Feeling depressed? Just smile and Bad mood will go away as if it never happened! Feel free to laugh - and you will be amazed at how your life and your health will change? A good, kind laugh is useful not only because it lifts your spirits. People who love to laugh get sick less, are less likely to get irritated and do not know what depression is.
LAUGHTER DEVELOPES THE LUNGS
Laughter is one of the best exercises for people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. During laughter, the activity of the lungs is activated and thus the supply of oxygen to the blood increases, which allows clearing stagnation of phlegm. Some doctors compare the effects of laughter to physical therapy chest, which eliminates mucus from the respiratory tract, but laughter acts on Airways better.
LAUGHTER CALMES DOWN
Laughter releases endorphins - happiness hormones that help get rid of irritation and sadness. Even if you just imagine how you laughed recently, your mood will improve. Research by British psychologists has shown that after watching a funny film, a person’s level of irritation decreases several times. Moreover, the subjects' mood was lifted by the mere thought that they would soon laugh - two days before the planned viewing of the comedy, they were angry half as often as usual.
LAUGHTER IMPROVES SKIN
If you laugh often, you can forget about expensive cosmetic procedures to improve your skin, because laughter tones your facial muscles and improves blood circulation, resulting in a natural glow.
LAUGHTER STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS
The ability to laugh together is extremely important for establishing good and good relations. Connection between people and them general idea about what can be funny, allows them to be more open friend with a friend. If you joke, you are not afraid to seem funny. Which means you trust.
LAUGHTER INCREASES IMMUNITY
Laughter helps fight infections. After a minute sincere laughter the body releases it into the respiratory tract a large number of antibodies that protect against bacteria and viruses. Laughter also increases the production of white blood cells, which fight various diseases, including cancer.
LAUGHTER HEALTHY THE HEART
Thanks to laughter, blood vessels dilate and blood circulates better. Ten minutes of laughter can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cholesterol plaques. Laughter helps even those who have suffered a heart attack - doctors believe that good mood reduces the likelihood of a second attack.
LAUGHTER RELIEVES PAIN
Happiness hormones, endorphins, which are produced when a person laughs, are natural painkillers. In addition, when you laugh, you take your mind off how bad you feel and forget about the pain for at least a few minutes. Doctors have long noticed that patients who are positive and find the strength to laugh endure pain much easier than those who are sad.
LAUGHTER CONQUERS STRESS
British scientists have studied the effect of laughter on people's health. Two groups of volunteers were created. One group was shown recordings of comedy concerts for an hour, while the second group was asked to simply sit quietly. After this, the experiment participants took a blood test. And it was discovered that those who watched the concert had lower levels of “stress” hormones than the second group. The fact is that when we laugh, it intensifies exercise stress to all parts of the body. This means that laughter helps us get rid of physical and emotional stress. Scientists say that a minute of sincere laughter is equivalent to 45 minutes of deep relaxation.
LAUGHTER HELPS YOU BE IN SHAPE
In fact, laughter is a type of aerobic exercise because when you laugh, you inhale more oxygen, which stimulates your heart and blood circulation. It is even considered “internal” aerobics, since everyone is massaged while laughing. internal organs, allowing them to work more efficiently. Laughter is also good for strengthening the abdominal, back and leg muscles. One minute of laughter is equivalent to ten minutes on a rowing machine or fifteen minutes on a bicycle. And if you laugh your heart out for one hour, you will burn up to 500 calories, the same amount you can burn by running fast for an hour.
Take laughter seriously
Set yourself a very serious goal - to laugh every day. Consider laughter as a vitamin that needs to be taken regularly. You have no time for jokes because you don’t have enough time? Here's what we can offer:
a) an evening on the couch watching comedies;
b) a pleasant dinner with friends;
c) going to the cinema or to an amusement park with children (even the sight of happy children will make you laugh with pleasure);
d) talking on the phone “about nothing” with a cheerful friend;
e) at least once every two weeks, forays into stores in search of new funny books, magazines and videotapes in order to have a lot of fun.
A good, kind laugh is useful not only because it lifts your spirits. People who love to laugh get sick less, are less likely to get irritated and do not know what depression is.
Laughter calms you down
Laughter releases endorphins - happiness hormones that help get rid of irritation and sadness. Even if you just remember for a moment how you laughed recently, your mood will improve. Research by British psychologists has shown that after watching a funny film, a person’s level of irritation decreases several times. Moreover, the subjects' mood was lifted by the mere thought that they would soon laugh - two days before the planned viewing of the comedy, they were angry half as often as usual.
Laughter improves skin
If you laugh often, you can forget about expensive cosmetic procedures to improve your skin, because laughter tones your facial muscles and improves blood circulation, resulting in a natural glow.
Laughter strengthens relationships
The ability to laugh together is extremely important for establishing a good and kind relationship. The connection between people and their shared sense of what is funny allows them to be more open with each other. If you joke, you are not afraid to seem funny. Which means you trust.
Laughter boosts immunity
Laughter helps fight infections. After a minute of sincere laughter, the body releases a large amount of antibodies into the respiratory tract, which protect against bacteria and viruses. Laughter also increases the production of white blood cells, which fight various diseases, including cancer.
Laughter heals the heart
Thanks to laughter, blood vessels dilate and blood circulates better. Ten minutes of laughter can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cholesterol plaques. Laughter even helps those who have had a heart attack - doctors believe that a good mood reduces the likelihood of a second attack.
Laughter relieves pain
Happiness hormones, endorphins, which are produced when a person laughs, are our body’s natural painkillers. In addition, when you laugh, you take your mind off how bad you feel and forget about the pain for at least a few minutes. Doctors have long noticed that patients who are positive and find the strength to laugh endure pain much easier than those who are sad.
Laughter develops the lungs
Laughter is one of the best exercises for people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. During laughter, the activity of the lungs is activated, and thus the supply of oxygen to the blood increases, which allows clearing stagnation of phlegm. Some doctors compare the effect of laughter to chest physiotherapy, which removes mucus from the respiratory tract, but laughter has an even better effect on the respiratory tract.
Laughter conquers stress
British scientists have studied the effect of laughter on people's health. Two groups of volunteers were created. One group was shown recordings of comedy concerts for an hour, while the second group was asked to simply sit quietly. After this, the experiment participants took a blood test. And it was found that those who watched the humorous concert had lower levels of the “stress” hormones cortisol, dopamine and adrenaline than the second group. The fact is that when we laugh, physical stress on all parts of the body increases. When we stop laughing, our body relaxes and calms down. This means that laughter helps us get rid of physical and emotional stress. Scientists say that a minute of sincere laughter is equivalent to forty-five minutes of deep relaxation.
Laughter helps you stay fit
In fact, laughter is a type of aerobic exercise because laughing allows you to breathe in more oxygen, which stimulates your heart and blood circulation. It is even considered “internal” aerobics, since during laughter all internal organs are massaged, which allows them to work more efficiently. Laughter is also good for strengthening the abdominal, back and leg muscles. One minute of laughter is equivalent to ten minutes on a rowing machine or fifteen minutes on a bicycle. And if you laugh your heart out for one hour, you will burn up to 500 calories, the same amount you can burn by running fast for an hour.
Today, researchers believe that only 50% of our ability to be happy is genetic. "Rules happy person“will help you realize your potential, teach you to enjoy life and give you the opportunity to laugh more often.
Be an extrovert
Be talkative, confident and not afraid of adventure. Where to begin? For example, from a walk in the forest in the company of old friends. Have fun, joke and feel free to express your emotions.
Talk more
Studies have shown that people who speak their minds openly are happier than those who remain silent. This doesn't mean you have to say everything that's on your mind. Just learn to express your opinion and defend it - it will help you feel happier.
Chat more with friends
A good, kind laugh is useful not only because it lifts your spirits. People who love to laugh get sick less, are less likely to get irritated and do not know what depression is.
Don't expect anything
Expectation of happiness is the most important obstacle to happiness. I will be happy when I lose weight/move to a new apartment/move to a new job/find the man of my dreams. Focus on what you have and be happy right now. And beware of all the “when” and “else”: they are the ones that prevent you from being happy.
Take laughter seriously
Set yourself a very serious goal - to laugh every day. Consider laughter as a vitamin that needs to be taken regularly. You have no time for jokes because you don’t have enough time? Here's what we can offer:
An evening on the couch watching your favorite comedies;
a pleasant dinner with friends;
going to the cinema or to an amusement park with children (even the sight of happy children will make you laugh with pleasure);
talking on the phone “about nothing” with a cheerful friend;
at least once every two weeks, trips to stores in search of new funny books, magazines and videotapes to have a lot of fun.
ABOUT positive impact Even ancient thinkers wrote about laughter on life expectancy. Later, during the Middle Ages, laughing in public was not accepted for cultural and religious reasons. Laughter was associated with the machinations of the devil. But it is impossible to completely prohibit people from laughing, because this is a reaction of the body that is sometimes impossible to control.
The Man Who Made Death Laugh
Explore laughter with scientific point vision began only at the beginning of the 20th century. And in 1964, the first case of successful treatment with laughter therapy was registered. American journalist Norman Cousins suffered from a rare and very severe form of joint inflammation. The disease has affected everyone skeletal system. The doctors could not help him. With his doctor's consent, Norman left the hospital, rented a hotel room for three weeks, and watched comedies non-stop during that time. He did not stop laughing and recovered.
Patients treated with laughter therapy take fewer painkillers
Joint mobility was restored, Norman was able to return to work and even play tennis. To his miraculous healing Cousins dedicated the book. A separate science about the benefits of laughter has emerged - gelotology. Norman Cousins, nicknamed "the man who made death laugh," even lectured at medical university, although he was not a doctor himself.
Treatment with laughter
Laughter affects the body in three ways.
- Firstly, it puts stress on the muscles. In this regard, laughter can be called pleasant gymnastics or compared to a short jog. Along the way, laughter stimulates work digestive system. When we laugh, the abdominal muscles tense, followed by the smooth muscles of the intestines. As a result, peristalsis improves.
- Secondly, laughter engages the respiratory system. It provokes irregular breathing, similar to what yogis practice: inhale, hold, and then a series of short exhalations. This type of breathing causes emotional relaxation. The lungs are completely emptied of air, gas exchange accelerates. This helps reduce cholesterol and normalize blood pressure.
- And finally, the third act– psycho-emotional: when we laugh, the brain produces more endorphins (hormones of happiness), which relieve pain and tension, and more neurotransmitters responsible for good mood, good spirits, memory and sleep. It is believed that patients treated with laughter therapy take 30% less painkillers.
Laughing is allowed
Laughter is the most important defense mechanism given to us by nature against stress. According to the theory of evolution, any reflex helps in preserving the species. Of all living creatures on Earth, only man can laugh. Perhaps it was laughter that helped us survive. And it still helps.
Laughter helps you find mutual language With strangers and become part of the new team. Many business consultants advise their clients to specifically prepare appropriate jokes for difficult negotiations. The ability to competently defuse a situation in a timely manner is conducive. People quickly gain trust in those who know how to make people laugh and laugh sincerely. Laughter brings people together, unites and relieves tension. Purely psychologically, it is more difficult to argue with a person with whom you just had a hearty laugh.
In addition, laughter is a way to cope with circumstances, it is easier to worry moments of crisis. It has long been observed that when the economy declines and living standards decline, the ratings of comedy shows increase. And there is nothing wrong with watching them. Laughter is the most accessible cure for depression and some diseases.
About the expert
– French neurologist, specialist in the treatment of depression and syndrome chronic fatigue. Author of the books “Psychosomatique du rire” (“Psychosomatique du rire”, Broché, 2003) and “ Hidden depression: identify, control and liberate" (“La dépression masquée: L"identifier, la maîtriser, s"en libérer", Poche, 2001).
Few people know that laughter helps to survive life's adversities, relieve tension, and establish relaxed relationships. Having laughed heartily, we begin to perceive the world differently: the colors become brighter, the faces of those around us become friendlier, and problems no longer seem unresolved. “Man has to suffer so much in this world that he was forced to invent laughter,” Nietzsche noted. A man received an amazing gift from his ancestors. For example, German scientists have discovered that baby pygmy chimpanzees in the first months of life can laugh like human children. Scientists believe that the possibility laugh appeared simultaneously with the ability to speak from an upright posture.
Let us ask ourselves: why and why do we laugh?
Each of us, it would seem, knows the answer - we can react to pleasant and joyful events with laughter; We try to win people over with laughter and maintain a good mood in the company. But people often laugh in completely unexpected and strange situations. For example, most of Anecdotes describe events that are not at all joyful. Laughter or more precisely sense of humor V in this case is unique to the brain defense mechanism. Anyone who, in an unusual situation or under stress, did not lose heart, but was able to maintain a normal attitude, can solve the problems that have arisen. Sometimes what helps a person survive is not his muscles or physical training, but the ability to look at any situation with humor.
As we grow older, the burden of problems and social responsibilities, as well as the need to adapt to the behavior of others, makes us more boring and serious. But it has been proven that an adult, even of a stern disposition, smiles at least 15 times a day.
Few people know that:
Laughter is a good therapeutic massage. When you smile, up to 80 muscle groups work: shoulders, chest, diaphragm, and your heart rate increases. Laughter changes the way of breathing - a person begins to inhale and exhale deeply and quickly, which leads to an increase in the level of oxygen in the blood. After prolonged laughter it decreases arterial pressure. The release of stress hormones is reduced. Endorphins cause a feeling of satisfaction, happiness, and improve mood. Do you sleep poorly and have a poor appetite? Want to prevent Alzheimer's disease and boost your immunity? Tired of vitamin deficiency?
Laughter, laughter and more laughter is your medicine!
Laughter is a great calmer chronic pain for arthritis, spinal injuries, neurological diseases. Doctors say this happens because laughter provokes the release of endorphins into the blood - substances that have a pain-relieving effect.
The immune system also loves to laugh. Reaction immune system Laughter is the exact opposite of the stress response. Those who like to laugh are less likely to get sick - this is a scientifically proven fact. One study showed that babies of funny mothers are much less likely to get ARVI!
Laughter until full recovery
Many countries have begun to treat diseases with laughter therapy. The founder of Panacea, Norman Cousins, came to the conclusion that laughter is the cure for all diseases. Laughter therapy is based on prescribing to patients positive emotions and laughter, inviting them to watch humorous programs, comedies, and read jokes. They also recommend memorizing funny episodes and stories and periodically replaying them in your head to lift your spirits. Energetic laughter has the effect of a morning jog - blood pressure first jumps, and then gradually drops below the pre-workout level. Laughter increases the level of “good” cholesterol, and therefore reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Charging with laughter
Everyone will benefit from 10–15 minutes of daily laughter, because... it burns up to 50 calories, which is what a small bar of chocolate contains. Scientists say that in a year of regular daily 15-minute laughter sessions you can lose up to 2 kilograms.
“It’s not enough to die laughing, it’s important to be able to live from it with double pleasure”! Be healthy!
Feeling depressed? Just smile - and the bad mood will go away as if it never happened! Don't be afraid to laugh - you will be amazed at how your life and your health will change.
Health Benefits of Laughter
A good, kind laugh is useful not only because it lifts your spirits. People who love to laugh get sick less, are less likely to get irritated and do not know what depression is.
LAUGHTER CALMES DOWN
Laughter releases endorphins - happy hormones that help get rid of irritation and sadness. Even if you just remember for a moment how you laughed recently, your mood will improve. Research by British psychologists has shown that after watching a funny film, a person’s level of irritation decreases several times. Moreover, the subjects' mood was lifted by the mere thought that they would soon laugh - two days before the planned viewing of the comedy, they were angry half as often as usual. 
LAUGHTER IMPROVES SKIN
What other benefits of laughter? If you laugh often, you can forget about expensive cosmetic procedures to improve your skin, because laughter tones your facial muscles and improves blood circulation, resulting in a natural glow.LAUGHTER STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS
The ability to laugh together is extremely important for establishing a good and kind relationship. The connection between people and their shared sense of what is funny allows them to be more open with each other. If you joke, you are not afraid to seem funny. Which means you trust.LAUGHTER INCREASES IMMUNITY
Laughter helps fight infections - this is such a benefit for humans. After a minute of sincere laughter, the body releases a large amount of antibodies into the respiratory tract, which protect against bacteria and viruses. Laughter also increases the production of white blood cells, which fight various diseases, including cancer. 
LAUGHTER HEALTHY THE HEART
Thanks to laughter, blood vessels dilate and blood circulates better. Ten minutes of laughter can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cholesterol plaques. Laughter even helps those who have had a heart attack; doctors believe that a good mood reduces the likelihood of a second attack.LAUGHTER RELIEVES PAIN
Happiness hormones, endorphins, which are produced when a person laughs, are our body’s natural painkillers. In addition, when you laugh, you take your mind off how bad you feel and forget about the pain for at least a few minutes. Doctors have long noticed that patients who are positive and find the strength to laugh endure pain much easier than those who are sad.LAUGHTER DEVELOPES THE LUNGS
Laughter is one of the best exercises for people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. During laughter, the activity of the lungs is activated, and thus the supply of oxygen to the blood increases, which allows clearing stagnation of phlegm. Some doctors compare the effect of laughter to chest physiotherapy, which removes mucus from the airways, but for people, laughter has an even better effect on the airways. 
LAUGHTER CONQUERS STRESS
British scientists have studied the effect of laughter on people's health. Two groups of volunteers were created. One group was shown recordings of comedy concerts for an hour, while the second group was asked to simply sit quietly. After this, the experiment participants took a blood test. And it was found that those who watched the humorous concert had lower levels of the “stress” hormones cortisol, dopamine and adrenaline than the second group. The fact is that when we laugh, physical stress on all parts of the body increases. When we stop laughing, our body relaxes and calms down. This means that laughter helps us get rid of physical and emotional stress. Scientists say that a minute of sincere laughter is equivalent to forty-five minutes of deep relaxation.LAUGHTER HELPS YOU BE IN SHAPE
In fact, laughter is a type of aerobic exercise because laughing allows you to breathe in more oxygen, which stimulates your heart and blood circulation. It is even considered “internal” aerobics, since during laughter all internal organs are massaged, which allows them to work more efficiently. Laughter is also good for strengthening the abdominal, back and leg muscles. One minute of laughter is equivalent to ten minutes on a rowing machine or fifteen minutes on a bicycle. And if you laugh your heart out for one hour, you will burn up to 500 calories, the same amount you can burn by running fast for an hour. 
HAPPY PATH TO A HAPPY LIFE
Today, researchers believe that only 50% of our ability to be happy is genetic. “The Rules of a Happy Person” will help you realize your potential, teach you to enjoy life and give you the opportunity to laugh more often. And besides, laughter prolongs life!BE AN EXTROVERT
Be talkative, confident and not afraid of adventure. Where to begin? For example, from a walk in the forest in the company of old friends. Have fun, joke and feel free to express your emotions.TALK MORE
Studies have shown that people who speak their minds openly are happier than those who remain silent. This doesn't mean you have to say everything that's on your mind. Just learn to express your opinion and defend it - it will help you feel happier. 
COMMUNICATE MORE WITH FRIENDS
Friendship - real source happiness. If you have friends you can rely on, you won't feel lonely. Moreover, psychologists say that to be happy, women need warm relationships with other women. Contrary to popular belief, female friendships have a greater impact on us. strong influence than relationships with men.EXPECT NOTHING
Expectation of happiness is the biggest obstacle to happiness. I will be happy when I lose weight/move to a new apartment/move to a new job/find the man of my dreams. Focus on what you have and be happy right now. And beware of all the “when” and “else”: they are the ones that prevent you from being happy.TAKE LAUGHTER SERIOUSLY
Make it a very serious goal to laugh every day. Think of laughter as a vitamin that you need to take regularly. You have no time for jokes because you don’t have enough time? Here's what we can offer:- an evening on the couch watching your favorite comedies;
- a pleasant dinner with friends;
- going to the cinema or to an amusement park with children (even the sight of happy children will make you laugh with pleasure);
- talking on the phone “about nothing” with a cheerful friend;
- at least once every two weeks, forays into stores in search of new funny books and magazines to have some fun.
