Powerful Medicine: Tango with Your Toast by Stephanie West Allen

POWER IN THE COMIC ZONE

The Comic Zone contains much laughter. People in the Comic

Zone are infused with the spirit of laughter, they have an aura

of smiles. They have high self-mirth. And that is good for those

inhabiting the Comic Zone because laughter has power.

Great power. Sacred power. Astounding power. We should

honor laughter and what it does for us. Laughter torpedoes

stress levels, accelerates learning, catapults creativity,

forges strong teams, and strengthens our health. It gives

us many gifts.

It is a magic potion, elixir of life and fountain of youth all

rolled up into one hearty hee-haw.

LOTS OF LAUGHS A DAY KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY

A study out of University of Maryland indicates that laughter

reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. A press release

about the study from the University said: “People with

heart disease were less likely to recognize humor or use

it to get out of uncomfortable situations. They generally

laughed less, even in positive situations and they displayed

more anger and hostility.”

“We know that exercising, not smoking and eating foods low

in saturated fat will reduce the risk of heart disease. Perhaps

regular, hearty laughter should be added to the list,” said Dr.

Miller, one of the researchers.

Dr. Miller talked about daily laughter going hand in hand with

other heart-healthy activities, such as stair climbing

instead of using the elevator. “We could perhaps read

something humorous or watch a funny video and try to find

ways to take ourselves less seriously.”

Dr. Miller added: “The recommendation for a healthy heart

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BIO:

Stephanie West Allen, JD, brings humor and motivation
to associations and organizations. http://www.allen-nichols.com
Stephanie also coaches people in using the two Merry Maxims:
WYTUG (What You Think Upon Grows) and LULU (Loosen Up,
Lighten Up) to achieve prosperity, health, self-expression,
and harmonized relationships.
Contact her at mailto:Stephanie@allen-nichols.com

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