Stress and Cortisol: The Mental Health Tests Indians Should Try

Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to remember: stress is not just a feeling, it's a measurable biochemical state. The right tests reveal what your body is silently carrying.

How Stress Shows Up in Your Body

• Disrupted sleep and morning fatigue
• Weight changes around the abdomen
• Hair fall and skin breakouts
• Frequent colds and slower recovery
• Irregular periods or low libido

Tests That Reveal the Biology of Stress

• Serum Cortisol (morning sample) — primary stress hormone
• Thyroid Profile (TSH, T3, T4) — thyroid mimics burnout
• Vitamin D and B12 — both crash under chronic stress
• HbA1c — stress raises long-term blood sugar
• Lipid Profile — cortisol elevates cholesterol

Lifestyle Resets That Actually Work

• 7+ hours of consistent sleep
• 10 minutes of daily breathwork
• Reduce caffeine after noon
• Strength training twice a week

Book a stress and hormone panel at Aarvak Diagnostics today.