Laughter Heals the Soul

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Have you ever laughed so hard that you cried? Doesn't it feel so great? There is nothing that feels so good as laughter. Laughing is also contagious. The other day, I heard my son down stars playing with our cats and he was laughing so hard. The sound of his belly laugh made me smile. Laughter is the best medicine when you are feeling blue.

Have you laughed today? Well read through this page and maybe we can make your laugh. Have fun and laugh out loud. It really is good for you.

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Laughter 

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Laughter is an audible expression or appearance of happiness, or an inward feeling of joy (laughing on the inside). It may ensue (as a physiological reaction) from jokes, tickling, and other stimuli. Inhaling nitrous oxide can also induce laughter; other drugs, such as cannabis, can also induce episodes of strong laughter. Strong laughter can sometimes bring an onset of tears or even moderate muscular pain.

Laughter is found among various animals, as well as in humans. Among the human species, it is a part of human behaviour regulated by the brain, helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations. Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group — it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others. Laughter is sometimes seemingly contagious, and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback.Camazine, Deneubourg, Franks, Sneyd, Theraulaz, Bonabeau, Self-Organization in Biological Systems, Princeton University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-691-11624-5 --ISBN 0-691-01211-3 (pbk.) p. 18 This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows.

Scientifically speaking, laughter is caused by the epiglottis constricting the larynx, causing respiratory upset. The study of humor and laughter, and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called gelotology.

Read Inspirational Stories on Laughter 

Laughter is the best medicine. This is an old saying, and it is used for a good reason. Many studies on laughter and its benefits to health have been made - and the results are a positive read.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Laughing together feels great!

I laughed so hard, I cried.... 

A couple weeks ago, my Mom and I were watching a movie called Run Fat Boy Run. It was so funny. There was a scene in the movie where the main character had a itch and was trying to itch himself while being inconspicuous. It was the funniest thing. We laughed so hard we were both crying.

 

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Run Fat Boy Run 

When was the last time you laughed until you cried? 

jgelien wrote...

I laughed till the tears ran down watching a YouTube about two young men making a Mothers Day video card. It reminded me of my brothers. Love your lens.

ReplyPosted October 26, 2009

VictoriaNTC wrote...

I am smiling this morning !

Great Lens!
Thank you for sharing!

ReplyPosted September 23, 2009

terez07 wrote...

What a wonderful lens about a fantastic topic! We need more laughter in our lives, especially in this day and age. Bravo on a job well done!

ReplyPosted June 23, 2009

ftuley wrote...

Great lens, really enjoyed it!

ReplyPosted May 27, 2009

happiness_setpoint wrote...

Nice lens! You've got some really helpful information here. It'd be great if you'd stop by my lens and say hi when you get the chance.

ReplyPosted April 10, 2009

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I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. ~Woody Allen

Laughter Yoga 

Benefits of Laughter Yoga with John Cleese

http://www.laughteryoga.org John Cleese meets Dr Madan Kataria founder of Laughter Yoga, discovers Laughter Yoga and visits a Laughter Yoga session in an Indian jail. To learn more about Laughter Yoga please visit www.laughteryoga.org. Used with permission.

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Laughter is an instant vacation. ~Milton Berle

This is just too cute!  

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Kid Gives The Evil Eye

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Funny movies make us laugh!

 

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Laughter benefits 

Laughter Yoga for Better Health
Laughter Yoga started back in the mid 90's. A doctor in Mumbai wanted to spread laughter because of its health benefits. Studies show, laughing builds ...
Kids and Recession: Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh
Laughing pumps out mood altering endorphins, and dilutes stress hormones -- adding a third choice to fight or flee. There is evidence it can raise the ...
'The best medicine' is no joke
My stomach hurts from laughing." Margo, a recreation supervisor for Brooklyn Park, was one of those who paid $10 each to bolster their laugh muscles during ...
Secrets of the Funny Business: The Pursuit of Laughter in DC
And the audience knows: Whatever White's deal, they just spent an hour laughing. For White and other local comedians, that's the ultimate employer feedback. ...

This is just too cute! 

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Laughter heals the Soul 

YOUTH FIRST: Researchers support benefits of laughter
According to Dr. William Fry, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Stanford University, the therapeutic benefits of laughter are numerous. ...
Kids and Recession: Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh
Former Saturday Review editor Norman Cousins touted the health benefits in the best-selling Anatomy of an Illness, where he wrote that Vitamin-C and the ...
'The best medicine' is no joke
I don't make you laugh," she said, but your body benefits just from hearing others laugh. There was plenty of kookiness and hand-clapping, "ho, ho, ha, ...
Secrets of the Funny Business: The Pursuit of Laughter in DC
Working in comedy has all the benefits one might imagine, chiefly chuckles aplenty ? even in a straight-laced, serious city such as the nation's capital. ...

A hearty laugh gives one a dry cleaning, while a good cry is a wet wash. ~Puzant Kevork Thomajan

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Do you think laughing heals the soul? 

TishDee wrote...

I'm always laughing :)

ReplyPosted June 24, 2009

QueSea wrote...

Fun....Funny....Thanks for creating this lens. I enjoyed it very much and will be back (smile).

ReplyPosted February 24, 2009

Graceonline wrote...

Yes.

ReplyPosted January 24, 2009

Graceonline wrote...

Yes.

ReplyPosted January 24, 2009

JaguarJulie wrote...

Ah, my hubby would certainly agree tenfold with you about laughing as he laughs as much as he can -- I need to laugh more. I've certainly enjoyed the positivity of your lens and all the inspirational photos! ;)

ReplyPosted January 12, 2009

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