What Is Cortisol & How Does It Affects Us?

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I share from my own healing journey—these posts are for me first, then if you relate, for you too. I’m simply walking in purpose and sharing what helps me heal and grow, in hopes it may encourage you to. 🌱✨  Cortisol is a hormone your body produces in response to stress. It’s made by your adrenal glands (small glands that sit on top of your kidneys) and plays a big role in how your body manages stress, energy, and balance. Functions of Cortisol Stress response : Often called the "stress hormone," cortisol helps your body deal with challenges by triggering the "fight-or-flight" response. Metabolism : It helps regulate how your body uses carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy. Inflammation control : Cortisol keeps inflammation in check, so your immune system doesn’t overreact. Blood sugar balance : It works with insulin to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Sleep/wake cycle : Cortisol is usually higher in the morning (to help you wake up and ...

Holistic Wellness Matters (June)


 

 Holistic wellness matters because it addresses the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — instead of treating just symptoms or isolated issues. 

Here's why it's essential:

🌿 1. Promotes Balance

When we are aware and care for our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health collectively, we create harmony in our lives. One area out of balance can affect all the others.

🧠 2. Prevents Burnout and Breakdown

Ignoring emotional wounds or physical fatigue can lead to stress, sickness/illness, or emotional collapse. Holistic wellness helps us check in and course-correct early.

💖 3. Encourages Self-Awareness

It helps us ask ourselves deeper questions:

How am I really feeling?

What do I need right now—rest, connection, healing?

This kind of awareness leads to growth and transformation.

4. Supports Long-Term Healing

Rather than quick fixes that may lead to re-occurrence, holistic practices guide us toward sustainable healing — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Do what works for you!!

🤝 5. Strengthens Purpose and Connection

Holistic wellness is our reminder, we’re not just surviving — we’re here to live with intention, connect with others, and grow into our purpose.

🙏 6. Honors Your Divine Design

You were created as a spirit, mind, body-whole being. Tending to every part of yourself honors how God created you and helps you walk fully in your calling/purpose.

 

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