Adrenal saliva test results, what does it all mean?

[Berlioz1]

Hello Again, I posted my thyroid results a while back,
my Adrenal Stress Index results are below, I'm not sure what to make of it all!

Test Result Interpretation —
MARCH 2006
8am 16 normal ref: 13-24
noon 7 normal 5-10
5pm 7 normal 3-8
midnight 3 normal 1-4
cortisol burden 33   (23-42
DHEA 5 normal (3-10)
Insulin fasting 3 normal (3-12)
Insulin post-prandial 3 depressed (optimal 5-20)
17-OH Progesterone <15 low  optilam (22-100)(** day 16 of cycle)
Total Salivary SIgA 7 depressed. Normal 25-60, bordeline 20-25
Gliadin AB SIga 3 negative (borderline 13-15)
(may have genetic Siga problem as false negative results on celiac testing in my daughter)
Adrenal Stress Index & DHEA.  Despite appearing within the reference zone there are indications that you are approaching a ZONE 4 — Maladapted Phase II. This can be seen with a morning cortisol reading below midway, 17-OH progesterone is low and DHEA levels are below optimum levels
Post-Prandial (After meal reading) varies with the type of meal consumed prior to sample collection. Your result indicated that insulin was depressed   Result 3
Advice: exercise, Vet E, Botanical adoptogen supps, optimise cortisol/DHEA balance, balance sympathetic/parasympathetic activity, rule out inherited Iga deficit.

Please advise what I need to further investigate, and treatment indicated.
many thanks
Berlioz1

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

You are describing alternative medicine's approach to adrenal gland disorders.  These may ultimately prove to have merit, but have not been rigorously studied and are not embraced by streamline endocrinology.  Would see an endocrinologist for formal testing of these systems.

[Dixie1]

I would recommend finding a physician who is experienced in treating adrenal fatigue, who practices both traditional and naturopathic medicine if you can find one. Try using the internet if needed. Many docs who practice only 'traditional' medicine will automatically be down on the naturopathic approach.

Also, I HIGHLY recommend the book 'Adrenal Fatigue, the 21st Century Stress Syndrome', by Dr. James Wilson. A tremendously helpful book, full of great info.
Good luck,

Dixie1