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Laughter and Healthby Marshall BrainWe've long known that the ability to laugh is helpful to those coping with major illness and the stress of life's problems. But researchers are now saying laughter can do a lot more -- it can basically bring balance to all the components of the immune system, which helps us fight off diseases.As we mentioned earlier, laughter reduces levels of certain stress hormones. In doing this, laughter provides a safety...
Today when nothing is free, laughter is perhaps the only medicine that comes for free but does miracles for us. Laughter is the best medicine! About 20-25 minutes of laughter every day can make you feel fresh, energetic and young for the whole day...Do you always feel stressed? Are you a heart patient? Is your blood pressure high? Do you want to improve your immune system? Do you feel depressed and are undergoing psychosomatic disorder? Do you wa...
by Victoria VogtYou've probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, but have you ever wondered if laughter can cure an illness? That question may have elicited a chuckle from your doctor once, but today, your physician may advise you to up your daily dose of laughter to improve your health. Psychologists studying the science of happiness believe that practicing certain positive behaviors like laughter can bring the pleasure, engagement and ...
By Sheryl Schlameuss BergerAre you enthusiastic, upbeat and relatively content most of the time -- or are you cranky, agitated or dejected much of the time? Have you ever suspected that embracing a real sense of happiness in your life may actually help ward off heart conditions? Well, you might be "happy" to hear that joyful attitudes and behavior have scientifically been linked to a lower risk of developing heart disease!A study, just published ...
Most people understand the simple definition of organic -- food that's grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. But it is much more than that. Farmers who use organic growing methods and people who buy organic foods are committed to long-term stewardship of the land and a vision of humans being in ecological harmony with nature. Their mission is to ensure sustainability of the air, soil and water, and to maintain the health ...
