Take a look at this compelling evidence that suggests the relaxation response, used in meditation and yoga, elicits changes in gene expression and how they respond to stress both short and long- term.

Specifically the study demonstrates that the relaxation response changed the expression of genes involved with inflammation, programmed cell death and the handling of free radicals, which are normal byproducts of metabolism that the body neutralizes in order to stop damage to cells and tissues. So relax and read on…

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113735.php