Clown Doctors, the best doctors.

This article was pretty positive. The article is about the growing number of so called "Clown Doctors." There is no medical back round required for these positions, and their main goal is to bring a smile to the sick. As the article states, they are truly out to prove that "laughter is the best medicine"

They originated in New Zealand, and eventually caught on with popularity in Europe, and now picking up in the United States. The teams of Clown Doctors have helped over 11,000 children.

The results of these Clown Doctors have been far from negative. As said in the article, “Through their use of humour they can sometimes broach subjects or feelings that they may otherwise not wish to share" and that it gives children a bit of light to a dark hour. The Clown Doctors are now expanding into rehabilitation clinics and elderly clinics.

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I think that this was a very heart warming article about laughter. While it doesn't prove that laughter has any biological benefits to yourself in times of sickness, it was nice to see other people doing great things for human well being. Spreading happiness and joy (which is a goal of my skits) is always a good sign, and a good source from my bibliography.

Source:

News, 3. "Clown Doctors out to Prove Laughter Is Best Medicine - Story - National - 3 News."3 News - Latest Breaking News from New Zealand and the World. Web. 24 May 2011. .