{"id":79,"date":"2016-09-15T18:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T22:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2023-01-03T20:08:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T00:08:41","slug":"adrenal-function-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/lab-tests\/adrenal-function-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Adrenal Function Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container video-background hundred-percent-fullwidth hundred-percent-height hundred-percent-height-center-content non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/2-Adrenal-Function-test-087.webp&quot;);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-preload-img=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/2-Adrenal-Function-test-087.webp\" ><div class=\"fullwidth-video\"><video preload=\"auto\" autoplay playsinline muted><source src=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/Adrenal-function-test_clipped-32.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-align-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1 style=\"color: #3bafbf; text-align: center;\">Adrenal Function Test<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Grimsby, ON<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"_main\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:100px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Are you feeling run down and stressed? Struggling to keep up with life and all its demands? Having trouble sleeping? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/\">Naturopathic Doctor at Grimsby Natural Health Clinic<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 will collectively work with you to restore your adrenals for optimal function. The adrenal function test measures salivary levels of <strong>adrenal hormones<\/strong>, specifically <b>cortisol and<\/b>\u00a0<strong>DHEA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Low salivary cortisol levels are associated with various symptoms, such as<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#3bafbf;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">insomnia<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">difficulty waking<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">fatigue<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">disturbed concentration<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">chronic allergies<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">multiple chemical sensitivities<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">depression<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>High salivary cortisol levels are associated with<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#3bafbf;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">decreased immunity<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">bone loss<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">anxiety<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">disturbed sleep<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Exposure to chronic stress eventually leads to depletion of the cortisol resulting in fatigue symptoms. Additionally, it is important to assess the adrenal hormone ratio of cortisol to DHEA since an imbalance is associated with <strong>insulin resistance<\/strong>, <strong>metabolic syndrome<\/strong>, and <strong>difficulty losing weight<\/strong>. If there is excess cortisol over DHEA, this can result in accelerated aging and the breakdown of <b>bone and<\/b>\u00a0<strong>muscle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.2 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.2 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-block\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h5>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/\">Naturopath<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/faqs\/\">Naturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/migraine-food-connection\/\">Migraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/healthy-diet-for-better-sleep\/\">Healthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/food-healthy-mom-baby\/\">Food for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/tips-improving-health\/\">Tips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/grimsby\/naturopath\/always-tired-common-causes-fatigue\/\">Always tired? The most common causes of fatigue &amp; what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:10%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-bg-color:#3bafbf;--awb-bg-color-hover:#3bafbf;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" 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