Laughter therapy can combat mood swings: Expert shares insights

Laughter therapy is the type of therapy that uses humour to relief symptoms of pain and chronic illnesses. Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Deepak Mittal, Founder and Yoga Expert, Divine Soul Yoga said, “Laughter therapy believes that voluntary laughter provides the same psychological and physiological benefits compared to spontaneous laughter. For those who are a bit inhibitive, it might be a bit difficult in the beginning but once they grasp the concept, they willingly join the happy banter and their mood becomes electrifying.” Laughter therapy can combat mood swings: Expert shares insights Speaking of the benefits of a good laugh, Deepak Mittal further added, “A good laugh can reduce stress hormones in the body like epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone and more. The overall effect is lower stress levels and better immunity.” Deepak Mittal also noted down the health benefits of laughter therapy and how it can help in combating mood swings. Reduce stress hormones: Stress hormones such as epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone can be reduced by laughter therapy.