Mold & Toxin Avoidance

Are you experiencing unexplained fatigue, neurological symptoms, disregulated hormones, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or having trouble thinking clearly?

You may want to consider toxic mold as a cause.

More and more, people like you are struggling with health issues related to toxic mold exposure in their homes or workplaces.

Why care about mold?

Several species of molds naturally release mycotoxins as a defense against competitor molds and other aggresors in their environment. These species of mold (“toxic” molds) grow commonly on damp cellulose material — such as water-damaged drywall — which is all too common in most homes.

Although they are too small to see with the naked eye, these mycotoxins pack a punch; science has shown many of them to be neurotoxic, nephrotixic, immunotoxic, cytotoxic, hepatotoxic, genotoxic, and teratogenic. Small enough to fit through the tiniest of cracks, these microsopic toxins easily find their way into the air you breathe everyday, creating an ongoing assault on your brain and body. It’s no wonder that mold can wreak havoc on your and your family’s health.

Already know you’ve got mold trouble?

Do you suspect (or have you found) toxic mold in your home but you’re not sure what to do?

Trust me — I’ve been there. The internet is full of confusing information about mold, and no one even seems to agree about how bad it really is.

I can help you understand exactly what mold means for your health. I will answer important questions, such as:

  • What type of testing should I do?

  • Is remediation enough?

  • Do I need to move?

  • What do I do with my belongings?

  • How do I find a safe house to live in?

Too many symptoms to count?

Exposure to mycotoxins can result in an incredibly wide variety of symptoms. For example: while one patient may develop fatigue, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and brain fog, another patient may experience episodes of intense anger, inflexible thinking, and digestive issues. It’s not unusual for patients develop dozens of symptoms after prolonged toxic mold exposure.

Other common reactions to toxin exposure include multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), respiratory conditions, autoimmune disorders, vertigo, seizures, sleep disorders, irritability, temperature disregulation sensitivity to light, frequent urination, rashes, memory problems, difficulty regulating body temperature, confusion or disorientation, gallbladder disease, and fatty liver.

Mycotoxins affect the brain in a variety of ways, sometimes causing a type of dementia that Dr. Bredesen refers to as “Toxic” Alzheimer’s. This type of cognitive decline typically affects younger patients (40s-60s), and typically causes difficulty with math, speech, decision-making, and planning, often accompanied by depression.

Learn more about mycotoxins and the symptoms they cause

Learn more about toxic mold and Type 3 Alzheimers.

Let me help.

  • Mold & Toxin Consultation

    Suspect that mold may be causing your health problems but aren’t sure what to do about it? During our initial consultation (90 min), I will answer your burning questions about mold-related illness, recommend appropriate testing for your body and your home, and clarify what steps you need to take to feel vibrant and healthy again. After, we will meet for hourly sessions as needed to help you feel supported during this challenging time.

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  • Strategic Toxin Avoidance

    This style of mold & toxin avoidance (often referred to as “mold avoidance”) may be right for you if you are seriously ill from mold exposure or have a serious chronic illness (ME/CFS, long covid, Lyme & coinfections, autoimmune disorders, etc) and have not been able to find treatments that work well for you. During our sessions, I teach you how use your own body’s reactions to identify healing environments. You will then learn how to use those environments to jumpstart your body’s healing process. Please schedule a free phone consultation to learn more about this option.

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Did you know that avoiding toxic mold and other environmental toxins can heal ME/CFS, POTS, autoimmune disorders, Lyme, long covid, and certain types of Alzheimer’s disease?

Find out how others have used strategic toxin avoidance to regain their health: https://paradigmchange.me/

FAQs

  • Moldy houses don't typically look moldy.

    Contrary to popular belief, most toxic mold is odorless and may be very difficult to detect, as often grows behind walls, where it is hidden from view.

    And -- due to changing construction styles and materials -- newer homes can easily be more toxic and moldy than older homes.

    The best way to determine whether your home has a toxic mold problem varies by person, but may include conducting certain tests in your home (most commonly ERMI/HERTSMI), blood or urine testing for mycotoxins, careful examination of your symptoms and health history, and/or taking a sabbatical from your home.

  • Mold is indeed everywhere, and much of it is beneficial in many ways. However, our modern homes are buit largely of processed cellulose material, which just happens to be the perfect environment for Stachybotrus and other dangerous molds to thrive whenever that material becomes wet or damp. Most of this dangerous mold grows hidden inside of your walls. Although this mold grows out-of-sight, the microscopic mycotoxins it releases quickly find their way into the air you breathe every day.

  • How long it will take you to fully heal depends on a variety of factors, including your current health, your health history, how thoroughly you are able to get away from the mycotoxins that are making you sick, and what treatments you choose to pursue. Regardless, most people who have been affected by toxic mold feel much better immediately after getting away from the problematic environment that has been making them sick. If they do not feel better, it is worth investigating whether their new living space may also have high levels of toxic mold.

  • It is a real challenge to be sick with mold-related illness without the support of your loved ones. It can be helpful for some family members to see test results that confirm you are sick because of exposure to mycotoxins. It can also be helpful for your family to see how clearly you improve when you are in a good environment. As a coach, I am always happy to meet with you and your loved ones to help them understand your health situation and how best they can support you during this time.

  • Many conditions, such as long covid, chronic Lyme, ME/CFS, and certain autoimmune conditions respond well to scrupulous mold & toxin avoidance. This lifestyle, especially when combined with a variety of helpful treatments, can put symptoms into remission and help people recover quite thorougly from their illness. If you would like to learn more, please schedule a free introductory call with me here.

  • Because of mycotoxins’ powerful immune-suppressing abilities, living in a toxic environment also facilitates the growth of chronic infections in your body. Many patients who have been affected by mold struggle with conditions such as Lyme & co-infections, long covid, EBV, and others. These infections further add to your toxic burden and are difficult to get under control unless you get away from the toxins that are damaging your system.