Elevated Cortisol and Holiday Stress
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Tonya Pasternak, ND. The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of love and joy, can…
Chronic Stress and Weight Loss Resistance
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Tonya Pasternak, ND. In today’s world, stress is ubiquitous. Millions of Americans struggle with chronic stress in…
Assessing How PTSD May Influence Cortisol and Circadian Rhythm
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Jade Tan, ND. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises after someone has experienced…
The Role of Adrenals in PCOS
by Kelly Ruef, ND
It’s estimated that 20-30% of women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have excess DHEA-S, indicating some degree of adrenal involvement in their condition. Considering…
You Need Free Cortisone and Metabolized Cortisol to Evaluate HPA Axis Health
by Kelly Ruef, ND
Not all cortisol tests are created equal. For your patient complaining of anxiety and fatigue, a standard test kit that measures free cortisol levels throughout…
What Does DUTCH Test? 4 Groups of Hormones, Metabolites, & Other Biomarkers
by Clinical Consulting Team
DUTCH exists to make it easier for patients and their healthcare providers to find answers to complex clinical questions through industry-leading functional hormone testing and…
Metabolized Versus Free Cortisol: Understanding the Difference
by Carrie Jones, ND, MPH
The DUTCH Test™ is well-recognized for its reporting that is not available from other laboratories. The cortisol metabolites in the adrenal section are among the…
Cortisol Imbalance Can Cause Different Issues
by Mark Newman, MS
Cortisol imbalance can be the cause to many different day-to-day issues, such as feeling light headed, irritability, and even depression. Getting yourself tested with a reliable hormone test,…
