The connection between MTHFR gene mutations and blood clot risk often centers on homocysteine levels. The common story goes like this: if you have an MTHFR mutation, your homocysteine will be high, and that means you face a greater risk of blood clots. But this narrative oversimplifies a complex relationship.

Brain fog is a frustrating symptom that many people experience without fully understanding its causes. It often feels like a cloud over your thinking, making it hard to focus, remember details, or process information clearly. One key factor linked to brain fog is blood sugar instability. When blood sugar levels swing too high or too low, the brain struggles to function optimally. Another important piece of this puzzle is the MTHFR gene variance, which can influence how the bo

When you receive blood test results showing high folate levels, it might seem positive at first. However, it can signal a potential issue with MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) function and highlight risks related to unmetabolized folic acid (UMFA) buildup in the bloodstream.

Brain fog makes all of life more difficult because normal tasks become an uphill battle of hazy focus, forgotten pieces, and slow or stalled thought processes. The connection between MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase), blood sugar changes, and brain fog can help you beat this symptom for good.

Navigating nutrition can be confusing, especially for those dealing with the MTHFR gene mutation. This mutation can impact how effectively your body processes certain nutrients, raising the question: is a whole-food diet sufficient, or do you need to introduce supplements? Let's explore this important topic and discover the best nutritional strategy for individuals with MTHFR mutations. Understanding MTHFR and Its Implications The MTHFR gene produces an enzyme critical for pr

Sunlight and folate have a complicated relationship, and new research has showed that the more UV exposure you have, the lower your red blood cell folate levels will be. Protect your folate status this summer!

Let's talk about healing your adrenals naturalluy from phase two adrenal fatigue, which I call "tired but wired," or phase three adrenal fatigue, which I call burning down. Once your adrenals are actually in phase four, "burned out," you will probably need to work with a practitioner to use glandular or hormone supplements to restore the normal cortisol curve.

Adrenal fatigue is everywhere because modern society is almost perfectly designed to push your adrenals to the limit and then some. But what is adrenal fatigue, really?

Detoxifying is incredible for your body, so why does it feel like you're being pulled backward through a meat grinder? The truth is some of those feelings are par for the course because you are asking your body to do some heavy work, but it can also show you where you're stuck.

Toxins are and have been a part of the human situation forever. Even before the industrial era, toxins came from bacteria, yeast, and fungii in food, minerals and biological products in the water, and compounds in the air. Now that humans have turned into giant trash heap creatures, your detoxification systems are always working to keep you alive, but they can't always keep up.

Detox is easy to get wrong - even for practitioners. So here are some of the basic foundations to good, effective, ongoing detoxification.

Sex hormones influence your energy, sleep, motivation and drive. Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are all big factors in how you feel on a daily basis.

Staying asleep comes down to managing everything that would wake you up, like blood sugar, nighttime cortisol spikes, histamine, hormones, and pain. Supplements to stay asleep have to cover whichever of these problems you're struggling with. Let's talk about those things with the exception of pain, which is its giant topic, and very personal to the circumstance and type of pain.

Falling asleep should be as natural and easy as letting gravity pull you down a slide, but sometimes it isn't. In these cases, the first step in fixing the problem is making sure that you aren't taking something that causes the problem.

Sleep problems can be divided into four main categories based on the pattern of sleep disturbance that you experience. These patterns can help you narrow down some of the contributing factors in your sleep trouble.

These two complex symptoms have a terrifyingly circular relationship, often blending seamlessly into each other, making it impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins

Castor oil has, in fact, been used for thousands of years and was considered so valuable it was included in the tombs of ancient Pharos in Egypt as early as 4,000 B.C.

Sleep is one of our basic biological functions. We'll talk about what it is, what it's for, and also 8 keys to a healthy sleep cycle.

Understanding fatigue means understanding what gives you the feeling of having energy in the first place.

Fatigue, which is a feeling of extreme tiredness, weakness, or exhaustion, is the first symptom of almost every medical problem, including MTHFR. It can be linked to almost every body system, and it is the most general symptom we have. It is also linked to a number of common gene SNPs, including MTHFR, fast MAOA, fast COMT, and more. It is tied to lifestyle factors like diet, nutrition, sleep, and stress. So, actually, in light of all of that, it is surprising any of us don't