05/15/2026
Stress isn’t just a feeling — it’s a physiological pattern your body repeats every single day.
If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, poor sleep, weight changes, anxiety, or brain fog, your stress hormones may be telling a deeper story.
Our newest blog breaks down how your HPA axis (your body’s stress-response system) works — and introduces the Adrenocortex Stress Profile, a simple at‑home saliva test that reveals how your cortisol and DHEA levels rise and fall throughout the day.
Inside the article, you’ll learn:
• What your daily cortisol rhythm should look like
• How chronic stress disrupts energy, sleep, mood, and metabolism
• Why this test uncovers issues traditional labs often miss
• Who benefits most from understanding their stress response
• How Island Health uses these insights to create personalized, restorative care plans
If you’ve been feeling “off” and can’t pinpoint why, this is the clarity you’ve been looking for.
✨ Read the full post:
https://islandhealthverobeach.com/understanding-your-bodys-stress-response-introducing-the-adrenocortex-stress-profile/