Are you looking for natural solutions to support your health when dealing with an MTHFR gene mutation diagnosis? While I am not a medical professional, here are some general steps you may consider:
1. Educate Yourself: Learn more about MTHFR gene mutations and how they can affect your health. Understand the role of methylfolate and methylation in the body.
Dr. Dan Purser has been one of the best experts in the MTHFR world. I have learned so much from him! A Western medical doctor with MTHFR issues, Dr. Purser knows how to lessen the stress on the body, all detailed in his book ‘The 85% Solution’. I highly recommend this book!
2. Consult with a Healthcare Professional: Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner who is knowledgeable about genetic testing and MTHFR gene mutations. Your healthcare provider may order a genetic test to confirm this diagnosis.
3. Nutritional Needs: MTHFR gene mutations can impact your body's ability to utilize certain nutrients, such as folate. Supplementing your diet with quality, bioavailable forms of methylfolate, [SUPER] vitamin B12, and other important nutrients can be beneficial. Journal food intake and how it affects your body and quality of life.
4. Detoxification Support: Support your body's natural detoxification processes by incorporating practices like dry brushing, regular exercise, staying hydrated, and consuming clean, organic foods. With an MTHFR mutation, your body doesn’t detox properly which can cause many health concerns. Using non-toxic personal care and household products can also minimize your exposure to harmful chemicals. [YL link from GO]
Detoxifying our home was our first step in this journey.
5. Optimize Gut Health: Maintain a healthy gut microbiome by incorporating gut-friendly foods, such as fermented foods and probiotics. Our favorite probiotic supplement [Life 9™] can be a helpful addition to support your gut health and changed our wellness protocol for so many different issues we were dealing with. Gut health is many times the first problem in a health crisis, but we are typically looking at the symptoms instead of the root cause.
6. Manage Stress: Chronic stress can negatively impact your health, including methylation processes. Incorporate stress management techniques into your daily routine, such as mindfulness, prayer, yoga, journaling, and using relaxing essential oils. [ link] Peace and Calming™ was one of my daughter’s favorite oil blends, long before we realized this diagnosis and the stress she was carrying.
7. Personalized treatment plan: If you are diagnosed with the MTHFR gene mutation, your healthcare provider may develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs. Thankfully, I found many natural solutions long before I found a healthcare provider that understood MTHFR.
Our plan involved creating a clean home, natural solutions for body care, nutritional changes, and specific supplements that supported our overall well-being. If you are looking for natural solutions to support your health when dealing with an MTHFR gene mutation, there are many oils and products that can offer holistic support to help you navigate this journey.
Educating yourself, detoxing, creating a healthy plan of action, and reducing stress are great ways to deal with an MTHFR gene mutation diagnosis!
*** Remember, this information is general and is not intended as medical advice. Also, Young Living's products are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. They are meant to support and complement a healthy lifestyle.
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