Tip # 16 Bubbles

Click The JOY of Bubbles I love this clip from utube posted by my Laughter friend Laura... Enjoy!

Tip # 15 Healthy LAUGHTER Tips

MY Daughter and Grandchildren

Have you seen that famous clip of the sneezing baby panda? Or the hilarious “Charlie bit my finger” YouTube video? How about an old Seinfeld classic?

Whatever your sense of humor, take a moment today to find something that tickles your funny bone – because as it turns out, laughter really is the best medicine. Studies show that having a deep belly laugh is an incredible immune system booster and powerful antidote to the harmful effects of stress Our bodies produce hormones in response to anxiety, anger, or hostility that weakens the immune system, increases the number of artery-blocking platelets, and raises blood pressure. Not only does laughter significantly lower the levels of these harmful stress hormones, but it also boosts the production of gamma-interferon proteins, T cells, and B cells, all of which are major parts of the immune response and destroy disease

Laughter is even good for your lungs and respiratory tract. The hiccupping, gasping nature of a long laugh clears mucous in your throat as well as increases the concentration of immunoglobulin A in your saliva, which helps defend against infectious organisms Plus, have you ever felt sore and exhausted after a few minutes of hysterical giggling? That’s because laughter is a total body aerobic workout that exercises your abs, legs, and back muscles Above all, the psychological benefits of laughter are immeasurable. Bursting out in laughter releases anger, sadness, and fear, and research shows that adopting a positive outlook will not only put you in a better mood, but will also predispose you to living a longer and healthier life.

So take a moment today to play with your kids or your grandkids (they really do say the darndest things!) or read a satirical article or comic strip. Pop a silly movie into the DVD player and keep an eye out for the funny moments in life.

Because as beloved comedian Bill Cosby says"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it. I promisise YOU! 

Tip # 14 Laughter Tea

Make a cup of tea and Laugh for your Health.
According to the latest issue of Oprah magazine, Green Earl Grey made the cut. We sell the same tea and its one of my green tea favorites! In celebration of this wonderful news, we'd like to send you a sample to try, we will charge only for the postage. Or puchase a 3oz tin of our organic Green Earl Grey and we will send you a sample of our award winning walnut green. offer ends the end of January! We hope you enjoy this green tea twist on a popular black tea classic! LaughterTea

Tip #13 Take time to SMILE Today

Laugh for your Health: A place to share fun creative ideas, relaxation tips and practice daily laughter exercises for the mind, body and spirit. The great physician said: Laughter is good like a medicine...

Are you ready to do some simple smile and laughter breathing exercises? Great! After the count of 3. 1-2-3. Smile IN, Laugh Out, ha ha ha, AGAIN! Repeat this three times. For best results do this three times daily and report back to me in a week..

Tip #12 Turn Up the Music and DANCE

Grocery Store Dancing

Tip # 11 Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re all thinking about the people we love.


Cancer Caregivers can get free support 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 800-227-2345 or visiting our special caregiver section on cancer.org. Many caregivers find support from peers through our online Cancer Survivors Network. And, each month we host special telephone workshops for caregivers, featuring a variety of topics and experts.

Like all of our efforts to help people get well, our caregiver programs are offered free of charge, thanks to people like you who are fighting back against cancer through Relay For Life. We encourage you to take advantage of these support programs, or share them with someone you know who is caring for someone they love facing cancer.

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