What should I take for my nervous system?
The best medicine for your nervous system isn’t a supplement – it’s free and always available:Take a BREATH!Follow my 30-3-3 principle. We can go: 30 days without food 3 days without water And only 3 minutes without air Air is our most essential...
The First 3 Steps You Need When You’re Getting Sick
Got that scratchy throat or prickly feeling that screams, “Uh-oh, I’m getting sick”? You’re not alone, friend! I know you want to nip it in the bud, and I, author of Break the Mold, have your back with a simple, powerful plan. My three-step emergency...
Would You Give Your Immunity an A or an F?
Feeling like your immune system’s struggling, especially with the cold and flu season looming? I get it! I know you want to stay strong, and as the author of Break the Mold, I have a game-changer for you: vitamin A. I’m all about giving your immunity an “A” to...
3 Ways Mold Weakens Your Immunity
Ever wonder why you’re catching every bug or just can’t shake that tired feeling? You’re not alone! Mold might be quietly sabotaging your immune system, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reveal how. I have uncovered three sneaky ways mold messes...
Different Mycotoxin Results on Different Labs?
Gotten mycotoxin test results from different labs that don’t line up? This is more normal than you think! It’s confusing, but as a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I assure you it’s completely expected. I’m here to explain why these...
4 Reasons Your Mold Protocol May Not Be Working
Feeling like your mold protocol’s just not cutting it, even though you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone! I know how frustrating it is when mold symptoms linger, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to help. From my experience, there are four...
The Term Mycotoxins Covers Many Types of Mold Toxins
Feeling overwhelmed by mycotoxins and wondering what’s behind them? Hang in there! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I’ll explain how mycotoxins—mold toxins—aren’t just one thing; they’re a diverse group, each with its own impact on your...
Has your give a sh*t done got along?
Feeling like you just don’t care anymore, like your motivation’s run off and left you behind? You’re not alone! I, Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, calls this “your give a sh*t done got along,” a Wyoming phrase for burnout. If mold’s got you down, low...
Taurine is a Binder???
Feeling stuck because mold detox binders aren’t working for you? Don’t worry, you’re not stuck! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I have a game-changer: taurine. It’s not exactly a binder, but it gets the job done in a unique way. ...
Timing of Non-Food-Based Binders
Trying to clear mold toxins but unsure when to take non-food-based binders? You’re not alone! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I use binders like charcoal and clay strategically to mop up toxins without grabbing nutrients. I’m here to...
Timing of Food-Based Binders
If you’re confused about food-based binders to clear mold toxins, you’re in the right place! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to make it simple. Food-based binders are easy to use and super effective when timed right. Well, come on, let’s do...
Mold Starts In The Nose
Struggling with a stuffy nose, sinus pain, or constant sneezing that just won’t quit? It could be mold! As a mold doctor and author of Break the Mold, I notice that mold often starts its trouble in your nose, especially if you’ve been around damp or musty spaces. I’m...
3 Ways Mold Weakens Your Immunity
Ever wonder why you’re catching every bug or just can’t shake that tired feeling? You’re not alone! Mold might be quietly sabotaging your immune system, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reveal how. I have uncovered three sneaky ways mold messes...
Different Mycotoxin Results on Different Labs?
Gotten mycotoxin test results from different labs that don’t line up? This is more normal than you think! It’s confusing, but as a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I assure you it’s completely expected. I’m here to explain why these...
What About Humic and Fulvic?
Wondering if humic and fulvic acids can help with mold or Lyme recovery? It’s a common question! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I love these compounds, but use them differently than you might expect. Today I’ll share why I...
The Term Mycotoxins Covers Many Types of Mold Toxins
Feeling overwhelmed by mycotoxins and wondering what’s behind them? Hang in there! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I’ll explain how mycotoxins—mold toxins—aren’t just one thing; they’re a diverse group, each with its own impact on your...
Timing of Non-Food-Based Binders
Trying to clear mold toxins but unsure when to take non-food-based binders? You’re not alone! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I use binders like charcoal and clay strategically to mop up toxins without grabbing nutrients. I’m here to...
Timing of Food-Based Binders
If you’re confused about food-based binders to clear mold toxins, you’re in the right place! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to make it simple. Food-based binders are easy to use and super effective when timed right. Well, come on, let’s do...
Why I Don’t Bind with Sacch B – Dr. Crista
Curious why Saccharomyces boulardii (Sacch B) isn’t always the best choice for mold detox? You’re not alone! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I’ve seen firsthand how Sacch B can backfire for some patients. I’m here to share my insights...
What if you Don’t Have a Gall Bladder?
Worried that missing your gallbladder means you can’t recover from mold? No worries! As the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reassure you that you can heal from mold, gallbladder or not. I’m Dr. Jill Crista, seasoned mold expert, and I’m here to explain how...
What is the Path of Inhaled Mycotoxins?
What is the path of inhaled mycotoxins? In a water-damaged building exposure, mycotoxins follow this path: -breath -respiratory linings -soak into blood vessels -go anywhere in the body that blood goes -any not filtered out by kidneys -go to the liver -get packaged up...
Is mold unmasking a thing?
Are you dodging mold but feeling cruddier than ever? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to explain why mold unmasking is a real thing—and a sign your body’s fighting back. It can be confusing, but I’ve got tips to help you stay on track....
The Easy Train for Mold Detox
Dodging mold detox because it sounds overwhelming? You’re in for a treat! Hello, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to share simple, effective ways to help your body clear mycotoxins. No complicated plans needed. It’s time to hop on the “easy...
Are Veggies Causing Mast Cell Issues?
Has the thought of eating 5–7 servings of veggies a day from my book Break the Mold made you cringe because of histamine or mast cell flare-ups? I’m here to explain why veggies might be causing trouble and how to fix it. Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, a mold expert, here to...
4 Reasons Your Mold Protocol May Not Be Working
Feeling like your mold protocol’s just not cutting it, even though you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone! I know how frustrating it is when mold symptoms linger, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to help. From my experience, there are four...
What About Humic and Fulvic?
Wondering if humic and fulvic acids can help with mold or Lyme recovery? It’s a common question! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I love these compounds, but use them differently than you might expect. Today I’ll share why I...
Taurine is a Binder???
Feeling stuck because mold detox binders aren’t working for you? Don’t worry, you’re not stuck! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I have a game-changer: taurine. It’s not exactly a binder, but it gets the job done in a unique way. ...
Timing of Non-Food-Based Binders
Trying to clear mold toxins but unsure when to take non-food-based binders? You’re not alone! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I use binders like charcoal and clay strategically to mop up toxins without grabbing nutrients. I’m here to...
Timing of Food-Based Binders
If you’re confused about food-based binders to clear mold toxins, you’re in the right place! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to make it simple. Food-based binders are easy to use and super effective when timed right. Well, come on, let’s do...
Why I Don’t Bind with Sacch B – Dr. Crista
Curious why Saccharomyces boulardii (Sacch B) isn’t always the best choice for mold detox? You’re not alone! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I’ve seen firsthand how Sacch B can backfire for some patients. I’m here to share my insights...
What if you Don’t Have a Gall Bladder?
Worried that missing your gallbladder means you can’t recover from mold? No worries! As the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reassure you that you can heal from mold, gallbladder or not. I’m Dr. Jill Crista, seasoned mold expert, and I’m here to explain how...
What is the Path of Inhaled Mycotoxins?
What is the path of inhaled mycotoxins? In a water-damaged building exposure, mycotoxins follow this path: -breath -respiratory linings -soak into blood vessels -go anywhere in the body that blood goes -any not filtered out by kidneys -go to the liver -get packaged up...
Binder Disrupter!
Wondering why I shake up the conversation about mold detox binders? I’ve got a different take on using clay long-term, especially for kids. Hey, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to share why I avoid it and what I use instead to help you...
Avoid Detox Insanity: How Constipation Interferes with Detox
It’s said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.This can happen with detox too!📖 The definition of detox insanity is pushing the body to detox while constipated.If you’re constipated, excreted...
What Causes a Spike in Gliotoxin from Mold? Key Insights and Solutions
Gliotoxin on the rise?You’re not alone. Once you start mold treatment, all the fungi take notice and put up their guards. They put up their guards by making more mycotoxins to defend themselves.Candida is one of these fungi. Candida is a normal resident of a healthy...
Detox Begins with Saliva: The Key to Mold Detox
The smell and taste of food start the engines of digestion and detoxification.By salivating, chewing our food, and being present to the flavor, texture, and pleasure of eating, we then turn on bile. Bile is the magical mycotoxin clearing fluid in our bodies, and it...
Mold got you backed up?
Feeling stuck because even your go-to constipation remedies aren’t working? That’s common with mold! As a mold doctor and author of Break the Mold, I know mold can be the sneaky culprit behind stubborn back-ups. I’m here to explain why mold-related constipation...
What if you Don’t Have a Gall Bladder?
Worried that missing your gallbladder means you can’t recover from mold? No worries! As the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to reassure you that you can heal from mold, gallbladder or not. I’m Dr. Jill Crista, seasoned mold expert, and I’m here to explain how...
What is the Path of Inhaled Mycotoxins?
What is the path of inhaled mycotoxins? In a water-damaged building exposure, mycotoxins follow this path: -breath -respiratory linings -soak into blood vessels -go anywhere in the body that blood goes -any not filtered out by kidneys -go to the liver -get packaged up...
Can’t tolerate garlic?
If garlic, onions, eggs, or broccoli make you feel off, and you’ve been exposed to mold, I’m here to explain why this happens and how to fix it. Hey, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I have got a spoiler alert: it’s likely a yeast overgrowth issue...
The Easy Train for Mold Detox
Dodging mold detox because it sounds overwhelming? You’re in for a treat! Hello, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to share simple, effective ways to help your body clear mycotoxins. No complicated plans needed. It’s time to hop on the “easy...
Are Veggies Causing Mast Cell Issues?
Has the thought of eating 5–7 servings of veggies a day from my book Break the Mold made you cringe because of histamine or mast cell flare-ups? I’m here to explain why veggies might be causing trouble and how to fix it. Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, a mold expert, here to...
Amazing Cleavers Vulnerary Benefits That Help You Heal
Cleavers How ToDownload If you’re battling mold and looking for a natural way to boost your detox, you’re in for a treat! Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold here, and I’m excited to share the amazing benefits of cleavers, a sticky little herb that’s a...
What You Need to Know About Vulnerary Herbs
Let me explain a bit about vulneraries. These are herbs that assist with cell turnover of epithelial cells. Epithelial cells line our respiratory passages, our skin, bladder, gut, and – important for this time – our blood vessels.Many viruses infect...
Mold and Skin: What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
As we heal from toxic mold exposure, the body – in its wisdom – will clear out the deeper, more critical areas of our bodies and push the clutter to the surface where it can be more easily excreted.It will prioritize moving toxins out of important systems...
Avoid Detox Insanity: How Constipation Interferes with Detox
It’s said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.This can happen with detox too!📖 The definition of detox insanity is pushing the body to detox while constipated.If you’re constipated, excreted...
Can Mold Cause Constipation or Diarrhea? How Often You Should Go Number 2
Have you ever wondered how Goldilocks and poop are similar?No?…. Just me? 😉🙃It’s the “just right” principle from the Goldilocks story. Not enough daily BMs and you could be reabsorbing mold toxin. Too much and you could be losing necessary nutrients to feed you and...
Don’t Forget The Nourishment Part of Detox
Don’t forget to Nourish!I’m encouraged that more and more people are understanding that detoxification of mycotoxins is an important part of mold recovery. But I’m a little concerned by the trend I’m seeing where all the focus is going toward removal, but the...
4 Reasons Your Mold Protocol May Not Be Working
Feeling like your mold protocol’s just not cutting it, even though you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone! I know how frustrating it is when mold symptoms linger, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to help. From my experience, there are four...
Mold Starts In The Nose
Struggling with a stuffy nose, sinus pain, or constant sneezing that just won’t quit? It could be mold! As a mold doctor and author of Break the Mold, I notice that mold often starts its trouble in your nose, especially if you’ve been around damp or musty spaces. I’m...
Can’t tolerate garlic?
If garlic, onions, eggs, or broccoli make you feel off, and you’ve been exposed to mold, I’m here to explain why this happens and how to fix it. Hey, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I have got a spoiler alert: it’s likely a yeast overgrowth issue...
Are Veggies Causing Mast Cell Issues?
Has the thought of eating 5–7 servings of veggies a day from my book Break the Mold made you cringe because of histamine or mast cell flare-ups? I’m here to explain why veggies might be causing trouble and how to fix it. Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, a mold expert, here to...
Why Natural Medicine for Mold Recovery Works
Natural medicine is perfectly suited for mold recovery. Pharmaceuticals are not required in most cases. Mold-related illness is not only a spore-based illness, meaning symptoms caused from exposure to mold spores and spore fragments. Mold-related illness also includes...
Can You Combine Herbs And Antifungal Drugs?
Not only can you, studies are suggesting we probably should.📖 In the Fight phase in my book, I recommend intranasal and whole-body antifungals to fight back the mold colonization. I mostly use herbs, but occasionally need to add a prescription antifungal.One issue...
What Causes a Spike in Gliotoxin from Mold? Key Insights and Solutions
Gliotoxin on the rise?You’re not alone. Once you start mold treatment, all the fungi take notice and put up their guards. They put up their guards by making more mycotoxins to defend themselves.Candida is one of these fungi. Candida is a normal resident of a healthy...
When Is It Time for Biofilm Busters for Mold Illness?
Are you feeling it? The warm season is supporting biofilm busting. 🔎 Clues for when it’s time to add biofilm busters? When you stall or start to feel so good, you want to get off everything. Before removing antifungal support, I first add biofilm busters as a test. No...
How Long on Antifungals?
There are a few differences between people who are symptomatic from a moldy building and those who aren’t.One key difference?🗝 The people who develop symptoms have had a fundamental shift in their flora (think microbiome.) In other words, they become the moldy...
The Intention of Toxins From Damp Buildings Matters For Health
Intention is everything.✨ And when it comes to the toxins found in damp buildings, intention becomes even more important. Intention helps us determine the level of threat. The more menacing the intention behind the toxin, the more harmful is the toxin. That’s why I...
Mold Colonization is When You Become the Sick Building
🤔Can you still be sick from a past mold exposure? Even if you haven’t been exposed for years?YES! 😱 This is the concept called colonization. It’s when the critters from that moldy building move into your respiratory and digestive passages. Then YOU become the sick...
How to Use Sage Tea to Protect Against Mold
Antifungal AND antiviral AND you may already have this stocked at home.Great for sore throats!(And yes, I had garlic on the brain – I said garlic instead of gargle more than once!) 😁 “Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Medicinal Property of Sage (Salvia) to...
4 Reasons Your Mold Protocol May Not Be Working
Feeling like your mold protocol’s just not cutting it, even though you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone! I know how frustrating it is when mold symptoms linger, and as the author of Break the Mold, I’m here to help. From my experience, there are four...
Mold Starts In The Nose
Struggling with a stuffy nose, sinus pain, or constant sneezing that just won’t quit? It could be mold! As a mold doctor and author of Break the Mold, I notice that mold often starts its trouble in your nose, especially if you’ve been around damp or musty spaces. I’m...
Sinus safe NOT lung safe.
Using your nasal spray in a lung nebulizer for mold-related lung issues? Hold up! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break the Mold, and I’m here with a crucial PSA: what’s safe for your sinuses isn’t always safe for your lungs. Let’s dive in and keep your lungs happy and...
DIY Nasal Spray With Essential Oils
In this instructional video, Dr. Jill Crista shows how to make your own mold-fighting nasal spray with essential oils. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing will not establish a doctor-patient relationship. It is not...
What Is Phosphatidylcholine And Why Use It For Mold
Do you know the saying, “missed the forest for the trees?” 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳That’s exactly what happened when I was writing my book.I forgot PC!Just like Vitamin D and fish oil, PC (phosphatidylcholine) is something I use on a daily basis with many patients, because I specialize...
What About Humic and Fulvic?
Wondering if humic and fulvic acids can help with mold or Lyme recovery? It’s a common question! As a seasoned mold-treating doctor and author of Break the Mold, I love these compounds, but use them differently than you might expect. Today I’ll share why I...
What Happens if a Tick Bites You? Urgent Care Tips
Found a tick on you and feeling uneasy? I understand! Even though I’m better known as a mold expert and author of Break the Mold, I come from a long history of working with people struggling with Lyme disease. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to get...
What Is Phosphatidylcholine And Why Use It For Mold
Do you know the saying, “missed the forest for the trees?” 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳That’s exactly what happened when I was writing my book.I forgot PC!Just like Vitamin D and fish oil, PC (phosphatidylcholine) is something I use on a daily basis with many patients, because I specialize...
DIY Lyme Disease Tick Removal Pack For Hikers
Dr. Jill Crista shows her DIY tick removal pack that she carries hiking. Every minute a tick is attached is one more minute it could be transmitting diseases. Carry this pack for instant removal. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical...
Homeopathic Remedy To Assist With Tick Removal
Dr. Jill Crista shares a tip on a homeopathic remedy to help make tick removal easier. She shares the name and shows the best way to take it. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing will not establish a doctor-patient...
Why You Should Submit Ticks for Testing & How to Do It Right
Yes, test the tick. Every time! And with the full panel.Why?1) One tick bite can transmit multiple tick-borne infections at once.Ticks are considered “nature’s dirty needle,” as they carry a number of human and pet pathogens.Some ticks are “snackers,” moving from...
How to Remove an Embedded Tick Head With Poultice
In this video, I’m teaching you how to make a clay poultice that can be applied to help your body expel a tick head.Tick removal might leave the head embedded under the skin, causing irritation. This clay poultice can be used safely to reduce irritation and...
How to Remove a Tick: Step-By-Step Guide
I’m posting this in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness month.This good old-fashioned tweezer method reduces stress on the tick and therefore reduces how much of its stomach contents it regurgitates into you – which reduces infection rates.Push into the skin with...
✨Firefly Message: Rest to Shine Bright
Feeling like your spark’s a bit dim? Mold can do that! As a long-time doctor who’s worked through this with patients, I have a simple message inspired by my observation of fireflies: rest is how you shine your brightest. I’m here to share a gentle nudge to...
Outside Morning Sun for Circadian Rhythm Balance
Good morning, sunshine! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS, where I share powerful tools to support the overwhelmed nervous system, like this joyful daily practice: morning sun to kickstart your day/ It’s a game-changer for your...
Wintertime Grounding – Remember Snow Angels?
Get in physical contact with the earth – every day, through all seasons.TRANSCRIPTGood morning!I’m sharing with you my morning routine. I love to get outside and I love to ground. And I’m literally grounding right now. I’m laying down in the snow. It is...
Taking the Next Step in Your Mold Recovery Journey
Little overwhelmed? Feel in the dark? Wish someone would swoop in and tell you what to do, where to go, how to do it? Totally normal! When people finally figure out that mold is the problem, there’s a natural tendency to try to figure out the whole game plan...
Laughter Is Medicine! Start Enjoying Life
When was the last time you really 😆 LAUGHED 😂 OUT 🤣 LOUD 🤪??? In my experience working with mold-sick patients, the difference between the people who truly conquer mold and those who just can’t seem to kick it (((other than Avoidance of course))) comes down to 3...
Elevate Your Health with Vibrational Nutrition
This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing will not establish a doctor-patient relationship. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. The information discussed is not intended...
Love Is an Inside Job
This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing will not establish a doctor-patient relationship. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. The information discussed is not intended...
Don’t Push Detox Too Hard: Avoiding Herx Reactions
I’m not a fan of “going for the Herx.”Ever heard that?Somehow, there’s been a pervasive message in holistic medicine that you want to “go for the Herx”, as if a Herx is proof that we’re on the right track.What’s a “Herx”?Technically, it’s a reaction to the rapid dying...