Who should not take part
This is an extensive (but not exhaustive) list of conditions where people must think before joining a Laughter Club. The decision to participate is the responsibility of each individual person. Ask yourself if it is appropriate for you to join in if:
1. you do not feel well, or feel you ought to see a doctor;
2. you have high blood pressure and it is not controlled. (If you start feeling light-headed, you must not over-exert);
3. you have had a heart attack or have had a by-pass operation. (It is often not a problem, but check with your doctor);
4. you have a hernia (check with your doctor);
5. you have a long-standing cough (you must take care and not over-exert);
6. you have discomfort when laughing;
7. you have piles with active bleeding or which are protruding;
8. you have had a major operation in the past three months;
9. you have a uterovaginal prolapse;
10. you have a bad cold or flu (as you will infect everyone else);
11. you have glaucoma (consult a doctor first);
12. you have chest pain;
13. you are pregnant.