A Heartfelt Laugh!

Happy 2011!  I hope that the promise of a new year brings you many ways to heal through "laughter".

Laughing provides healing waves of energy.

Notice sometime in the middle of a heartfelt laugh, how the body warms from the core outward.  Warming the body internally means an increase in blood flow and metabolism has occurred.  An increase in these two bodily functions provides literal energy to the organs and systems.  This energy allows the body to function as a well oiled machine.

Laughter also increases endorphins in the brain.  An increase in endorphins provides feelings of well being similar to taking a mood altering medication.  Laughter also provides exercises for all of the facial muscles, as well as numerous other muscles in the body.  Enough laughter could provide a "facelift" and start your weight loss program.

So now, we have fine tuned the organs and systems, increased the level of natural "feel good" in the brain and tightened the facial and other muscles all from a hearty laugh. 

I realize that life sometimes does not provide much to laugh at.  However, there are some easy ways to tickle your funny bone:  listen to the giggling of a child, watch a funny movie,  reminisce with family and friends about silly adventures while growing up, buy the little stuffed animals that have a button that makes then giggle and roll around the floor (my mom bought me one for Christmas), or just smile and concentrate on that smile until you start to laugh.  If you still need help laughing, come to Balance For Wellness where laughter is part of our plan of care : )

In this day of searching for any and all ways to enhance our health, why not take a simple and easy step to begin your healthy journey....experience Heartfelt Laughter and let the healing begin!

Happy giggling.

Dr. L