Laughter is the best medicine

I have started following a blog called The Adventures Of MaxDog....In South Africa.  Max is a gorgeous Golden Retriever who as the title indicates lives in South Africa.

In one of his post he takes about how South Africans love to laugh at themselves.  According to Max, this is a trait that has developed nation wide due to all of the hardships they have faced.

It's been said laughter is the best medicine.  Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.

• Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.
  
• Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
• Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

The things you can't do anything about, put them in the God box and let him handle them.  Then have yourself a good belly laugh and see how much better you'll feel.

Click HERE to see Max's post about laughter and humor in South Africa and some pictures of signs you will see around the country.

Let's follow their example - let's laugh at ourselves:)

Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me." Genesis 21:6

What has caused you laughter?  If you see something humorous take a picture and send it to me and I'll post/share the humor in another post.

Have a glorious day and laugh.