I am eating almost 2 cups of nuts (raw almonds, walnuts, macadamia, pecans, pistachios), and goat milk yogurt, omega 3, olive oil, coconut oil... a lot in my diet, yet I have not gained an ounce. I seem to poop a lot, and I mean a lot... which means that I am not digesting the fat. I used to eat a ...

For the MHTFR mutation my FM physician recommended Methyl Assist by Pure Encapsulations one pill twice a day and Homocysteine Factors again from Pure Encapsulations one pill twice a day. It does get to be expensive, though as Methyl Assist is $40.00 and Homocyseine Factors is $51.00. Methyl Assist ...

Hi Whit4health: Welcome to the site. I am a 3/4 female compound heterozygous MHTFR. I follow a ketoflex diet with 14 to 16 daily IF. I switch my diet from low carb to moderate carb depending on amount of exercise or preference at a particular time. For the most part though, my diet is mostly vegetab...

I've been on LDN for the past 15 years. It was prescribed by my FMD as part of my wellness program. I take 4.5 mg at bedtime, and started at that dose. I cannot say if I feel any different, as it's part of my lifestyle for such a long time.

you made my day Josiah!!!

I am on the same boat, although I don't keep it a secret. My husband thinks I'm a hypochondriac, lol. And yes, it is a comfort to belong to this group that share the same goals.

Magda wrote:

roxanne wrote:Hi Junipero. I live and work in Brooklyn. Are you in Manhattan?

I am in Brooklyn too:)

I think a meet-up would be a great idea. We can wait until after the holidays. Would you be interested?

Hi Angie Genes are not destiny. This can be your mantra going forward. No matter what you find out, the strategies we use are helpful for everyone. We were all in your shoes before we found out our status but know that whatever the outcome, it gets better. There is hope. My brother was diagnosed wit...

Wow, congratulations NF52 and Fiver. I am definitely a consumer of information here and I can attest to the quality of support NF and Fiver provide- two very bright and compassionate people. I am so honored to be a member of this site.

Hi Junipero. I live and work in Brooklyn. Are you in Manhattan?

Thank you Theresa. Great post and good ideas. Will pass it along to him and his wife.