{"id":18958,"date":"2022-06-29T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T10:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.blog.hormona.io\/?p=18958"},"modified":"2022-07-04T20:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T20:17:01","slug":"how-do-we-combat-the-negative-effects-of-cortisol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hormona.io\/blog\/how-do-we-combat-the-negative-effects-of-cortisol\/","title":{"rendered":"How do we combat the negative effects of cortisol?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Given what the world\u2019s been through recently, it\u2019s fair to say that we\u2019ve all seen our fair share of stress. But, as you probably already know, stress isn\u2019t just a state of mind. It\u2019s a very real, physiological process that, if left unchecked, can have serious health implications. And that\u2019s thanks to cortisol, widely known as the stress hormone<\/strong>. Which, to be fair, isn\u2019t a particularly accurate moniker. It\u2019s involved in so much more than stress.<\/p>\n

What is cortisol?<\/h2>\n

Primarily responsible for our flight or fight response to extreme stress, cortisol also has a myriad of other functions and can get everywhere. Yes, almost every cell in your body has a receptor for cortisol, which is pretty impressive. But the ways your cells respond and how much your body produces change depending on your needs on a daily basis. It\u2019s that sensitive. And given the things it has a hand in, it\u2019s easy to see how things can get out of control.<\/p>\n

What does cortisol control?<\/h2>\n

For a start, cortisol decides how we handle fats, protein, and carbs. It plays a part in your mood, fear, and motivation levels. It\u2019s a hormone that can shut down your immune, reproductive and digestive systems to conserve energy.<\/p>\n

Cortisol also:<\/p>\n