Laughter Therapy

There is increasing evidence * laughter is good for people with cancer and it could help prevent other diseases as well. Studies from the USA have shown that laughter increases body’s natural immunity. While you laughing, levels of important components of the immune system go up; the amounts white blood cells and natural painkillers in your blood rise considerably. Laughter is also good exercise. It increases heart rate, improving the flow of air to lungs. Some hospitals in Canada now use a ‘laugh mobile’. Patients select items from trolley containing humorous books and videos. Patients with smiles are easier for the nurses to deal with.