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HUMOUR THERAPY Humour
has been used in medicine throughout recorded history. One of the earliest
mentions of the health benefits of humour is in the book of Proverbs in the
Bible. As early as the 13th century, some surgeons used humour to distract
patients from the pain of surgery. Humour was also widely used and studied by
the medical community in the early 20th century. In more modern times, the most
famous story of humour therapy involved Norman Cousins, then editor of the
Saturday Review. According to the story, Mr. Cousins "cured" himself
from an unknown illness with a self-invented regimen of laughter and vitamins. Humour therapy is the use of humour for the relief of physical and emotional problems and it is used as a complementary tool to promote health and cope with illness. Although there is no scientific evidence that laughter can cure any disease, laughter has many benefits that include positive physiological changes and an overall sense of well-being. One study found the use of humour lead to an increase in pain tolerance. It is thought laughter stimulates the release of special neurotransmitter substances in the brain (endorphins) that help control pain. Another
study demonstrated neuroendocrine and stress-related hormones decreased during
episodes of laughter, which provides support for the claim that humour can
relieve stress. More studies are needed to clarify the impact of laughter on
health. Humour therapy is considered safe when used as a complementary therapy.
Laughter can reduce stress, promote health, and enhance the quality of
life. Humour has physiological effects that can stimulate the circulatory
system, immune system, and other systems in the body.
Humour therapy is generally used to improve quality of life, provide some
pain relief, encourage relaxation, and reduce stress. Researchers have described
different types of humour. Observing a comic film, or reading a book, for
example, creates passive humour. Humour production is a type of humour that
involves creating or finding humour in stressful situations. It is thought that
being able to find humour in everyday events can be helpful.
Location of Therapies: Bramston Sport Centre: Bridge Street, Witham, Essex. We are in the Yellow Pages under Aromatherapy & Complementary Therapies. You can also find us in Thomson Direct UK250 online directory and web-guide and various search engines.
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