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The Meaning of Homeostasis and Allostasis
Homeostasis has long been associated with stability through maintaining the same state. However, a new perspective introduced by researchers is allostasis, which reflects stability through change. While homeostasis focuses on maintaining the same standing, allostasis emphasizes the importance of adapting and thriving through a process of order, disorder, reorder. This shift in understanding challenges traditional views on habits and changes, highlighting the significance of embracing change for growth and resilience in systems.