Resilience Capacity Building is the systematic process of enhancing the body’s inherent ability to withstand physiological perturbations, adapt effectively to stressors, and rapidly return to allostatic balance. This capacity is largely governed by the robustness of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and associated metabolic reserves. We aim to increase the system’s buffer against challenge.
Origin
This concept draws from stress physiology and engineering concepts of system robustness, applying them to the human body’s capacity to maintain function under duress. It emphasizes proactive fortification over reactive management of stress fallout.
Mechanism
Building resilience involves improving the sensitivity and appropriate termination of the cortisol response, ensuring that the stress hormone clears efficiently after the challenge has passed. Furthermore, optimizing mitochondrial function and nutrient partitioning provides the necessary energy substrate to manage the acute demands of a stressor without systemic collapse.
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