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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.
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
Dopamine and MTHFR
MTHFR can come with a whole host of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive traits, and broader issues...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
May 28, 20215 min read
MTHFR and Decision Fatigue
We've had a number of heavy topics lately and I wanted to lighten it all up a bit this week by talking about something that is sorely...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
May 15, 20214 min read
The Best B12 For MTHFR
This question seems to come up frequently in the MTHFR community, Genetic Rockstars . And of course, B12 levels have a lot to do with...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
May 8, 20214 min read
Gene Expression, Fish Oil, and MTHFR.
Fish oil, which we talked about last week as well , continues to be a big deal for people with the MTHFR mutation. Today, I want to...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Apr 30, 20214 min read
Methionine, MTHFR, and Homocysteine.
The link between MTHFR and homocysteine is clear - if you aren't familiar with that part of the picture, you can brush up with last...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Mar 26, 20214 min read
MTHFR and Homocysteine - The Basics
High homocysteine is often the first indication of an MTHFR issue, and it's certainly the one that doctors take the most seriously. There...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Mar 21, 20214 min read
Detoxification for MTHFR, Revisited
MTHFR and detoxification are intimately linked. Having a methylation issue impairs detox of many substances including heavy metals and...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Mar 15, 20215 min read
What To Expect When You're Breaking A Mental Bad Habit
Last week we started our conversation about the "bad habit" component, called neuroplasticity, of depression, anxiety, intrusive...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Mar 5, 20213 min read
MTHFR and Depression
Depression is a common thread among all humans - this isn't limited to MTHFR folks in any way, but as folks with an MTHFR variant,...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Feb 20, 20215 min read
Undermethylation - an MTHFR Basic State
Undermethylation, as we have discussed , is the most common state according to the research of Dr. Carl Pfeiffer in his book Nutrition...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Overmethylation - an MTHFR Basic State
Overmethylation, as we have discussed , is the least common state according to the research of Dr. Carl Pfeiffer in his book Nutrition...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Three Stages of Healing with MTHFR
Working with MTHFR can be a very different experience for every person, but it does help to have a system, a method to tackling this...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Jan 31, 20215 min read
The Bucket Theory and MTHFR
The Bucket Theory isn't a new thing - it's been around for a long time in a lot of different forms. It is, however, incredibly relevant...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Jan 23, 20215 min read
MTHFR and Allergies or Sensitivities - We've All Got Them.
MTHFR and sensitivities are intimately linked and for better or for worse, this is part of the MTHFR experience that makes having an...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Jan 18, 20214 min read
MTHFR and Pain Medications - NSAIDS, Opiates, and Alternatives.
This whole week's topic stemmed from a call-in question from Jane Turner that piqued my curiosity, so thanks, Jane! Here's the question:...
Dr. Amy Neuzil, Methylation and MTHFR Expert
Jan 10, 20214 min read
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