Hormetic Stress vs Toxic Stress Have you ever heard of the phrase “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”? That phrase means that people all go through some tough times. That would be classified as hormetic stress in most cases such as recovering from a cold, breaking up with a spouse or looking for a new job. Hormetic stress is exposure to “limited or manageable stressful moments that may or …show more content…
One of the important cells involved in defense is white blood cells, also called leukocytes, which come in two basic types (B cells & T cells) that combine to seek out and destroy disease-causing organisms or substances. When undergoing a stressful moment, the body releases cortisol which helps release energy, fight inflammation and regulate metabolism. The negative aspect to that is too much of it in the blood suppresses the immune system making you more susceptible to infection. That can lead to further health