Laughter is The Best Medicine

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Many people say that laughter is the best medicine. Hundreds of medical journals recognise the clinical benefits of laughter and play.

Laughter helps by:

• Relaxing the whole body – relieving physical tension and stress
• Boosting the immune system – decreasing stress hormones and increasing immune cells and infection fighting antibodies
• Decreasing pain and triggering the release of endorphins – the body"s natural "feel-good" chemicals
• Improving the function of blood vessels and increasing blood flow

Laughter also helps by:

• Improving mood
• Enhancing resilience
• Easing anxiety
• Enabling children and families to cope with challenging circumstances

Clown Doctors are a world-wide phenomenon.

Here are some links to our international cousins:

Our Scottish cousins at Heart and Minds www.heartsandminds.org.uk  
Our Austrian cousins www.rotenaseninternational.com  
Our Canadian cousins www.foolsforhealth.ca  
Our English cousins (TIN arts) www.clowndoctors.co.uk