ENGLISH III

Presented By:

MAIDA HAROON

HOW HUMOR HEALS?

WHAT IS HUMOR?

a funny or amusing quality

jokes, funny stories, etc., of a particular kind

the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny

“Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and…you have to blow your nose”

HOW IT HEALS…..Humor Combats fearHumor Comforts Laughter Heals

“To truly laugh, you must be able take your pain and play with it”. CC

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Reduces stress, elevates mood

HUMOR RELAXES Works against chronic the most Nervous system tones and allows heart to relax

Human reduces pain Work with patientsBoosts immune system Improves brain functioning

HUMAN BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Tool to combat depression in negativity Boosted health protecting hormones and

chemicals

The Humor in Hospitals is usually provided by nurses rather than doctors

HUMAN REDUCES STRESS

• Reduces the level of three stress hormone:

I. Cortisol II. EpinephrineIII. Dopac Lowers blood pressure Improves cardiac functioning

HUMOR SPREADS HAPPINESS . Encourages instant relaxation

Its fun!!!

All Cultures Have Clowns

Conclusion The prescription for adding laughter and humor into your life….�Take life less seriously�Find one humorous thing each day�Smile randomly, and often�� Warning: Humor may be dangerous to your illness