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Find out if your stress levels are affecting your health with an easy, at-home adrenal fatigue test.
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Stress can be measured by the hormone cortisol—which is produced and managed by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or HPA axis.
While some stress is necessary (cortisol gets us up in the morning!), we can run into problems when we have more stress than our body can handle.
That’s when adrenal fatigue (or more appropriately, HPA-axis dysfunction) happens, leaving you feeling tired, wired and exhausted.
It’s all very well knowing whether you have high or low cortisol, but an important part of this process is understanding why it’s happening—and what you can do about it.
There are many symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue including insomnia, tiredness, body aches, unexplained weight loss, brain fog, low libido, salt cravings, low-stress intolerance and much more.
By testing you can gain valuable insight into your adrenal function and take the next steps to a better, healthier you.
Unlike other tests on the market, here at Healthpath we test for both Cortisol and DHEA to get an even more comprehensive snapshot of your stress-response system.
Not only do we use a gold-standard test and methodology—our expert practitioners also look at your symptoms, your health history and give you a bespoke health plan of action, so you can finally feel your best.
That’s why we’re called Healthpath, and why thousands of doctors & practitioners recommend us.
For this test, you collect a saliva sample immediately on waking, and then four further samples throughout the day. By measuring levels of cortisol and DHEA, it’s possible to see how your body responds to stress. Your results and tailored plan will be ready within 15 working days.
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Our accredited labs analyse your sample, then our experts review the results and your symptoms
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Our expert practitioners empower you to take back control of your health — with a bespoke health plan based on your results, symptoms and health history.
We turn complex lab results into meaningful insights and action plans that you can understand and follow.
Our in-house U.K. based practitioners review your results, provide easy-to understand insights and create your health plan.
Take the guesswork out of supplements with personalised supplement recommendations, plus meal plans and lifestyle advice to support your gut health.
If we feel you need more personalised 1 to 1 support, we’ll refer you to expert practitioners from our network of 2500+ practitioners for free.
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Our Functional Medicine Practitioners and Registered Nutritional Therapists know that no two people are the same.
By considering an individual’s genetic, environmental and lifestyle influences, they create unique, targeted plans to support wellbeing.
Most of the team have been on their own personal health journey, so we know from our own experience how hard it can be to get proper answers.
We’ve helped thousands of people with digestive issues, and we can help you too.
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When it comes to gut health they are second to none. So if you want to improve your health, then Healthpath should be the first option.
Healthpath make you feel understood and explain everything so well. They have been amazing! I feel like I am finally healing my gut and back in control of my body.
From the amazing tests to the knowledgeable supportive team, they are the only place I will trust with my health and advice. Would 100% recommend.
When it comes to gut health they are second to none. So if you want to improve your health, then Healthpath should be the first option.
Healthpath make you feel understood and explain everything so well. They have been amazing! I feel like I am finally healing my gut and back in control of my body.
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Trying to find solutions to your health issues is complicated enough. On top of that, you’ve probably discovered that there are dozens of competing companies in this area – offering adrenal or other types of testing, with a wide range of features and prices.
We’d love to take a few moments to help you, to answer your questions or concerns, and to give you some genuine advice.
Yes and no. The name ‘adrenal fatigue’ is confusing because it suggests that the adrenal glands slow down or simply stop working. This isn’t the case. What’s actually happening is that the hormone cortisol isn’t functioning as it should, and this dysfunction involves many other parts of the body (including the brain). The symptoms of adrenal fatigue are very real, but it’s probably more accurate to call that state ‘adrenal insufficiency’.
Stress can be psychological, but it can also be physical and chemical. You can feel fine mentally even if physiologically you’re struggling. If you’re suffering from a few of the symptoms listed above, it may be worth taking the adrenal fatigue test.
Anyone suffering from one or more of the symptoms listed above may benefit from taking the adrenal fatigue test. It could be particularly insightful for people who don’t feel refreshed after a good night’s sleep, and/or people who find they get a ‘second wind’ of energy after around 10pm.
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You can download full instructions here.
Substances that affect test results include hydrocortisone-containing creams and medications, DHEA supplements, pregnenolone and progesterone. This test is also not suitable for those undergoing cancer therapy. However, you must not stop any medications in order to take this test. Please speak to your GP first.
You should avoid chewing gum, smoking and all food at least 30 minutes prior to each saliva collection. You should also avoid wearing lipstick while taking the samples. For more information, you can download the adrenal fatigue test instructions here.
If you have any questions or issues with taking your sample according to the instructions provided, it is important you contact us before you send your sample to the lab.
Healthpath cannot guarantee to intercept your sample once it arrives at the lab and so it may still be processed.
Contact us on hello@healthpath.com.
The turnaround time for these test is 15 working days, after which your results will be posted on your online account.
Simply log in to your Healthpath account here and click ‘Tests’. You’ll be able to access your results and personalised recommendations two weeks after returning your samples (sometimes sooner).
All your results data is accompanied by clear, jargon-free explanations. Our practitioners also review all results, providing personalised recommendations that are easy-to-follow and specific to you.
It’s possible, though you’ll need to check the details of your insurance to see what’s included.
We do offer tests for children, but it’s important you work with a practitioner experienced in working with children.
Personalised, 1 to 1 support with a practitioner is safer and more effective when analysing test results for children and providing appropriate advice.
It is important to reach out to our team to discuss the test before you purchase.