Q&A Session with Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge

In today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

Hormones and their impact on mental health

The role of antioxidants in protecting mental health

Serotonin and gut health

Assessing hormone levels for mood and well-being

Thyroid health and metabolic wellness

ADHD in children and adults

Nutrients and lifestyle changes for managing ADHD

Dr. Carrie Jones is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and the Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University. She is a functional medicine health and hormone doctor who believes in the importance of understanding your body in a simplified manner so people can take control of their health.

Dr. Kate Kresge is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. She is a naturopathic doctor with advanced training in mind-body medicine and functional approaches to mental health. Her study of nutrition, botanicals, and lifestyle medicine has enabled her to offer unique expertise and out-of-the-box solutions for chronic and stubborn health issues, including SIBO, PCOS, depression, anxiety, POTS, and more.

Labs Mentioned:

Blood testingAntioxidants testingRBC testNutrient testingMagnesium testHormone testingFull thyroid panelTSH testEstradiol testProgesterone testTriiodothyronine (T3) testThyroxine (T4) test

Rupa Health Details:

Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s WebsiteDr. Kate Kresge on LinkedInDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastDr. Kate Kresge on InstagramDr. Kate Kresge on TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on YoutubeDr. Carrie Jones’ WebsiteDr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTok

Timestamps

00:29 - Serotonin, gut health, and long COVID

01:25 - Neuroinflammation and mental health

03:00 - Understanding serotonin synthesis and antioxidants

05:24 - Decoding micronutrients and how to effectively test for deficiencies

07:56 - The impact of hormones on mood

13:17 - Strategizing hormone testing

18:23 - The crucial role of thyroid hormones in health and energy

24:52 - Stress, adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid therapy

29:00 - Navigating ADHD in children and adults

35:36 - The overlooked impact of sleep apnea and mouth breathing on ADHD