Sexy Bikini Nun! Time to Take Your Medicine! Things that Make Us Laugh!
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” – E. E. Cummings
Laughter relaxes your entire body. It relieves physical tension and stress, and can relax you and your muscles for up to 45 minutes.
When I ran across the video featured in this article, I decided then and there that I would have to write an article that contained material that would allow me to tie into the video. Since the video made me laugh . . . laughter became the key to open the door to this article.
I have often heard people say that laughter is the best medicine. It's something we've all heard at some point or another. But researchers have proven that watching just 15 minutes of comedy with someone else (not alone) increased an individual's pain threshhold by approximately 10%.
Research has proven that it's the full belly laugh that you're aiming for - the one that leaves you exhausted and begging for mercy. It's this genuine uncontrolled laughter that produces feelings of well-being, even though it may bring tears to your eyes!
Time To Take Your Medicine!
Watch Out! It's catching!
Laughter is contagious. When you hear someone laughing uncontrollably, it's hard not to join in on the fun. When they snicker and snort, we can't help but to snicker and snort in return.
When laughter is shared, it bonds people together. In addition to the snowball effect of laughter and amusement, laughter triggers changes in our bodies ... healthy changes. Our immune system is strengthened. Pain is eased. Stress is released. And best of all, this medicine is a very easy pill to swallow.
Laughter therapist, Enda Junkins, LCSW, LMFT, BCD, states, "We need to laugh more . . . Laughter ringing, laughter pealing, laughter roaring, laughter bubbling. Chuckling. Giggling. Snickering. Snorting. . . In today's stressful world, we need to laugh much more."
I even find all the different ways that she describes laughter as amusing. Who can't help but smile when they hear a "snickering snort"? And part of the reason they're smiling is because they're glad it's not them doing 'the snort'. Snickering is okay, but snorting is another whole level of laughter, and some people do it so well. And when they do, it's: laugh, snort, repeat.
We love to laugh!
We love to laugh, and on average we laugh 17 times a day. We even support whole industries built around helping us get our fill of laughter. Sitcoms and comedians have arranged things just so . . . causing us to laugh at the simpliest of circumstances. Why? Because it feels good to laugh! And it's good for you!
Laughter Used in Cancer Treatment
Even the Cancer Treatment Centers of America use laughter therapy as part of their treatment program. Laughter therapy is used as a part of their integrative approach to help their patients cope as they also receive their conventional cancer treatments. They offer humor therapy sessions, also known as Laughter Clubs or humor groups, to help patients and their families use and enjoy laughter as a tool for healing!
"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." ~Woody Allen
Humor Helps Dementia Patients
An article recently appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald in Australia stating that researchers in New South Wales had conducted a study showing that humor reduced agitation among dementia patients.
Laughter causes your body to release endorphins. Endorphins promote a feeling of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Endorphins are also what causes what is known as the "runner's high". During laughter, these opiate-like chemicals flood the brain.
Mark Twain stated, "Before the assault of laughter nothing can stand." So get ready to be assaulted. Get ready to bubble over with giggles, snickers, and snorts. If the looks on some of these people's faces doesn't force you to bubble over . . . you definitely need your medicine, and they say, laughter is the best medicine. Time to take your medicine . . .
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Resource Sites:
- Laughter is the best medicine | comedy
- Laughter Really is the Best Medicine : Discovery News
Real, unforced laughter can help the body produce pain-killing opiate-like chemicals.
Comments: "Sexy Bikini Nun! Time to Take Your Medicine! Things that Make Us Laugh!"
Loved it! Loved the video.Cracked my up! Ha Ha
Love this hub Cindy and am still laughing and burning calories. Great information on the benefits of laughing.
The video is priceless - and so are you! Up, funny,awesome.
A good laugh Cindy,
Happy Birthday!
TOF
This was a great start to my day! I laugh at everything most times and that's what keeps me sane - or sort of sane. It would indeed be a gloomy world without humour! ;-)
Happy birthday Cindy!
If I didn't laugh everyday, I'd be a sad, depressed person. My husband actually made that comment to me last night, after making light of a normally depressing situation. I just love to laugh! Laughter is certainly the best medicine!
Thanks for the hub, homesteadbound! :D
Up and everything... great video to compliment the article! I love to laugh :-) Laugh loud and proud. Life is just better when you can laugh about it!!!
Brilliant ;I think I'll be laughing for the rest of today.
Take care;
Eddy.
Well done. What a great funny topic. I must say I like to be around those that make me laugh. Look forward to more hubs from you....not necessarily hilarious but that would be good!
Laughter is certainly the best medicine. You found a great way to use the funny video. All the quotes were great too. Voted up.
Laughter and looking at a sexy woman. Nothing gets better than that, huh?
I love your use of the opening quote by cummings (no caps for his last name in my response since he liked to write his name in lowercase).
I found the research on laughter interesting once I heard you could burn a lot of calories by laughing. So, I'm glad you added other health benefits about laughter here. Thanks
That was a great video! I love those public prank videos, and some of the reactions are hilarious!
Indeed, I definitely agree that laughter is the best medicine. When I'm a bit stressed out with work, it feels good to look up a few funny videos on the Internet. It definitely relaxes you!
That made me laugh haha, People in the video were like What the!? LoL!!!!
Thanks for making me laugh today. Loved that video and the expressions on people's faces. Laughing definitely makes me feel great :-)
Edna Junkins is one of my favorites on laughter. Thanks for reminding me of the belly laugh. Sometimes I forget it. Good hub!
Yea, that was a funny video and a great hub. Laughter is certainly the best medicine.
Awesome hub! I had a great laugh, and you are correct laughter is the best medicine. What makes me laugh the most is the far side comics and baby giggles.
Hello HSB. I have finally read this gem. Saving it in my treasure chest for just this occasion. Thanks!
i enjoyed the medicine. thanks for sharing. the video really made me laugh :))
That was a great article, and it was hilarious too. I enjoy your hubs immensely. Keep up the great work!
Hahaha! You are amazingly awesome!! Keep on doing what you're doing:)
Bring it homestead ... I appreciate your wit :-)
Catchy title! Funny video! Entertaining hub! Laugh until you can't laugh anymore and then laugh some more :))
Thanks for sharing. I try to laugh often. Have a great day. : )
Hi homesteadbound, this was so funny, I'm still laughing as I type this. I totally agree, we need to laugh more in our lives. Isn't it interesting that laughter helps reduce stress and increase pain thresholds and aid healing. It's amazing that laughter and positive outlook can have a positive effect on health. Very interesting reading. Voted up.
yeah, and i enjoyed watching the video...thank you for sharing...i even shared it in my fb account...
nice.
homesteadbound,
Greeyings from MAKUSR. That was very good and informative. The You-Tube video was quite nice.
Lots of Love,
MAKUSR
I enjoyed the video and also the stats. I watched the video a few days ago and finally have the time to comment! I enjoyed reading this and laughter is very important. Luckily, there are Hubbers like you who often make us laugh! Voting up and sharing!
JSMatthew~
I would love to be able to share uncle's laughter; sadly, I have only the memory. He passed away back in 1988. :-(
Thanks for the chuckles. You are right; we can never laugh too much.
Hilarious! Laughter really is the best medicine. Do you know those times when you see a complete stranger doubled over in laughter you can't help laughing with them even if you don't know why the person is laughing. Thanks Homesteadbound I'm feeling better already. Voted up and funny.
After 12 years of Catholic school, that is purty funny. Accent on the purty.
HAHAHAHAHA! Still laughing!!
I loved the laughter descriptions, as well. I had an uncle who had a very contagious laugh. You didn't even need to know what he was laughing at..it would begin with a short, "Ha,ha,ha...." and rapidly morph into a belly-deep, body-shaking rumble of a laugh that was funny in and of itself.
Good medicine, indeed. Voted up, funny, and shared!
whoa...yeah, i do agree that a hearty laughter wipes the cloud of sadness away...great hub...thank you for making me laugh...
Priceless!
soooooooooooooo funny.
great hub!
I still have to watch this video from time to time.. .the reactions are priceless and very entertaining...
That is hysterical!!!! I had to watch it three times... thank you for that.
Hi homesteadbound, so funny - I love their expressions, made me laugh - voting up and funny.
I was looking at a lot of these clips on Youtube recently. Good show. We have one in Northern Ireland the same and it is hysterical too.
Hi homesteadbound,
This was hilarous! Laughter is indeed the best medicine. Thanks for sharing. I'm voting up and funny.
Cloverleaf.
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