Randall Gartman from StopBeingOverWeight.com tells us an amazing and crazy information about laughter: Can Laughter Be A Cure For Obesity?
 Can Laughter Be A Cure For Obesity? |
Now, if you are laughing because you are binging on some kind of pastry or you getting trashed on alcohol, this might not work for you but if you are laughing for other reasons, it could pay greatly by reducing fat around your waist and thighs.
First of all, I am going dispel a few myths regarding the Cortisol fighting snake-oils that are being advertised.
Cortisol is caused by physical and emotional stress ! Cortisol is a hormone released by your adrenal glands in response to either physical or emotional stress and that is the reason it is referred to as the "stress" hormone. Whether it's a lot of missed nights of sleep, an extremely low calorie diet or getting caught in a traffic jam, your body responds in much the same way. It secretes cortisol into your bloodstream, which can cause even more problems.
This hormone is part of the "fight-or-flight" response that we have as human beings. Faced with stressful situations and danger, we are left to either run or fight. Your body secretes this hormone as a way of defending against stress and danger. Primarily it increases the flow of glucose, protein and fat out of your tissues and into your circulation system. For example, if a bear were chasing you in the woods, your energy levels would increase because it your body's natural response to a physical threat.
The dangers of having these high levels of the hormone have been associated with storage of visceral fat, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune system, and chronic depression.
Now that you are a little more educated, what do you think would be the best idea for preventing these deadly, hormonal, Cortisol surges? Come-on, I know you know the answer. It isn't in some magic Cortisol-blocking pill, is it? That's right, you need to control your STRESS.
 Can Laughter Be A Cure For Obesity? |
I am not saying that supplementation may not be required for some people. I believe that if you aren't getting enough rest or you are unable to relax, you probably need some nutrients put back into your body. Remember though, supplementation does not mean replacement. Learning how to get your stress levels down is the most productive thing you can do.
Also, if you are suffering with anxiety and depression, your body may need some real medical help to get your stress level down to something manageable. In fact, if you are under the kind of stress that causes weight gain, learning relaxation skills are probably the first things your doctor will advise you to do. Also, if you are suffering with anxiety and depression, don't be afraid to consult with a qualified physician because they can really help you get your stress levels under control.
Finally, I went a long way to say, " Laughter will do wonders for your stress levels". Relaxation doesn't always mean just laying down watching TV so you can't use this issue article as an excuse for being lazy. You just need to learn how to calm down and recognize stress.
Check out this research from Dr. Lee Berk: Therapeutic benefits of laughter.
Now, Let me show you how you can apply what you just learned.
Sit in a chair, check your shoulders and let them relax but keep your posture straight so you can breathe properly. Imagine your butt sinking into your chair but feel yourself centered, neither leaning forward or back.
 Can Laughter Be A Cure For Obesity? |
As you take each breath, tighten up your toes to the count of 4, hold that tension to the count of 4 and release the tension slowly to the count of 4.
Perform that routine for each body part in this order: toes, feet, calves, thighs, buttocks, abs , chest, back, arms, hands, neck and face.
After you finish the above exercise , discover what it's like to finally be relaxed and just sit there for a few minutes. If it is at night, you can do this lying down so all you need to do is close your eyes and get some sleep. However, if it is daytime, I want you stand up (if you can) and stretch and put a big goofy smile on your face. I mean cross your eyes and jump up and down like a crazy person. Don't stop until you are laughing!
Now that you know that laughter is awesome medicine for fighting obesity and a variety of health issues, how often do you think you could practice putting a smile on your face? I am getting thin right now. In fact, I am exercising in public right now.
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