Dealing with Anxiety? Depression? Fatigue? If these are symptoms that you are familiar with continue reading below to learn about a natural remedy.
This article gives some information on the importance of methylation and how it can affect you every day.
Why is methylation important?
DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism used by cells to control gene expression. It is a biological process in which methyl groups(CH3) are added to the DNA molecule. This can then modify the function of the genes and will affect how the genes are expressed.
For example, adding a methyl group to folate is an example of methylation. This then transforms the folate into 5-MTHF, which is its active form. Unlike the synthetic form of folate (folic acid), our bodies then use this active form of folate (5-MTHF) for many of our body's processes.
DNA methylation is important for many processes in the body. Some processes include our nervous, cardiovascular, and immune system activity.
Additionally, it helps with energy production, heavy metal detoxification, and hormone balance.
Additionally, it helps with energy production, heavy metal detoxification, and hormone balance.
“It has long been assumed that serotonin has an indirect role in relation to epigenetic regulation. The binding of serotonin to its receptor(s) causes a downstream cascade of signaling events which resultantly, can lead to the remodeling of chromatin (epigenetics)” (Cain).
A person with an impaired methylation status may be depressed, have anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and have autoimmune disorders. As we know, neurotransmitters play a huge role in the way our brains function. Thus, many mental health disorders have been linked to improper balance of serotonin.
Such disorders that are correlated with serotonin are depression and bipolar
disorder.
*DNA methylation changes are associated with, not only, mental health issues but autoimmune diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders.*
A person with an impaired methylation status may be depressed, have anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and have autoimmune disorders. As we know, neurotransmitters play a huge role in the way our brains function. Thus, many mental health disorders have been linked to improper balance of serotonin.
Mental health disorders are very prevalent in adult survivors of ACEs. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are a large contributor to epigenetic changes. These changes can contribute to an improper (over or under) methylation status. Which in turn can leave people with many mental and physical health problems.
Mental health issues include anxiety, depression, personality disorders (borderline personality
disorder), PTSD, OCD, Schizophrenia, suicide, and Bipolar are among some of the illnesses correlated with childhood trauma and environmental insults.
Many times, these mental health disorders also cause physical health
problems, too.
Toxic stress plays a part in the body’s ability to fight off infections, even changing DNA
to a detriment. This type of stress can cause epigenetic insults to a person’s DNA.
Toxic stress can have a lasting impact on the body. This type of stress is frequent and keeps a person’s body in a state of high stress. This can come from exposure to continual trauma or
Additionally, we realize that adverse childhood experiences can contribute to poor self-esteem, and poor self-esteem can lead to more issues later in life, physically and mentally. A child who has had an illness, poor academic performance with high expectations from caregivers, victims of stress and trauma, and personality also play a crucial role in the development of healthy self-esteem or poor self-esteem.
What does this mean?
A person's methylation status can either help or hinder their physical and mental health. If a person's methylation status is impaired and causing mental and physical health problems there are ways to improve functioning.
How do we achieve proper methylation status for mental and physical health?
Correcting methylation through epigenetic means is possible. Changing an affected person's diet, environment and behaviors are all imperative to methylation correction.
1.) Effective treatment will include a combination of methylation support, diet (advanced nutrient therapies) and
environmental changes to correct mental health issues(Ref: Dr.Walsh)
2.) Changing the diet to support methylation status (under/over) can affect
neurotransmission and the way our moods are affected.
3.) Changing our environment to support methylation can affect inflammation,
physical health, and the way we are able to accomplish things throughout
the day.
4.) Proper DNA methylation can help advance long and productive lives.
5.) Client will have fewer mental health deficits after completion of the treatment.
I have personally seen these protocols work. Creating an advanced nutrient therapy protocol, specific to the person and their methylation status, along with environmental changes has shown, in my practice, to lower the severity of symptoms for those with anxiety, depression, low energy, bipolar, Cluster B, and Cluster C personality disorders, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, and many more.
If you are looking for an individualized treatment plan and/or therapy please send me a message to inquire.
Tracy Dawn
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Reference:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147084/
https://www.walshinstitute.org/biochemical-individuality--nutrition.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/methylation
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01225-w
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