• It stimulates a mild to moderate cardiovascular workout.
• It produces endorphins, which counteract the production of stress hormones.
• It appears to optimize the immune system.
• It reduces self-consciousness and boosts self-confidence.
• It relaxes muscles and helps fight the chronic pain associated with muscle tension.

If laughter is so much a part of us, why do we need laughter clubs to show us how to laugh?  Because somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us forget we have a joyful side.  The average child laughs or smiles 400 times a day, in comparison to the average adult who smiles or laughs just 15 times a day.  In the midst of growing up, something is lost, but many of us aren't sure how to reclaim it.  Laughter clubs tap into that joy.  While joining a laughter club may not be for all, there are some things we all can do to help put a little more cheer in our days.

How to Put Laughter Into Your Life:

• FORCE YOURSELF TO LAUGH. Look in the mirror and vow to make the person looking back at you laugh.  Even if it's forced, you still get the health benefits.
• LEARN TO RELAX. Take a deep breath and say, "I'm calm and relaxed." Breathe out and smile.  Within 30 to 60 seconds, you should experience a pleasant feeling.
• REMEMBER FUNNY MOMENTS.  If there's something that makes you laugh, put it in your environment, so you're reminded regularly of that laughing moment.
• BE AROUND PEOPLE WHO LAUGH. Laughter is contagious.
• MAKE OTHERS LAUGH. A prop, such as a silly tie, can make others laugh, in turn, will make you laugh.
• LEARN A NEW JOKE. A quick entry on a search engine, such as www.google.com can locate several internet joke lists; or go to www.humor.matters.com/jokeof.htm. 

To find a laughter club in your area, go to www.worldlaughtertour.com.

Right now remember something funny and have a good laugh.