“Did you know that endorphins are released in your brain when you laugh and they act as natural painkillers? Laughter manages stress and minimizes pain.” - Excerpt from Butternut to Bionic, Chapter 4 Pain Management - Before, During, and After Surgery, pg. 77
Watching a British comedy before bedtime is one of my favorite ‘Soothe’ methods. Laughter calms my mind, relieves tension, and helps me to sleep more soundly.
Research and Resources:
https://www.patchadams.org/
http://berniesiegelmd.com/products-page/humor-healing/
Be Well! ~Tiffany Anderson, LMT, RMT, BS, CHES
Founder, Anderson Therapeutics
Author, Butternut to Bionic: A Resource Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery