Many people may be surprised to hear that they have mold in their body. Most people also don't know that mold produces mycotoxins, which is actually a gas that can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin. About 50% of homes in the US are known to have toxic levels of this natural occurring gas. Keep in mind, mold does not just exist in the home; it can be present in your car, school, work and food! Mold tends to grow in abundance on grains, peanuts and coffee, so be sure to know the source of these foods before ingesting. If you have one or more of the "random symptoms" listed below, and cannot figure out the source, it may be a good idea to consider mold or a fungal infection:
Eyes, ears, nose and throat: sneezing, runny nose, chronic sinusitis, ringing in ears, irritated eyes.
Respiratory: shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma, chronic illness, dry cough
Digestive: nausea, irritable bowel, vomiting, bloating, sensitivities, pain, sweet cravings
Circulatory: easy bruising or bleeding, varicose veins, irregular heartbeat
Skin: sensitive, itchy skin, burning, flushing, rash, fungal infections
Brain: fog, confusion, slowed thinking, memory loss, trouble finding right word, dementia
Urinary: overactive bladder, blood in urine, infections
Immune: susceptible to infections, long lasting colds, chronic viral infections
Anxiety and other sudden mental/emotional related symptoms
So many systems of the body are affected by this toxin, and it is SO important to avoid and remove it from our body, environment, and lifestyle. If you have any of the symptoms listed above, I would recommend getting a mold test (both in your home and to see if it is present in your body). For home tests, it is important to know that not all mold testing is created the same, and there are more reliable tests than others (reach out, and I can recommend some credible companies). Specific to testing for mold toxicity in your body, I use an excellent, non-invasive lab test (urine usually) to help determine the specific type of mold, how much there is, the likely source, and how well your body is able to eliminate the toxin. If there is mold present in your body, I will offer ways for you to remediate your home or car, eliminate specific foods, and discuss if your environment is the best for your health. There are some basics that are easy to start with, such as using high quality air filters (austin air or air doctor) in your home. I will incorporate herbs and supplements that will help detoxify and nourish the body, such as: binders, bile movers, quercetin, milk thistle, and turmeric. There are many strategies I can use to help repair the body once we have successfully removed the source of the toxin and opened up detoxification pathways. Some of my favorites include: lymph massage, sauna therapy, bioflavonoids/antioxidants, and raising Glutathione levels.
I’ve been through this personally, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you have odd symptoms that pop up out of the blue, or have had an issue that doesn’t seem to want to go away, I would love to help you find the root cause. If you decide to work with me, we will start with a simple urine lab test that will detect any mold, type, and the amount of accumulation in your body. Next, we would work on removing it from your environment and body. And, last but not least, we would nourish and strengthen the body so it can heal from this monster that can wreak so much havoc in people's lives and well being. I would love to help you on your path to wellness and ultimate well-being!