Is Laughter a Form of Therapeutic Medicine?
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
October 18, 20256m 37s
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Show Notes
- Laughter therapy reduces anxiety and increases life satisfaction, giving you a natural way to calm your mind and feel more fulfilled
- Spontaneous laughter lowers cortisol, your main stress hormone, by about one-third, protecting you from stress-related problems like weight gain, weakened immunity, and heart disease
- Studies show laughter therapy improves sleep, mood, and even reduces inflammation, making it a powerful tool for both mental and physical health
- Older adults who laugh more often are less likely to develop disability, depression, or insomnia, helping them stay independent and resilient
- You can use laughter like medicine by scheduling daily laughter sessions, sharing humor with others, and mixing structured approaches like laughter yoga with spontaneous laughter