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This profile is clinically indicated to evaluate
an individual’s ability to adapt to environmental, mental,
emotional, and physiological stressors.
The Functional Adrenal Stress Profile measures the
adrenal rhythm and the DHEA-S -to-Cortisol ratio. An abnormal
adrenal rhythm can negatively influence energy production; immune
system health; skin regeneration; muscle and joint function; bone
health; sleep quality; and liver, pancreas, and thyroid function.
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.
SUMMARY: Evaluating
the Cortisol circadian (24-hour) rhythm along with DHEA-S provides
an accurate assessment of adrenal function and can reveal
maladaptation to stressors. Saliva (free fraction) testing
determines the bioactive level of these hormones at the cellular
level, thereby providing a functional assessment of the effects of
environmental and physiological stressors.
Highlights
- Measures sIgA, the primary measurement for
first line immune defense (mucosal immunity)
- Can determine possible infections, reactions to
foods, and environmental toxins
- Can be correlated with the Functional Adrenal
Stress Profile to compare sIgA with each cortisol level to further
enhance the interpretation relative to lifestyle (clinical and
subclinical sources of chronic stress), adrenal function and
first-line immunity.
Overview
An overall deficiency of sIgA (low sIgA average) indicates increased
risk for infections, reactions to foods and environmental toxins. An
overall increase of sIgA (high sIgA average) indicates an acute
response to infection, i.e. bacteria, parasites, viral, yeasts, or
fungal. Lifestyle factors can dramatically affect sIgA output
therefore correlating the 1-Day Patient Diary with the test results
provides greater clinical relevance, enhances patient compliance,
and health care outcomes.
Selective Diseases in Secretory IgA
Deficiency
- Autoimmune achlorhydria, pernicious anemia,
villous atrophy
- Infectious Clostridium, Giardia,
Cryptosporidium parvum, Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella
- Inflammatory celiac, Crohn’s, ulcerative
colitis
- Neoplastic lymphoma, stomach adenocarcinoma
When you order your kit, it will be sent to you.
Once you have followed the simple instructions and sent the kit to
the lab, it takes about 10 days for the results to be read.
The kit contains a one day diary for you to keep.
The readings will be sent to me: I can
either send them to the Health Care Professional of your choice, or
interpret them myself for you. If wish me to perform the analysis
you will need to send me your diary.
If you choose the latter option, there will be
a fee of $50.00 charged to your Credit Card at the time the test is
returned. My assessment will be sent to you in the mail.
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