Saliva testing is more than just looking at estrogen and progesterone levels, it is how they relate to other hormones as well, such as thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary hormones. It also measures the active, or free, levels of hormones. Salivary pH in the morning is another indicator of wellness that can be done at home. Resting pulse will go up when you consume foods that cause an inflammatory response in the body.