METHYLATION: THE HIDDEN LINK AMONG ALCOHOLISM, AUTISM, CANCER AND MORE

diseaseMethylation is a subject that keeps coming up again and again for my sons and myself.  It’s one of those all-encompassing issues like toxicity or gut dysbiosis because so many diseases and conditions are linked, directly or indirectly, to it or rather, a lack of it.

What is methylation?  It’s the chemical process of donating a methyl group (CH3) to a molecule or compound.  This doesn’t sound like much, but this little group is very important to how our bodies function, as I’m finding out.

It not only helps with energy production and builds immune cells and neurotransmitters, but it also processes hormones, detoxifies our bodies, puts protective myelin sheath on our nerves, and can be responsible for epigenetic gene regulation.

Because of its association with all of these essential processes, an inability to methylate is linked to a whole host of diseases and conditions.  Methylation defects are linked to: [Read more…]

Sweet Green Smoothie

Sweet Green SmoothieThis sweet green smoothie contains raw greens that are an excellent source of true folate, which will help with methylation defects and thus, toxicity.

You can try experimenting with different combinations of leafy greens and fruit.

This green smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up or after a workout.

Serves:  4

Prep time:  5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 cup fresh dark-green lettuce
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.

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