The Laughing Cure: Emotional and Physical HealingA Comedian Reveals Why Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine

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Dr. Brian King is a psychologist and stand-up comedian whose humor therapy seminars are attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In The Laughing Cure, King combines wit with medical research to reveal the benefits of laughter and humor on physical and emotional health.

Kings language is humorous and uplifting, and his advice is backed by science. Studies featured in The Laughing Cure show how laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, boosts immune systems, and triggers endorphins. They show how laughter relieves depression, and even makes us more productive, loving, and kind.

The tips and techniques featured inside can be used for current conditions and as preventative medicine. Through humor and science King explains why muchtalked-about but little-understood methods of therapy such as laughter yoga actually work and how we can better incorporate humor into our lives.

Very few doctors have the ability to heal the way that King does; his method is cheap, easy, and chemical-free. Even fun! This wonderful, transformative, and provocative read shows howand whylaughter saves lives.

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Brian has been unaffected by stress since I met him when he was five. I think he tapped into how to manage stress and live on his own terms at an early age. Forty years later, the only difference is that he has a drivers license and scruff. Hes one of the happiest people I know, and hes pretty good at explaining how easy it is to be happy as well. Life is beautiful and funny; embrace it. Jon King, authors brother

Dr. Brian knows what makes people laugh and knows exactly why its good for them. He doesnt use any of that on stage, but he knows a lot of stuff. Phil Johnson, comedian

Funny. Smart. And extremely good looking. Well, no. But two out of three aint bad. Will Durst, comedian

Finally! A professional who conveys practical truth with clarity and engaging humor. Do you want to be happy regardless of your circumstances Get this book! Jane Norberg, registered nurse

Dr. Brian King is the kind of friend whose presence and jubilant outlook can bring a smile, laugh, and lasting memories to anyone. Whats his secret Im going with his hat. Erik Escobar, comedian

Whether performing stand-up or contributing to the planets knowledge of Bloody Marys, King is dedicated to making people laugh from coast to coast. Life got you down Spend an hour with Brian King. Scotch Wichmann, author of Two Performance Artists Kidnap Their Boss And Do Things With Him
Brian has been unaffected by stress since I met him when he was five. I think he tapped into how to manage stress and live on his own terms at an early age. Forty years later, the only difference is that he has a drivers license and scruff. Hes one of the happiest people I know, and hes pretty good at explaining how easy it is to be happy as well. Life is beautiful and funny; embrace it. Jon King, authors brother

Dr. Brian knows what makes people laugh and knows exactly why its good for them. He doesnt use any of that on stage, but he knows a lot of stuff. Phil Johnson, comedian

Funny. Smart. And extremely good looking. Well, no. But two out of three aint bad. Will Durst, comedian

Finally! A professional who conveys practical truth with clarity and engaging humor. Do you want to be happy regardless of your circumstances Get this book! Jane Norberg, registered nurse

Dr. Brian King is the kind of friend whose presence and jubilant outlook can bring a smile, laugh, and lasting memories to anyone. Whats his secret Im going with his hat. Erik Escobar, comedian

Whether performing stand-up or contributing to the planets knowledge of Bloody Marys, King is dedicated to making people laugh from coast to coast. Life got you down Spend an hour with Brian King. Scotch Wichmann, author of Two Performance Artists Kidnap Their Boss And Do Things With Him

Author Bio

Dr. Brian King is an acclaimed comic and public speaker who travels the world as a performer and an instructor, giving seminars to more than ten thousand people each year on the health benefits of humor. King was the founder and producer of the highly reviewed Wharf Room Comedy show in San Francisco; has worked with such talents as Will Durst, Rick Shapiro, Mo Mandel, Laurie Kilmartin, and Steven Pearl; and produces the annual Bay Area comedy competition Walk the Plank. Today King spends much of his time on tour, but is based in Los Angeles, California.