Editorial

Laughter as Medicine

A smile, laughter, or just a giggle changes the whole environment around you.

Sentinel Digital Desk

A smile, laughter, or just a giggle changes the whole environment around you. When one  stays happy, one’s immunity increases, and one has more chances of remaining healthy. For the same reason, laughter can be said to be the best medicine a doctor can ever prescribe. One would have seen that doctors always carry beautiful smiles on their faces so that the patients also learn to be happy all the time. A wholehearted smile can bring a positive vibe and lighten up the entire surrounding. Sometimes, a child’s innocent smile is all that is required to enliven one’s mind. One would have noticed that a doctor asks the family to always keep the patient cheerful so that they will recover quickly. The mind and body are wired; a healthy mind promotes a healthy body. Laughter is, therefore, considered the best medicine to get people better, as it increases immunity in the human body. It sets a positive atmosphere and helps patients think optimistically, which would, in turn, better their ailments. There are many ups and downs in life. We have all had challenges and sorrows in our lives, but we have all conquered them as well. A smile is the most effective approach to overcoming any discomfort. Laughter has long been recognised as the best solution to pain, stress, and conflict. Nothing can restore someone’s mental and physical health more quickly than a good laugh. It also aids concentration by allowing one to connect with others. Laughter has the ability to heal the mind and body of a person. If one is happy, then one’s brain works accordingly, and your facial expression changes accordingly. A smile is a perfect weapon to overcome all pain. If one remains happy, one can suppress all problems and overcome them with ease. Laughter has the ability to strengthen a relationship. Whenever one has a fight, one just has to carry a beautiful smile, and it changes everything around. Laughter has the ability to change the atmosphere around you. It affects the mind as well as helps in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When one laughs heartily, the immune system strengthens its ability to fight diseases and improves the resistance power of the body. It aids in the reduction of stress hormones, the activation of muscles, and the enhancement of blood flow inside the body. The normal functioning of the arteries also protects one from any unseen health complications. It can, thus, be said that laughter is both a necessary aspect of human bodily function and a lovely experience. After all, laughter enhances intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates the heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by the brain.