In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener explores the fascinating world of saliva testing and its profound impact on understanding your energy, sleep, and hormone health. Discover how saliva hormone testing and cheek swab DNA panels can uncover hidden clues about melatonin and cortisol production, genetic vulnerabilities, and the best lifestyle changes to optimize your well-being. Krista shares personal stories, evidence-based strategies, and practical tools—from intermittent fasting to light therapy and adaptogenic herbs—to help you better understand your body’s unique blueprint and reclaim your energy and sleep.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What saliva hormone testing can reveal about your energy, hormones, and daily rhythms
• How cheek swab DNA tests complement saliva results to provide a personalized health roadmap
• The role of melatonin and cortisol in sleep, energy, and blood sugar regulation
• Practical interventions: intermittent fasting, sleep scheduling, and light therapy
• Genetic traits impacting melatonin and cortisol, and their connection to diabetes and stress
• Personalized approaches to managing high cortisol, including adaptogenic herbs and medical cannabis
• The power of testing: why data-driven insights lead to more effective health decisions
• Encouragement for self-compassion and individualized solutions in your wellness journey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• IntellxxDNA Genomic Testing
• Impact of Common Diabetes Risk Variant in MTNR1B on Sleep, Circadian, and Melatonin Physiology - PMC“ (article referenced during the episode)
• Ohio Green Team—Medical Cannabis Cards
• [Sunrise Alarm Clocks & Dawn Simulators (search your favorite retailer)]
• AHP Integrative Health

Curious about your hormone and genetic blueprint? Book your Foundations analysis with saliva and DNA testing at AHPI Integrative Health.

Try using a sunrise alarm clock or morning light exposure to jumpstart your energy and reset your circadian rhythm.

Have a question for Krista? Text or call the podcast info line at 330-430-0686 with your health and wellness questions!

Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.

All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/

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