Laughter is one of the most important tools to maintain a positive attitude that drives us to achieve our goals and attract success to our lives. In this article I explain what laughter therapy is and what are the benefits you can get from this type of treatment.
On many occasions when we are going through difficult times that affect us emotionally in some way, it is possible that we simply need a few minutes of laughter with which we can activate our brain and feel much lighter to perform all the activities we have pending.
Through laughter therapy, it is possible to achieve these moments in a much easier way, so you can enjoy each of the benefits of laughing. Do you want to know what laughter therapy is? Pay attention to the following information.
What is laughter therapy?
Laughter therapy is defined as a therapeutic technique that seeks each of the physical, psychological and emotional benefits that laughter can bring to the human being. This therapy is usually performed in groups of people and the main objective is that each of the participants can achieve a state of satisfaction, in which they feel much more positive, optimistic and in harmony with themselves. Even since ancient times, the Greeks had perceived the virtues of laughter, always setting aside 15 minutes of laughter a day to maintain good health. Although scientifically it is not considered as a therapy, because it does not cure any type of disease, each of the psychological benefits provided by this practice have been proven in different studies.Benefits of laughter therapy
Laughter provides a great number of benefits, among which we can highlight that it oxygenates the body, reduces muscle tension, massages the ribs and works the diaphragm. This favors, among other things, the elimination of residues present in the lungs and increases respiratory capacity. Undoubtedly this is a very healthy practice, and it surrounds you with a positive energy that will help you to change every aspect of your life. Some of the most important benefits of laughter therapy are the following:- Reduces stress. Although stress is a normal response of the human body when exposed to dangerous situations, it is also true that in the long term it can be harmful to our health. Laughter is a very good solution to reduce stress because it leads to a decrease in the concentration of cortisol in the blood, which is the hormone that causes stress.
- It helps to reduce depression. Depression is often caused by an imbalance of hormonal transmitters in the brain. To counteract this effect, laughter triggers an increase in the secretion of mood-regulating hormones such as serotonin and endorphins, which gives us a feel-good effect that helps us to reduce depression.
- It increases the effectiveness of our immune system. One of the main benefits of laughter therapy is that, through laughter, the human body is able to produce a greater amount of white blood cells, also called leukocytes, which are cells that are part of our immune system.
- It improves your breathing. Laughter encourages us to breathe deeply, which directly helps us to improve the activity of our lungs. In addition, it has even been shown that watching humorous movies on a regular basis reduces bronchial hyperactivity in cases of severe asthma.
Laugh more to improve your health!
Through laughter therapy, people can be able to find themselves and work on all kinds of aspects that help us to live in connection with happiness, well-being, satisfaction and all kinds of feelings that only contribute to our body in a positive way. Today I invite you to listen to my podcast, where I tell you how laughing out loud can be a practice that will help you release stress and clear your mind, so you can find the harmony and peace of mind you need to move forward in your life.
