When we are working full time and taking care of our families, it is easy to forget the benefits of creating time for relaxation. Long-term, chronic stress does not only impair our happiness, but can be a contributor to many diseases and ailments. Scientific studies have proven that stress actually changes the function of our bodies down to the cellular level. The release of adrenaline and cortisol, stress hormones, for extended periods of time increases the sugar in your blood stream and alters your immune system, digestive system and reproductive system. Continue