by Kathryn Kimmins | Oct 4, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Volunteers canvass for donations through the month of February, to support life-saving research and...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Aug 30, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga is a unique form of exercise that was founded in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India in the form of deep yogic breathing (no poses). Its popularity is quickly spreading as people realize how it benefits all aspects of...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Jul 24, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
Everyone has had an embarrassing moment or two that they would rather forget. But what about those moments you cannot forget? Why not retell the scenario and laugh away the embarrassment? One night on Jay Leno’s live TV show, a woman retold her tale to a large TV...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Jun 30, 2017 | Adrenal Gland Exhaustion, Laughter Yoga
The adrenal glands (small glands located over the kidneys) release many different hormones necessary for various body functions. Two major hormones produced by the adrenal glands are adrenaline and cortisol. These are the stress hormones which work with other hormones...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Jun 9, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
Laughter has been proven to be a definite tool to remedy stress. It can help in reducing the risk factors by boosting the immune system, encouraging deep breathing and flushing the lungs of stale air and generating a feeling of wellness. Living as we do in an...