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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...

Sinus safe NOT lung safe.

Nasal, Mold

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...

What is the Path of Inhaled Mycotoxins?

Wondering how mold toxins wreak havoc in your body? I’m Dr. Jill Crista, a mold doctor and author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to break down the path of inhaled mycotoxins from a water-damaged building. It’s simpler than it sounds, and I’ll show you how to stop...

Binder Disrupter!

Binders, Mold

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...

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....

Can’t tolerate garlic?

Antifungals, Detox, Mold

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...

Air Filter Home Particle Test

Mold

With the forest fires increasing air quality issues, I’m getting a lot of requests for my recommendation for an air filter. So I thought I’d do a show-n-tell video with my own particle counter. While there are some good bands out there, such as IQ Air, my...

Long Haul Tips

Mold

Long Covid can occur from persistent infection and/or continuous manufacture of the spike protein. I’ve listed below what I’m seeing help to resolve Long Covid, but I want to hear from you too. Let’s figure this out together! If something isn’t listed below...

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More Mycotoxins On Your Retest?

If your urine mycotoxin retest shows higher levels or even new mycotoxins, take a deep breath. I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold, here to calm your nerves and explain what’s going on. Spoiler: it’s often a sign your...

Why Natural Medicine for Mold Recovery Works

Mycotoxins, Antifungals, Mold

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...

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 Causes a Spike in Gliotoxin from Mold? Key Insights and Solutions

Mycotoxins, Antifungals, Binders, Mold

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...

Mold’s Effect on Vitamin D Labs: What to Look For

If your Vitamin D labs are off despite daily supplements, mold might be the missing link. Hey there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold, and I’ve seen firsthand how Vitamin D resistance can block healing. In this...

Can Mold Cause Constipation or Diarrhea? How Often You Should Go Number 2

If your bathroom trips are too few or too many, mold might be the culprit. Hi! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to walk you through why getting your gut in rhythm, specifically aiming for two solid...

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...

Detox Begins with Saliva: The Key to Mold Detox

If you’re working through mold recovery, here’s something that might surprise you—detox starts with your spit! Hey there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold, and I’m here to share how saliva is also the signal that...

Bioflavonoids for Mold Treatment: A Key to Recovery

Bioflavonoids! Bioflavonoids are the compounds in fruits and vegetables that give them color. Animal research shows us that every color band in the rainbow protects tissues from mycotoxins, even down to the cellular level. Now that’s powerful! I recommend that my...

What Causes Springtime Allergies? It Could Be Mold!

🤧 Are you starting to develop springtime allergies?Sniffling, sneezing, itching, and tired?It might be mold’s fault.Mold toxins from a water-damaged building can deplete the branch of your immune system that normally handles allergens. When healthy, this immune system...

Phosphatidylcholine Food Sources: What You Need to Know

Bile can get sludgy with mold mycotoxin exposure.Why?Because mold toxins are dissolved and stored in bile, which can get overwhelmed if there’s more toxin than bile.Why does that matter?Because bile is one of the body’s detox strategies to deal with mold toxins.We...

What Is Phosphatidylcholine And Why Use It For Mold

Mycotoxins, Binders, Lyme, Mold, PANDAS/PANS

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...

Detox Begins with Saliva: The Key to Mold Detox

What Is Phosphatidylcholine And Why Use It For Mold

Mycotoxins, Binders, Lyme, Mold, PANDAS/PANS

How Cold Weather Gets In The Way Of Mold Detox

The change in season and sunlight changes our body’s preferred fuel type, and changes our inner body fluids to make them “less runny”. It’s not the “cold” but the change in light/season that sets this off.As the weather turns ❄️...

What Exactly Are We Binding in Mold Illness?

Mycotoxins, Binders, Top 3, Mold

I’ve noticed that the discussion on binders for mold treatment is getting very complicated. As nice as it is to know which binder binds a specific mycotoxin, we need to first be clear what we’re binding. What exactly are we binding in mold illness? Most of...

Kale As A Mold Binder

Mycotoxins, Binders, Mold

Love a fresh, green boost for your health? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. Today I’m sharing why steamed kale is a surprising mold binder that can supercharge your recovery. You’ll also discover other binder...

SIBO-Friendly Bile Binders

Binders, Mold

SIBO/SIFO and MOLD?This is a tough combination.Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO) are common partners in crime with mold sickness. This leaves people feeling like they have limited or no options for treatment....

When To Avoid Binders With Mold Sickness

Mycotoxins, Binders, Mold

No binders if you’re bound up! For mold-sickness, don’t supplement blinders if you aren’t pooping. Find out why and learn what to do instead. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing will not establish a...

Detox Begins with Saliva: The Key to Mold Detox

Phosphatidylcholine Food Sources: What You Need to Know

How Cold Weather Gets In The Way Of Mold Detox

Understanding Mold Detox: Accumulation vs. Detoxification

Which mode is your body in? Which direction is your needle pointing?Accumulation OR Detoxification.It can only be to one direction or the other – accumulation of toxins OR getting rid of toxins. Mold pushes the needle to accumulation, which is a...

Coffee Craving Might be a Sign that You Have A Mycotoxin Problem

Why the coffee cravings? Bile movement!Coffee is one of the most powerful bitters on the planet. Bitters such as coffee induce bile flow, which is what carries mycotoxins out of the body through the 💩.It’s no mystery that global coffee consumption has risen...

How to Do Mycotoxin Detox Using Clean Fats?

The solution to pollution is dilution! And in the case of mold, the pollutants we’re talking about are mycotoxins. Mold toxins are fat-soluble – which means they easily absorb into body systems that have more lipids (aka fat) such as brain and nerves, GI lining,...

Glutathione Benefits and Boosters To Heal Better

Mold mycotoxins deplete the body of its master antioxidant – glutathione. In true Tolkien homage, I refer to glutathione as ‘the one antioxidant to rule them all.” It’s a critical detoxifier of mycotoxins – which is why we get low on it when we’ve been exposed to mold...

How to Use Sage Tea to Protect Against Mold

Antifungals, 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...

Does Garlic Help With Mold? Key Facts to Know

Antifungals, Mold

What magical plant can do all this?… antifungal, antibacterial, immune boosting, liver & kidney protector, blood sugar regulator, protects the nervous system, heart, and blood vessels. A little hint, vampires don’t like it. Do you know?? This content...