{"id":10566,"date":"2015-09-18T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/?p=10566"},"modified":"2015-09-18T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2015-09-18T13:55:00","slug":"the-significance-of-cortisol-in-stress-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/the-significance-of-cortisol-in-stress-management\/","title":{"rendered":"The significance of cortisol in stress management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The significance of cortisol in stress management: Tips on managing stress<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10568\" style=\"width: 233px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/stress-complications.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10568\" src=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/stress-complications.jpg\" alt=\"The significance of cortisol in stress management\" width=\"233\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The significance of cortisol in stress management is a step in the right direction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Understanding the significance of cortisol in stress management is one very important element that we all need to appreciate if we want to meaningfully defeat some of the health complications that are associated with stress and addiction. In this tough economic situation a lot of publications are posted in various media and forums with very luring information about certain remedies of stress. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">Doctor Dalal Akoury <\/a>a well-respected addiction professional says that in today\u2019s market, there are several commercials that tout the effectiveness of supplements like Cortislim \u2122 and Relacore \u2122 that propose to help people lose weight and feel less stressed by inhibiting the effects of cortisol. However, these commercials do not necessarily give you the fully inform you need to know about some of the following and including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What stress is all about and its significance to the overall physiological functioning?<\/li>\n<li>The actual pathways involved with the stress response and the one responsible for cortisol release.<\/li>\n<li>The function and importance of cortisol for bodily function.<\/li>\n<li>The potential link between cortisol and obesity.<\/li>\n<li>The potential link between stress, cortisol, and appetite.<\/li>\n<li>The harmful health effects of stress-induced obesity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are therefore going to engage the services of experts from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center<\/a> to help us in unlocking some of the potential facts we need to know about the role of cortisol in stress management. Therefore the purpose of this article is to primarily give some clarifications about some misconceptions on these topics and to suggest some practical assessment and stress management ideas for the fitness professional and personal trainer to incorporate with students and clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">The significance of cortisol in stress management: What is stress and its significance to physiological functioning?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we progress into the discussion, it is important that we move from the known to the unknown and it is to say, stress can be defined as the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it or as any event in which environmental demands, internal demands, or both tax or exceed the adaptive resources of an individual, social system or tissue system. Doctor Akoury is saying that in many different societies today, stress is a common term that is often associated with negative situations and settings and on the other hand a stress-free life may also be harmful, primarily because an individual will lose his\/her ability to react to the different challenges of life. It is important to note that every person has an optimal positive stress level known as eustress, while on the other hand stress that is harmful is noted to be distress.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">The significance of cortisol in stress management: Stress response pathways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reactions of people to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">stressors<\/a> are normally different in many ways. Like for instance, if an individual perceives the stressor as a challenge to his\/her control of a situation, norepinephrine the \u201cfight\u201d hormone is predominantly released. And, if the stress arousal increases and a possible loss of control is felt by the individual, then epinephrine, another \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">flight\/anxiety\u201d hormone<\/a> is released. It therefore means that when the stress is prolonged and seen as hopeless, the individual becomes more distressed and feels defeated. This then activates the hypothalamus in the brain and what follows is a cascade of hormonal pathways resulting in the final release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex of the kidney.<\/p>\n<p>Experts\u2019 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center<\/a> says that the brain is able to selectively activate the fight, flight, or defeat responses. This usually occurs in day to day living when an individual perceives his\/her hassles as a challenge to control or a loss of control. Although the stress pathways work together, they each can uniquely affect the function of bodily processes. For instance, the \u201cfight\u201d or \u201cflight\u201d stress responses cause the heart to beat faster and harder as well as release more free fatty acids (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">disassembled triglycerides<\/a>) into the blood. The \u201cdefeat\u201d response stress pathway can lead to enhanced lipogenesis (fat creation), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">visceral obesity<\/a> (deep abdominal obesity), breakdown of tissues, and suppression of the immune system. All these give us all the reasons to bring stress to manageable levels soonest.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">The significance of cortisol in stress management: Useful stress management tips for fitness professional to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, fitness professional are already doing many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">physical activities<\/a> to help their clients manage stress. Many types of aerobic and anaerobic exercise have been shown to be effective interventions in reducing or managing stress. Some of the popular \u2018mindful\u2019 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">exercise programs<\/a> such as yoga and Tai Chi (or Tai Chi Chaun) are also recommended for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">stress management<\/a>. Meditation, progressive relaxation, deep breathing, and visualization are methods that can be effective in decreasing stress-induced symptoms. Also, eating right and getting enough rest should be incorporated in a stress management plan for life.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, doctor Akoury says that it is always important to appreciate that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">stress<\/a> will always be a part of our daily living and is necessary for providing challenge to physiological and psychological development. However, too much stress over a period of time combined with poor coping habits may cause physical, chemical, and hormonal imbalances in the body, thus leading to disease and death if left unchecked. The pathways of the stress response are complex and may activate other hormonal pathways, resulting in the release of cortisol. The chronic release of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">cortisol combined <\/a>with altered tissue production is linked to the development of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">abdominal obesity <\/a>in both men and women. Cortisol is associated to overeating,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\"> craving high caloric fatty and sugary foods<\/a>, and relocating fat from the circulation and storage depots to the deep internal abdominal area. It is therefore very crucial that all fitness professionals must continually educate their clients and the general public about the value of exercise and stress management activities as important strategies for managing stress and lessening the health risks associated with stress-induced obesity. Finally if you are not flowing with us well in this discussion and you need a more close one on one discussion with our team of experts, you can schedule for an appointment with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">doctor Dalal Akoury <\/a>today for further professional guidance.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativeaddiction2015.com\" target=\"_blank\">The significance of cortisol in stress management: Tips on managing stress<\/a><\/h1>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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