The Session: Laughter

The Session/LaughterJob 8:21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.Dr. Les Parrot reports research from the Mayo Clinic:laughter is medicineReduces the physical signs of stressIncreases oxygen flowcalms the body stress responserelives physical tensionboosts your moodlong term positive impact on the immune system and overall healthLaughing releases endorphins feel good cellsForbes Research ReportLaughter contagiously forms social bonds.Laughter fosters brain connectivity. Not all laughter is the same, and it turns out that decoding a laugh is more challenging than it seems. Joyous laughter - sometimes defensive example weddingtaunting laughter example evil laughter in a movietickling laughter example laughing so hard you could cry or you lose your composureLaughter is a great facilitator of relationshipfacilitates acceptance and approvalLaughter protects your heart. Research has shown that laughter has an anti-inflammatory effect that protects blood vessels and heart muscles from the damaging effects of cardiovascular disease To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com