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 testing Antioxidants testing RBC test Nutrient testing Magnesium test Hormone testing Full thyroid panel TSH test Estradiol test Progesterone test Triiodothyronine (T3) test Thyroxine (T4) test Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Kate Kresge ’s Website Dr. Kate Kresge on LinkedIn Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast Dr. Kate Kresge on Instagram Dr. Kate Kresge on Twitter Dr. Kate Kresge on Youtube Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram Dr. 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