Dr Hugh Wegwerth D.C

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Is your body feeling off? Discover the real reasons behind your health struggles & reclaim your well-being! Learn how to find the root cause!

This video dives into metabolic issues affecting women's health. We'll cover:

Why your symptoms aren't just "age" [00:00]
Common metabolic problems: Vitamin D, Insulin [00:32]
Finding a doctor who listens [00:24]
Getting your body back on track [00:32]

𝗠𝗧𝗛𝗙𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆





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I love this picture because it makes MTHFR easy to understand.

Think of the MTHFR enzyme like a skilled carpenter.

This carpenter knows exactly what he is doing.

He is focused.

He is sharp.

He is making the right cuts.

That is what a healthy MTHFR enzyme does.

✅ It takes folate
✅ It converts it into active folate
✅ Then B12 helps your body use it
✅ This helps support healthy homocysteine levels
✅ This helps the body run important downstream pathways

Here is the simple carpenter example.

Imagine you buy a piece of crown molding for your ceiling.

That piece of wood is not ready yet.

It has to be measured.

It has to be cut.

It has to be trimmed.

It has to fit just right.

That is what the carpenter does.

He takes the raw material and makes it usable.

That is what your MTHFR enzyme does with folate.

Folate is like the raw piece of wood.

Active folate is like the finished, perfectly cut piece that your body can use.

When MTHFR is working well, the conversion happens smoothly.

The carpenter is doing his job.

The cuts are clean.

The trim fits.

The system works.

But if that enzyme is not working well, folate may not get converted into active folate the way it should.

And that can slow down the whole methylation cycle.

This is why folate, active folate, B12, and homocysteine all matter.

The real question is not just:

“Am I taking folate?”

The better question is:

“Can my body convert folate into the active form and use it properly?”

That is where functional medicine testing can help.

If you feel stuck and want help finding what’s missing in your recovery, schedule a Zoom call here:
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Low White Blood Cell Count? Discover why your immune system may be struggling & how to boost it! 🛡️ Is mold or heavy metal toxicity the culprit?

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We'll explore the connection between low white blood cell count, inflammation, & environmental toxins. Learn how to support your immune system & detoxify your body.

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Do you have gas, bloating, or bad breath?
It might not be what you think…
It could be H. pylori shutting down your stomach acid.

Here’s what this sneaky bug does:
🦠 Attacks your stomach lining
❌ Shuts down hydrochloric acid (HCl)
🧪 Leads to hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid)

6 warning signs you don’t have enough stomach acid:
1️⃣ Constant burping, belching, or bloating
2️⃣ Gas right after meals
3️⃣ Bad breath (no matter how much you brush)
4️⃣ Constipation or irregular bowel movements
5️⃣ Feeling full even after small meals
6️⃣ Trouble digesting fiber or seeing food in your stool

Low HCl means:
❌ Poor digestion
❌ Nutrient loss
❌ Constant gut issues