WATCH: Comedians Prove Laughter is the Best Medicine

When a health scare strikes, we visit our favorite physicians and medical experts for help. Although modern medicine is an integral part of the healing process, did you know that one of life's best natural remedies can be found at The Club...a COMEDY club that is!
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When a health scare strikes, we visit our favorite physicians and medical experts for help. Although modern medicine is an integral part of the healing process, did you know that one of life's best natural remedies can be found at The Club...a COMEDY club that is!

That's exactly what Saranne Rothberg discovered when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1999. When she began to realize the healing properties of humor, she started the Comedy Cures Foundation to entertain and educate those suffering from psychological, mental and physical illness on the health benefits of the comedic perspective. Today, Saranne is cancer-free and has connected more than one million people with their funny bone at 1,000 different events. Check out this video and find out for yourself the powers of a good laugh!

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