Laughter

Laughter is the Physiological response to humor  Laughter consists of two parts- a set of gestures and the production of sound. When we laugh, the brain pressure us to conduct both those activities simultaneously. When we hear funny things or find ourselves in a humorous situation, our body reacts in multiple ways. 15 facial muscle ( the main lifting mechanism of the upper lip), which makes us smile. The respiratory system reacts by half closing larynx, which make us gasp. in some  circumstances, the tear ducts are also activated. so, laughter is a combination of reactions that result in the mouth opening and closing, a struggle for oxygen and reddening of the face. In the process, We emit sounds that range from giggles to boisterous guffaws. The more one laugh at many things for fear of being called childlike.

BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER

• Laughing is actually a workout for the muscle, Laughing 100 times a day has the same effect as 15 minutes on an exercise bike.
• 10 to 15 minutes of laughter burns approximately 40 calories.
• Laughing improves breathing as it forces air out of the lungs,thereby cleaning them.
• Laughing increase blood flow through the body, thus the decreasing the chances of a heart attack.
• Laughing also increase certain antibodies and T cells that are necessary for a healthy immune system.
• Laughing relieves  physical tension and reduces stress.
• Laughing hysterically release endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers,
• Laughing relaxes muscles
• Laughing eases digestion and soothes stomach aches.
• Laughing improve sleep and promotes relaxation
• Laughing uplifts the mood.
• Laughter binds people together. laughing within a group increase feelings of trust.
• Laughing also increase creativity, memory and cognitive functioning
• Laughing enhances the quality of life and produces a sense of well-being.

Laughter is not a learned response; it is an involuntary reaction to something that the mind finds funny, Laughing knows no language barriers and is a universally Recognised form of communication.

LAUGHTER  THERAPY

professional therapists often use laughter as a form of therapy to deal with their patients. In laughter therapy,humor is used to help relieve physical and emotional stresses and discomfort.