Laughing Is The Best Medicine In Life

There's nothing like a great laugh, whether it be a great belly laugh or a raucous roar. Someone who is deeply caught up in a laugh, who is laughing so hard they can barely breathe, always stands out in a crowd. In fact, if someone is laughing hard enough, they can make you laugh, even if you don't know what was funny in the first place. That's because laughter is contagious, and it's also very good for you. Laughter is emotional chicken noodle soup for the soul. It makes you feel better no matter how bad things seem, rescues you from sadness, and helps improve your outlook, even on the worst of days. Laughter is fueled by the most powerful of emotions, it's fueled by joy. So if you want to improve your life, your mood and your outlook, learn to laugh more. The great thing about laughter is, it has many positive benefits. There's something behind the old saying, turn that frown upside down. Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile? That's right, it's harder to be sad and to frown, than it is to relax, smile, laugh and enjoy yourself. Yet so many of us are stressed so much of the time. We are preoccupied with work and bills and daily agitations, and we work harder to be sadder. We learn to wear a scowl on our face, which worsens our bad mood. How do we break out of that cycle? Loosen up, literally. Laughing loosens muscles, so find a good joke or a good comedy on the tube and let the laughter rip. You'll loosen up muscles in your face, neck and body. You'll start to feel better, more relaxed, and soon the brain will release these wonderful little things called endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals that the brain releases, known as neurotransmitters, which give you a feeling and sense of euphoria. They're the brains natural and most wonderful feel good pills, and they're very healthy for you. The more you laugh, the more the endorphins flow, the better you'll feel. Remember, too, that laughter is contagious. As you feel better and your mood improves, those around you will start to feel better and their mood will improve too. This will help to feed your good mood, and soon enough, you'll be genuinely happy. So if you're feeling stresses or down and out, break the cycle. Prescribe yourself a good dose of laughter. Find a friend or a beloved pet that makes you laugh and spend some quality time with them. Go to a comedy club. Find a comic, be it Chris Rock, Bill Cosby or Robin Williams, and let them go to work on your scowl. It's therapeutic, and it's good for you. Then watch a comedy movie that will crack you up. All work and no play, as they say, can be a real downer. There's no medicine like laughter, so find a way to make yourself laugh. Not only will you enjoy it, as will those you love, it's good for your health. If anyone gives you a hard time about fooling around too much or tells you that you're not serious, tell them to loosen up and laugh a little, because it's good for them. From the Three Stooges to Steve Martin, comics have been making people feel better and have been performing mass therapy for years. Isn't it time that you joined in? If you're feeling stressed or down, find a good joke, it's the best medicine you can take. Miriam B. Medina is a successful website administrator and writer. She is a strong woman with a Positive Mental Attitude who has overcome her bitter past to lead a better, more peaceful life. Miriam believes that the best medicine one can take for feeling down or stressed out is laughter. She invites you to share her worthwhile thoughts at: http://mimispeaks.blogspot.com/2011/11/table-of-contents-4a-positive-thinking.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Miriam_B_Medina