We all feel stressed — but when stress becomes chronic, it silently disturbs our body’s hormonal balance. One key player in this equation is cortisol, commonly known as the “stress hormone.” At Kayakalpa Clinic, we help patients understand the root of stress and how to manage it holistically through lifestyle medicine.

🌪️ What Is Cortisol?

Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It plays a vital role in:

• Regulating blood pressure
• Controlling blood sugar
• Reducing inflammation
• Supporting your body’s stress response

But prolonged high cortisol levels due to chronic stress can lead to:

• Weight gain (especially belly fat)
• Fatigue and brain fog
• Poor sleep
• Sugar cravings
• High blood pressure
• Hormonal imbalances (including thyroid, PCOS, and menstrual issues)

🩺 What We See at Kayakalpa Clinic

As a female general physician near you and a certified metabolic physician, Dr. Shruthi Thennati often sees high cortisol patterns in people struggling with:

• Insulin resistance and prediabetes
• PCOS and thyroid disorders
• Hypertension
• Unexplained fatigue and poor immunity

Many don’t realize that cortisol imbalance could be driving their symptoms.

🌿 6 Natural Ways to Manage Cortisol

Here’s what we recommend at Kayakalpa for safe, science-based cortisol management:

1. Daily Mindful Movement

Walking, yoga, tai chi — even 30 minutes a day lowers cortisol and improves insulin sensitivity.

2. Sunlight & Sleep Hygiene

Morning sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm. Sleep 7–8 hours in a dark, cool room for optimal recovery.

3. Blood Sugar Balance

Eat protein-rich, fiber-filled meals. Avoid skipping meals or high-sugar snacks — both spike cortisol.

4. Cut the Caffeine

Too much coffee overstimulates your adrenals. Switch to herbal teas or reduce caffeine intake after 2 PM.

5. Deep Breathing & Meditation

Even 5–10 minutes a day of deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing, or guided meditation can lower cortisol.

6. Test, Don’t Guess

We offer lab testing and personalized guidance at Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, to help you manage stress through targeted lifestyle changes.

Why Choose Kayakalpa?

Whether you’re searching for the best MD physician in Vadodara, a thyroid doctor, or a PCOS treatment clinic in Vadodara, Dr. Shruthi Thennati focuses on root-cause healing, not just symptom control.

We combine:

Internal Medicine
Endocrinology & Hormone Health
Functional Lab Testing
Lifestyle Medicine Coaching

📍 Begin Your Wellness Journey

If you’re constantly feeling drained, anxious, or struggling with hormonal symptoms, it might be time to look at stress and cortisol.

🔍 At Kayakalpa Clinic on Old Padra Road, we help you regain balance with personalized, evidence-based care.

👉 Book an appointment today and start feeling like yourself again.

🌐 www.kayakalpa.in
 📍 Old Padra Road, Vadodara
 📞 Appointments open now — +91 90232 68462