Researchers from the University of Leed’s School of Healthcare have found that laughter is likely to speed up recovery more quickly than any hi-tech treatment like ultrasound.
Researchers from the University of
Leed’s School of Healthcare have found that laughter is likely to speed up recovery
more quickly than any hi-tech treatment like ultrasound. Laughter
increases the blood circulation and helps speed recovery.
In UK about 500,000 people suffer
from recurrent leg ulcers. Leg ulcers are common in those with varicose veins
or mobility problems. Obesity often aggravates this situation. Studies looked
at a 5-year record of patients with leg ulcers and established that a good
laugh stimulates the diaphragm which plays a vital role in blood circulation. On
the contrary, as suggested by previous studies, expensive ultrasound therapy
does not seem to help much. Complicated leg ulcers can take about 6-months or
more to heal. Researchers found that ultrasound therapy did not speed up the
healing process but added an average of 200pounds to the patient’s bill.
The research, published by the
British Medical Journal, said, “Forget technology. The best prescription for
patients with venous leg ulcers is good quality nursing care and the occasional
belly laugh!”
Source-Medindia