Go ahead, try it.  It’s good for you.  Here are some of the medical benefits of laughter.  Did you know “When we laugh, natural killer cells which destroy tumors and viruses increase, along with Gamma-interferon (a disease-fighting protein), T-cells (important for our immune system) and B-cells (which make disease-fighting antibodies). As well as lowering blood pressure, laughter increases oxygen in the blood, which also encourages healing.”  

Did you know that the sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze? Humor and laughter can cause a domino effect of joy and amusement, as well as set off a number of positive physical effects. A good hearty laugh can help:

• reduce stress,


• lower blood pressure,


• elevate mood,


• boost immune system ,


• improve brain functioning,


• protect the heart,


• connect you to others,


• foster instant relaxation, and


• make you feel good.

Laughter activates the chemistry of the will to live and increases our capacity to fight disease. Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers. Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease. A study done at the University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at stressful situations helps mitigate the damaging physical effects of distressing emotions (see References and resources for more details). Some other specifics about laughter’s affect on the body are listed below.

These are excerpts from the website below:  Go there and find out more about laughter.  Now do you see why bring your sense of humor is a poignant thing to say?

http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm