Stress
The common denominator of modern western
life. Stress contributes to over all body
aging and breakdown. Stress puts the body in
a catabolic state, a breaking down state,
using up precious resources some easily
renewed and others not so easily
replenished. It is best to be in a more
anabolic (building up) than catabolic
(breaking down) state. Adrenal glands
control this balance by producing Cortisol
the main stress hormone. Cortisol raises
blood sugar, increases Insulin (now known to
be highly inflammatory) and leads to general
burn out or adrenal fatigue. Cortisol
effects almost all circulating hormones
which can mean hormone deprivation
(estrogen, testosterone, thyroid as
examples).
Adrenal Stress
Index (ASI) - $99
Measures Cortisol at 4 specific times
throughout the day, DHEA level, DHEA-S
level, Total SIgA level, Gluten Ab, 17-OH
Progesterone and Insulin (x2).
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