@drdavidmorris: Why Does Stress Trigger Autoimmune Flares? Most people think stress just “worsens symptoms.” But here’s what’s actually happening: Cortisol is your body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormone. It helps calm immune activity during stress. But when stress becomes chronic, immune cells can become resistant to cortisol. This is called glucocorticoid resistance. So even though cortisol is still being produced, the immune system stops responding to it properly. That leads to increased inflammation and more frequent autoimmune flares. This is a physical, measurable process — not just emotional stress. 💬 Do you notice flares during stressful periods or after them? #autoimmune #stress #cortisol #inflammation #functionalmedicine #rootcause #murfreesboro #functionalmedicine #magnoliamedicalcenter #rootcause #fyp #viral #stresshormones