Something to Smile About

10 Good Reasons to Laugh More

  1. Laughter is a stress buster.It reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol.

     

  2. Laughter strengthens the immune system.
    The immune system is important in maintaining good health by keeping infections, allergies and cancers at bay:
    • Recent research into the effects of laughter by Dr. Lee S. Berk, Professor at Loma Linda University, California, USA, demonstrates that laughter will increase the count of natural killer cells (NK cells – a type of white cell) and antibody levels.
    • Laughter therapy helps to increase antibodies (Immunoglobulin A) in the mucous of the nose and respiratory passages.
  3. Laughter is anti-aging.
    • It tones facial muscles and expressions.
    • Laughter causes an increase in blood supply to the face, which is why some people look flushed. This nourishes the skin and makes it glow.
    • People look younger and more fun when they laugh! 
  4. Laughter is aerobic exercise.Laughter stimulates the heart and blood circulation and is equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise.
    • Dr. William Fry, Stanford University, USA, claims one minute of laughter is equal to 10 minutes on the rowing machine.
    • The singular benefit amost everybody deries is a sense of well-being because more oxygen is taken in during laughter.
    • It is a universal exercise regime suitable for everybody, including people confined to a bed or a wheelchair.
  5. Laughter is internal jogging.Laughter massages internal organs by enhancing the blood supply and increasing their efficiency. This is especially good for proper bowel movement.
    • Laughter exercises the abdominal muscles and helps to improve muscle tone.
  6. Laughter is a natural painkiller.Laughter increases the levels of endorphins the body’s natural pain killers. Norman Cousins, an American journalist who was suffering from an incurable disease of the spine, benefited from laughter therapy in a situation when all painkillers were ineffective.
    • Endorphins released as a result of laughter may help in reducing the intensity of pain in those suffering from arthritis, spondylitis, and muscular spasms of the body.
  7. Laughter can control high blood pressure.Laughter helps to control blood pressure by reducing the release of stress-related hormones.
    • Experiments have demonstrated that a 10-minute laughter session leads to a reduction of 10-20 mm in blood pressure. This, however, does not mean that patients taking 2-3 tablets for blood pressure every day will be completely cured.
  8. Laughter can help dump depression and anxiety.The stress and strain of modern life takes a heavy toll on the human body and mind.
    • Better sleep
    • Reduced depression—some people claim they can manage without prescribed anti-depressant pills and tranquilizers. 
  9. Laughter alleviates bronchitis and asthma.Laughter improves lung capacity and oxygen levels in the blood.
    • Laughter Club members report a marked reduction in the frequency of asthma attacks. 
  10. Laughter just makes you feel good.Laugh and the world laughts with you. How you react to life is up to you. Live life laughing!

scanwiches

The man behind the scanwiches

I am so inspired and proud of my talented friend JMC.

visit the scanwiches website.

Up late just geekin out

Yes, it’s late (will probably regret staying up) ….
but I was dying to work on this template for facebook fan pages! (a little something I’m working on for our clients)

So I just cranked out my own custom page to see what it has to offer:

http://www.facebook.com/AllisonBoozerDesign

Westword says it best

Twisted Pine will debut a series of monthly one-off specialty beers in 2012

“These are going to be different, off-the-wall beers,” says Bob Baile, owner of the Boulder brewery. The first will be Surreal Stout, aged in bourbon barrels and decorated by artist and designer Allison Boozer, who has worked for Twisted Pine…



Read the entire Westword article here.

Blooming New Obsessions for Spring

I am absolutely obsessed with Bonobo’s newest album Black Sands.

This album is like a fine wine: It’s immediately delicious, but definitely gets even better with age. Especially when performed live:

Watching this video inspired me to find out more about Bonobo; I just need to know where the magic comes from! Found out that he writes/composes all of his own music AND can play a variety of instruments. He starts by composing on the piano, then he plays and records each part for every instrument used in the song. Pretty amazing.