FASCINATING FACTS - ON CLAPPING
Generally, we clap when we want to praise someone or something. It is a part of appreciation but there is a lot more to it than we think! Clapping has been proven to provide a lot of health benefits that most of us are not aware of! Just like laughing therapy, clapping therapy is also becoming popular as an easy and effective healing practice. There are so many ways in which clapping can uplift your health. Our human body is very complex. Every organ is linked to each other. The palms have blood vessels and nerve endings. If you stimulate them, a lot of your health problems will be healed! This is surprisingly true. There are as many as 30+ acupressure points in both palms. You can activate them by clapping them together. Let me elaborate on the benefits of Clapping.
Supports mental health:
Clapping is the easiest way to de-stress your mind and control anxiety. When you start to clap, it sends positive signals to your mind which helps in preventing the state of depression. You would see various groups performing clapping as a part of their daily exercise just to increase happy hormones.
Secures heart health:
Clapping is shown to better heart health by regulating blood pressure levels. As you clap, blood circulation gets improved in the entire body. This reduces the risk of numerous heart problems. Not just that, breathing problems also get reduced with clapping.
Boosts immunity:
To our utter surprise, clapping is proven to boost immunity by increasing the production of white cells in the body. Thus, it eliminates the risk of infections that we generally get with seasonal changes.
Beneficial for children:
The regular practice of clapping can increase cognitive powers in children. This would sharpen their minds, enhance memory, improve concentration and also better their handwriting with minimal spelling mistakes.
When you clap your hands you make yourself healthy and the participants, speakers and performers on the stage happy. When you applaud the good efforts of someone, you make yourself healthy and someone else happy.
A win-win situation, isn’t it?
Next time around do not wait for the anchor to announce to give a big hand. Be the first one to give a standing ovation to the performer. Being the first one to give a standing ovation shows your genuine appreciation, setting a positive tone for the audience and acknowledging exceptional talent. Your enthusiasm encourages others to join, creating a memorable and uplifting experience.
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO……….👏👏👏
