檢測唾液可的松-一種反應(yīng)腎上腺功能的指標

Epidemiology
Individuals today are exposed to frenetic unbalanced lifestyles.
Commonly, individuals experience continuous stress from
emotional stressors （e.g. marital, fi nancial, occupational）
to physical stressors （e.g. sleep deprivation, caffeine, pain,
extreme exercise） without any rejuvenation. Individuals with
chronic stressors will commonly produce elevated adrenal
hormones presenting with multiple symptoms from anxiety to
infertility. While many individuals are able to cope, the adrenal
glands may, over time, start to have an impaired response
to stressors. Also known as “adrenal burnout” or “adrenal
fatigue,” adrenal insuffi ciency may present with a conslation
of symptoms from chronic fatigue to allergies. Given the pace
of modern, multi-tasking life, everyone is at risk, but the
problem is more prevalent among professionals （e.g. medical
professionals, police offi cers, executives and teachers）.