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Chronic sinus infection
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Respiratory symptoms
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Sensitivity to light
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Muscle and joint pain
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Confusion and memory loss/brain
fog
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Blurred vision
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Skin rash
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Numbness and tingling
Genetic Predisposition
Over the past decade, genetic
testing advancements have been
able to identify people who are
genetically predisposed to mold
sickness. It is now estimated
that up to 24 percent of the
population falls into this
category. These tests, called
HLA (human leukocyte antigen) DR
tests, identify patients who
lack the specific genetic
factors that allow their immune
system to identify and remove
mold, mold toxins, neurotoxins
like heavy metals, Lyme
bacterium and its by-products.
HLA DR tests can tell if a
person is susceptible to mold
toxins or Lyme disease or
vulnerable to a wide variety of
identified neurotoxins.
Interestingly, many of the
symptoms of mold poisoning, Lyme
disease and even gluten
sensitivity appear to overlap.
In correlation with this similar
symptomology, the genetic
subtypes of people with celiac
disease and gluten sensitivity
appear to coincide significantly
with the genetic subtypes for
mold sensitivity.
Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D.,
a leading mold-toxicity expert
and author of several
authoritative books on the
subject, suggests that it’s not
necessarily a mold or related
fungal infection that aggravates
symptoms, but rather, the
biotoxins these organisms
produce. The biotoxins are able
to travel throughout the body
and wreak havoc on the nervous
system, joints, immunity and
other parts of the body.
In addition to HLA DR testing,
Shoemaker advises a number of
other tests to evaluate mold
poisoning and the level of
damage in the body that has
occurred as a result of these
toxins. These additional tests
include specific immune,
inflammatory, hormonal and other
markers that can indicate
various aspects of biotoxin
poisoning and help guide
treatment.
Addressing Mold Toxicity
Even if you don’t believe
yourself to be mold-sensitive,
these harmful invaders need to
be avoided as much as possible.
But if you do have mold
poisoning, avoidance is priority
No. 1 — even if it means you
have to move. Avoidance is the
hardest aspect of mold treatment
and the main reason that people
can’t recover from chronic mold
toxicity. No matter how much
treatment you undergo, without
eradicating the fungus from your
living and work environments,
mold allergy symptoms continue
to progress. And because mold
can hide undetected, it
sometimes takes a
mold-remediation expert to test
your home. But here’s a tip: If
there is anywater damage,
it’s almost certain that mold is
growing there.
Chronic mold toxicity requires a
complex and multifaceted
protocol for healing. It’s
important to work with a
mold-literate health
practitioner who knows how to
test for mold sensitivity and
treat patients with appropriate
therapies. As a pioneer in this
field, Shoemaker offers a number
of important resources for
patients and physicians to
address mold poisoning and
related neurological problems
from co-infections, including
Lyme disease.
In my clinic, one of the
therapies we use to address mold
biotoxins is a blend of modified
citrus pectin (MCP) from citrus
peels and modified alginates
from seaweed. This formula helps
the body safely remove heavy
metals and neurotoxins,
including mold biotoxins. These
benefits make the MCP / alginate
formula an important supplement
for the significant portion of
people who may lack the
appropriate genes to identify
and remove these biotoxins.
Another therapy recommended by
Shoemaker is a medication called
cholestyramine, which binds to
mold biotoxins and other toxins
in the digestive tract,
preventing them from being
absorbed into the body.
Chronic mold toxicity is
commonly misdiagnosed: Many
conventional doctors are not
familiar with or sensitive to
what is considered by many to be
a fringe body of research.
However, in my
practice,
we’ve been able to identify and
address numerous cases of mold
susceptibility and toxicity,
helping patients — over time —
balance and restore their health
with targeted, integrative
protocols The official start of
summer is almost here, and
warmer weather means we get a
break from cold and flu season,
right? Not if your “summer cold”
is actually being caused by
allergies, particularly mold
allergies. The
hottest months of the year offer
great times for many activities;
but for people with mold
sensitivities who live in damp
areas, this season can be
especially difficult.
When temperatures rise, molds
that were relatively dormant
during winter come to life and
“bloom” into surrounding
environments, spreading spores
and wreaking health havoc —
mostly among people who are
predisposed to mold toxicity.
And as we’re finding out, that
population may be fairly high.
Furthermore, water-damaged
buildings are an increasing
problem; and other compounding
factors, including heavy metal
exposure or bacterial
infections, can make mold
allergy symptoms much worse.
There are thousands of diverse
species of this type of fungus,
and mold spores can be found
just about everywhere — even in
dry desert areas. But they are
especially prevalent in damp,
humid and warm environments.
Ravaging floodwaters caused by
storms such as Superstorm Sandy
subside; but in their wake, they
leave devastating water damage.
As summer approaches, these
post-flood areas become
susceptible to serious mold
toxicity. Black molds (Stachybotrys
chartarum and Stachybotrys
chlorohalonata) are the most
dangerous to human health, and
they are commonly found in wet
basements and other
water-damaged areas of a
building. Physical exposure
occurs mainly through the lungs
and/or digestive tract.
Overlapping Mold
Allergy Symptoms
Symptoms of mold toxicity can
resemble other illnesses such as
chronic fatigue and
fibromyalgia. Neurotoxicity is a
significant issue, since mold —
particularly black mold —
produces neurotoxins that can
cause serious, long-term health
damage. The list of mold
allergy symptoms is long and
many are general. Here are some
of the primary ones that can
eventually progress to serious
debilities if exposure
continues:
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