HI EVERYONE ITS TRIVIA TIME: LAUGHTER - Fibromyalgia Acti...

Fibromyalgia Action UK

60,315 members•67,536 posts

HI EVERYONE ITS TRIVIA TIME: LAUGHTER

•

11 years ago•8 Replies

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST COURSE OF MEDICINE

What has made you laugh recently, especially big belly laughs? A funny picture or story that you've heard or read, something on TV or in the paper???

Do you have any other interesting facts about laughter? please let us know

You might be surprised to learn that the simple act of laughing every now and then can do wonders for your health, both emotionally and physically.

It's cold and flu season so, you’ll be pleased to know that a hearty dose of laughter can boost your immune system increase the number of virus-killing cells in your bloodstream, reduce stress related hormones, and enhance your mental functioning…all without taking a single vitamin or spending a minute on the treadmill!

xxxsianxxx

8 Replies

•

Lucyhobbit11 years ago

My beloved little monster (aged 3) was flicking through the tv channels (has mastered use of the remote control) and came across the same programme on different channels (and she doesn't like this programme) so she said "I don't want that, we've already had this conversation" - I've giggled for hours!

Another recent gem was whilst balancing along the path edging in the park at the weekend, "I'm trying to get my sense of balance" (Daddy had used the phrase the day before)

• in reply toLucyhobbit11 years ago

Crikey Lucy your wee little girl is learning quick those stories are really funny Youngsters are fab i remember my ex partners daughter was once skipping, dancing and singing through the rooms and the kitchen (long galley), looking like she was up to mischief. She was heading off up the stairs when her daddy shouted what have you got in your hands P?

There was a long pause and look of confusion on her face and then she said 'wallpaper dad' . That had me chuckling for ages still makes me laugh now

xxxsianxxx

11 years ago

Okay some more facts about laughter

Laughing 100 times roughly equals 15 minutes on an exercise bike? Vigorous laughter increases the heart rate deepens the breathing rate, and uses muscles in the face, stomach, and diaphragm.

The 1998 movie Patch Adams told the real-life story of a nonconformist doctor convinced that fun, play, and clowns are important in improving patients' quality of life in a grim hospital atmosphere.

FIBROTURKEY11 years ago

The thing that really made me laugh the other Saturday morn, was You've been framed the 100 best of. I don't usually think it was that funny. ..but I tell you the belly was hurting, hysterical an tears where flowing I tell u!!! I fell so rotten but it did improve my breathing no end. So through the depression, we gotta find that tonic that is right for us!!

I have not blogged for so long, but happy to be back on board.

Good wishes going out 2 one and all, for a healthier an more positive year ahead. We keep on searching for that cure. God bless!!!! Xx

• in reply toFIBROTURKEY11 years ago

Hey! Nice to see you back

There is something about laughing at something daft which leaves you chuckling for hours

Giggling fluffies on their way to you

xxxsianxxx

FIBROTURKEY• in reply to11 years ago

Aw bless u Zeb! It's been a hard few months since my mum passed away begin of October, handling it better than I believed, but not sure if it's a case of delayed reaction. Just keep talking, have company, an pleased she no longer suffers, an that she is smiling again!! God rest her soul!

Hope u have a good weekend, an look after yourself, an that u have someone looking after u too. xx