Laugh and the world Laughs with you

Laugh and the world Laughs with you

1Kate Withington-EdwardsCertified Laughter leaderADPCThe health benefits of laughterHealing and laughterThe positive effects of positive energyHow to handle hard to handle peopleLaughter as a form of exerciseGood hearted livingThe World Laughter Tour

Paul Oliver Memorial HospitalLong Term Care UnitFrankfort, MI 49635When we feel well we heal quicker, laughter gives us a sense of wellbeing that enhances our ability to get well!Laughter reduces our blood pressure and relieves stress by blocking the production of cortisol.2How your heart and brain are effected by laughter

Our hearts are effected by stress as is our breathing3Institute of heartmathThe heart and brain maintain a continuous two-way dialogue, each influencing the other's functioning. The signals the heart sends to the brain can influence perception, emotional processing and higher cognitive functions. This system and circuitry is viewed by neurocardiology researchers as a "heart brain."

Endorphins

Endorphins as I see them

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Human energy and happiness

Think about a situation at work or at home where you have approached it in a negative manner.

Now think of the same situation but choose a positive approach and see how it makes you feel.

We produce 30 feet of energy in any given direction. Imagine what a room full of negative energy would feel like then imagine what a room full of positive energy would feel like!

Laughter is a positive energy.Intergenerational Laughter Workout

The language of laughterLess fattening than chocolate

Laughing babieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo2FJPLeQk