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Expanded Circadian Rhythm Profile
  • Turnaround: 3 - 5
  • days
  • Cortisol (8am, Noon, 4pm, 8pm, Midnight, 4am); DHEA-S (8am, 8pm, Midnight); Estradiol (8am); Testosterone (8am); Progesterone (8am)

A DETAILED WRITE-UP FOR THIS NEW PROFILE IS CURRENTLY BEING CREATED. ALL CLIENTS WITH EMAILS ON FILE WILL BE UPDATED. - 8/15/2007

This profile is clinically indicated to evaluate an individual’s ability to adapt to environmental, mental, emotional, and physiological stressors; to determine the efficacy of DHEA therapy; to assess rest and recovery relative to morning and bedtime Cortisol; and bedtime levels of Melatonin and Progesterone.

Adrenal dysfunction may be associated with the following symptoms: excessive fatigue; chronic stress and related health problems; dizziness upon standing; weakness; hypoglycemia; nervousness; irritability; depression; inability to concentrate; confusion; poor memory; low blood pressure; insomnia; premenstrual tension; sweet cravings; headaches; alcohol intolerance; excessive hunger; alternating diarrhea and constipation; sternocleidomastoid/trapezius pain and spasms; epigastric discomfort; poor resistance to infection; food and/or inhalant allergies; dyspepsia; tenderness in adrenal area; migraine headaches; low body temperature; and diminished sex drive.

 

 




Additional Resources:
Diagram: Physiological Aspects of Cortisol and DHEA
Bibliography on Efficacy of Salivary Hormone Testing
Steroidal Hormone Principal Pathways