Mold exposure can cause an array of different ailments and diseases in different people. Now there is more awareness of mold illness and treatments, but there is a lot of conflicting information out there, not to mention it is a galaxy of new information to take in. Here are some practical reads and resources to help you on your path to healing.
Books
1. Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health by Dr. Jill Crista
This is a useful and informative read on mold illness, how it can affect your health, and possible treatments. She also covers building health and indoor air quality. This book is worth reading if you think mold might be making you sick. Dr. Crista says mold can make you “hazy, crazy, and lazy.” I think that is an accurate and succinct way of putting it.
2. TOXIC: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness by Neil Nathan, MD
This is a must read if you or someone you know has mold illness, Lyme, or chemical sensitivities. I saw this on my doctor’s table and knew I had to buy it. It’s one of those books doctors use for reference. He mentions Annie Hopper’s Dynamic Neural Retraining System (https://retrainingthebrain.com) for treatment and this program has helped many people with various severe chronic health issues. Heal the brain, heal the body.
3. The Mold Survival Guide for Your Home and for Your Health by Jeffrey C. May and Connie L. May
This is a great read that approaches the topic from the angle of building health, including what to look for in mold inspections, mold in buildings, and mold remediation.
4. Mold Money, How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Mold Remediation And Make Sure the Mold is Gone by Daniel Stih BSE, CMC, CIEC.
Read this before spending any money on remediation, and before hiring a mold inspector. If you’re motivated and handy, he even goes over how to do a DIY remediation. This is a practical guide and quick read. It’s all in the title, it could save you a lot of money to read this first.
Websites & Podcasts
1. https://www.betterhealthguy.com/
He conducts in-depth interviews with top medical professionals who deal with severe chronic illness and treatments, and he has learned a lot on his own personal health journey.
2. https://createyourhealthyhome.com/
May Dooley was a Certified Microbial Consultant, CMC, and she used to do identify molds via tape samples sent in the mail. Unfortunately, she passed away. But her website is still available, and it is an excellent resource of top-notch information. She also has a mind for saving people money and being practical.
3. https://daveasprey.com/
Dave Asprey is interested in all things related to health, not just mold. He came out with a Mold Documentary that is worth watching –> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipTOvqGV-qI. This https://daveasprey.com/dr-margaret-christensen-732/ is a specific talk with a mold doctor who has been through mold illness herself, and I found it extremely informative.
4. Mycotoxins in Food
Food such as grains, nuts, and certain spices often have high amounts of mycotoxins. People that are sensitive to molds may also have sensitivities to some of these foods. This is why people who are sensitive to mold can often feel better on Paleo or Keto diets. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mycotoxins
5. Labwork
Usually, functional medicine practitioners are more familiar with lab testing for mycotoxins and other functional labs. Some tests you can order yourself online if you are a medical professional.
If you are dealing with mold illness, I hope some of these resources can steer you in the right direction toward the path to health.
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