Laugh alittle harder!

The weather across the country and the globe is nothing to laugh about. Earthquakes, Tsunami's, floods- it's Mother Natures version of March Madness. There are plenty of relief organizations that you can give to who are providing help to those devastated by these natural disasters. You can Google: how to help Japan, and the American Red Cross to learn more. 
So, it is no surprise that the world in which we live in gives us a lot of stress, which can make us depressed and sad. Being sad can make us susceptible to acquire diseases. There is however, a bright side- they say that laughter is the best medicine. You may not know this, but constant laughter and being happy is a great way to boost your immune system. Did you know that happy people get sick less than those who are always sad and angry? Here are some great reasons as to why you should laugh:

• laughing is good for heart health as it increases blood flow
• laughing is a stress buster
• laughter is good for one's mental health
• laughing helps ease pain felt by the body
• laughing boosts the respiratory system
• laughing helps you to look younger

So, remember that while these natural disasters are not funny, you can do something to help. This will empower you to feel good and in turn to be happy! Spring flowers are around the corner and laughing everyday will put the spring back in your steps! 

For information on this and other ways to live healthy, contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com