They say offer a smile costs nothing. It only costs set in motion 12 muscles to smile, and the rest of the muscles in our body are activated. Laugh not only changes the expression of the face, but causes the brain to release endorphins and serotonins into the bloodstream, to transmit the body a quick sense of energy and well-being.
As we become adults, we gain maturity obviously; however, we began to lose the spontaneity of being drawn into laughter. So, laughter is a good resource for improving the quality of life; hence the importance of remembering and resume the great benefits that this offers to the integral health.
Numerous studies have shown that humor and laughter are excellent allies of the body to get free of negative energies; combat stress, promote the psychological balance, increase endorphin levels and certain components of the immune system. It is also good to know that twenty seconds of laughter are equivalent to three minutes of physical exercise.
Note, that laughter lowers blood pressure because it increases blood flow; allows frees lipoproteins, which are molecules made of proteins and fats in the blood, promoting the reduction of cholesterol levels; further increasing the concentration of collagen; a protein contained in the skin, responsible for its elasticity and strength, achieving slow down premature aging.
By smiling, neurotransmitters called endorphins are activated by the movement of facial muscles, these are interpreted by the brain, which in turn releases these chemicals, which are responsible for causing feeling of happiness and well-being by automatically lowering stress levels; this means that the more the brain is stimulated to release these chemicals, more relaxed and happy we will feel.
Similarly, these substances also act as natural painkillers in the body, favoring people with chronic pain as an effective treatment. Laugh also expands the lungs; which improves blood oxygenation and thus the health of the skin; stretches and relaxes the muscles of the body and stimulates the internal balance of our body.
According to a recent study says, “People who do not smile live an average of 75, while people that smile a lot live an average of 79 to 80 years”.
In addition to generating many benefits to the beauty and health, smiling it can also be used as a social tool. A smiling and relaxed person is able to build trust and is suitable to handle stressful situations. When we smile we seem friendlier and generate a harmonious atmosphere among people, taking at the same time a positive effect on the wellbeing of everyone.
Laughter is contagious behavior; maintain a happy and positive expression for you smile not only make happy you, but those around you. What are you waiting to smile?
ALFA