Is laughter a medicine?

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   drdspervezposted 13 years ago

   Is laughter a medicine?

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   twobmadposted 13 years ago

   I do believe laughter is a great medicine. Provided that our laughter doesn't offend or disturb others. Lest the said medicine may turn into poison.

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   guy1973posted 13 years ago

   i will say, yes. there has been time when i was down and upset, and people will make me laugh and after wards i always feel much better, and experience a great sense of relief and it makes me see what am struggling with from a new perspective, a more positive one

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   lovazaposted 13 years ago

   Laughter eases tension physcially and mentally.  It's wonderful to hear a child's laughter and I think we should laugh more often because there is much sorrow, stress and strife in our society.  Yes, laughter is good medicine for the soul.  It can make a serious situation into something unforgettable.  So laugh away!  ha ha!  ha ha!  xD  xD xD

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   Chouji-Von-Lycanposted 13 years ago

   i believe so, it releases endorphines that reduce stress

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   6hotfingers3posted 13 years ago

   I choose to believe laughter is medicine for the soul. Laughter allows a person to be in the present for a few moments. It releases all your cares just for an instant. At that very moment the brain releases positive chemicals that radiate throughout the body. For a moment there is no  pain and no concern.That is medicine in my mind.

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   maverickserpposted 13 years ago

   Indeed, I believe as well.
   
   When you laugh, you're happy. And it triggers something in our brain and produces some chemicals that ease our tense and probably some ailments.

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   Alhamoraposted 13 years ago

   I am not sure if it has any health benefits to the body but for the mind, of course, it is a great medicine.

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   Mahmoposted 13 years ago

   Yes it is a defensive way against the pain when we are scared of many things in our life or when we need to add some doses to our happiness.

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    antobezzinaposted 13 years ago

    I surely think it is.  Much better medicine than the conventional ones at least. 
    
    Watch this video.  It made me laugh.  It's about Laughing Yoga.
    
    http://tv.braveheartwomen.com/?bcpid=50 … 5428617001

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    sturner1posted 13 years ago

    I believe so. It cures sadness, and loneliness, and generally brightens a persons day. I've heard that laughter helps you live longer. Here are  some interesting links about case studies about it, and how laughing relieves stress.
    
    http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=1896
    
    http://www.doityourself.com/stry/person … ive-longer

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    Butch Newsposted 13 years ago

    Scientific studies indicate laughter is good medicine.  Making people feel better is always good medicine... hence dog/pet visits in hospitals which are shown to dramatically help many people.

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    Claudin_Dayoposted 13 years ago

    this question was actually my midterm exam in English and my answer would be yes. Laughter is actually a 'free' medicine, if we laugh our problems out we may not notice it but we have the same problems but with a lighter feeling and a clearer head

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    duffsmomposted 13 years ago

    Laughter is absolutely a medicine and a good one.  Laughing makes you feel good especially if shared with someone--it can be a bonding experience.  And, of course, there is that thing with it producing endorphins!  It is a win-win situation.

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    Edoka Writesposted 13 years ago

    Certainly- it changes your mood, it puts pep in your step, and it gives an instant face lift!

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    sonia05posted 13 years ago

    i believe laughter works as a medicine to a great extent. It helps in destressing,unwinding,forgetting the tensions and the pain.

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