What is the Best Medicine? Relationships, Laughter, Positivity?

How many listeners have been termed as having a resting bitch face?

Norman Cousins was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a connective tissue disease. Though in some the disease is not debilitating, Cousins developed a severe impairment of his motor functions, to the point where he could barely leave his bed. After studying brain chemistry, Cousins was increasingly convinced that laughter therapy could help his condition. He chose to take high doses of Vitamin C at the recommendation of his doctor, eat and drink well, and watch at least one funny movie a day. Slowly, and astonishingly for many medical professionals, Cousins began to get better. After fully recovering from his illness, he chose to write his memoir as encouragement to other patients to consider their needs and take an active part of their own treatment. Anatomy of an Illness is now heralded as a case study in laughter therapy and the healing power of joy.

Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. Robin Williams brought his name to the world as he is also known as patch Adams. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971. Each year he also organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.

Belgian Michiel Vandeweer, 19, suffers from progeria. His life is an immense challenge with an unknown outcome, but despite all the inconveniences, Michiel’s positive attitude in life is remarkable. Despite the limitations of his body and the statistics showing that he would only live till his fourteenth birthday, it is impressive to see how Michiel is living his life like any other person of his age.