Adrenal Dysregulation Treatment | San Antonio Wellness Clinic

What is Adrenal Dysregulation Testing?

Adrenal dysregulation testing is a diagnostic process used to evaluate the function of your adrenal glands and their production of key stress hormones, such as cortisol and DHEA. By assessing hormone levels throughout the day, this testing provides insight into how your body responds to stress and helps identify imbalances that may be contributing to fatigue or other symptoms.

What can it help with?

Adrenal testing can help identify and manage:

Why is Adrenal Dysregulation Testing Important?

Your adrenal glands play a critical role in managing stress, regulating energy, and maintaining hormonal balance. When these glands become overactive (due to chronic stress) or underactive (due to burnout or fatigue), it can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including exhaustion, hormone imbalances, and weakened immunity. Adrenal testing is essential for identifying the underlying issues that could be impacting your health and guiding a targeted recovery plan.

Key Components of Adrenal Dysregulation Testing

Our adrenal testing provides a comprehensive view of your adrenal function by evaluating critical markers, including:

Cortisol Levels (Diurnal Pattern)

Measuring cortisol production at multiple points throughout the day to assess how your body responds to daily stress.

DHEA Levels

Evaluating DHEA, a hormone that works alongside cortisol to regulate energy, mood, and immune function.

Cortisol-to-DHEA Ratio

Analyzing the balance between these two hormones to determine if your adrenal glands are overactive or underactive.

Salivary Hormone Testing

Using saliva samples to provide an accurate assessment of free (active) cortisol levels and their fluctuations throughout the day.

Stress and Inflammatory Markers

Measuring markers like IL-6 or hs-CRP to identify the impact of chronic stress on systemic inflammation.

Sleep-Wake Cycle Assessment

Evaluating the connection between your adrenal hormones and your circadian rhythm to identify disruptions in sleep patterns.

Personalized Treatment Plans

After reviewing your adrenal dysregulation test results, we’ll design a customized plan to restore adrenal health and hormonal balance. This plan may include stress management techniques, adaptogenic herbs, nutritional support, lifestyle modifications, and strategies to improve sleep and energy levels. Our goal is to help you regain resilience, support healthy adrenal function, and restore your body’s ability to handle stress effectively.

The Role of Adrenal Dysregulation Testing in Functional Health

In functional health, the adrenal glands are viewed as a critical component of overall wellness. Adrenal testing helps identify how chronic stress and hormonal imbalances are affecting your energy, mood, and immune system. By combining adrenal testing with a holistic approach, we address the root causes of dysfunction and support your body in achieving optimal health and vitality.

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