Humor therapy
Laughter is considered to be the best medicine, it’s a contagious emotion which helps bring other people in and break down barriers. Humor is a great antidote to upsets and is very effective in reducing stress.
Laughter helps lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, boost muscle flexion and increase immune function. It also helps release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers and creates a general sense of well-being.
A good laugh brings you multiple benefits as it relaxes tense muscles, improves breathing and regulated the heart beat. Laughter lowers serum cortisol levels, raises the amount of activated T lymphocytes, stimulating the immune system.
Humor helps us see a positive perspective of our problems. The emotions and moods we experience directly affect our immune system. A sense of humor allows us to perceive the problems we encounter and provides moments of happiness and great pleasure.
So, you can watch comedy shows and laugh, read a funny book, share funny episodes with your friend or spouse, or you can even force a laugh once in a while. It will help melt away the stress immediately and you’ll feel better.