Laughter is an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement. Laughter is a sound that can be heard. It may ensue (as a physiological reaction) from jokes, tickling and other stimuli. Inhaling nitrous oxide can also induce laughter; other drugs, such as cannabis, can also induce episodes of strong laughter. Strong laughter can sometimes bring an onset of tears or even moderate muscular pain as a physical response to the act. Laughter can also be a response to physical touch, such as tickling, or even to moderate pain such as pressure on the ulnar nerve ("funny bone").
Laughing is found to lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, increase muscle flexion, and boost immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells, disease-fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and B-cells, which produce disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being.
Laughter is infectious. Hospitals around the country are incorporating formal and informal laughter therapy programs into their therapeutic regimens. In countries such as India, laughing clubs -- in which participants gather in the early morning for the sole purpose of laughing -- are becoming as popular as Rotary Clubs in the United States.
Humor is a universal language. It's a contagious emotion and a natural diversion. It brings other people in and breaks down barriers. Best of all it is free and has no known side reactions.
Psychologists say that there are 5 types of laughter.
The first type: cha cha (emphasizing „a“).It is very open, peaceful laugh.It can show naive, funny temper, excellent, careless mood, optimistic and positive attitude.
The second type: che che (emphasizing „e“). It is not very simpatico laugh, sometimes it can be insolent and jealous. However, if this sound „e“ is more open, it is more spiteful laugh and show hate.This laugh always create distance between people.
The third type, when laughing chi chi (emphasizing „i“).It is laugh, which doesn‘t relieve the state of human, and which run away.It is giggle to yourself. This laugh-the mixture of glee and irony, which hide not very good will.
The fourth type: cho cho (emphasizing „o“). This laugh sounds tall or can threat. Sometimes with note of wonder and doubt, sometimes with jeer and protest.
The fifth type: chu chu (emphasizing „u“). It is not a laugh, it is the sound of fear and cowardice.It can hide internal tension, and sometimes panic.
The first type is the healthiest laugh.It can convey joy and satisfaction, real and natural reaction to funny things. This laugh can be loud, silent, muted. It depends on individual temperament, vocal chords and situation.
Just a few generations ago happy healthy humans spent 20 minutes a day or more in laughter. Now adult daily laughtime is down to 5 minutes or less in many countries. This is one of the worst aspects of 'modern life'.
References:
http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm#health
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughter
Pictures from http://technorati.com/tag/laughter
Laughing is found to lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, increase muscle flexion, and boost immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells, disease-fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and B-cells, which produce disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being.
Laughter is infectious. Hospitals around the country are incorporating formal and informal laughter therapy programs into their therapeutic regimens. In countries such as India, laughing clubs -- in which participants gather in the early morning for the sole purpose of laughing -- are becoming as popular as Rotary Clubs in the United States.
Humor is a universal language. It's a contagious emotion and a natural diversion. It brings other people in and breaks down barriers. Best of all it is free and has no known side reactions.
Psychologists say that there are 5 types of laughter.
The first type: cha cha (emphasizing „a“).It is very open, peaceful laugh.It can show naive, funny temper, excellent, careless mood, optimistic and positive attitude.
The second type: che che (emphasizing „e“). It is not very simpatico laugh, sometimes it can be insolent and jealous. However, if this sound „e“ is more open, it is more spiteful laugh and show hate.This laugh always create distance between people.
The third type, when laughing chi chi (emphasizing „i“).It is laugh, which doesn‘t relieve the state of human, and which run away.It is giggle to yourself. This laugh-the mixture of glee and irony, which hide not very good will.
The fourth type: cho cho (emphasizing „o“). This laugh sounds tall or can threat. Sometimes with note of wonder and doubt, sometimes with jeer and protest.
The fifth type: chu chu (emphasizing „u“). It is not a laugh, it is the sound of fear and cowardice.It can hide internal tension, and sometimes panic.
The first type is the healthiest laugh.It can convey joy and satisfaction, real and natural reaction to funny things. This laugh can be loud, silent, muted. It depends on individual temperament, vocal chords and situation.
Just a few generations ago happy healthy humans spent 20 minutes a day or more in laughter. Now adult daily laughtime is down to 5 minutes or less in many countries. This is one of the worst aspects of 'modern life'.
References:
http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm#health
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughter
Pictures from http://technorati.com/tag/laughter
