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End your day with laughter to help your gut
Heather Van Vorous, Author · Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sep 29, 2026 · 1 min listen · Last updated September 29, 2026
Getting a few minutes of genuine laughter before bed can do more than lift your mood, it can directly help your gut. When you laugh, your body releases endorphins (natural painkillers) and reduces stress hormones like cortisol. This directly impacts the gut-brain axis, helping calm intestinal spasms and lower pain sensitivity.
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