Laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body fight off disease, cancer cells as well as viral, bacterial and other infections. Being happy is the best cure of all diseases! — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
Remember laughing? Laughter enhances the blood flow to the body’s extremities and improves cardiovascular function. Laughter releases endorphins and other natural mood elevating and pain-killing chemicals, improves the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to internal organs. Laughter boosts the immune… — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
I've taken clowns into the war in Bosnia, the refugee camps of Kosovo, and none of those are any more important than clowning in… — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
Nature tops the list of potent tranquilizers and stress reducers. The mere sound of moving water has been shown to lower blood pressure. — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
Because we are interested in promoting wellness, we will integrate medicine with performing arts, arts and crafts, agriculture, recreation, nature, and social service. — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
Everyone who goes to a job he doesn't like is a lot weirder than I am. — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
The value of friendship and just deep human contact grows out of giving. — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
I've never made a penny being a doctor, so that makes it not a job. My sense of a doctor is that one is… — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
See what no one else sees. See what everyone chooses not to see - out of fear, conformity, or laziness. See the whole world… — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
I am extremely intentional in making the environment around me playful and loving. I have great skill in that area. — Patch Adams Copy Share Image
Faith can have a profound impact on health. It is a very personal experience of thought and surrender, which can comfort in every situation.… — Patch Adams Copy Share Image