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Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Life can get serious and stressful at times. Sometimes we need to turn that frown upside down and laugh! We are in the midst of the Holiday Season. A time that can be a filled with feelings of pressure and stress mixed with joy and connection with others. Laughter can make us feel good. It is fun to play. Laughter can melt away stress and worry. It helps us detach from negative emotions and feelings. Biochemical changes occur within and around our bodies, and then we feel relaxed and uplifted. Laughter help us to feel good, AND it has can help us recover from an illness or maintain health. Norman Cousins,…
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A Balance of Finding Peace & Happiness While Releasing Pain & Suffering
We are all motivated by pleasure while we avoid pain. We often look for outer fulfillment to make us feel happy and good. We are told to be positive and put a smile on our face. Everyone wants to be happy. Stress, worry and other unpleasant feelings can take a toll on our mental health and physical health. Healthy People 2000, a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services, has estimated that 70-80% of all visits to the doctor are for stress-related or stress-induced illnesses. More and more we are discovering how the mind and body are profoundly connected. Stress and negative emotions send a flood of internal biochemical changes that…
