LAUGHTER:
THE BEST MEDICINE

By MUZAMIL ARIF

Laughter is an important part of our life. It normalizes blood pres
sure and reduces stress. It helps us in boosting immunity which
in turn increases our resistance towards diseases. It boosts our mood and hence makes us emotionally strong enough to face. Laughter helps us in controlling our emotions, thus add years to our life by finding great happiness.It relaxes our whole body resulting in releasing tension and calming our mind. It improves the function of blood vessels and enhance the blood flow, so the heart gets safeguarded from cardiovascular problems. Laughter burns calories and helps us to keep fit, slim and energetic.
During a laugh, respiration, heart rate and blood pressure temporarily rise. This causes oxygen to surge through the bloodstream that then results in lower blood pressure.  Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Laughter reduces pain and allows toleration of discomfort.  Laughter reduces blood sugar levels, increasing glucose tolerance in diabetics and non-diabetics alike. Laughter relaxes the whole body, relieving tension and stress.Laughing burns calories – laughter is sometimes referred to as “inner jogging”. A hearty laugh gives the muscles of the face, chest, shoulders, stomach and diaphragm a good workout.
Laughter is a form of emotion, but it also contributes toward giving positive vibes to the people in touch with us. Laughter not only contributes towards your personal wellbeing but also leaves a good impression on others. Laughter is free of cost, even making others laugh too does not require much effort, so, try spreading happiness all around by smiling and making others laugh too.

SOME IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF LAUGHING ARE:-Lowers the Blood Pressure, Reduces Stress Hormones, Improves Cardiovascular Health, Boosts T-cells, Releases the Endorphins, Over all Well Being, Abs Workout, Laughter Helps Fight Depression, Happiness is spreadable, Laughter increases positivity.

IMPROVES CARDIOVESCULAR HEALTH:- Laughing is a good cardio workout. Especially those who are inactive can at least laugh several times a day. One will also burn some amount of calories and remain heartily healthy. Laughter is also the exercise in which you inhale oxygen which will enhance blood flow and stimulate heart.Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect us against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

LAUGHTER HELPSFIGHT DEPRESSION:-Laughter is a great way to fight depression. Being depressed and unhappy becomes a regular pattern if we don’t try to come out of it. It reduces the influence of negativity in life.

REDUCES STRESS:-Laughter helps in reducing the level of stress hormones in one’s body. Thus, it will ultimately reduce the anxiety and stress that can negatively impact our  body. Also, reduction in stress will lead to higher immune performance.

LAUGHTER INCREASES POSITIVITY:-Laughter increases our ability to view situations with a positive perspective. It strengthens our ability to accept failures and hardships of life. It becomes easy for you to cope with the hardships of life.

RELEASES ENDORPHINS:-There are tiny neurochemicals in our body in the form of endorphins that acts as a pain reliever. So, when we laugh, it releases the endorphins. Thus, it can help in reducing the pain and thereby enhances our mood.

LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE:-One of the simplest medicine to reduce our blood pressure is laughter. Besides, there are no side effects of laughter. There are only positive effects on one’s well being through laughter. Thus, it becomes important to have a daily dose of laughter to control our blood pressure.

LAUGHTER BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM:-Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease.

BOOSTING MOOD:-During laughter, endorphins are released that promote various types of well-being, including the temporary reduction of pain. Laughing also has the power to stop distressing emotions, giving the mind a chance to recharge. Laughter may also give us the power to regulate emotions in the face of challenge.

OVERALL WELL-BEING:- Practicing laughter everyday will heal  faster. It is a well- known fact that people who have positive attitude towards life fight diseases better than those who always have negative outlook towards life.

CONCLUSION:- Life gives us many reasons to smile and laugh every day. Let us not miss any reason. Let us share the natural medicine of laughter with everyone around us.Thus to always have smile and laughter on you face is the best way to live a healthy life. Don’t take your life so seriously that you forget to laugh. Celebrate every single occasion and achievement in life. Be optimistic and never lose hope in life. Never have a single day without laughter as life without laughter would be so boring and dull.
Writer MUZAMIL ARIF BSc Student from Govt Degree College Bhaderwah Cont. 8493093796  Email:- muzamilarifbatt@gmail.com