This podcast breaks up BIG health topics, like MTHFR, into small, easy bites. All in ten minutes or less. We'll talk about why folic acid can be toxic, how the MTHFR enzyme is in bed with estrogen, why you want to turn genes off, and how folate and depression are linked. Season 3 features Dr. Kate Naumes, women's health expert, to deep dive into hormones and infertility. Check the show notes at tohealthwiththat.com for more info and downloadable. Have MTHFR? Join genetic rockstars now at com ...
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Weekly chat, nonsense and extra fun after every Crossover episode with Thomas & Mtha.
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I was created to change your life. I have invested so much time and knowledge in me. Reading success books, attending seminars and searching for knowledge on how to help you find your passion and purpose. If you don't know who you are. Let's get to work, the time is ticking!
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Folate is a great thing - it's vitamin B9 and your body needs it to make new cells, replicate DNA, and so much more. But there are risks of too much folate, so how much folic acid is too much? And how dangerous is it to take high dose folic acid over time? The research exists for high dose folic acid, but what about L-5MTHF, or methyl folate? Does …
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What's Happening With The THWT Podcast in September?
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That's right - season 4 of the To Health With That podcast is finished, so let's talk about what you should be doing this summer (having fun), what I should be doing in the fall (writing), and what kind of episodes you can expect. I'd like to call it To Health With That! Season One BONUS Episodes.Thanks so much for being here and adding so much in …
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Gentle MTHFR Detox ProtocolA gentle six-week detoxification protocol tailored for individuals with MTHFR polymorphism. She explains how decreased methylation in MTHFR polymorphism sufferers leads to toxin accumulation and stresses the importance of detoxification. The protocol includes preparatory steps, recommended supplements like NAC and liposom…
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In Season 4, Episode 21 of the To Health With That podcast, naturopathic doctor Amy Neuzil discusses strategies to combat fatigue by focusing on adrenal health. The episode covers the concept of adrenal fatigue, identifying it in various phases, and introduces a holistic approach to healing the adrenals, emphasizing the role of supplements such as …
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In season four of the 'To Health With That' podcast, hosted by naturopathic doctor Amy Noozle, the focus shifts to understanding and combating fatigue, with a specific emphasis on adrenal fatigue. This episode discusses the importance of healing your adrenals from phase two (tired but wired) or phase three (burning down) without the immediate use o…
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In this episode of the 'To Health With That' podcast, host Amy Neuzil, a naturopathic doctor, explores adrenal fatigue, a widespread issue attributed to the constant stress of modern life. The episode delves into the four stages of adrenal fatigue: 'Crushing it,' where individuals feel highly productive and energized due to high cortisol levels; 'T…
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Understanding and Addressing Adrenal FatigueAdrenal fatigue is everywhere in modern culture, but why is that? It comes down to the difference between threats in our ancestral (geneticly adapted) cultures and threats in modern life. Dr. Amy explains the role of the adrenal glands, located like hats on the kidneys, in secreting hormones that regulate…
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Doing a good detox protocol takes some preparation and some of the best preparation you can do is finding out if your genes are making detoxification harder for you somewhere. Some gene SNPs have the potential to make detox harder by interfering with phase two conjugation reactions. These include MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, GST, GPX, COMT, HNMT, UGT1A1, SULT…
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Detox is amazing for your body, so why does it feel so awful? The great news is that symptoms of detoxification may be helpful in giving your signals about what is happening. We'll quickly review phases I - III of detoxification, why things can feel bad, where detoxification gets stuck, and how to plan for an easier detoxification.00:00 - Intro00:5…
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In the last episode, we discussed the fact that toxins come from food, air, water, personal care products, and pretty much everything we encounter. Detoxification is an ongoing process that is always at work in your body. Here are the basics about how detoxification happens, what resources your body needs, and why it sometimes feels yucky.Detoxific…
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Toxins are everywhere in modern life, and they have always been a normal part of life because they come from food, bacteria, mold, yeast, air, water, and the soil. Also, now, industrial and agricultural chemicals, the products we use on our skin, teeth, hair, and nails, and things we use to care for our homes like air fresheners, cleaning products,…
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Problems with oxygenation can affect your sleep quality and quantity, leaving you feeling tired, or like you slept but woke up as tired as you were the night before, or just plain exhausted.Iron deficiency and carbon monoxide poisoning are both oxygen problems, not that we think of them that way, but many oxygen problems are more subtle. The classi…
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Sex hormones have a lot to do with how energetic you feel, or how sleepy, or how grumpy. So, let's talk about how estrogen ties into sleep, weight, and metabolism. How progesterone helps insomnia and gets stolen by stress hormones. Also, how testosterone is a feel-good chemical. We'll also talk about xenoestrogens, which come from outside your body…
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Supplements To Help You Sleep Through The Night
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There is nothing more frustrating than waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep easily. Nighttime waking is draining and exhausting, and you wake up feeling like you might as well not have bothered with all of those hours of tossing and turning. So, what can you do to help you sleep through the night without wakin…
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Supplements to help you fall asleep are a big topic, and there are many to choose from, but these are my favorite supplements to get you to sleep faster. GENETIC ROCKSTARS (an MTHFR community): community.tohealthwiththat.com FREE COURSE: MTHFR Basics: https://courses.tohealthwiththat.com/p/mthfr-basics WORK WITH DR. AMY ONE-ON-ONE: Set up a free me…
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MTHFR gene mutations can create a lot of havoc in your life if they aren't properly managed and sleep disorders are just one of the many problems. This video will talk about the most impactful morning and evening sleep routines for MTHFR and also give some tips for the best diet to support great sleep in a person wtih the MTHFR gene mutation.GENETI…
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Sleep anxiety is the horror circle that lies at the intersection of insomnia and anxiety disorders that createes a torturous loop in which a person is worried they won't sleep, and the anxiety ironically prevents them from sleeping. Nightmare.Here's the link to the breaking mental bad habits video: https://youtu.be/5rpKe_hsk3Y?si=8IgE1AlhjsqiPtjx00…
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Can't Fall OR Stay Asleep, and Sleep but Wake Feeling Unrested
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There are four big categories of sleep disorders and today we'll talk about the last two. Numbers one and two were in the last episode, so if you missed that, check it out here: https://youtu.be/D49k6TlaA_Y?si=It4iWPevrXZnK4d1The third pattern is is hard time falling asleep AND staying asleep and number four is for people who feel like they sleep, …
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Can't Fall Asleep and Can't Stay Asleep - But Why?
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There are four big categories of sleep disorders and today we'll talk about the first two. Number one is hard time falling asleep and number two is hard time staying asleep. Taking a look at your sleep pattern can help you to figure out what is actually causing your bad sleep and how you can fix it. We'll talk about the most common causes of each p…
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Sleep Basics and 8 Keys To A Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle
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Sleep is one of our basic bodily functions and a key to good daytime energy and productivity. We'll talk about what sleep is, what it's for, and the basic sleep phases. We will also talk about the role of MTHFR in sleep and also the link between sleep and circadian rhythms. We'll also list eight key ways to maintain a healthy sleep wake cycle for t…
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While we're talking about fatigue, it's important to also talk about what helps you feel energetic, because sometimes knowing what gives you energy can help you understand what is going wrong. We'll talk about sleep, hormones, cellular energy, neurotransmitters and energy, and also rest and energy.00:00 - Intro00:55 - What Is Energy?01:28 - Thyroid…
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Why Do Depression and Fatigue Look the Same?
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Depression and fatigue look incredibly similar, but we treat them totally differently. Maybe it's time for treatment strategies to begin to overlap. We'll talk about how these two conditions intermix, and how you can begin to address both of them. 00:00 - Intro00:35 - Depression and Fatigue are circular01:42 - Depression isn't only neurotransmitter…
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The first step to tackling your fatigue and getting your energy back, is finding out if there is something underneath, causing the fatigue, that you can fix quickly. Some of these simple fixes might need some bloodwork from your doctor, and some will require you to do detective work on your own. The very simple fact is that you can't fix it unless …
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What is Fatigue And Why Are We All Exhausted?
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Fatigue and exhaustion are going around - we are all struggling. But why? What is really going on here? What is fatigue, what causes it, and why does everybody I know have it? We'll do a quick overview of the causes of fatigue, including lack of resources, poor sleep, chronic stress, and all the rest. We'll talk about how your body protects itself …
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Join us in this captivating episode of the podcast as we engage in an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. Delve into the fascinating journey of her life, explore her musical preferences that provide the soundtrack to her experiences, and gain insights into the remarkable events that have transpired at the Unive…
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FULL SHOW: Heart Flutters and Fake Birthdays
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Crazy show today peeps. We're talking drunken love in Paris, Hating Dating is back in full swing and it's NOT Mtha's birthday...By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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Now listen, Liz is in LOVE people. Yes, and we did that!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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MINI: Drunk (in love) on the Eiffel Tower
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Ever found yourself drunk, passed out and in love on the Eiffel Tower? Well, we didn't think so...By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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Inspired by Miss SA, music is everything!!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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MINI: Have you stooped lower than a Fiat Panda
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If you're a car junkie (or not) you'll love this...By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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What is goinnnnn onnnn????By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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EYOOOOOOOOO, happy monday y'all! Great show today (if we say so ourselves). ENJOY :)))By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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Youth Day Interview: Hlengiwe Gugulethu Lisa Dube
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Profile on UCT SRC President, Hlengiwe Gugulethu Lisa Dube, UCT SRC President!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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Drumroll please... Season 4 Topic Announcement.
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I have enjoyed this season so much - the interweaving of MTHFR and fertility and the ever-interesting conversation about women's health and hormones. Huge thanks to Dr. Kate Naumes, who made the season so much fun. Without further ado, it is time for the season 4 topic announcement - because this is the #1 symptom that people with MTHFR (and people…
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Fad Diets and Disordered Eating for Fertility
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There is a new fad diet every 20 minutes, or at least it feels that way. It could be paleo, ancestral, keto, the potato diet, the grapefruit diet, the bean diet, and the list goes on. So, how are these fad diets generally, and how are they for fertility? The thing about fad diets is that they work for some people, under some conditions, and for som…
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MINI: Sampled! Can you guess where your favourite songs come from?
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Guess who sampled, with Tom & Mtha.By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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The best diet for fertility sounds like a big claim to make, but the science is clear about what is needed and what isn't. This episode we'll talk about: What part of the BMI normal range is best for baby-making Basic diet guidelines that are simple to follow Why fruits and vegetables matter so much Why the Mediterranean diet is so effective Why mo…
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MINI: Enjoy spicy music = Enjoy spicy food - CONFIRMED
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We have conducted and confirmed a test...By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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MINI: What excuse have you used to get out of a date?
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AirPods, maybe you lost your shoes, what next?By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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How does it feel when your enemies are around? Do you do this?By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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The Weeknd, Morgan Freeman, who is next?By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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Of course there is a perfect way to do things if you have all the money, time, and resources to throw at it, but what about what actually happens in real life? Because let's face it, we're all dealing with medicine IRL. This week we'll talk about: The barriers to good fertility care including insurance or lack of insurance, time, money, location, a…
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This week we're talking about "advanced maternal age" which is the medical term for women having babies over the age of 35. The real problem here comes down to oocyte aging, or aging eggs, which is related to poor ovarian reserve. We'll talk about why egg quality declines with time, what sort of testing your doctor will run, the difference between …
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Iron deficiency anemia can be a significant problem when you're trying to conceive or going into a pregnancy, but even without overt iron deficiency anemia, your iron levels can still have an effect. We'll discuss: Why it's important to test both red blood cell iron levels and also ferritin, the storage form of iron. What iron deficiency anemia fee…
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Overtly low or overtly high thyroid levels are a well known risk factor for infertility, but today we're going to talk about something a little bit less well known, which is subclinical hypothyroid and fertility. Subclinical hypothyroid is when the thyroid tests are on the lower end of normal, but still within normal limits. The patient experiencin…
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MTHFR, Fertility, and Pregnancy - Everything You Need to Know
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MTHFR is involved in so many processes, but it is especially tangled up with fertility for both male and female partners, as well as pregnancy for female partners. This episode we'll talk about: Male factor infertility, sperm count, and sperm morphology 5-LMTHF vs. folic acid use in this situation - what is the standard of care, vs. what might actu…
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The infertility journey can be a difficult path and is often an endurance race with sprints mixed in. This episode is less about mental health expertise, we will defer to therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals for that, and more about starting a conversation around some of the issues we see commonly in our practices. Four of the bi…
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FULL SHOW: Overnight oats & Noise Complaints!
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This was a wet, wild and weird one. Planning went into the show, yes. Does it sound like it? No. LOVE YOUUUU BYE!!!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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MINI: "I want to wake-up excited for my 9am's with my overnight oats" UGH!
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What are the 4 laws of making a new habit? Many words... no solutions!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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MINI: Would you rather be described as Hot, Pretty or Beautiful?
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How you like to be described? Hot, pretty or beautiful. Thomas and Mtha have VERY different ideas!By Thomas Hele & Mtha Agbiriogu
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