Helfy® Stress

Take Charge of Your Stress Levels with Helfy®

Assess your stress easily with helfy’s Cortisol Blood Test, a convenient at-home test. Using a simple finger-prick blood sample, this test measures cortisol, the primary stress hormone, providing you with crucial insights into how your body is managing stress.

With your results, one of our doctors will provide personalised feedback on your cortisol levels and help guide your next steps. You'll also gain access to helfy®, where you can monitor all your blood results, nutrition, fitness (and more) and connect directly with your doctor.

Whether you’re managing high-stress levels, dealing with fatigue, or proactively checking in on your body’s stress response, our cortisol test gives you the information you need to take control of your health.

Results estimated in 3 working days

Is it for you?

Our Cortisol Blood Test is ideal for you if:

• You want to understand how stress is affecting your health and energy levels.
• You suspect you may have chronic stress and want to assess its impact on your body.
• You’re dealing with symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, or poor sleep and want to know if cortisol imbalances could be a factor.
• You’re interested in making lifestyle changes to reduce stress and want detailed insights to guide your efforts.

Stay ahead of stress and gain the insights you need to improve your health with our Cortisol Blood Test.

Biomarkers:

Cortisol:

• Description: Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress.
• Importance: High cortisol levels are a sign of chronic stress, which can contribute to conditions like anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, and weakened immune function. Monitoring cortisol helps you understand your body’s stress response and take proactive steps to manage it.

What's included?

As with all of our products, you get access to everything below:

• Blood test kit and return label
• Comprehensive results and insights
• Doctor’s report
• helfy® app access to securely receive your results
• Recommended next steps
• Exclusive educational resources and content

How to prepare?

1. Timing: Collect your sample in the morning when cortisol levels are typically at their peak.
2. Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated before the test.
3. Physical Activity: Avoid intense physical activity for 24 hours prior to the test, as it can affect cortisol levels.
4. Medications: Continue taking any prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
5. Stress Levels: Try to avoid stressful situations before the test to get a more accurate baseline reading.

By regularly monitoring your cortisol levels, you’ll have the tools to manage stress more effectively, helping you feel more balanced and energised.