by jmsdoc | Jul 28, 2019 | General Health
Do You Speak MTHFR? Think about a truck (what you eat, your diet, your digestion) transporting a load of dark leafy greens (your primary source of folate: also known as B9) on a highway. Approaching the city there is toll booth (the MTHFR enzyme), to go through your...
by jmsdoc | Jul 18, 2019 | General Health
Tick Bite: How To Safely Remove A Tick. What to Do Next? Summer is here. Do you enjoy spending your time at the beach or prefer quieter places, hiking in nature far from the crowd? Did you know that you could get infected with Lyme disease after a tick bite? Tick is...
by jmsdoc | Jun 17, 2019 | General Health
SAMe For Individuals With MTHFR Mutation: A Double-edged Sword? Should I take SAMe If I have an MTHFR Mutation? If you have an MTHFR mutation and are suffering from Brain fog, anxiety, allergies, low mood. You might be tempted to start taking SAMe. SAMe is made...
by jmsdoc | Jun 5, 2019 | At the Clinic, General Health, Online Consultation, Telemedicine
Should we consider testing Men for MTHFR mutations ? Why is it important and what is the function of the MTHFR enzyme? MTHFR (Methylene Tetra Hydro Folate Reductase) converts (contained in high amount in Dark Leafy Greens) into its active form, known as methylfolate....
by jmsdoc | May 16, 2019 | General Health
Taking Thyroid Medication But Not Feeling Better? Avoid these common mistakes. When Should I Take My Thyroid Medication? Here are the Current Guidelines for taking Thyroid medication Levothyroxine is absorbed in the small intestine and is 70%-80% bioavailable in the...
by jmsdoc | May 7, 2019 | At the Clinic, Consultation, General Health, Online Consultation, Telemedicine
Why should we check our MTHFR gene? We know the human genome is composed of an estimated 20000 genes. One of them, MTHFR, requires a particular attention because it is very common and it increases our predisposition to multiples preventable diseases. How common is an...
