Cortisol: The Double-Edged Sword of Stress🧠💥⁠

In the short term, cortisol is a critical hormone that helps us respond to stress by:⁠

🌿Stimulating the liver to convert amino acids to glucose⁠
🌿 Increasing glycogen in the liver⁠
🌿 Mobilizing fatty acids into the blood⁠
🌿 Enhancing coagulation⁠
🌿 Suppressing parts of the inflammatory response⁠
🌿 Preventing the loss of sodium in urine⁠
🌿 Maintaining resistance to stress⁠
🌿 Supporting mood and emotional stability⁠

However, over time, these very functions can lead to long-term health issues, breaking the body down and causing problems like chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, weight gain, chronic pain, and emotional instability. ⁠

Chronic stress is a killer, but you can take action to start undoing the damage.⁠
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🌟 Prioritize quality sleep⁠
🌟 Practice daily stress management using tools like meditation, breath work, and Tapping⁠
🌟 Move gently and consistently throughout your day⁠
🌟 Eat a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet⁠
🌟 Find something that brings you joy and do MORE of it!⁠

💚Balance is key! 💚⁠

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