Thursday, July 31, 2014

Discovering Health In An Online Humor Magazine

By Miranda Sweeney


Laughter is good for the heart and soul. Whether ill, or just needing a good laugh, it is said laughter heals. Regardless of work environment, taking to time out to read an online humor magazine like "The Onion, " or others during breaks, lunch hours, or before and after work can often be a blessing to health and happiness.

Scientific research has shown how and why laughter can benefit the daily life of individuals. First, it is a natural response though while not as important as breathing or pumping blood which are also automatic bodily responses, is as important as shedding tears or scratching. Laughter is only better because it makes you feel better even after the laughter subsides.

A new question related to healing through laughter has now emerged. One question being whether a laugh therapist is warranted to make people laugh. Other questions have also arisen in relation to the health insurance plans and whether office visits in which laughter is prescribed are covered.

Anatomy of Illness by Norman Cousins explores the benefits of laughter. Some claims in his book have since been proven. One being that laughter has the power and ability to relieve pain. The book is a good example of how laughter can help through coping, controlling and connecting with others through laughter.

Mr. Cousins book might discuss laughter as a healing process, still it provides no solid scientific proof. Scientists, on the other hand has now stated that fifteen to twenty minutes a day can be good overall health and well being. Endorphins, as released during running are also released during laughter. Some individuals are prone to laugh attacks. When this is the case, the endorphins can cause a wide range of reactions from illness to silliness.

While there are critics to this scientific research, many doctors are now prescribing laughter for various illnesses and injuries. One of the best ways to see if laughter works to ease pain is to watch a funny program or stand up comedian while in pain. When combining a healthy diet and exercise with laughter, better health, happiness and well being are often just around the corner.

There are several ways in which laughter helps the body. These include producing the natural feel good endorphin which can help individuals, relax, reduce stress and sleep. It has since been proven that the natural high that comes from a regular running regimen can also be experienced through laughter.

Humor is anything that is comedic and funny. Humorous content generally creates a laugh out loud response from the audience. Whether that is an audience of one or one hundred doesn't matter. All that matters is that the humor generates laughter which can then help heal the body, mind and soul of audience members and the audience as a whole.




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