Humor Therapy

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As goes a common saying goes, ‘laughter is the best medicine’, humor is used to provide relief from stressful conditions. Humor therapy is a complementary form of medicine where health is promoted with the humor.

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History

While the health benefits of humor were already discussed in the early 18th century, the real understanding of humor therapy crept in only in the 20th century. During this period scientists studied the effects of humor on human body. Most of these studies concluded that laughter helped in triggering the natural hormones called endorphins that are responsible for reducing stress in humans.

Thus the psychological as well as physiological effects were thoroughly studied and it was found that laughter did help in improving the immune system of the body too. It could probably help in increasing the fighter cells of the immune system. Going further, the scientists also realized that humor can help in improving the oxygenation and increase efficient breathing.

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Principle

Humor is known to produce a positive effect on the human system. Not only does the mind feel the positivity but the same is reflected in the physical condition also. Laughter helps to release the negative emotions and free the body from unwanted thoughts, thus proves to be useful in cases of depression. It also helps to reduce stress and bear high levels of energy. Thus it can help in reducing tense muscles and improve blood circulation throughout the body.

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Method

Humor therapy is useful in increasing the hope and experiencing positive energy. Laughing helps to relax, encourages seeing the brighter side of life and hence improves the quality of life. Medical professionals are encouraging the use of laughter medicine or humor therapy as a part of the complimentary treatment in chronic conditions.

This can be made available in hospital and clinic setups. People are also encouraged to join social laughter clubs where they can form a group and enjoy laughing together.

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Benefits

Some of the commonest benefits obtained by humor therapy are

  • Reducing stress
  • Relaxation of muscles
  • Boosting the immune system
  • Diverting mind from the chronic pains
  • Exercise for the cardiovascular system and lowering of blood pressure
  • Improvement in respiration, use of respiratory muscles to their fullest ability,
  • A general easy going attitude, positivity and increased ability to deal with difficult situations.
  • Increased stress reducing effects can help cancer, diabetes and cardiac patients.

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