PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 20th, 2010 by Misa Hopkins in THE ROOT OF ALL HEALING
"Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of humor on health. Here is one that specifically shows us how humor positively effects healthy functioning of blood cells. In a research study done at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers determined that: "Laughter appears to cause the tissue that forms the inner lining of blood vessels, the endothelium, to dilate or expand in order to increase blood flow."
According to the principal investigator, Michael Miller, MD, Director of Preventative Cardiology at the University Medical Center: "The endothelium is the first line in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, so given the results of our study, it is conceivable that laughing may be important to maintain a healthy endothelium, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease."
Misa Hopkins, in "The Root Of All Healing"
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According to the principal investigator, Michael Miller, MD, Director of Preventative Cardiology at the University Medical Center: "The endothelium is the first line in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, so given the results of our study, it is conceivable that laughing may be important to maintain a healthy endothelium, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease."
Misa Hopkins, in "The Root Of All Healing"
For more information regarding this book visit Amazon. To learn about Misa Hopkins' Guided Self-Healing Home Study Course, click here.
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Posted by Jeff Maziarek at 9/19/2010 6:00 PM 
Categories: laughter, Healing
Tags: Misa Hopkins The Root Of All Healing
Categories: laughter, Healing
Tags: Misa Hopkins The Root Of All Healing
It's always good to have scientific evidence and opinions that promote our understanding of what lies behind many complementary therapies. I've also been reading this week how the chemicals released when we laugh flood our bloodstream and how they seem to encourage the flow of the emotions. Laughter it seems can help shift even some deeply held and established emotional blockages. How nice to have laughter, relaxation and meditation on your daily schedule, knowing they all promote good health and well being.
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This is so true - laughter is so important in the healing process - yet can be so hard for us to remember at times
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