Tip # 10 - Join: the 'JOY Club'

CLICK here for details from The Smile C.A.R.E Group in Olney, MD. The JOYClub starts back up in the fall 2010, 3rd Thursday of every month.
date:
16th September
21st October
18th November
time: 6:45- 7:15 pm

18 December (Sat) -Fun Laughter & Costume Party
time: 5:30 - 8:30pm



Learn a fun new exercise program we call LAUGH-in-Motion Rx. Ideal for everyone. We practice simple breathing, gentle stretching & fun facial exercises, walking/dancing to a joyful beat, gentle relaxation techniques that are guaranteed to make a person smile like a Cheshire CAT.

Plus a 6 month plan for caregivers to help stay healthy while caring for others.

DAILY CHECKLIST
1. Pray/Meditate/Laugh every day
2. Brush & Floss
3. Walk 30 minutes (goal 10,000 steps a day)
4. Drink your water
5. Drink two cups of green tea daily
6. Take 400mg of DHA omega-3's
7. Sleep 7 & 8 hours a night

Dr. Michael Miller - Benefits of Laughter University Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Tip # 9 Let me see a Smile

Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer in some way. If you’re reading this and you are a survivor, caregiver, or if you’ve been touched by the experience of friends and loved ones with cancer. I want to share with you about creating positive thoughts - Which is not the same as "being happy all the time. "I don't know if its possible to be happy all the time. Caring for someone you love brings out a big range of emotions. Don't think you must stomp down feelings and put on a strong and happy face for others all the time.(I know I catch myself doing this sometimes) There's another way, a healthier way...BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF and it doesn't mean walking around with happy smiling face all day when in fact all you want to do is break down and cry. We have emotions for a reason. So LISTEN to what your body is telling you. If you feel like crying... cry. (In a private place works best) I'm not sure the woman at the cash register would understand if she said "Have a nice day" and you started to cry! Try the one person 'Pity Party' approach- in the car, or behind closed doors. (between you and God hashing it out)Once the party's over you'll probably feel invigorated, don't hold on to those negative feelings too long, its bad for your health! when its over THINK Smile. (Like when my 18 year old son tells me the reason his does crazy things is because his front lobe in not yet fully developed) now that really makes me smile. Create positive thoughts in your mind. Thank God and be grateful for the everyday small stuff. Now... with that said. Let me see you SMILE.

Tip # 8 Laugh with MAXINE

Tip # 7 Try Something Different

YouTube I really want to try this someday... Umbrella Hat-Smile Freeze The Levity Project is a social movement which creates change through public play, laughter, and celebration with the goal of creating a lighter and more joyful society.

Tip # 6 TEA and LAUGHTER

What do TEA and LAUGHTER have in common? They are both Good for Your Health.

LAUGHTER TEA - Guaranteed to make your SMILE

HEALTHY 100% Organic Yerba Mate from Argentina. Studies continue to show that drinking hot tea can help your body and brain in many ways. TEA - especially black, green and red -brush tea contains natural anti oxidants that can help boost your immune system and metabolism, calm your brain, and even help your bone and skin quality. The TEA & BAG Lady loves this tea. She called it Laughter Tea because it helps burns calories, also packed full nutrients, with over 23 vitamins and minerals from the rain forest of Argentina and Brazil. In Argentina they call it the drink of the GODS or Liquid Greens the government give this tea to the poor people because it an inexpensive way for those who can't afford vegetables to get there daily nutrients. This tea is also a natural appetite suppressant great for aiding with weight loss, available with chocolate flavor for the choc-alcoholic. Best of all part of all tea sales go the 2010 Relay for LIFE and the American Cancer Society

$10.95 http://www.teabagady.com/

Tip # 5 Smile and Laughter Breathing Exercises

Meet KAREN:
Ready to do some simple laughter breathing exercises to clear the cobwebs out of your brain?

OK Great! Sit in an upright position, back straight, eyes open, hands in your lap, inhale through your noise bringing your shoulders up to your ears, then as you exhale through your mouth relax your shoulders saying harrrrr. Do this a couple of times until you feel relaxed.

Now... on the count of 3. 1-2-3.
Take a big breath through your noise and SMILE (like the Mona Liza) hold it for a few moments, as you release your breath and the smile, tilt your head back, arms stretched out to the side with eyes closed, exhale a big (LAUGH OUT) Ha Ha Ha, You will feel a warm pleasant feeling through out the body. Repeat several times. For best results do this three times daily and report back to me in a week..

Tip # 4 .Breathing & Relaxation DVD

I found a great youtube video a while back and wanted to share it with you. A great tool for when you are feeling stressed. or want to find a way to unwind and relax at the end of your the day. Enjoy!

If you know someone going through radiation or chemotherapy this would make a great gift for them to listen to while going through treatments.

I purchased the cd and love it.

running time 4.17 mins
Breathing and Relaxation video

Watch a Funny Movie or Video. on YouTube

Tip # 3. Watch one of our favorites about the upcoming weather forecast. Even though you can't understand what the woman is saying. Its true what they say everyone laughs in just the same language. Titled - (1) WHEN YOU CAN'T STOP LAUGHING
(2) 4great clips to make you Laugh