Laughter as Medicine: Scientific Analysis, Psychology and ApA-Channel Philosophy
Laughter is underrated here, but science says the opposite
Laughter as medicine is not a myth, but a scientifically proven fact. When we laugh, our body activates processes that reduce stress, strengthen immunity and improve mood. In this ApA-Channel guide, we discover what laughter does to our brain and body and how to incorporate it more into our daily lives.
😄 1. Laughter as a cure for stress and mental health
When you start to laugh - even mildly - your body enters a special neurological "mode":
H3: ✔ The parasympathetic nervous system is activated
It is the system responsible for relaxation.
Laughter instantly lowers the body from a state of fight ("fight-or-flight") to a state of peace ("rest-and-digest").
H3: ✔ Cortisol drops like a rock
Cortisol = stress hormone.
According to Mayo Clinic research, laughter lowers cortisol already in the first minutes.
H3: ✔ Oxygen flow increases
Laughter expands the chest → lungs fill → more oxygen goes to the brain → more energy, clearer thinking.
That's why you feel "lighter" after laughing - that's a physiological fact, not a psychological metaphor.
According to analyses published on the health portal Adiva, laughter has measurable positive effects on stress, mood and immunity, which further confirms the scientific claim that it is laughter is truly healthy — you can read more about it in their article on Adiva.hr.
https://www.adiva.hr/zdravlje/zanimljivosti-i-savjeti/smijanje-je-doista-zdravo-saznajte-i-zasto/
🧬 2. Laughter strengthens immunity – an immune reaction that is activated spontaneously
Laughter:
- increases the number of antibodies
- increases the activity of NK cells (natural killer cells that destroy viruses)
- reduces inflammatory processes
- improves circulation
According to a study from Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, people who smile every day have to 40% better immune response.
Laughter is literally immune training.
🧠 3. Laughter changes the brain: it increases dopamine, serotonin and endorphins
Laughter is neurochemistry.
H3: ✔ Dopamine – focus, motivation, pleasure
That's why after laughing you feel like you're "clear in the head". Dopamine clears mental fog.
H3: ✔ Serotonin – a natural antidepressant
Laughter increases serotonin pathways similar to the effects of light cardio.
H3: ✔ Endorphins – natural anesthesia
That's why laughter reduces pain.
Literally.
H3: ✔ The amygdala calms down
Amygdala = fear center.
Laughter sends her a message:
“You are safe.”
Laughter is the only "medicine" that attacks stress and lifts the mood at the same time, without side effects.
Watch my original video about laughter
❤️ 4. Laughter as medicine for the heart and blood vessels
Cardiologists analyzed the effects of laughter and discovered:
- dilates blood vessels
- increases blood flow
- reduces the risk of heart disease
- stabilizes blood pressure
One good laugh has the same effect as 15 minutes of light cardio training.
🤝 5. Laughter connects people - why it's more socially powerful than words
Laughter is social "glue".
H3: How does laughter affect relationships?
- increases oxytocin
- builds trust
- reduces social tension
- improves communication
That's why the best teams, relationships, and friendships work when people laugh together.
Laughter balances energy between people better than any conversation.
“"Joy is most beautiful when shared - laughter proves it every time."”
🌿 6. How to bring more laughter into everyday life (ApA routines)
✔ 1. Morning ritual: 60 seconds of conscious laughter
Try it. It sounds weird, but it works.
The brain does not distinguish between real and fake laughter - the chemistry is the same.
✔ 2. Combine laughter with the Aloe routine
When you drink your morning glass of Aloe Vera…
Add 10 seconds of laughter.
It becomes a mini reset before the day.
On my page I write about Aloe packages and energy routine - see the "Start Your Journey" review.
✔ 3. Watch 5 min of funny clips a day
It doesn't need more. The brain is small enough to change its state:
✔ 4. Surround yourself with people who make you laugh
Laughter is contagious.
If you hang out with people who don't laugh – you stop too.
If you hang out with laughers - you become one.
✔ 5. Practice "laughter meditation"“
There is literally laughter meditation, where in a group of 5-10 people laugh for no reason and get into a common flow.
An incredible experience.
🔍 7. Laughter and mental hygiene – ApA philosophy
Mental hygiene is not only a cold shower, nature, Aloe and a walk.
That is also mental smile.
Laughter is pure:
- mental space
- emotional blockages
- negative energy
- psychological toxins
Laughter is a reset that clears tension from the body faster than meditation.
If you want a natural reset for body and mind, we also recommend the routine from the article
„"Morning walk with the dog - benefits"“ — the best habit for stable cortisol and a clear head in the morning. https://apachannel.com/jutarnja-setnja-sa-psom-benefiti/
📌 Conclusion
Laughter is one of the most underrated and powerful tools we have.
It costs nothing.
It doesn't require skill.
There are no side effects.
It works every time.
If you want a healthier brain, stronger immunity, a lighter heart and a calmer psyche — laugh.
And remember:
Laughter doesn't change the world. But it changes you. And then you change the world.
