We have three biological requirements for optimal health. Those requirements are friendly bacteria, enzymes, and minerals. All plants, animals, and humans need these three requirements, as we are all a part of nature. We all have life cycles, and we all age, big or small, rich or poor.

Probiotics are what we use to describe organisms that help life by living in intestinal tract. There are millions upon millions of bacteria residing in gastro-intestinal tract. While some are “friendly” bacteria, others are harmful and have potential to cause disease. Friendly bacteria play such an important role in health. Among few benefits are helping to enhance immune system, and helping body absorb nutrients. They also help to break down minerals to be used effectively by body. So who needs “friendly” bacteria? All life on earth needs Friendly Bacteria, big or small, rich or poor.

The specialized protein substances that control and promote all of life’s processes are known as enzymes. They are what make life possible. There are three kinds of enzymes. Metabolic enzymes keep organs and tissues supplied with proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to promote healthy bodies and repair damage to our bodies. Digestive enzymes break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. There are three digestive enzymes: protease digest proteins; amylase which digest carbohydrates; and lipase which digest fats. Food enzymes are found only in raw foods. All life requires enzymes to sustain it. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures above 118 degrees so only plant and animal food in a raw state will contain enzymes. So who needs enzymes? All life on earth needs enzymes, big or small, rich or poor.

The Comic Zone contains much laughter. People in Comic Zone are infused with spirit of laughter, they have an aura of smiles. They have high self-mirth. And that is good for those inhabiting Comic Zone because laughter has power.

Great power. Sacred power. Astounding power. We should honor laughter and what it does for us. Laughter torpedoes stress levels, accelerates learning, catapults creativity, forges strong teams, and strengthens our health. It gives us many gifts.

It is a magic potion, elixir of life and fountain of youth all rolled up into one hearty hee-haw.

LOTS OF LAUGHS A DAY KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY

A study out of University of Maryland indicates that laughter reduces risk of coronary heart disease. A press release about study from University said: “People with heart disease were less likely to recognize humor or use it to get out of uncomfortable situations. They generally laughed less, even in positive situations and they displayed more anger and hostility.”

“We know that exercising, not smoking and eating foods low in saturated fat will reduce risk of heart disease. Perhaps regular, hearty laughter should be added to list,” said Dr. Miller, one of researchers.

Dr. Miller talked about daily laughter going hand in hand with other heart-healthy activities, such as stair climbing instead of using elevator. “We could perhaps read something humorous or watch a funny video and try to find ways to take ourselves less seriously.”