High levels of cortisol can be detrimental to your health. High levels of cortisol can be determined through saliva testing and treated with natural methods.
High levels of cortisol and prolonged high cortisol levels in the bloodstream (like those associated with chronic stress) have been shown to have negative effects.
This is detrimental to many important functions in your body, including the metabolism and utilization of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, your body’s response to physiological or psychological stress, and the control of inflammation and proper blood sugar levels.
It can also interfere with maintenance of proper blood pressure, normal nerve and brain activity and normal heart and immune function.
High cortisol levels negative effects can also be:
- Impaired cognitive ability
- Suppressed thyroid function
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Decreased bone density
- Decrease in muscle tissue
- High blood pressure
- Lowered immunity
- Lowered inflammatory responses in the body
- slowed wound healing
- Increased abdominal fat
Normally, high cortisol levels are present in the morning, and at its lowest at night. Slightly high levels of cortisol have some positive effects:
- A quick burst of energy for survival
- Heightened memory function
- Increased immunity
- Lower pain sensitivity
High levels of cortisol can lead to illness. Tests for high cortisol levels are imperative to help one overcome specific health conditions and especially fatigue.
Call Dr. Dahlman’s office to discuss the importance that cortisol testing can make in your health.
