To Health With That!

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This podcast breaks up BIG health topics, like hypertension, diabetes, or MTHFR mutation, into small, easy to understand bites that build-up to a lot of in-depth knowledge. All in ten minutes or less. Each season will cover a different big topic, and you can call in (if you want to hear your voice on the air) or email questions and I'll answer them on air. Also, you, the listeners, get to choose the topic for the next season. Look for downloadable content including fact sheets, tips, and action items on the website: tohealthwiththat.com.

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Aug 01 2021 2 mins

Season One has been amazing. So much information from a very academic standpoint, but what about practical application?I want you to enjoy a beautiful, sultry, summery August and come back in September for a year in the life of MTHFR.We'll literally take the journey one week at a time so you can follow along, learn more about why some thing helps and some things don't, and actually

Empty Bucket, Fix Backlog

Jul 25 2021 9 mins

This sounds like the MTHFR version of a Zen slogan... Chop wood, carry water. Empty bucket, fix backlog. It could easily be the mantra we live by. In this episode we'll cover: What exactly is in that bucket How much of it is fixable by you All the things you aren't aware of in your bucket and backlog Where the baggage of backlog comes from How you can begin to address it.Amy and th

Why Does My Methylfolate Dose Change So Much?

Jul 18 2021 11 mins

MTHFR can be a strange and wonderful journey, and the only real constant is change. But why? Why do doses change so much? This week, we'll talk about: The typical dosage changes you can expect on your MTHFR journey What is behind a sudden need for more 5-LMTHF Why the dose you've been taking for years might suddenly be too much What is happening in your body behind the scenesIF you

What Causes Bad Days? The Bucket and The Backlog

Jul 11 2021 9 mins

When you're working with MTHFR and following a good plan, you start to feel better from day one. But that doesn't mean that day 38 isn't kind of icky. There are bad days and that's part of the journey, but why? What is really happening when these bad days jump out at you? We'll talk about: Your bucket Your backlog Working with both of those Some tools you can use to fix bad days. W

MTHFR Questions From Listeners

Jun 27 2021 7 mins

This week we've got some questions from listeners - all about MTHFR. We'll talk about: What to do if you want to work with Amy. The three different options and how to find them. How MRI Contrast medium might be different for MTHFR folks What mamas nursing MTHFR babies should do about MRIs How to ask a question of your own. I'll try to do answer sessions once a month.If you do have

Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and MTHFR

May 23 2021 8 mins

MTHFR is tangled up with neurotransmitters via its direct link with the BH4 pathway, which is where most neurotransmitters are made. So let's talk about MTHFR and serotonin. This week we'll go over: The surprisingly mixed evidence with serotonin and depression. The first thing you should do to boost serotonin with MTHFR. Low serotonin symptoms you might never think of. Some amazing

The Magical Relationship Between B Vitamins and Fish Oils

Apr 25 2021 6 mins

Research is starting to show that some magic happens between B vitamins and fish oils, or omega-3 fatty acids, that allows the two of them together to work far better than either one alone. Especially in areas that are of some concern to MTHFR folks, like cognitive decline, homocysteine levels, and inflammation. What is the magic here?You can check out the full show notes here: MTH

MTHFR and Homocysteine - The Basics

Mar 21 2021 9 mins

Homocysteine is usually the first thing that tips you or your doctor off to the fact that there may be an MTHFR mutation or an issue somewhere else in this genetic process. But what is the big deal? In this episode we'll talk about: The risks of having high homocysteine - it's not just about your heart (but heart attacks are a real problem, so don't underestimate that part). The li

What To Expect When You're Breaking Mental Bad Habits

Mar 07 2021 10 mins

Last week we talked about the idea of breaking mental bad habits and I gave you three tools you can use. The Fantasy The Stop and Drop The DistractionSo what happens when you actually start using these tools? Find out in today's episode. You'll learn about: The four phases of progress Why step two is vital, but feels like you're moving backward The science behind what seems so good

Mental Bad Habits

Feb 28 2021 10 mins

This week we're expanding on the conversation about other factors in depression and talking about the single most overlooked factor in mental health - bad habits. Mental bad habits are a fact of life, but we'll talk about three different techniques to break them. The fantasy The stop and drop The distractionWe'll also talk about how these bad habits form to begin with and what neur