Adrenal fatigue is a growing concern in health care. Our daily
levels of situational stressfrom a demanding boss or from our
childrenand fatigue can cause major adrenal imbalances.
Measuring levels of the cortisol hormone throughout the day
(morning, noon, evening and nighttime) highlights potential
issues. Adding the DHEA-S measurement provides additional detail
to the hormone balance in the body. Specifically tests for: When
you are stressed or frightened, your adrenal glands release a
surge of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Most people know
about adrenaline. Its what makes your heart beat faster and
boosts energy supplies. Cortisol is the lesser known. This
hormone is actually the primary stress hormone, increasing
sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhancing the brain's
utilization of glucose and increasing ability to repair tissues.
Cortisol also slows nonessential functions, saving strength for
systems necessary during a fight-or-flight response. As a
result, cortisol negatively affects immune