laughter and health(rimainadelaide)

LAUGHTER & HEALTH

By: Rima Purwari504775

Teachers: Val and Sime

Warmer :

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFHjwuXxB

• What makes us laugh?

Outline

1)Introduction : Definition of laughter2)Body : The benefits of laughter include

physical ,mental and social health benefits3)Solution 4)Conclusion5)References6)Discussion

Definition of Laughter

Laughter is the biological reaction of humans to moments or occcasions of humor.

The benefits of laughter

Physical health benefits

Mental health benefits

Social benefits

Physical Health Benefits

Boosts immunity

Lower stress hormones

Decreases pain

Increase muscle flexion

Prevents heart disease

Did you know?Laugh can boost the immune system by

raising level of infection-fighting

Laughter may lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones

Laughter relaxes the whole body

• Laughing relieves physical tension and stress

Laughter protects the heart • Improves the fuction

of blood vessels• Avoids cardiovascular

problems

Laughter is a powerful emotional medicine that can lower strees and improves mood .

Laughter helps keep a positive , optimistic outlook through difficult situations and disappoinments .

Adds joy and zest to life

Research presented by the American College of Cardiology, for instance, found that the positive effects of laughing last for about 45 minutes and increases blood flow by 20% and stress decreased by 35%

Social Benefits

Strengthens Relationships

Enhances Teamwork

Helps Defuse Conflict

SolutionCreating Opportunities to Laugh Smile Watch a funny movie Read the funny pagesShare a good joke with friendsRemind your self to have fun

Conclusion

In conclusion ,laughter accelerates healing and many small health problems disappear so that

choosing to laugh is the best medicine.

Laughter releases endorphin and promotes physical health, mental health and also social

benefits in our lives .

References:

• Goodheart, Annette , 1994,Laughter Theraphy,Less Stress Press,Santa Barbara CA .

• Robert R , Provine , 2000 , Laughter: a scientific investigation , Faber and Faber , London

• http://weighingsuccess.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/health-benefits-of-laughter.html

• www.healthguidance.org/entry/...Positive-Effects-of-Laughter.html

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