12/22/2025
If you have MTHFR, gluten & fortified grains are toxic for you. Please don't tell me "well it is the holidays" because by eating those cookies you are creating:
Joint & Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Achy or deep joint pain
Stiffness (worse in the morning or after rest)
Swelling or puffiness around joints
Warmth or redness over joints
Reduced range of motion
Clicking, grinding, or popping
Pain that moves from joint to joint
Tenderness to touch
Muscle tightness or spasms around joints
Weakness or instability
Systemic / Inflammatory Symptoms
Fatigue or low energy
Brain fog or poor concentration
Headaches or pressure
Generalized body aches
Increased pain after inflammatory foods
Sensitivity to weather or barometric pressure changes
Neurological / Nerve-Related Symptoms
Burning, tingling, or numbness near joints
Sharp or shooting pains
Poor coordination or balance
Delayed recovery after activity
Functional & Daily-Life Impacts
Difficulty getting up from sitting
Pain with gripping, walking, or stairs
Reduced exercise tolerance
Sleep disruption due to pain
Increased reliance on pain medication
Chronic or Progressive Signs (Red Flags)
Persistent swelling lasting weeks
Morning stiffness lasting >30–60 minutes
Symmetrical joint pain
Gradual joint deformity
Pain unrelieved by rest
