Other Tests

CDSA + Parasitology: This test evaluates digestion and absorption, bacterial balance and metabolism, yeast and immune status for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, malabsorption, and other GI-related problems. Additionally, it offers a parasitology component with the CDSA test that evaluates for parasites using microscopic examination.

Microbiology Profile: This test evaluates stool for levels of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora, and possible pathogens.

Adrenal Stress Test: This test evaluates stool for levels of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora, and possible pathogens.

Why is the Adrenal Stress Test important?
Stress is unfortunately an integral part of “modern” life. Stress may arise from
environmental, mental-emotional, or physiological causes. The adrenal hormones
cortisol and DHEA are critical and allow the body to adapt to stress. If cortisol and/or
DHEA become unbalanced, an individual may lose the ability to adapt effectively to
stress. Abnormal cortisol and DHEA levels can result in numerous serious chronic
disease symptoms.

What does this test involve?
Four saliva samples are collected over a 1-day period, at 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and midnight.
DHEA is measured using the 8 a.m. sample. Cortisol is measured in all four samples to
reveal its circadian rhythm.

What are the consequences of hormonal imbalances?
Abnormal cortisol levels have been observed in chronic fatigue, depression, panic
disorders, male impotence, infertility, PMS, menopause, anorexia nervosa, and
sleep disturbances.

Long-term effects of elevated cortisol or of a low DHEA:cortisol ratio include fatigue,
irritability, dysglycemia, central obesity, impaired immunity, and osteoporosis.
Low DHEA has been associated with immune dysregulation, arthritis, osteoporosis, insomnia, depression, fatigue, and decreased libido.