, Dip, C.N. (Pend.) Debra Gibson, ND
Kenneth Hoffman, LAc, CCH
Vicki Kobliner, MS, RD, CD-N Devra Krassner, ND
Sean McCloy, MD, MPH, MA Paul Tortland, DO
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