#cortisol and sleep

[wellhealthhub]

Decoding the Interwoven Nature of Diabetes and Sleep Patterns: A Deep Dive into Sleep Quality, Associated Sleep Anomalies, and Their Consequential Effects on Diabetes Regulation

Venture into the multifaceted nexus between one’s quality of sleep, prevalent sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, and the efficacy of diabetes management. This all-encompassing article unravels how the intricate mechanisms of sleep can modulate blood glucose metrics, delineates the mutual impact between diabetes manifestations and sleep patterns, and showcases a spectrum of…

[violent138]

I do not envy Batman at all. Imagine an entire League of superheroes-- aliens, gods, part gods, metas, verifiable geniuses-- all turning to you for the answers or the plans or even how to keep this delicate yet vital alliance going (not all the time, but it happens a lot).

He's the master of faking it till they make it and convincing himself that if one of his plans was really that bad one of the others would point it out.

But that does nothing about the stress that keeps him up all night, devising all kinds of contingencies because he has nightmares about suddenly being asked about any number of catastrophes.

[possumsinpeoplesuits]

Man, there's nothing like having a disability, not being able to apply for disability because the requirements are impossible, then finally managing the symptoms enough to start looking for employment...

Only to then have to stop my medical cannabis because, even if I qualify for it a bare minimum of three times over, the laws in Texas are purposefully dickish.

You "won't" be arrested for possession if you're on the registry for it, but because it's federally illegal, any cop can be a dick and send you to prison anyways.

You "won't" be fired for it, but workplaces can still drug test for it, and it's like... bro, for fuck's sake.

Anyways, if I act a little erratic or manic in the next week to a few months, it's because I have to let my body go back to eating itself to find a job and not end up homeless.

[bittersweetresilience]

i desperately need to be able to save scum real life. let me save before i nap and then reload if i have bad rng and oversleep

[biology-geology-beaches-india]

The Science Research Notebooks of S. Sunkavally, p431.

[glowwupera]

8.22.24

🌟Turmeric lemon lentil soup with hemp seeds

🌟Lemon water and coconut water

Attempting to lower my cortisol by cutting out all forms of caffeine, introducing nutrients that are being depleted by stress, hydrating, and improving sleep quality.

[ancientroyalblood]

How to Manage Stress Naturally: Tips and Techniques

How to Manage Stress Naturally: Tips and Techniques Stress is a common part of life, but chronic stress can negatively impact your physical and mental health. Managing stress naturally involves adopting habits and techniques that reduce stress levels and promote overall well-being. In this guide, we’ll explore practical advice on managing stress through natural methods like meditation, exercise,…

[emberwritesinsight]

Stayed up literally all night on Tuesday for no good reason. Expected I'd be really sleepy on Wednesday, but instead I was VERY awake. And twitchy. Flinched at noise more than usual. Couldn't concentrate even medicated. Got bitten by the inspiration bug and did some animating in a haze of divine madness, that part was fun. Overall fucked up and stressful would not reccomend

[tchaikovskym]

When I was doing some research due to MASSIVE problems with my sleeping pattern I've read somewhere that even though chronotypes differ ultimately it would be healthiest to get up and go to bed early due to melatonin- and metabolism-cycles (what you wrote about cortisol was mentioned also) - which made me wonder why so many people seem to suffer then from going against their chronotypes (including claims of destroying their health and cognition). Do you happen to know more/have any advice? :(

Hi

I get why it would be advised to go to bed early and wake up early, because melatonin reacts to light, and melatonin is the one of the main hormones involved in keeping your "biological" clock.

For a long time it was believed that a region in your brain (suprachiaszmatic nucleus in hypothalamus) is responsible for regulating your internal clock, by mostly reacting to light signals from your eyes.

First, modern human life is very illuminated due to artifical light and it might be the first problem with the sleep/wake cycle. Thus, the first recommendation I would make, is to get rid of light when you're asleep, be it black out curtains or sleeping eye mask. + blue light filter on devices before bed

But it's probably going to have only a small impact. And besides, blind people have internal clocks too, so light being the only internal clock regulator is a pretty shabby claim alone.

There are also peripheral clocks, that tune the same region in the brain (suprachiasmatic nucleus), according to what's going on with your body. And those signals are everywhere, your heart, your liver, your muscles, your intestines etc. They account for your physical activity, meals, stressors etc.

So, melatonin is not the only player, and also not the strongest one. Yeah it can help, but your lifestyle is a huge factor too.

Besides, going against your chronotype is actually harmful. "Evening" people are more likely to have metabolic, cardiovascular, mental and other problems, because we live in a "morning" people world. Honestly, it sounds fake but it really is like that. And it's not because of melatonin, it's because of your body and how you're used to living.

The same cortisol I mentioned is not working according to the time of day or the light outside. It's working according to your actions and schedule you live in. The same goes for other things in your body.

But of course, it would be cool if everything would be aligned in your body, so it would be ideal to have your melatonin rhythm align with your peripheral clocks. Thus the well-intentioned advice to go to sleep early and wake up early.

I wouldn't apply that advice to everyone. If your sleep schedule is messed up, I doubt forcing yourself to morning bird schedule would help you. My best bet is that you'd lie awake staring at the ceiling until wee hours in the morning, force yourself to wake up, be tired for the whole day, and repeat the thing again. (Because by forcing yourself to sleep by melatonin schedule will ruin your cortisol secretion schedule, as I talked in the cortisol post).

However, as per usual, gradual changes with tiny steps could lead you to where you want to be with your sleep schedule. See what works best for you, maybe you can go to bed a minute earlier, maybe you can eat breakfast (it helps), maybe you can eat a bit earlier in the evening, maybe take a nap, just try stuff out and see how it goes.

Idk what you can find out there, but meal timing is also important. If you want to go to sleep earlier and wake earlier, big meals should be in the first half of the day.

Physical activity and sports help, no matter what kind, no matter what time (but like, stick to the hours you want to be awake when doing sports). (Although it's recommended that sports is better in the later half of the day but not for chronibiology reasons as far as I remember)

So yeah, just do what you can, and hope for the best. Sorry I don't have a clear simple answer and a clear simple advice.

Here is one review that I assume has a lot more information (just glanced over it but it seems good), and idk how familiar you are with the topic and terminology, but like, feel free to contact me if you want me to explain something from the review or other article or another topic honestly I'm a nerd I love rambling about this

[craigtowens]

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Doctors and scientists have repeatedly shown how important sleep is for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. So it’s an important question to ask: Are you getting enough sleep?

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.files.wordpress.com/2023/10/are-you-getting-enough-sleep.mp3 Doctors and scientists have repeatedly shown how important sleep is for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. So it’s an important question to ask: Are you getting…

[supp-up]

Workout Nutrition DIY: Control Cortisol, Sleep Better, and Heal [Here’s How].

Workout Nutrition DIY: Control Cortisol, Sleep Better, and Heal [Here’s How]. #cortisol #sleep #supp_up #heal #workout #gymrecovery #fishoil #dha

We’re back at it again only this time, we’ll look into how to control cortisol levels, sleep better, and heal, with one essential nutrient you might be missing. If you’re new to the SUPP UP. blog or haven’t read the last few posts, in the last Workout Nutrition DIY, we ran through the benefits of creatine outside the gym. We deep dove into research on why creatine supplementation is useful when…

[blusmarty]

How to Hack Your Sleep Cycle for Better Productivity

https://books2read.com/u/3Jk9KA

[mygymdiet]

What Supplements Lower Cortisol and Reduce Stress?

Stress is a human experience, but it is our physical reaction to it that dictates everything. Stress, when a prolonged condition or improperly resolved, can have adverse health consequences, e.g. by increasing the concentration of cortisol. Cortisol is known as the "stress hormone" and despite the physiological importance of cortisol, chronically elevated cortisol is associated with a wide number of deleterious effects, including anxiety, obesity, sleep problem and immune dysfunction.

In fact, from all the types of supplements, it is possible to mix also to restore the homeostasis of cortisol and the stress, not only on a physical level, but on an emotional level, as a way to cope with the physical and emotional load of everyday stressors. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most effective supplements known to reduce cortisol and promote relaxation.

Understanding Cortisol and Stress

It is now important to characterize what cortisol is and how cortisol works in the body. Cortisol is an adrenal gland hormone secreted during a stress response as part of the body's "fight or flight" response. When exposed to a physiological or psychomotor stress, the body is activated by the release of the stress hormone cortisol and by its preparation to respond to the stress. This is done by elevating heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose.

Yet, if cortisol is chronically elevated (i.e. due to prolonged chronic stress), several of the following health conditions can result:

Weight Gain: Especially around the abdomen.

Sleep Disruptions: Cortisol controls the sleep-arousal cycle and exacerbates insomnia.

Compromised immune system:  Associated chronic stress has been reported to suppress immune response and thereby elevate the risk of infection.

Digestive Disorders: Cortisol may aberrantly regulate the digestion and this can produce symptoms, i.e. bloating or constipation.

Mood Disorders: Elevated cortisol levels correlate with anxiety and depression.

The only counter to those effects is to keep cortisol at bay, in order to return to the highest possible degree of equilibrium and serenity.

[enchantedephiphany]

Mind is weird and sometimes out of it and unclear w these meds but much better than zombified w 5 hrs sleep

[the-goose-caboose]

Stress dreams will have you thinking shit like “I’m too tired to sleep”

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Why Cortisol Clarity Gained So Much Attention in Short Time

Why I recommended “Cortisol Clarity” book to my patients, colleagues & friends as a mental health professional Cortisol Clarity written by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, a cognitive scientist and executive science and technology consultant, has gained significant attention for its ability to simplify the science behind cortisol the “stress hormone” and offer practical strategies for managing its effects on…