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Cortisol Descent Strategy

Meaning

Cortisol Descent Strategy refers to a clinical approach focused on facilitating the natural, healthy decline of cortisol levels, particularly during the late afternoon and evening, to support the transition to a restorative sleep state. This strategy is essential for optimizing the circadian rhythm and ensuring appropriate nocturnal anabolic hormone release, which is often suppressed by elevated evening cortisol. Effective implementation helps to alleviate symptoms of chronic stress, improve sleep quality, and restore the proper diurnal rhythm of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis.