Laughing is an act of happiness. People laugh when they are happy or experience an inward feeling of joy.

Laughing is an act of happiness. People laugh when they are happy or experience an inward feeling of joy. Laughing is good for our health as it keeps our mental condition happy and rejuvenated. Laughter is a great expression hence we have heard so often of this phrase ‘laughter is the best medicine’. There is enough evidence to show that laughter can actually improve health and fight diseases.
        Laughter has many good effects on the body. It lowers Blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases Muscle flexion and boosts the immune function by increasing levels of infection fighting T-cells and disease fighting proteins Gamma-interferon and B-cells that produce disease destroying antibodies. Laughing also triggers the release of endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers and creates a general sense of well-being.
Our emotions and moods affect our immune system. A sense of humor allows us to understand and appreciate the beauty of life and also provides momentary joy and satisfaction. These positive emotions in turn charge us up mentally and reduce stress and diseases. Today laughter is used as a therapy, there are laughing classes held to lighten up the stresses of daily life and experience the momentary pleasures.

The Health Benefits of laughter are:

1. Laughter relaxes the body - A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving the muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.

2. Laughter boosts the immune system - Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

3. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins - Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

4. Laughter is good for your heart – Laughing increases blood flow which can help protect you against heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues.

Laughter is a birthright, a natural part of life and growing up. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. There are also social benefits of laughter and humor. Laughing together is one of the best ways for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. Sharing laughter and humor is an effective way to heal resentments, disagreements and pain. It is a great way to unite people and strengthen relationships. The ability to laugh, play, and have fun makes life more enjoyable and it also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. People who incorporate humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews them and all of their relationships.

Laughing also allows us these expressions:

• Spontaneity – Humor and laughter gets you away from stress and trouble making our actions more spontaneous.
• Let’s go of defensiveness – Laughter enables us to forget judgments, criticisms, and doubts.
• Releases inhibitions – Laughter is a good way out from feeling self conscious and inhibited.
• Expression of true feelings – Deeply felt emotions are allowed to come out.
  

Laughter is an important act of human beings. Your creativity will flourish as laughter, humor and play become an integrated part of your life. Laughter and humor takes us to another plateau where life looks more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful and balanced. Add a dose of laughter to your everyday life and not only will you benefit from it but it will make a difference to other peoples life.