Benefits of Laughter – taken from Mayo Clinic
Long-term effects
Laughter isn’t just a quick pick-me-up, though. It’s also good for you over the long term. Laughter may:
- Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts can actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
- Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers.
- Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
- Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier.
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Scriptures on Laughter:
- Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
- Proverbs 15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but with a heartache comes depression.
- Proverbs 15:15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
- Proverbs 31:25-26 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
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