MTHFR lifestyle

Having an MTHFR gene mutation or methylation dysfunction means that living the right lifestyle will help you achieve the best energy, most motivation, clearest mental state, and best health outcomes.

S2E18: What is the MTHFR Lifestyle?

I mention the MTHFR Lifestyle a lot, but don't always clarify what I'm talking about, and at this phase of the journey, it matters a lot....

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jan 2, 20227 min read

S2E16: Hydration and MTHFR

Water is so talked about that it's incredibly easy to ignore. Like everyone knows we need a ton of water, so that can't be the key to...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Dec 18, 20214 min read

S2E15: What To Do For Detox Symptoms

Two weeks ago we talked about some of the symptom patterns that can arise as you're working with MTHFR. Honestly, they can show up for...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Dec 10, 20216 min read

S2E10: Why Starting Methylfolate Can Cause Symptoms.

Most supplements are a piece of cake. You start them and the worst part is swallowing a pill or choking down some kind of liquid...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Dec 8, 20214 min read

S2E14: What To Do for MTHFR When You Don't Tolerate 5-LMTHF

A couple of weeks ago we talked about two different dealbreaker scenarios where you did everything right with the methylfolate start, but...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Dec 5, 20215 min read

S2E13: Patterns In Your Symptom Tracking for MTHFR

I know, I know. I can hear you rolling your eyes at me already, but symptom tracking is a huge and valuable part of this journey, so just...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Nov 28, 20216 min read

S2E12: Week One of Methylfolate And What Is In Your Baggage?

I want to give you a big congratulations - if you're doing all of this with me, then you're one week into your methylfolate start. Now,...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Nov 20, 20215 min read

S2E11: Starting 5-LMTHF or SAMe with MTHFR

This is it! The big methylfolate start. You've got all of your preliminaries done - folic acid is out of your diet, or at least 80% out....

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Nov 14, 20216 min read

S2E9: MTHFR Questions

I love it when listeners leave me questions so here is this month's roundup! This is a great question, Jamie because so many MTHFR folks...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Nov 2, 20214 min read

S2E7: B12 and MTHFR

If you're following along with what we're doing, last week you added in B vitamins as a group. Typically this goes well for MTHFR folks...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Oct 15, 20215 min read

S2E6: B Vitamins with MTHFR

If you're following along with our step-by-step process, then you're well ahead of most people who start their MTHFR journey with Dr....

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Oct 11, 20216 min read

S2E5: Patience with MTHFR

I'm pretty sure that this is the most frustrating part of the whole MTHFR shebang. Not the crazy symptoms, the issues if we take too much...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Oct 11, 20216 min read

S2E4: Adding Food Sources of Folate

Food sources of folate (natural folate, not foods enriched with folic acid) are some of the best foods out there, so with MTHFR we truly...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Sep 28, 20213 min read

S2E3: Food Cravings And What They Tell You

Alright, so you have done the big scary thing and taken folic acid out of your diet. That. Is. Huge. Now, you're in the scattered and...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Sep 22, 20216 min read

Relax and Enjoy August. Season 2 is Coming Soon.

August is the perfect time for lazy days by the beach, sparkling pools, drippy ice cream, picnic blankets, and laughs with your favorite...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jul 30, 20213 min read

Empty Bucket, Fix Backlog.

I feel like this is getting into Zen slogan territory - Chop wood, carry water... Empty bucket, fix backlog. Actually, for us MTHFR...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jul 26, 20214 min read

Methylfolate Dose Changes - The MTHFR Journey Over Time.

If you're wondering how to dose methylfolate, here are three different strategies.

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jul 19, 20216 min read

Obstacles with MTHFR - The Bucket and The Backlog

The MTHFR journey to health can be a bumpy one and there are certainly ups and downs along the way. We have talked a bit about this...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jul 13, 20214 min read

How Do You Know When Your Methylation is Balanced With MTHFR?

It's great to talk about "balancing your methylation" and finding your right folate dose, but how do you know when you're actually there?...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jul 7, 20214 min read

MTHFR and JoyHacks - Boost Your Happy

Joyfulness is a beautiful and elusive thing. It's easy and common to get bogged down with the everyday life stuff. The things that need...

Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert

Jun 19, 20217 min read