The adrenal glands are very important for survival. Our modern-day lifestyle continuously taxes our adrenal glands. The adrenal glands, located above your kidneys, produce many hormones. Cortisol, DHEA and adrenaline are the three main adrenal stress hormones which are secreted in response to various stressors.

Abnormal adrenal rhythm can influence

• Energy Production
• Energy Production
• Immune System Health
• Sleep Quality
• Skin Regeneration
• Thyroid Function
• Muscle and Joint Function

When the adrenals are dysfunctional, you may experience some or many of the following symptoms:

• Chronic stress and related health problems
• Fatigue
• Muscle and joint pain
• Sweet cravings
• Migraine headaches
• Osteoporosis
• Sleep disturbances
• Poor memory
• Alcohol intolerance
• Stress mal-adaptation
• Low sex drive
• Low body temperature
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Weight gain

At Agape Natural, the salivary Adrenal Stress Index test, measures cortisol, DHEA, 17-OH progesterone, insulin fasting and post-prandial, salivary IgA and gliadin (gluten) antibodies. This test accurately identifies adrenal imbalances like high cortisol and adrenal fatigue.

Our naturopathic physicians can customize a treatment approach for you using herbs, nutrition, vitamin therapy and diet to restore the balance to your adrenal glands and body.

To determine whether the Adrenal Stress Index is the appropriate test for assessing your health condition, take the stress questionnaire below.

ASI Test