When a baby is conceived, they inherit 2 copies of every gene; one from each parent. MTHFR is the name of one such gene out of a genetic code of thousands. The gene codes for an enzyme called “methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase”, which is responsible for the conversion … Read more
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MTHFR Diet
Should I eat a special MTHFR diet?
Once you have confirmed you have an inherited MTHFR variant through genetic testing, the first nutritional recommendation you will likely get is to start methylfolate supplementation. While this may be the most important missing piece, there are other foods/nutrients … Read more
The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health
Winter holidays are often a time of indulgence. For some of us it’s the spread of treats at the company holiday party. For others it’s a comfort food binge when holiday overwhelm strikes. Either way, our regular rules over healthy eating often get relaxed at the … Read more
Foods to Avoid For Mental Health
We have plenty of suggestions on this blog and on our website for boosting your mood. The other side of the coin, however, are the behaviors and foods to avoid for mental health.
Spoiler alert: there is often an overlap between foods you should avoid, and … Read more
How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
Is there a link between mood, rest, and recovery?
If you’re researching “how does sleep affect mental health?” chances are, you’ve struggled with both. Mental health and sleep are so interconnected that both fatigue during the day and difficulty sleeping at night are much more prevalent … Read more
The Hard Truth About Folate and Alcohol
At least two-thirds of American adults consume alcohol and about 5% suffer from chronic alcohol addiction [1]. There is, of course, a vast spectrum of consumption, and as each of us has a unique body and metabolism, the line between use and abuse may look different … Read more
Whole Foods for Mental Health
What are the best and worst foods for mental health?
If we describe food processing as a spectrum, whole foods would be on one end and ultra-processed foods at the other. The best and worst foods for mental health likely exist on a parallel spectrum. It … Read more
Could You Use a Vitamin C Mood Boost?
Most people know vitamin C as an immune support nutrient, but you can get vitamin C mood support too. Of course, it is also important to mention this vitamin makes a terrific complement to your L-methylfolate mood-support supplement.
Vitamin C and Mood
Vitamin C, also known … Read more
Why are Vitamins Important?
If you’re scrolling through natural health posts on social media or internet blogs, you may have noticed a hot debate topic these days seems to be: why are vitamins important? Do we really need supplemental vitamins and minerals when we think we’re eating a clean and … Read more
How to Stop Feeling Tired All the Time
So, you want to know how to stop feeling tired all the time? First, let’s talk about why you are tired. Then we’ve got suggestions for some natural energy boosters.
When your mood is low, your energy levels often follow. Some of this may be psychological, … Read more