HealthConfirm - Stress Hormone Essentials - at-Home Test Kit - 1 Panel Morning Cortisol Stress Saliva Collection Test

The AM Cortisol Saliva Hormone Test is a very easy, convenient and accurate means of determining your Cortisol level. You simply collect a sample in the privacy of your own home - saving you time and money. Cortisol is termed as the stress hormone because it is produced at higher levels during the body's fight or flight response to stress.Cortisol is also involved in other bodily functions, such as regulation of blood pressure, inflammatory response, and proper glucose metabolism.

Cortisol FAQ's:

What are some symptoms of high cortisol levels?
Some symptoms of high cortisol may include fatigue, acne, insomnia, high blood pressure or blood sugar, decreased concentration and weakness of the arms and legs.
What are some symptoms of low cortisol levels?
Some symptoms of low cortisol may include extreme craving for salty foods, heart palpitations, headaches, irregular or non-existent menses and emotional hypersensitivity.
Who should test their cortisol levels?
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of high or low cortisol and those with chronic stress caused by situations like high stress jobs or family lives should test their cortisol levels. In addition, those with health concerns such as diabetes, depression, anxiety disorders, alcoholism & chronic pain would also benefit from testing.
I suffer from dry mouth, do you have any tips to increase saliva flow?
If you have dry mouth you can try things like pressing the tip of your tongue against your teeth, smelling strong smelling foods like lemons or yawning.
How long are my saliva samples stable for?
Saliva samples are stable up to a week at room temperature with no exposure to direct sunlight. We recommend that you mail your sample the day it's collected however if that's not possible then you should freeze your sample immediately after collection and keep frozen until you're ready to ship.