Mitochondria, Hormones, & Cortisol w/ Dr. Carrie Jones

Are you familiar with adrenal fatigue and how that can ruin your energy and motivation along with screwing with your hormone levels? It turns out that is actually a myth and adrenal fatigue does not exist! Dr. Carrie Jones, today's guest on The Red Light Report, explains why adrenal fatigue is misunderstood and clarifies what is actually going on with the adrenals and what we can do about. She is also a bonafide hormone expert and is obsessed with mitochondrial health, both topics of which are thoroughly discussed in this episode!   Dr. Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) having over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she has taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology.Dr. Jones has been the Medical Director for two large integrative clinics in Portland, Oregon and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test. As a result, she has been honored to lecture all over the world on the topic of hormones and has had the privilege to consult with the premier health care practitioners on the hormone status of their patients.Understanding adrenal and sex hormones can be a complicated topic. So Dr. Jones has taken full advantage of her spunky and keen personality to create fun, educational content on her Instagram page - @dr.carriejones  - where she nurtures a nonjudgemental environment and aims to educate and empower anyone wanting to learn.Enjoy listening and learning from one of the best! - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Dr. Carrie Jones discuss the following: How she got into hormone therapy The biggest culprits to hormone balance caused by modern technology How the female body naturally prepares itself for fertility Cortisol and its affect on our adrenal glands and our body How mitochondria and cortisol interacts Key indicators of an overabundance of cortisol How we can control cortisol levels with our environment How the system works to protect you Her approach at assessing patients Circadian rhythm and its importance to healthy cortisol and melatonin levels Testosterone and how men produce it during sleep Sleep deprivation and its short-term benefits vs long-term effects Blue light blockers and changing your screen’s light Biohacking and how it shouldn’t be a crutch to replace good habits The keto diet, how it affects estrogen levels, and how it affects women vs men The Mitochondria and its role in hormone production Biogenesis and how our mitochondria fuse together and have evolved over time How the mitochondria are environmental “sensors” Red light therapy and the results she has seen from it Research on red light therapy and pain reduction Red light therapy recommendations for people on the fence Daily habits you can do to improve your health, wellness, and longevity - Watch the YouTube video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/2tgP4Gc9AYQ - Works cited: Skin adhesive low-level light therapy for dysmenorrhoea: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot trial - Follow her on Instagram: @dr.carriejones   Visit her websites: http://www.drcarriejones.com/ www.dutchtest.com     - Don't forget to check out these health-related recommendations from previous podcast guests! - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook