Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 10/6 There are sound, scientific reasons why we call robust, unrestrained laughter “hearty.” It produces complete, relaxed action of the diaphragm, it exercises the lungs, it increases the blood’s oxygen level, and it gently tones the entire cardiovascular system! In addition, the laughter response increases the production of endorphins—the body’s natural painkillers and pleasure opiates. We must learn to give laughter a high priority. Bernie S. Siegel M.D., 1988. -- Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release 9/22/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 rawfood , " Bob Farrell " <farrell.bob wrote: > > 10/6 > > > > There are sound, scientific reasons why we call robust, unrestrained > laughter " hearty. " It produces complete, relaxed action of the diaphragm, > it exercises the lungs, it increases the blood's oxygen level, and it > gently tones the entire cardiovascular system! In addition, the laughter > response increases the production of endorphins—the body's natural > painkillers and pleasure opiates. We must learn to give laughter a high > priority. > > > > Bernie S. Siegel M.D., 1988. > > > Bob - Thanks for posting these, I think they're great! Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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