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Adrenal Stress Index
Sleep problems and chronic fatigue.
This patient had a history of sleep problems. He had been diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. The doctor ordered the Adrenal Stress Index (ASI).
The ASI is used to address adrenal function over the course of a typical day. It is quite useful for a variety of symptoms including the problems this patient was experiencing.
We found his cortisol to be elevated in the early morning (and probably at night), helping confirm that adrenal function was at least part of the cause of poor sleep. His noon cortisol was a little low which often indicates eating too many carbohydrates at breakfast thus driving blood sugar up too high.
The patient also had low DHEA and a depressed immune response (low secretory IgA). High cortisol over time could cause both.
Treatment for this patient could include some supplements and lifestyle changes. First, he might consider taking Adapt for general adrenal support and AmlaPaste for immune support.
Second, he could take a low dose of sublingual DHEA to increase his own levels and give his adrenals a little break.
To address the high cortisol at night, we like to see patients eat a late-night snack (heavy in protein) to help keep the blood sugar steady for longer. The snack should be preceeded with a Seriphos capsule. Seriphos helps keep the cortisol from getting so high in the first place and improves the brain's ability to recognize high cortisol once it is above normal.
Finally, the patient could consider making sure he eats a good balance of carbohydrate to protein (many Americans consume too little protein) at every meal and that he gets a little exercise.
Warm regards,
Dr. Mark Rhodes, Ph.D.
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