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Lifestyle-Induced Dysregulation

Meaning

Lifestyle-induced dysregulation refers to the measurable impairment or imbalance of physiological systems, particularly the endocrine and metabolic networks, caused by chronic, suboptimal behavioral and environmental factors. This condition arises from persistent stressors such as poor sleep hygiene, sedentary behavior, chronic psychological stress, and exposure to environmental toxins or a nutrient-poor diet. Recognizing this etiology is paramount in clinical practice, as the primary intervention must be causal rather than symptomatic. It represents a deviation from the body’s optimal homeostatic set point.