According to the Mayo Clinic relieving stress with laughter is no joke and maybe just what the doctor ordered.
Laughter increases your intake of oxygen, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles.
What does that add up to, Increased blood flow.
Laughter has shown to improve your immune system.
Stimulating endorphin's in the brain that make us feel good, even relieving pain.
It's not just short-term; evidence shows there are also long-termhealth benefits.
A good laugh can be found anywhere, even by yourself and at yourself.
Of course it's better to share the activity with another.
My children are fun and playing with the grandchildren delivers a belly laugh consistently.
Do you have a pet? I don't recall my fish giving me a chuckle but my little Pomeranian dog Dillon gives me a lot of pleasure.
Playing with him cracks me up every day.
Activity ups the ante on the benefits.
Motion increases the blood flow.
Any motion can be considered exercise.
Laughter, motion, and blood flow, your body loves all three.
Charlie Chaplin said "A day without laughter is a day wasted.
" Mark Twain wrote "Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.
" Music also has many beneficial and positive effects on a person's well-being.
It has also been shown to get the attention of Alzheimer patients.
Studies also show listening to music can reduce chronic painand depression.
Music can be to be found everywhere.
It's in the trees, the birds, and the breeze.
I love the outdoors, fresh air and the sun.
By the way, the sun delivers vitamins D, C, K, B, and E, good stuff.
How easy is it to add motion to music? I have never been a great dancer but that's not a consideration for me.
It's just plain fun.
My dancing even has the ability to spread the laughter bug.
No matter what kind of music you enjoy, turn it on.
There is always something new to discover when it comes to music.
Listen to some music, laugh with a few friends, and see if you don't feel better.
Even if you're healthy and happy it won't hurt.
I'm positive there is someone for you to share a laugh with right now.
One thing to remember, laughter is music! "Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body.
" ~Oliver Wendell Holmes Add a healthy diet to the laughter and music and you're on your way to a happy and healthy life.
Share this strategy with your children and grandchildren because this is a great path to travel.
You're never too young, or old, to start.