GOOD HEALTH
IT’S A LAUGH!!
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hese days, I’ve seen “Laughter Clubsâ€? popping up. And the question is - is it a hippie revolution? Let me tell you a story (bare with me, it’s related). On Saturday night I went to watch Kung Fu Panda 3 with my family. This included my 14 month old son. You guessed it - he didn’t last too long before other movie goers were calling for his eviction from the cinema. So, booted out of the cinema, I walked around the general cafeteria area, rather aimlessly, holding him in my arms or in the pram, etc. Anyway, here’s the crux - I did some people watching. My observation was - many stern faces with deepening frown lines, much disinterest whilst looking at mobile phones, much eating - seldom laughing or smiling. In fact, I think I may have raised suspicion by smiling DW VWUDQJHUV , UHÇ?HFWHG RQ P\VHOI I’m no better. I was an observer that night, and a participant often at other times. Participating in taking myself too damn seriously, and not laughing enough. I remember when I was a kid - laughing was easy, natural,
spontaneous. I laughed at small things. Where did it go? What makes us laugh - something funny? A joke. My timing of writing this is opportune here, as it is true that currently the International Comedy Festival is running in Melbourne. So, jokes are good for your health. But, do you need a joke to laugh? So, getting back to our original thought though - in the setting of a generally “serious� society, should we consider a “Laughter Club� the domain of hippies. So my conclusion is, I don’t think so. There are a few drugs out there that have no QHJDWLYH VLGH HNjHFWV EXW SHUKDSV laughter is the exception. Laughter is AWESOME for your health. Here’s why -
• Laughter relaxes the whole body decreasing stress and tension leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. • Laughter boosts your immune system by decreasing
stress hormones and increasing your infection ÇŒJKWLQJ DQWLERGLHV • Laughter triggers the release of endorphins - making you feel good and at least temporarily relieving pain. • Laughter protects the heart by increasing the function of your blood vessels and LQFUHDVLQJ EORRG Ç?RZ • Laughter helps to decrease anxiety and tension • Laughter improves mood • Laughter enhances resilience • Laughter strengthens relationships • Laughter enhances teamwork Ũ /DXJKWHU KHOSV WR GHIXVH FRQÇ?LFW • Laughter promotes group bonding • Laughter attracts others to us
Dr. Floyd Gomes- Atticus Health
As comedian Milton Berle put it “Laughter is like an instant vacation�. So much goodness, it’s just not funny! So, as opposed to further questioning the medical or cultural validity of a “Laughter club�, I’ve in fact decided to take it to the next step and incorporate laughter clubs into our medical clinics. I know, I know - that’s laughable.
NATUROPATHY + WESTERN MEDICINE WORKING IN HARMONY = YOUR BEST HEALTH A
re you tired of feeling split between choosing what your Naturopath says to do, and what your GP is telling you? AVOID THE CONFUSION AND STEP INTO HARMONY! Atticus Health now has a Naturopath working WITH our GPs. Meaning - that your best health can now become the focus of a true team, working in complete harmony towards helping you get to where you want to be. Exploring the options, from many minds combined brings a world of knowledge and experience, and DSSO\LQJ LW WR \RXU VSHFLnjF LVVXHV DOO in the one place. Let’s ALL work together, and really try to improve your life - MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
OTHER services now include • Podiatrist • Exercise Physiologist • Onsite gymnasium now with DNjRUGDEOH 3LODWHV • Hypnotherapist • Laughter club (gold coin donation only) • Psychologist
ĹŁ7KH VDIHW\ RI WKH SDWLHQW LV P\ ÇŒUVW priority, ensuring that my prescription will work safely with any other medications you are already takingâ€?. Come along and have a chat with Daliya at our free opening event, “THE NATURAL FAST FOOD REVOLUTIONâ€?. Daliya will have some delicious healthy snacks and foods for you to sample!
Meet our Naturopath...
WHEN: Tuesday 19th April, 10:00 am - 11:00 am WHERE: Atticus Regional Medicentre, 2104 - 2106 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings. REGISTER? why bother, just turn up :)
Daliya Greenfeld B.Sci.H. (Naturopathy) Daliya utilises an integrative approach combining conventional and complementary medicine while focusing on providing evidencebased treatments for her patients.
Daliya Greenfeld- B.Sci.H. (Naturopathy)
2104 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings Ph: 5979 7777 www.atticushealth.com.au www.facebook.com/atticushealth Western Port News 5 April 2016
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