This test is useful for
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Motivation
- Sex Drive
- Estrogen Dominance
- Stress
A low cortisol awakening response can be a result of an underactive HPA axis, excessive psychological burnout, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sleep apnea or poor sleep in general, PTSD, chronic fatigue and/or chronic pain. A decreased cortisol awakening response has been associated with systemic hypertension, functional GI diseases, postpartum depression, and autoimmune diseases. Conversely, an elevated cortisol awakening response can be a result of an overreactive HPA axis, ongoing job-related stress, sugar imbalances, pain, and general depression.
