Laugh Away Your Health and Medical Problems
Several studies from the University of Maryland, from the Loma Linda University of California, and from the American College of Cardiology have confirmed the health and medical benefits of laughter. Research indicates that a hearty laugh is just as good as exercise in improving blood flow. A recent study at the University of Maryland consisted of 20 healthy nonsmoking volunteers , each with a blood pressure cuff and ultra-sound machine to measure blood flow in a major artery.
The opening scene of the war movie, Saving Private Ryan, which showed the violence of World War 2, was shown to half the group. The other half was shown a part of the comedy Kingpin, which was an extremely funny movie. The groups were switched two days later watching the same films. The difference was startling and indicates that blood vessels relax and dilate to improve blood flow while stress does just the opposite. In the test , 14 of the 20 had constricted blood flow a few minutes after watching Saving Private Ryan , but after seeing the funny movie, blood vessels opened up in 19 of the 20 participants .
Research revealed that patients undergoing surgery felt less pain when exposed to humor. A study published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients after surgery and before receiving pain medication were told one liners. Those that were given the one-liners felt less pain than the ones who did not receive the one liner treatment. This has created the belief that laughter and humor will minimize pain and speed the healing process. This means that laughter and humor will cooperate with conventional medical and health remedies.
Take advantage of the free health benefits of laughter and humor by watching more funny movies, avoiding stressful movies, and always looking at the funny side of life.. I have a website with more than 200 articles on health and medical problems that you can view free of charge by clicking on the link below:
http://medical-research-studies.org
Disclaimer: The material placed on this site is for educational purposes only and any recommendations are not intended to replace the advice of your physician. You are encouraged to seek advice from a competent medical professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations with regard to your symptoms or condition.
These products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your health care provider before adding any substances to your diet or making any lifestyle changes. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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The opening scene of the war movie, Saving Private Ryan, which showed the violence of World War 2, was shown to half the group. The other half was shown a part of the comedy Kingpin, which was an extremely funny movie. The groups were switched two days later watching the same films. The difference was startling and indicates that blood vessels relax and dilate to improve blood flow while stress does just the opposite. In the test , 14 of the 20 had constricted blood flow a few minutes after watching Saving Private Ryan , but after seeing the funny movie, blood vessels opened up in 19 of the 20 participants .
Research revealed that patients undergoing surgery felt less pain when exposed to humor. A study published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients after surgery and before receiving pain medication were told one liners. Those that were given the one-liners felt less pain than the ones who did not receive the one liner treatment. This has created the belief that laughter and humor will minimize pain and speed the healing process. This means that laughter and humor will cooperate with conventional medical and health remedies.
Take advantage of the free health benefits of laughter and humor by watching more funny movies, avoiding stressful movies, and always looking at the funny side of life.. I have a website with more than 200 articles on health and medical problems that you can view free of charge by clicking on the link below:
http://medical-research-studies.org
Disclaimer: The material placed on this site is for educational purposes only and any recommendations are not intended to replace the advice of your physician. You are encouraged to seek advice from a competent medical professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations with regard to your symptoms or condition.
These products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your health care provider before adding any substances to your diet or making any lifestyle changes. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Copyright @ 2002-2006 www.medical-research –studies.org.
All rights reserved.
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