Dr. Jill Crista is a naturopathic doctor, with her practice and educational courses, she has helped thousands of people heal from mold exposure. Like us, mold also exists in a delicate ecosystem; in its natural environment mold acts as nature's composter but when outdoor species migrate inside your home, it begins composting you. Mold exposure is difficult to identify because the mold releases mycotoxins that enter your bloodstream giving it access to every system in your body. Skin irritation is usually the first sign but the mycotoxins and off-gasses can affect your hearing, bladder, thyroid and gut.
Being vigilant in your home and work space is vital to your health. Mold thrives in your bathrooms, roofing, fridge filters and just about anything that is exposed to water. Of course the best option is to avoid exposure but if you have or are currently exposed, Dr. Crista shares foods and supplements that can help detox your system.
Without proper detox protocols, mold begins attacking your liver which subsequently disrupts hormone regulation. In addition, certain toxins target the ovaries and testicles leading to infertility. The dangerous side effects are real and there is no way to know how your body will react when you come into contact with these toxins so be sure to give your body the support it needs.
Takeaways:
[4:30] When mold from outside comes inside, it no longer has the natural elements to balance it
[8:10] Mold releases a toxin that doesn’t need a carrier protein to enter the body
[10:30] Ear ringing, bladder sensitivity and gut disruption are common indicators of mold toxicity
[12:40] Skin reactions such as, acne, inflammation and irritation are often the first signs
[14:45] Both off-gasses and mycotoxins tax the liver which disrupts hormone production
[16:30] Bioflavonoids help detox mycotoxins that can’t be processed by the kidneys
[19:30] Insoluble fiber effectively binds bile keeping toxins from cycling back to the liver
[22:00] We smell through physical contact,so if you can smell the mold it is already in your body
[24:00] Common causes of mold: leaks, unventilated bathrooms and fridge water filters
[26:20] Black mold exposure can potentially mimics hypothyroidism
[28:00] Many mold toxins can damage both ovaries and testicles causing infertility
[31:40] Probiotics can reset the microbiome after a toxic mold exposure
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