When Stress Dominates, Mental Clarity and Energy Depletes

Recall that when Yang becomes dominant—through constant stimulation, overwork, or stress—Yin becomes depleted. The result? Fatigue, burnout, and sleep disturbances.

This month, we’re exploring 5–6 simple tools to help nourish your Yin, restore balance, and support long-term energy and well-being.

Sleep Disturbances: A Key Signal from the Body

Do any of these sound familiar?

• You can’t fall asleep at night, even though you’ve felt tired all day.
  

• You feel “wired” at bedtime.
  

• You wake up exhausted, no matter how many hours you spend in bed.
  

These are all possible signs of dysregulated cortisol levels. It often looks something like this:

Ref: https://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/adrenal-fatigue-and-stress/

Lifestyle Shifts That Improve Sleep

There are several daily habits that can help help to restore your cortisol rhythm and improve sleep quality, including:

• Morning sunlight exposure
  

• Morning exercise + caffeine (but none in the afternoon)
  

• Morning cold immersion (if that’s your thing)
  

• A protein-rich breakfast
  

• Evening sunset exposure
  

• Turning off lights and screens at least one hour before bed
  

These strategies look simple on paper, but their importance cannot be overstated.

Cool Down: Lower Evening Cortisol

At atp labs, our scientists formulated another tool to add to your repertoire. It's called Cool Down, and it's designed to promote relaxation and support deep, restorative sleep, by addressing cortisol imbalance.

Research on Relora® (a key ingredient in Cool Down)

In a placebo-controlled trial, stressed participants who received Relora® experienced:

• 42% reduction in anger
  

• 13% reduction in tension
  

• 20% decrease in depression
  

• 18% increase in vigor
  

• 31% decrease in fatigue
  

• 27% less confusion
  

• 11% improvement in overall mood

On top of that, researchers observed an 18% decrease in salivary cortisol levels. In short: Relora® doesn’t just improve mood—it also supports healthier hormonal responses to stress.

No Quick Fix—But Lasting Change is Possible

There’s no magic pill. But with intentional lifestyle modifications and smart supplementation, you can overcome exhaustion, rebalance your Yin, and start feeling exceptional again.