The Best Medicine

"Laughter is the best medicine." Although this expression may not be completely factual, the importance of laughter cannot be underestimated (Cyber Sue 1). The many affects that laughter has on the human body, such as decreasing stress hormones, enhancing the immune system, causing muscles to relax, reducing pain, and providing all around great exercise, are effective immediately (Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter 1). If one can manage to bring a sense of humor into daily conflicts, his or her physical health and general well-being can be improved (McGhee 1). …