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Laughing their way to health
A hearty group.
IT IS universally accepted that laughter is the best medicine. This awareness is fast catching up with the public as laughter clubs have already come up in several places and some have made it a point to laugh for at least 10 to 15 minutes to prevent major ailments and to keep healthy. They call this laughter therapy.
Keeping this in mind, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre started the Humour Club 12 years ago.
Members of the club assemble on the hospital premises the first Sunday of every month and share humorous experiences and crack jokes. It is a good relaxation technique.
More than 100 persons in all age groups, from kids to adults, are members of the club. This time around, they gathered to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the club.
"A good sense of humour is essential for a man to become successful in life. This is evident from the fact that several successful industrialists have cited a sense of humour as the reason behind their success. Moreover, it will help to reduce social crimes. Parents should inculcate the value of a good sense of humour in their children, as it will help children develop their power of immunity and grow up to be responsible citizens. Hence, people should try and learn to cultivate a good sense of humour," said N. Sethuraman, founder chairman, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre.
"One minute of laughter is worth 40 minutes of deep relaxation and 100 laughs a day are equal to a 10-minute jog. That is why it is called `internal jogging.' It reduces stress, enhances immunity, decreases pain, regulates pressure and cleanses the lungs. Thus, laughter is therapeutic. It keeps us in the present moment. Hence, it is both medicine and meditation," said V. Irai Anbu, Commissioner for Disciplinary Proceedings, chief guest of the function.
A good leader must have a good sense of humour, he said, and said personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, who had a great sense of humour, were worthy models.
Senior artistes such as K. Amavasai and Munichalai T. Muthai were honoured on the occasion while S.R. Vignesh (mono acting), M. Vignesh (comedy), P. Aravind (variety programme) were given Promising Artist awards.
Altogether a happy mood prevailed and laughter filled the air as speakers such as Prof. K. Sirsabesan and Prof. K. Gnanasambandan shared jokes.
From T. Saravanan
Photo: K. Ganesan
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