Show notes
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 healthThe role of antioxidants in protecting mental healthSerotonin and gut healthAssessing hormone levels for mood and well-beingThyroid health and metabolic wellnessADHD in children and adultsNutrients and lifestyle changes for managing ADHDDr. 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) testRupa 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 TikTokTimestamps00:29 - Serotonin, gut health, and long COVID01:25 - Neuroinflammation and mental health03:00 - Understanding serotonin synthesis and antioxidants05:24 - Decoding micronutrients and how to effectively test for deficiencies07:56 - The impact of hormones on mood13:17 - Strategizing hormone testing18:23 - The crucial role of thyroid hormones in health and energy24:52 - Stress, adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid therapy29:00 - Navigating ADHD in children and adults35:36 - The overlooked impact of sleep apnea and mouth breathing on ADHD
