If methylation were a racetrack, an intricate circuit firing over a billion times per minute in every single cell, then the MTR (methionine synthase) enzyme would be one of the most critical pit crews keeping your momentum alive. While MTHFR gets most of the attention, MTR is the stop that keeps the entire route moving forward. Without MTR functioning smoothly, the whole methylation circuit slows, backs up, and eventually stalls. MTR is where two essential pathways, folate m

Trauma has a way of imprinting itself into the body, not just as memories, but as patterns. Patterns of fear, hypervigilance, shutdown, pain, and beliefs about ourselves we never consciously chose. Over time, those patterns become the lens through which we experience the world. This is why modalities that honor the body’s natural processing system are so effective. Recently, I completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) so I can incorporate this

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We live in a world where “real” has become rare. Social media was once a place to connect; now, it’s often a stage. Carefully curated highlight reels and heavily filtered faces have replaced authenticity, and the impact on mental health, especially for young women, is profound. The Highlight Reel Illusion What you see online isn’t the full story; it’s typically the highly edited version. Perfect lighting, flawless skin, a smile that hides exhaustion, and captions that mask t

In functional and genetic medicine, Leucovorin , FRAT testing , and methylation are often mentioned in the same conversations, but they represent very different, yet interconnected, aspects of how the body and brain process folate and regulate health. Let’s break down what each means, and why testing and targeted treatment matter. What Is Methylation? Methylation is one of the most fundamental biochemical processes in the body, happening over a billion times per minute in ev

If methylation were a racetrack, MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) would be one of the most critical pit stops on the circuit. Methylation is the process that happens over a billion times per minute in every cell of the body, fueling detoxification, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production, and genetic expression. It’s the body’s ongoing system of repair, regulation, and renewal. What MTHFR Does The MTHFR enzyme helps convert folate (vitamin B9) into its active

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