Just the thought of candida growing wildly inside your body can make you sick. You’ve likely heard through books, blogs, and personal encounters just

  I’m excited to bring you a new video. I know it’s been quite a while since I was able to publish one. All I

  It is a mind-blowing fact that 40% of our DNA is considered “parasitic” DNA. This non-human DNA, which occupies 40% of our entire genetic

  Researching methylation is a fascinating area of study that ties together many different systems of our body. While MTHFR, COMT, and MAO genes are

  Our stomach is an amazing organ but it has an Achilles heel – it can develop a problem called a hiatal hernia.  This occurs

  Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, is a growing problem in our society. SIBO is a problem where too much bacteria is living in

    Introduction One of the most common questions I get when working with patients is “Can my methylation problems cause digestion issues?”  This question

  Depression has to be one of the most misunderstood and poorly treated health conditions in our modern age.  Yet depression isn’t the monster it

  Depression has to be one of the most misunderstood health problems in our society. Tens of millions of people live each day in a

  Introduction Many people who are looking at their genetics are often motivated by the problem of depression.  Of course like many common health problems

  Before we get into down side of elevated oxalates it is important to repeat something I said my previous post titled Oxalates and MTHFR:

  Deciding to start a family is one of the most important decisions in life. Its not only important to choose the right timing, its

Infertility is a growing problem in our society. It is now estimated that up to 17% of couples are infertile, leading to a great deal

  No discussion of gut health and methylation would be complete without considering the problem of oxalates. I understand many of you reading this may

Listen to this video where I present my latest information to a sold out crowd in Portland, OR. Learn about the genetics involved with anger,

  This article is a brief overview of why I think the Organic Acid Test from Great Plains Laboratory is the best test for gut

  Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, brain fog or other concerns, optimizing your gut function is key to restoring your

  Introduction Optimizing methylation pathways means going further than just deciding how much B12 or folate a person needs. Seeking to optimize methylation pathways means

  Everyone has felt the negative effects of stress in their lives, yet not everyone responds to stress in the same way.  While our life

  Adrenal fatigue is the most over-looked and unrecognized health condition in our society. Join Dr. Rostenberg for this information-packed presentation on how to identify

  Hormones are the most powerful molecules in our bodies.  They influence how we feel, how we think, how we digest, how we look and

  Whether you have methylation problems or a chronic disease of some kind, making sure your cholesterol levels are optimized is key for the healing

  I meet patients every day who have a good diet, but they are not getting better.  Despite their healthy diet and avoidance of many

There is a reason why people in this society are chronically ill and sick.  We all know that there is no shortage of drugs and

  Have you ever heard that we eat first with our eyes? Its true! The sight of food activates a series of neurological reflexes and

Digestive problems are among the most common health problems in our society.  Many people suffer daily from bloating, gas, pain, acid reflux, and abdominal discomfort. 

  Have you ever considered that gut bacteria can influence your genes?  That thought might sound strange, but that is exactly what the latest research

Samantha called my office for help because she has been dealing with symptoms of yeast and adrenal fatigue for 40 years. She is a grandmother

  Have you ever heard that before you treat your methylation problem, that you must heal the gut first?  Well I am here to share

  The health of the gut determines the health of the body.  This is a well-known fact.  There are roughly 100 trillion cells inside our

Check out this video produced by Dr. Rostenberg where he explains the complex issues of gluten sensitivity in easy-to-understand language.  Gluten is not a fad,

  Stress in our lives creates stress in our guts.  That is a known and predictable fact of science. What is less clear, and what

  Are you tired or toxic? That is a fair question since many symptoms of toxic overload are commonly mislabeled as digestive issues, insomnia, chronic

  Part III of the video series MTHFR and Homocysteine picks up where the parts I & parts II leave off.  In those previous videos,

One of the best parts of researching methylation is meeting people who ask very good questions.  One very good question came up the other day

  This is a video series dedicated to answering two very important questions.  The first question is “How does our gut health influence the health

Good Morning, Today I am posting two published research articles about methylation that I have written in the last couple of years.  The first article

  In the first video the groundwork was laid in understanding where homocysteine comes from and how it impairs methylation, esp. in the brain. In

This 2014 Memorial Day post is not exactly a methylation-based presentation, but still worth your thoughtful consideration.  Adrenal fatigue is a plague that impacts everyone

  If you are reading this blog its likely that you have heard of homocysteine and know that is related to the methylation cycle.  And

  Listen to what Dr. Rostenberg has to say about how blood sugar and digestion impact the methylation cycle.  If you ever suffer from anxiety,

  Ever wonder why so many people are getting their gallbladder surgically removed?  What is causing all these gallbladders to fail?  Listen to Dr. Rostenberg

  In our last video Dr. Rostenberg laid out the fundamentals of how COMT and MAO polymorphisms affect our brain.  This video expands on these

  Have you ever noticed that people with methylation issues are usually very smart? It has a lot to do with having difficulty breaking down

In this video Dr. Rostenberg explains some of the very important basics of methylation, epigenetics and the value of genetic testing.  Whether you are young

Estrogen and Choline Deficiency Given the connection between low lipids and choline deficiency, it would be tempting to think that as long as someone has

Low Lipids as a Common Cause of Choline Deficiency Choline is an amazing molecule and one that is very important for optimum health.  It has

Ever heard of Methylation? Its okay if you never have…most doctors haven’t either! It is a big subject and connects the dots between your genes,

  Have you ever wondered how to find out if someone has a methylation problem? Well you have probably heard to doing saliva or blood

Phenotypes vs. Genotypes In order to understand methylation problems, we need to clarify the differences between genotype and phenotype.  When we talk about genotype we