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The "Tired but Wired" Feeling - Is Your Cortisol Out of Balance?

By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara

You’re exhausted but can’t fall asleep.
Your mind won’t switch off.
You need caffeine to start your day — and sugar to survive it.

Sounds familiar?
You might be dealing with cortisol imbalance — the modern epidemic nobody talks about enough.

What Exactly Is Cortisol?

Cortisol is your body’s stress hormone — released by the adrenal glands.
 It’s not the villain; it actually helps regulate energy, blood pressure, and inflammation.

But when you’re constantly stressed — emotionally, mentally, or even physically — your body starts pumping out cortisol non-stop.

Signs Your Cortisol Is Out of Sync

  • Feeling tired all day but alert at night
  • Craving salty or sweet foods
  • Weight gain around the belly
  • Anxiety, irritability, or brain fog
  • Irregular periods or hormonal imbalances
  • Frequent colds or weak immunity

Sound like you? Then your stress system may be running on fumes.

The Hidden Triggers

It’s not just “too much stress.”
 Here’s what secretly messes with cortisol levels:

  • Too much caffeine, especially late in the day
  • Skipping meals or restrictive dieting
  • Poor sleep hygiene
  • High-intensity workouts without enough recovery
  • Emotional burnout and screen overload

How to Reset Your Cortisol Naturally

  1. Prioritize sleep — Aim for 7–8 hours of true rest, not just “lying in bed.”
  2. Eat balanced meals — Combine protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to stabilize blood sugar.
  3. Reduce caffeine — Replace your 4th coffee with herbal teas or warm water.
  4. Breathe consciously — Deep breathing lowers cortisol within minutes.
  5. Get sunlight — Natural light in the morning resets your circadian rhythm.

The Kayakalpa Approach

At Kayakalpa Clinic, we look beyond “stress.”
 We check your hormonal balance, nutrient status, and lifestyle patterns to understand the full picture.
 Our integrative approach helps you restore your energy, metabolism, and emotional balance — naturally.

Feeling tired all the time isn’t normal — it’s a signal.
 Your body isn’t broken; it’s asking for balance.
 Start by listening to it — and healing from within.

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