Mold Toxicity
About 25% of the US population cannot properly detox from these toxins and have resultant negative health effects and labeled as having mental health disease.
Mold Toxicity
Mold and mycotoxins are becoming increasingly more implicated as being a trigger to the development of chronic disease. Mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by fungi or mold. They can be toxic for humans when they are eaten, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled.
Did you know?
Most of us are able to come into contact with mycotoxins and our bodies are able to detox from these toxins avoiding negative health consequences.
Symptoms of Mold Toxicity
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Muscle aches/cramps
- Headaches
- Light sensitivity
- Chronic sinusitis
- Cough
- Chest pain
- SOB
- Abdominal pain (IBS)
- Cognitive impairment
- Skin sensitivity
- Mood swings
- Difficulty with temperature regulation
- Menorrhagia
- Numbness/tingling
- Excessive thirst
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Mold Toxicity
What causes mold toxicity?
Mold toxicity affects about 25% of the population. Genetic ability to detoxify plays a role as well as general cell functioning to support detoxification. Taking into account environment, other toxin/infectious exposures, and nutrient digestion and absorption as well as addressing adrenal function. Lifestyle factors as well as mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health all play a role in this complex, chronic disease.
What are typical treatments for mold toxicity ?
There really are not “conventional” treatments to mold toxicity as the general medical community as not yet fully accepted its existence or diagnosis. typical treatments are aimed at treating the immediate symptoms with medications like anti-depressants, benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, sleeping aids, and stimulants. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause leading to dependency on the medication and frequent dosage changes.
How do I figure out if mold toxicity is contributing to my symptoms?
A thorough history evaluation looking for exposures, symptoms and triggers combined with in-depth biomarker analysis can solidify the diagnosis allowing for accurate treatment to start to get you on the right track to restoring your health.
