[Villager Joyce]

Since laughter is the best medicine and I have smiled and laughed at some of these memories, it is good medicine.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Since laughter is the best medicine and I have smiled and laughed at some of these memories, it is good medicine.

I feel better just knowing I survived all of this. LOL

[Moderator]

The topic was health and medical practices of our youth.

There have been a number of off topic and personally directed posts that were removed or hidden.

Back on topic please.

Moderator

[Bonny]

I remember being in Jr. High and everyone piercing each others ears with a needle we had laying in the bottom of our purse. We used a piece of ice to numb the ear lobe. We never thought about infections or anything. If it got red, just threw some alcohol on it. I pierced others, but I was a chicken. LOL Didn't get mine pierced til I was 32.

[2BNTV]

I remember my father deciding he was going to save a dentist bill and he tied a piece of string to my tooth and then closed the door. OUCH!!!

Ah yes, a fond memory.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Since laughter is the best medicine and I have smiled and laughed at some of these memories, it is good medicine.

Art Linkletter was really good at this. I think it was called Kids say the darnedest thing. Oh Boy!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Bonny - I wouldn't waste your time. You know who [emoji49] is not up to a civil conversation today.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

This is a lighthearted thread that is meant to be nothing more than a fun look down memory lane. Not every little thing has to be turned into some big health issue.

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Since laughter is the best medicine and I have smiled and laughed at some of these memories, it is good medicine.

Life is short and laughter is important! Great thread.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Life is short and laughter is important! Great thread.

If "life is short", let's lengthen it by living a healthy lifestyle. We have a greater opportunity to do that today than ever before. Laughter is a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle but not nearly as essential as eating healthy food and getting proper exercise etc..

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

If "life is short", let's lengthen it by living a healthy lifestyle. We have a greater opportunity to do that today than ever before. Laughter is a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle but not nearly as essential as eating healthy food and getting proper exercise etc..

There are those who say if you don't like the subject, don't read the thread. Now how can I do that if the OCDs keep invading others' threads with their shove-it-down-your-throat agendas?

Please keep to the OP's intent and content of the thread.

Some of us survived harping.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

If "life is short", let's lengthen it by living a healthy lifestyle. We have a greater opportunity to do that today than ever before. Laughter is a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle but not nearly as essential as eating healthy food and getting proper exercise etc..

A comedian years ago was talking about how quitting smoking could add 20 years to your life. He added it was the 20 years in the nursing home wearing diapers, it was not the 20 years running around being wild and crazy. I rest my case.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

A comedian years ago was talking about how quitting smoking could add 20 years to your life. He added it was the 20 years in the nursing home wearing diapers, it was not the 20 years running around being wild and crazy. I rest my case.

That's funny!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

If "life is short", let's lengthen it by living a healthy lifestyle. We have a greater opportunity to do that today than ever before. Laughter is a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle but not nearly as essential as eating healthy food and getting proper exercise etc..

We disagree on this important point.
Laughter and a circle of supportive friends are KEY INGREDIENTS to living a long and happy life.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We disagree on this important point.
Laughter and a circle of supportive friends are KEY INGREDIENTS to living a long and happy life.

We seem to disagree but maybe not so much if you consider the following: The benefit of laughter, in my educated opinion, is in its ability to relieve stress. But if there's no stress to relieve, there's no benefit.

The same applies to "a circle of supportive friends". For some people, being alone is synonymous with a feeling of loneliness and stress. So the benefit is for those people who are relieving stress.

These are options to deal with stress, but healthy diet and exercise are essential needs for everyone, regarding optimal health and longevity. Essential because laughter and friends are not a good substitute for healthy diet and exercise.

[CFrance]

Your educated opinion?

If you think the only benefit of friendship and laughter is to relieve stress, you are really misinformed.