Have you ever laughed so hard that tears stream down your face? That you suddenly make no sound, so you start clapping your hand against your leg or the table?
Well, whether you are laughing at the Telle, giggling with a friend, or sniggering at a funny comment you are reading, laughing is good for you. There is a lot of power behind a laugh. It can help strengthen your immune system, boost your mood, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.
Being able to laugh freely and regularly can help you to overcome problems, build stronger relationships, and support both your physical and mental health.
Laughter truly is the best medicine, and best of all this medicine is 100% fun, free, and easy to use. Check out the top 2 benefits from a good LOL (Laugh Out Loud).
Laughter is good for your health
When you laugh, it doesn’t just lighten your mood, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughing can:
- Improve your immune system
Laughing decrease your stress hormones and increases your immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies.
- Relaxes your entire body
A good hearty laugh can relieve physical tension and stress which can leave your muscles relaxed for up to 40 mins.
- Releases endorphins
We know our bodies release the feel-good hormone when we exercise. Laughing is similar, when we laugh, our body releases endorphins (the feel-good chemicals). Endorphins help promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
- Burns off calories
Don’t get me wrong here, you shouldn’t replace laughter with exercise but there is one study that found around 10-15 minutes of laughter a day can burn approximately 40 calories. That’s around 3-4 pounds a year.
- Stimulate many organs
Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen which stimulates your heart, lungs, muscles and increases the endorphins that are released from your brain.
Laughter helps your mental health
When we laugh, we generally feel better about things. This positive feeling remains with us even after we stop. Humor can help you keep a positive and optimistic outlook through difficult situations and disappointment. Laughter can:
- Help you to de-stress
When you laugh, the feelings of anger, sadness, and anxiety can just melt away.
- Relax & recharge
Laughing increases your energy levels and reduces stress. This allows you to keep focused and accomplish more.
Laughter helps you strengthen relationships
Laughter has a contagious quality to it. You are more likely to laugh around other people than when you are alone. The more laughter you bring into your own life, the happier you and those around you will feel.
Humor and playful communication help to strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and promoting emotional connection. When we laugh with one another, we create a positive bond. Humor and laughter in a relationship allow you to:
- Be more spontaneous
Humor gets you out of your own head and away from your troubles. This leads you to be more spontaneous.
- Express yourself
Because you are not weighed down by anxiety, stress, or sadness, you are able to express yourself more freely.
- Release inhibitions
Your fear of holding back with others is pushed aside.
Grab a cuppa & have a laugh
As lockdown is coming to an end, we can mix and mingle with our loved ones again. Invite them round, pop your Uccello Kettle on and reminisce over the good times. It’s the perfect recipe for a laugh and a great time.
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