Chronic exposure to environmental toxins, unfortunately, have become a part of our day-to-day lives. From parabens and carcinogens in beauty products to food contaminates, like pesticides and herbicides, this dangerous list goes on and on. Some of the most common toxins, but often overlooked and potentially the most dangerous, are mycotoxins released from mold growth. Mold exposure has become a problem.
Mold Exposure Risk
Whether you live along the warm and humid coastline or in the damp cold of the mid-west, climate conditions can be fuel for the fire when it comes to mold proliferation. Atmospheric moisture paired with mold’s ability to multiply at a rapid pace, can be a recipe for disaster when it comes to your health.
We see patients daily that are experiencing bizarre, unexplained symptoms and struggling to get answers for their declining health. Patients are searching for better options or even just AN OPTION for systemic restoration and taking back control of their health.
How Does Mold Affect you?
Exposure to mold- either short or long term- can affect all aspects of health. Each body system is susceptible to injury from the harmful mycotoxins released from mold once it enters the body. Oxidative stress can cause effects to the immune system, the nervous system (brain), the endocrine system, and much more. This type of stress can cause damage to cells throughout the entire body. The results of oxidative stress can include immunocompromise, liver issues, kidney issues, gut/GI issues, as well as reproductive/hormone issues.
Why can mold affect some people but not others? 25 % of the population carry the HLA-DR gene which results in immune systems that cannot identify, kill and remove molds from the body. This gene can trigger Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
Toxins released from mold are eliminated in the body through sweat and GI so utilizing binders-such as probiotic, increasing fiber, taking activated charcoal, zeolite clay, chlorella- all effective in helping to bind the toxins. Sauna also helps to eliminate toxins through sweat. We utilize Sauna Space, a personal portable- home/office sauna. For information, click the link: www.Sauna.space.
Symptoms are vast and mimic other issues like poor immune health, digestive issues, brain fog, confusion, joint pain, fatigue, allergies and an increase in autoimmune-like responses.
How to Know if you have had Mold Exposure?
We rely on a urine- based Mycotox test through Mosaic Labs to check your exposure to a variety of toxins including aflatoxin (black mold), ochratoxin, gliotoxin etc. Collection is easy and can be done at home. Your samples are then mailed off to Mosaic for evaluation and a comprehensive report is provided.
So, get tested to know if you have mold exposure. We have healthy, natural solutions to your toxicity and will guide you every step of your journey – The Wellness Way!
