Our Yuk Yuks comedy shows will not only be a great time, they may also be good for your health! Here are ten simple health-enhancing reasons to have a laugh: 1. Laughter helps boost your immune system . . .... by increasing T cell activity, those “killer cells” that help our bodies fight viruses and tumors. 2. Laughter helps lower blood pressure . . . and cortisol levels, decreases pain, and can also help stabilize blood sugar. 3. Laugher stimulates chemical changes in the brain . . . that help buffer our bodies against the cumulative effects of stress. 4. Laughter burns a few extra calories . . . according to a recent university study, just ten to fifteen minutes worth of chuckles throughout the day can burn up to forty calories. 5. Laughter stimulates the release of endorphins . . . the mood-elevating brain chemicals behind the “runner’s high.” 6. Laughter helps reduce inflammation throughout the body . . . good news for your heart, brain, and circulatory health. 7. Laughter “massages” internal organs . . . which is why it’s sometimes referred to as “internal jogging”—with effects similar to exercise. 8. Laughter provides a light workout . . . for the heart, lungs, diaphragm, and even the abdominal muscles. 9. Laughter releases tension in the muscles . . . of the face, neck, shoulders, and abdomen—all common areas where we tend to hold lots of tension. 10. Laughter is physically and mentally therapeutic . . . an involuntary response, that positively alters mood instantly. What could be better? Buy your tickets for our shows at eventbrite.ca/o/ramada-harrison-hot-springs-7485964489 See More
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:05:14 +0000