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Still Tired? Why a Stress & Hormone Test Could Be the Missing Link
Still Tired? Why a Stress & Hormone Test Could Be the Missing Link
By Nicholas Wasierski | Wandering Bear Wellness
Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m doing everything right, but I’m still exhausted”?
You’ve cleaned up your diet, cut out caffeine, started meditating, maybe even tried supplements… but your energy is still on the floor. You wake up tired, crash mid-afternoon, feel wired at night, and no bloodwork seems to show anything wrong.
Here’s the truth: most conventional tests don’t tell the whole story.
If you’re stuck in a loop of burnout and fatigue, it’s time to dig deeper. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through a Functional Stress & Hormone Panel, often used in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN).
What Does This Test Actually Do?
This test looks at your HPA axis—that’s the communication loop between your brain (hypothalamus and pituitary) and adrenal glands. It measures:
Cortisol levels throughout the day (not just one snapshot)
DHEA – a key hormone related to energy and resilience
Sex hormones (like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
Cortisol rhythm – how your energy fluctuates over 24 hours
Why This Matters for Chronic Fatigue
If your body has been under stress (physical, emotional, mental, even hidden gut infections), it eventually shifts into a protective, energy-conserving state. You might feel:
Tired in the morning, even after sleep
Cravings for sugar or salt
Brain fog or trouble focusing
Energy crashes after eating
Low motivation, depression, or anxiety
Sleep disturbances or trouble falling asleep
These are signs that your stress response system is dysregulated—but you won’t see that on a basic blood panel.
Test, Don’t Guess
Most people try to fix fatigue by guessing: more coffee, more supplements, more willpower. But if you don’t know what stage of adrenal dysfunction you're in, you could be throwing fuel on the fire.
With real data, we can make targeted decisions—like whether you need more rest, nervous system support, adaptogens, hormone balance, or gut healing.
Final Thought
Burnout isn’t a life sentence. Your fatigue has a cause, and that cause can be found—if you look in the right places.
At Wandering Bear Wellness, I offer FDN hormone testing to help you understand why you’re stuck in survival mode, and how to get your energy back naturally.
Ready to stop guessing and start healing?
Let’s talk about whether this test is right for you.
📩 DM me or visit wanderingbearwellness.com[Click here to schedule your free consult]
About Us
My name is Nicholas Wasierski. I have dedicated my life to the practice of empowering humans to live an embodied life. I currently hold a license to practice Structural Integration which I gained through The Guild for Structural Integration from the original teachings of Dr. Ida P. Rolf. I am a certified Holistic Health Lifestyle and Integrative Movement Coach through the Chek Institute and I guide wilderness-based rites of passage to assist people with life transition.
I was born in Western Alaska during a winter storm on the Kuskokwim River steeped in the wisdom of knowing where my food comes from - catching salmon, gathering berries in the summer, and hunting Caribou and Moose in the fall and winter.
For many years I lived as a wanderer, finding work as a carpenter, welder, and mechanic throughout the West until I stumbled upon The Wilderness Awareness School which grounded me and reminded me of the old ways of living. Remembering that my purpose for being on this planet was to bring ceremony back to his lineage.
I found a home in Port Townsend Washington where I am currently reside, and work as a Structural Integrator (Rolfer), Holistic Health Coach, and a Rites of Passage guide running Wandering Bear Wellness.
In my spare time, you can find me singing rain down from the sky, meditating, studying, fishing, and midnight flower picking.
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