Medicine Blog | Walsh Biotypes, Methylation & Nutrient Therapy

Functional Medicine Blog on Methylation & Nutrient Therapy

These posts were prepared for patients and readers to better understand methylation, nutrient therapy, inflammation, and metabolic health per the Second Opinion Physician practice application of the Walsh Protocol.

Bringing scientific, yet relevant explanations of methylation, inflammation, nutrient imbalances, and metabolic therapies to have a better understanding of mood and behavior issues pertaining to undermethylation, the methylation pathway, copper overload, glutamate sensitivity, mitochondrial repair, therapeutic diets. Each post is designed to make complex biochemistry understandable and applicable to your unique protocol and nutritional needs.

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SAH, Methylation, and Mood

What Causes Undermethylation: Understanding Elevated SAH vs. Low SAM The SAM-to-SAH ratio is important, but

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Glutamate and OCD: NMDA Receptors, Ketamine & Undermethylation

SECOND OPINION SERIES Glutamate and OCD: Why Intrusive Thoughts Become “Stuck” OCD is usually discussed

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction

What Are Mitochondria? Oxidative Stress, SOD Enzymes and the Methylation Connection Mitochondria do far more

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Dysautonomia in Autism

Dysautonomia in Autism: Symptoms, Causes, Testing and Treatment Dysautonomia is impaired regulation of automatic body

What Causes Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia, Walsh Biotypes and Functional Psychiatry What Causes Schizophrenia? Biotypes, Oxidative Stress and a Broader

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What Causes Dementia?

What Causes Dementia?  A Metabolic, Nutritional and Biochemical Approach Dementia often develops after years of

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What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Walsh Theory & Epigenetic Drivers

What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Epigenetic Triggers, Walsh Theory and Treatment Options Bipolar disorder is unlikely

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Best Antidepressant for Depression?

Psychiatric Medications Explained: Why Antidepressants, Stimulants and Antipsychotics Help-or Make Symptoms Worse Psychiatric medications can

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Creatine and Methylation: Mood, Brain Energy, Anxiety

SECOND OPINION SERIES Creatine is usually discussed as a muscle and exercise supplement, but its

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Can Folinic Acid Cause Anxiety? Folic Acid, Methylfolate & MTHFR

Can Folic Acid, Folinic Acid or Methylfolate Cause Anxiety or Depression? Folic acid, folinic acid

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Natural Remedies and Supplements for Depression | What to Test

Natural Remedies and Supplements for Depression: What Helps, What Fails and What to Test Learn

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Lyme Disease, Biofilms & Ozone Therapy

Lyme Disease • Biofilms • Ozone Therapy • Chronic Infection Burden Lyme Disease, Biofilms, Ozone

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Ozone Therapy at Home

Ozone Therapy • Home Safety • Patient Instructions Ozone Therapy at Home: Safety, Ozone Generator,

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Dr. Frank Shallenberger | Ozone Therapy

Dr. Frank Shallenberger, Ozone Therapy, Ozone Generators, Rectal Insufflation and Physician Training Dr. Frank Shallenberger

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Walsh Protocol Nonresponders

Walsh Protocol Review Before Walsh Protocol Testing: Benefits, Limits and Why Some Patients Don’t Respond