Did you know research from the University of Maryland found you’re 30 times more likely to laugh around other people than when you are by yourself!? _____ Research from Loma Linda University has found laughter to cause the opposite effects of stress on the body and increase levels of feel good neurotransmitters such as serotonin ____ Laughter has been linked to health benefits ranging from lower levels of inflammatory markers in the blood, to improved blood flow and arterial health and increased activity of killer cells, which promote immune system functioning ___ Laughter has been shown to causes a change in the way your brain’s neurons communicate with one each other; laughter can induce “gamma” frequencies, the type of brain waves found in those who meditate. Gamma waves have been linked to improvement of neuronal activity that deals with synchronization, recollection and memory _____ Laughter can even enhance your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles, increases the endorphins released by your brain (such as oxytocin) and may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers aka endorphins ____ Laughter has been down to shuts down the release of stress hormones like cortisol, while also triggering the production of feel-good neurochemicals like dopamine, which have calming and anti-anxiety benefits ____ Endorphins are brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters that can be found in the pituitary gland and are distributed throughout the nervous system....they can interact with the opiate receptors in the brain to reduce our perception of pain and act similarly to drugs such as morphine ______ Secretion of endorphins can lead to feelings of euphoria, modulation of appetite, reduced feelings of pain, release of sex hormones, and enhancement of the immune response __ #briannapproved #endorphins #laughter #functionalhealth #holistichealth #dopamine #serotonin #HPAaxis #cortisol #recoveringsuperspaz 📷 : @kylediorio (at Ravello, Italy)