Best Mthfr Podcasts (2024)

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The Risks of High Dose Folate 9:03

10d ago9:03

9:03

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? 2:55

4M ago2:55

2:55

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 Six Week Detox For MTHFR 10:49

4M ago10:49

10:49

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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Heal Your Adrenals - Part Two 6:07

5M ago6:07

6:07

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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Heal Your Adrenals - Part One 7:47

5M ago7:47

7:47

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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Adrenal fatigue - What Stage Are You? 8:23

6M ago8:23

8:23

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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Adrenals vs. The Modern World 9:14

6M ago9:14

9:14

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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Gene SNPs and Detox: What You Need To Know 8:50

7M ago8:50

8:50

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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Why Does Detox Feel So Bad? 9:30

7M ago9:30

9:30

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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Detoxification Basics 10:07

8M ago10:07

10:07

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: The Energy Killer 9:26

8M ago9:26

9:26

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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You Don't Have Energy If You Don't Breathe 9:13

8M ago9:13

9:13

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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Hormones and Energy 9:59

9M ago9:59

9:59

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 9:55

9M ago9:55

9:55

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 9:42

10M ago9:42

9:42

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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Master Your MTHFR Related Sleep Problems 9:30

10M ago9:30

9:30

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 9:01

11M ago9:01

9:01

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 8:24

11M ago8:24

8:24

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? 9:53

12M ago9:53

9:53

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 9:25

1y ago9:25

9:25

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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What Makes You Feel Energetic? 9:27

1y ago9:27

9:27

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? 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

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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Fatigue First Step - Rule Out The Basics 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

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? 9:43

1y ago9:43

9:43

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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Drumroll please... Season 4 Topic Announcement. 4:07

1+ y ago4:07

4:07

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 6:56

1+ y ago6:56

6:56

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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The BEST Diet for Fertility 10:45

1+ y ago10:45

10:45

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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Ideal Medicine vs. Medicine In Real Life 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

14:35

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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Oocyte aging, or Old Eggs in Fertility 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

13:50

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 Levels and Infertility 9:47

1+ y ago9:47

9:47

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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Subclinical hypothyroid and Fertility 6:42

1+ y ago6:42

6:42

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 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

10:31

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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Mental Health and Infertility 9:37

1+ y ago9:37

9:37

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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PCOS and Infertility 9:11

1+ y ago9:11

9:11

PCOS is one of the more common causes of female-factor infertility because it creates a situation in which ovulation is unpredictable or not occurring and babies can't be made if no good eggs are released. Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy will talk about The diet they typically suggest for PCOS Why a PCOS diagnosis is commonly missed Inositol for PCOS The diff…

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Endometriosis Deep Dive 8:22

2y ago8:22

8:22

Last week we talked about how endometriosis affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes. This week, let's dive deeper into what is really going on with endometriosis and why it has such far reaching effects for women. We'll discuss Gene SNPs associated with endometriosis The link between inflammation and endo Endometriosis and oxidative stress Treatme…

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Endometriosis and Fertility Deep Dive 9:55

2y ago9:55

9:55

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of female factor infertility and it's responsible for incredibly painful menses, heavy bleeding, and often pain with intercourse as well. This week we'll talk about the links between endometriosis and fertility and next week we'll deep dive into some of the underlying causes, including inflammation and hor…

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What To Expect From Your ND for Fertility 8:24

2y ago8:24

8:24

Lots of people come to NDs to help them on their fertility journey, but what does an ND actually do? In short, your ND can support your fertility journey in a lot of ways, no matter where you are in the process. We can Balance your hormones and help you with preconception (for both sperm and egg donor) so your baby can have the healthiest start Hel…

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The Complete Infertility Evaluation, Explained 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

The idea of getting an infertility evaluation is a daunting one, but it gives you such a wealth of valuable information and can help you to steer your treatment in the right direction, for both potential parents, without wasting precious time. Let's talk about: The best doctors to visit for this, and how to get it if you're in an area with limited …

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Charting Your Cycle For Fertility 12:07

2y ago12:07

12:07

This week we're talking about a basic tool in every woman's arsenal, it's tracking her period and charting her cycle. Especially on the fertility journey, knowing when you're ovulating and your most fertile window is invaluable, and knowing if you ovulate at roughly the same time every month gives you a great indicator of how things are going in yo…

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Folic Acid vs. 5-LMTHF in Pregnancy and Fertility 10:05

2y ago10:05

10:05

Folic acid is the standard of care for both prenatal vitamins and high doses for couples struggling with infertility. So let's look at a compelling research study about using 5-LMTHF as an intervention instead of folic acid for couples who have been struggling with infertility for four years and have already failed high-dose (5000 mcg) folic acid. …

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Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance - Can It Be So Simple? 8:41

2y ago8:41

8:41

Seed Cycling sounds too simple to work, but it's a lovely nutritive way to get your menstrual cycle back in balance. This technique uses a combination of four seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds, to balance and regulate hormones. Seed cycling can help to: Reduce heavy bleeding Reduce cramping Decrease frequency and/o…

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Red Flags for Women's Hormone Abnormalities That Affect Fertility - Part 2 14:38

2y ago14:38

14:38

There are so many women's hormone symptoms that women have regularly that we think of as a "normal" part of being a woman, but that might give you some good clues about your fertility. This week we'll expand on this topic from last week and go over symptoms like pelvic pain, cramping, PMS, PMDD, fatigue, chronic acne or hormonal acne, lower abdomin…

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Red Flags for Women's Hormone Abnormalities in Infertility - Part 1 9:32

2y ago9:32

9:32

There are lots of red flags in every day life that might indicate a hormone imbalance or other problem that could have fertility consequences. This week we'll talk about the first ones, including: Skipped or missed periods Heavy bleeding or flooding Scanty bleeding (even though it makes for a nicer period) Abnormal hair growth Hair loss Next week, …

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Hidden Fertility Information in Your Annual Exam 11:16

2y ago11:16

11:16

Your annual exam isn't normally the place where you're looking for fertility insights, but if you know where to look there is hidden information in: Your annual bloodwork Your breast exam Your bimanual exam Your pap smear Just because it isn't "about" fertility, doesn't mean this isn't useful. Look here for the show notes with more information abou…

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Preconception Supplements for Gene SNPs 8:00

2y ago8:00

8:00

Last week we talked about basic preconception supplements. This week, we expand on that and add some specifics about: Magnesium Choline Iron and iron infusions Preconception supplements for people with PEMT Preconception supplements for people with COMT Preconception supplements for people with VDR Preconception supplements for people with GST or G…

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Preconception Supplements - Part 1. 10:02

2y ago10:02

10:02

Lots of people talk about what you need to take while you're pregnant, but what about the supplements that will boost your fertility and give your baby the healthiest foundation before you conceive? This week we'll discuss: The three preconception must-haves - one of these will definitely surprise you. Supplements for special situations like mother…

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Fix These Things Before Trying To Get Pregnant 10:05

2y ago10:05

10:05

If you're in the ideal situation of planning things out before you decide to get pregnant, then here are the factors you should work on before you try to conceive. What to watch for on your blood work The hormone test that isn't a sex hormone (but is important for healthy pregnancy) The lifestyle habits that might need to change How often you shoul…

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Preconception Care - What Do You Really Need? 10:43

2y ago10:43

10:43

Lots of us have babies without a lot of planning, but if you have the opportunity to plan your family then here is information about: Questions to ask your primary care provider Well woman exam Talking to your dentist What to do with your prescriptions Some hard conversations you might want to have The video version and show notes can be found here…

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Progesterone, Testosterone, Pituitary Hormones, and What is in Basic Fertility Work-Up 12:08

2y ago12:08

12:08

Last week, we talked about Estrogen, the primary female sex hormone. This week, let's round out the conversation with a discussion about progesterone, testosterone, the pituitary hormones LH and FSH. We'll talk about: Progesterone and its role in pregnancy Testosterone Signs and symptoms of both testosterone excess and deficiency in men and women T…

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Estrogen. What Fresh Hell is This? 13:45

2y ago13:45

13:45

We've all heard of estrogen, of course, but how much do you really know about it? Let's talk about why estradiol is called the Marilyn Monroe hormone. Also, the relative value of hormones vs the absolute value - which matters more? Let's talk about high estrogen symptoms, low estrogen symptoms and some of the causes for both. There is a video versi…

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