The sound of laughterThis article reviews the sound of laughter and the surprising impact of the ha, he, hi, ho, and hu wavelengths on our physiology.

Everybody knows that every time we speak, we emit sounds inside us with words, but did you know that our tones of voice, chants and Laughter (in other words, our inner music and its harmonies), can be the trigger for the most pragmatic healing available to us?




These resonances are directly related to the echo of the heartbeat, causing an acceleration -or tachycardia-, or a state of relaxation -or bradycardia-, depending on the intensity, frequency and movement used when expressing laughter.

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Sound of laughter #1: HA (JA, BA, CA, DA)

It´s the most frequent vowel and you fully open your mouth in all its splendor, stretching yourself and expanding your breast. HA is the guffaw par excellence. When you laugh with the vowel A together with J, B, C, and D, It produces a vibration in the area of the kidneys, the hips and the tummy. And then it activates their functions and fill them with energy.

It activates suprarenal glands and acts on the adrenaline and the noradrenaline giving gusts of energy to the organism. It reduces the fear and strengthen the bravery. And what is more, it activates sex power in men and it is good for the ovaries and womb in women.

  • Curative for the kidneys and bladder.
  • Turns fear and apathy into bravery and enthusiasm.
  • Activates sex power in men.
  • Good for the ovaries and womb in women.




Sound of laughter #2: HE (FE, GE, HE)

It´s the diplomatic Laughter and, to a certain extent, it expresses subtlety. When you laugh with the vowel E together with F, G, and H, it produces a vibration under the ribs. It releases energy from the liver, the gall-bladder and the muscular tissue. It is effective for reducing the anger and the internal stress. It enhances tolerance, patience and facilitates the digestion process.
  • Benefits the liver, gall-bladder.
  • Improves the sense of sight.
  • Strengthen tendons and muscles.
  • Enhance acceptance and self-confidence.
  • Facilitates the digestion process.




Sound of laughter #3: HI (JI, KI, LI, MI, NI)

Laughing with HI is optimistic and pleasant. This is a frolicking Laughter. When you laugh with the vowel I together with J, K, L, M, and N, it produces a vibration in the area of the neck and the heart. It enhances creativity and intuition. It acts on the nervous system and stimulates the thyroid gland. It helps to lose weight because the act of laughing reduces fatty acids and toxic substances and scientists have found that a good laugh is a calorie burner not to be ignored. It also acts in the small intestine and activates blood circulation, and so it´s appropriate in case of varicose veins.
  • Relaxes and relieves neck strain.
  • Benefits the heart and small intestine.
  • Activates the circulatory system.
  • Good for the nervous system. Stimulates the thyroid gland.
  • Balances the sense of touch.
  • Foster joy and enthusiasm.
  • Enhances creativity and intuition.
  • Helps to lose weight.




Sound of laughter #4: HO (PO, QO, RO, SO, TO)

When you laugh with the vowel O together with P, Q, R, S and T the vibration is transmitted to the head, and it affects the pineal gland, the hypophysis, the pituitary and the hypothalamus.
It releases energy from the digestive system (from the mouth to the anus), spleen and pancreas. This is a good laughter after dessert, because it helps you in the process of digestion and in case of cellulite treatment.
  • Promotes good functioning of endocrine glands in the head.
  • Good for the digestive system.
  • Acts on connective tissues. Helps with cellulite treatment.

Sound of laughter #5: HU (VU, XU, YU, ZU)

It is a dark Laughter. The lowest tune and vibration but it is very powerful if you practice this laughter frequently. Laughing with the vowel U together with V, X, Y, and Z is highly recommended for releasing emotions and restore the balance of the large intestine when it becomes strained because of stress. It breaks the negative effects of painful thoughts, frustrations and mental blocks of the past.
  • Releases emotions.
  • Helps to dissolve painful memories and blocks from the past.
  • Benefits the large intestine.
  • Improves the sense of smell.




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This article was written in cooperation with Oscar Visquert, a Laughter Therapist from Valencia, Spain.

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