By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Hidden Elemental Imbalance Behind Modern Stress What if stress is not merely a psychological reaction—but a distortion of the very five elements that form your body and mind? In an age where anxiety disorders have risen by more than 25% globally (WHO, 2022), our conventional explanations are falling short. Ayurveda offers a deeper, more structural understanding: stress is the “vitiation of.