So, for those of you who don't know this about me, I don't really like taking medicine. Well, doctor prescribed medicine, I'm okay with. But I'm kinda weird about taking over the counter meds for headaches and such. (I'm kinda weird for other reasons too, I'm sure, but today we're only discussing this reason!) I usually won't take OTC meds until my head hurts so badly that I'm afraid my eyes will stay crossed permanently.
But I am into laughing. I love to laugh and I have a loud one. In fact, when I was little, I thought it would be fun to be a professional laugher. To team up with a comedian, and go on the road with them. I would be the "laughing plant" in the audience. During the comedian's routine, I would start chuckling at just the right moments, and my laughter would cue those around me to laugh as well. Somedays that still sounds like the best career idea I've had!
In the past few years, there have been many scientists researching the benefits of laughter. And apparently, there are quite a few. "Experts" say that laughing on a regular basis can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve brain functioning, and protect our heart.
So, if you are like me, and don't like taking Advil for every ache and pain, maybe you will feel better from taking a dose of the best medicine...laughter.
But I am into laughing. I love to laugh and I have a loud one. In fact, when I was little, I thought it would be fun to be a professional laugher. To team up with a comedian, and go on the road with them. I would be the "laughing plant" in the audience. During the comedian's routine, I would start chuckling at just the right moments, and my laughter would cue those around me to laugh as well. Somedays that still sounds like the best career idea I've had!
In the past few years, there have been many scientists researching the benefits of laughter. And apparently, there are quite a few. "Experts" say that laughing on a regular basis can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve brain functioning, and protect our heart.
So, if you are like me, and don't like taking Advil for every ache and pain, maybe you will feel better from taking a dose of the best medicine...laughter.
I love your laugh; it's contagious.
ReplyDeleteThis post also reminds me of the clapper incident at my uncle's house. :)
Speaking of clappers ... I enjoy (very much) how your laughter sets off our clapper!!! Is your experience with Amber's uncle's the same???
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