Laugh Often Can Increase Appetite

Do you often feel lose of appetite? If this happens, try this therapy, laugh often.

Preventive care specialist and researcher of psycho-neuro-immunology at Loma Linda University, California Dr. Lee S. Berk said the finding’s very helpful for those who are difficult to eat when being depressed or ill.

Berk and the colleagues said that the "Laughercise" (a term they use to laugh repeatedly) can boost the immune system. In this study Berk recruited 14 volunteers to watch various types of video, including funny video and sad video.

They were asked to watch during three weeks period. Those who were watch funny videos changing levels of hormones related to appetite.

Their appetite was bigger. This changes is similar to those who experienced by people when finished exercising. Berk said "We are finally realized that our everyday behaviors and emotions can modulate our bodies in many ways."

Another value of this research is to provide health services with new insights and understanding which more potential for patients who can not use physical activity to normalize or increase their appetite.