Genetic stress profile

Primarily, we are talking about the techniques by which each person can reduce his or her stress levels. This is different for each person. It includes – but is not limited to – the reduction of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a kind of warning hormone, which is why it has been partly responsible for the survival of the human species. When danger is detected or there are sudden challenges to be faced, cortisol activates all the sense organs and infuses our muscles with blood, thus enabling us to be totally alert. Ideally, though, this condition should be of only short-term duration. If we are in a state of permanent stress and unable to reduce our cortisol levels, this will ultimately lead to

burnout
depression
insomnia
fatigue

Reduction in the level of the stress hormone cortisol is different for each individual person. Depending on the gene variant, it may be appropriate to engage in a short but intensive burst of sport. For others, however, this would only exacerbate the situation; they would benefit more from mental techniques such as yoga, Reiki and autogenous training. Then there are the types in between. For example, many people manage to reduce their stress levels with the more leisurely sporting activity of golf, in which mental concentration is also required. Jogging or walking are also appropriate forms of relaxation for this type of individual.