How do I test for adrenal fatigue? To make an accurate diagnosis, doc- tors need to conduct a fasted cortisol test in order to accurately measure a patient’s level. Oftentimes one test is not enough and the initial test needs to be followed by a saliva test. A third option is a 24-hour urinary cortisol excretion analysis, but this is cumbersome and often the last choice for convenience sake.


How do I treat adrenal fatigue? There are many ways to combat ad- renal fatigue and its associated symptoms. Ideally, positive changes in lifestyle, diet, sleep, hygiene and stress management are the first steps. Treatment options for adrenal fatigue often include nutraceuticals, which are pharmaceutical-grade, standardized nutrients containing evidence-based herbal medicines known to benefit the adrenals and hormone production directly. Spe- cific vitamins depleted by medications or accelerated hormone production are also used to optimize cellular functioning and metabolic processes. It is important that patients choose nutraceuticals carefully under the guidance of a physician and avoid using cheap or generic over-the- counter products.


An important next step is properly balancing one’s hormone status, which is known as bio-identical hormone replace- ment therapy, or BHRT. This therapy is known as the leading treatment for adrenal fatigue, and can also be used to treat aging- related conditions, such as menopause and andropause. BHRT helps the body to balance the entire hormone system, at the right amount and time, which ultimately restores the synchronicity the body once had. Whichever treatment route patients choose to go, it is important to pair any program with a healthy low-glycemic diet and moderate exercise regimen.


Dr. Michael Bedecs is the Owner and Medical Direc- tor of the Age Management Center, located in Portland, Maine. As a triple board- certified physician, Dr. Bedecs


brings a wealth of experience from treat- ing acute and chronic illness. Using his knowledge in both traditional as well as the latest advances in innovative, cutting edge medicine, Dr. Bedecs integrates anti-aging concepts of illness prevention and wellness maintenance into personalized programs designed to achieve optimal health and performance. For more information, visit: www.agemanagementcenter.com.


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