Mold Recovery Without the Crash | Why You Don’t Need to Herx to Heal
If you’re starting mold treatment and feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck, I’m here to tell you: you don’t need to Herx to…
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The Difference Between Fungal Resistance And Fungal Persistence
Join my newsletter for more tips on mold recovery and wellness. Disclaimer This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice. Viewing…
Is Biofilm Blocking Your Mold Recovery Progress?
Feeling great on your mold treatment but stuck when you try to ease off? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author…
What should I take for my nervous system?
Is your nervous system on edge, maybe from mold exposure making you anxious? You’re not alone! I know you’re looking for something to soothe those…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Recognize Mold Symptoms and Begin Your Recovery Today
Have you been dragging through your days with low energy, headaches, or gut troubles since living or working in a damp, musty building? You’re not…
Unsung Heroes For Boosting Immunity
Sometimes, the best immune boosters aren’t “trendy” or packaged in fancy bottles. Let’s show some love to these forgotten heroes! ⤵️ ☀️ First up: That…
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…
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…
Air Filter Home Particle Test
With wildfires and moldy buildings making air quality a challenge, finding the right air filter is crucial. Hey there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of…
Long Haul Tips
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…
Feeling Wired Instead of Tired? Understanding Melatonin Sensitivity
Does even a tiny dose of melatonin leave you buzzing instead of snoozing? Don’t worry, you’re not broken! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break…
Your Vacation Might be Helping With Mold Recovery
If you’re dragging through your days and fantasizing about a vacation, I get it. You might need a mini-vacation! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, mold expert,…
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…
What Are Vulneraries And Cell Turnover?
If you’re battling lingering symptoms or just trying to help your body bounce back from infection or mold, I’ve got something you need to know.…
Mold Exposure Can Lead To Myocarditis
If you’re worried about myocarditis and wondering if mold could be a culprit, you’re in the right place! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break…
Vulneraries: Why You Need To Know Them
Vulneraries are herbs that specialize in cell turnover, especially of epithelial tissue – meaning the linings of our respiratory passages, blood vessels, gut, bladder, and…
Is Sourdough Good For People With Mold Illness?
For mold? Maybe not, sadly. As a naturopathic doctor (aka hippy-dippy doctor), I have had the benefit of working with lots of cool hippy-dippy people!…
Understanding the Connection Between Mold and Insomnia
If mold has you wide awake when you should be sleeping, you’re not alone. I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of…
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…
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…
Reacting to Vitamin D? Mold May Be The Reason
☀️ Do you have weird symptoms after taking Vitamin D? There may be a few reasons why. First, if you’re allergic to 🐑, most Vitamin…
How To Break Up Biofilm?
If you’ve reached the biofilm-busting phase of your mold recovery, congrats! This is a big milestone. Hi! I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert,…
Bitter Leafy Greens to Heal from Mold
You often hear me sing praise to bitters to help recover from toxic mold. But what if your system doesn’t tolerate my favorite bitter tinctures?Then…
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…
Vitamin C Tolerance: Identify Deficiency and Boost Your Health
If you’re recovering from mold illness or just feeling sluggish, foggy, or off, it might be time to check in with your vitamin C levels!…
Vitamin C Deficiency and Mast Cells
❔What’s one of the most commonly forgotten vitamins in mold treatment? Especially if you have histamine issues? And one of the vitamins that humans can’t make…
Actinomycetes in Damp Buildings: Health Risks & Remedies
If you’re living or working in a water-damaged building, mold may be the first thing that comes to mind, but it’s not the only threat;…
Doctors Need To Stay In Their Lane
If you’ve been wondering whether your doctor should decide if you need an ERMI or a HERTSMI, or guide your building inspection or remediation, here’s…
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…
Spring Water Benefits for People With Mold Illness
If you’ve made the switch to spring water and are still struggling with dehydration, frequent urination, or unstable blood pressure, don’t fret 😬 you aren’t…
Simple Solution for Reverse Osmosis Water
What if you have a reverse osmosis system already installed in your house? 🤔 Do you really need to get spring water delivered? Maybe not!…
Spring Water Health Benefits For Mold Sick People
With so many amazing designer waters available, what’s the deal with my obsession over spring water for mold? 💦 Getting your water right is important,…
Can You Smell Mold? You Might Have a Superpower
Are you sick of being a “mold canary”? Does your gift for sniffing out mold feel like a curse? If you’ve been sensitized to mold…
Why Endotoxins Impede Bile Formation in Your Body
Feeling stuck in your mold recovery? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold. Today, I want to…
The Correlation Between Mold and Anemia
There IS a connection between mold exposure and iron-deficiency anemia. (🔎 even in the scientific literature!)* Mold mycotoxins mess with proteins that drive all kinds…
Is It a Food Reaction Or Allergy From Mold?
Are you reacting to more and more foods? It could be MOLD! Mold mycotoxins cause leaky gut – meaning, normal everyday things that you’ve been…
Why Is Mold Bad? It’s Natural!
Why is mold bad? It’s natural! If you’re confused by this, join the club! As a naturopathic doctor, I cherish nature and her many gifts.…
Does Mold Exposure Cause Candida or Mold Colonization?
Feeling foggy, bloated, or just not like yourself? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold, and 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.…
Mold Fragments In The Lungs Cause More Than Lung Symptoms
Mold exposure can cause a picture similar to that of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Symptoms like fatigue, cough, chest wall pain, and shortness of breath…
Vinegar Avoidance May Help You Feel Better After Mold
Vinegar is used successfully for “garden variety” Candida overgrowths. But with mold, the playing field is different. With mold exposure, the body is being invaded…
Itching Can Be a Sign of Mold Exposure
If your skin is itching like crazy, whether it’s all over or in weird, clear-skin spots, it might not just be dry skin or allergies.…
“Good” EMFs, Exercise, and Mold Recovery
Feeling zapped by electromagnetic frequency (EMF) sensitivity or stuck in mold-related fatigue? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break…
Vitamin D for Moldies With Asthma
Yet another benefit of Vitamin D if you’ve been affected by indoor mold, especially if you have asthma. Vitamin D promotes lung tissue repair in…
Fresh Nettles: A Natural Remedy for Spring Allergies and More
Nettles are my go-to herb for springtime allergies. They’re safe to use medicinally because they’re safely eaten in large quantities as a food staple. Nettles…
Thyme Steam Inhalation Done Right
Sinus pressure. Scratchy throat. That deep, stuck feeling in your chest. When mold, viruses, or seasonal gunk weigh you down, thyme can help you breathe…
The 5 Powerful Herbs for Mold Exposure
Feeling cooped up and worried about mold exposure? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, author of Break the Mold. Today I’m sharing…
Umami flavors are best from seaweed
Umami flavors are best done with seaweed for mold recovery. What do I mean? When you taste food, you can usually point out the sweet,…
Carrots Are The Best Home Remedy For Chapped Lips
Dealing with dry, chapped lips that just won’t heal? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. Today…
Can Mold Cause Heart Problems, Like Myocarditis?
Old mold symptoms creeping back in? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. I’m sharing a personal…
Using Indoor Essential Oils for Mold: The Benefits of Thyme Oil
Wondering if using essential oils indoors can help to stop mold? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the…
How Mold Triggers Candida Overgrowth in the Gut and Sugar Cravings
Was that your new year’s resolution? If you feel worse trying to do a good thing for your body by cutting out sugar, it could…
How Thyme Tea Can Help After Eating Sweets
Dreaming of pumpkin pie but worried about mold symptoms? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. Today,…
Natural DIY Cleaning Solution if Mold Make You Chemically Sensitive
Mold can make you sensitive to chemicals, so you don’t tolerate commercial cleaning products. That’s what happened to me. So I use a natural alternative…
Mold’s Effect on Vitamin D
Struggling with your mood, immunity, hormones, or energy lately, and wondering if it might be mold? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert,…
VO₂ Max for Athletes: Overcoming Mold to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Feeling like your workouts are falling flat? Hi, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold, and I’m here…
Mold Illness and Hoarding: This is How Mold Affects Your Mind
Finding it hard to declutter your space? Hey there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert and author of Break the Mold. In this…
How to Use Kitchen Herbs to Eliminate Mold
When it’s so humid that mushrooms are growing on mushrooms, which are growing on mushrooms, which are growing on mushrooms—what’s a mold canary to do?…
Living in a Moldy Place? Protective Nutrients
Even though I preach that you MUST remove yourself from the mold exposure in order to get better (avoidance, avoidance, avoidance), right now that just…
Lycopene Foods: The Benefits of “Vitamin Red” Against Mold
Craving a natural way to fight mold? Hello, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold, and today we’re…
How Mold Can Grow in Fridge Water Dispensers
That’s Dr. Jill Crista’s take-away after testing the water filter on her and others’ refrigerators. One of the most brain-toxic molds grows there: Chaetomium! The…
Mold and Bacteria in Shoes: How Wet Shoes Can Harm Your Health
Noticed a funky smell from your kid’s shoes? Hi there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. Wet…
Fungus and Mold: How Rainy Days Worsen Symptoms
Noticing more sniffles or bloating when it rains? Hi there, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold. If…
Why Mold and EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) Often Go Hand in Hand
Mold and Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) are commonly found together. Mold weakens your immune system’s vital force at the gene level, allowing EBV to go undetected.…
Mycophenolic Acid: The Mold Metabolite Wreaking Havoc on Gut Health
MPA or Mycophenolic acid is a chemical secreted by happily living mold. That’s right – mold farts!💨 Aspergillus and Penicillium mold species – some of…
DIY Carpet Cleaner For Mold
Dr. Jill shows you how to make her natural carpet cleaning formula that kills mold and neutralizes mold toxins. This content is health information and…
Mold Exposure and Low T in Men
Mold is an endocrine disrupter, which means it messes up normal hormone balance. In men, mold reduces sperm counts and testosterone levels. These effects are…
Sinus and Mold Exposure: Restore Sinus Health For Recovery
Dr. Jill Crista explains why restoring sinus health is necessary after exposure to a moldy space – even if you don’t have sinus problems. This…
Chronic Fatigue: Feeling Like You’re Climbing Uphill While Others Ride the Escalator
Recognize this feeling? Do you feel like the rest of the world easily moves throughout their lives while you lag behind? Have you been exposed…
Why Do I React to Mold So Quickly?
In some people, all it takes is a little bit of mold exposure to wreak havoc on their health. Others seem to do okay, as…
Probiotics for Mold: How To Prevent Gentrification of the Gut
Dr. Jill Crista shares how taking a probiotic is like forcing gentrification in the neighborhoods of your gut. Find out if that’s good or bad…
Why Women Show Mold Symptoms Sooner Than Men
Dr. Jill Crista explains why women exhibit symptoms of mold sooner than men. Ladies, you might not like the answer. A hint – women have…
Why Avoid Yeast-Based Probiotics During Mold Illness?
Some probiotics contain a yeast, called Saccharomyces boulardii. It’s a no-no when you’re sick from mold, even though I was taught that it’s the perfect…
Citric Acid Mold: Why It Triggers Sensitivities
Citric acid as a food additive plagues many people with food sensitivities. Unfortunately, many people with mold illness also struggle with it, because it’s synthesized…
Corn Sensitivity Can Be From Mold??
Stop the madness! Am I telling you that if you’ve been diagnosed with a corn sensitivity, it might be from mold – and not corn?…
What If Mold Is The Cause Of Your Peanut Allergies?
Did you know that peanut allergies and mold are connected? Watch and find out how. Conquer mold and get your peanut butter back. This content…
Conquer Mold So You Can Stay Active
Mold makes it hard to exercise by reducing antioxidants (causing lactic acid buildup in the muscles), weakening muscles (impairs new muscle formation), and making you…
Mold-Related Illness Is Often Missed
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this from a mold-sick person! Okay, big reveal:🔆⚡️mold-related illness is not on the radar of…
Which Beverage Can Worsen Mold Illness
You may be surprised! To get the full list of best & worst drinks for people sick from mold, email support@drcrista.com. This content is health…
Does Mold Trigger Asthma?
One of these things DOES belong – and it’s not mold. Find out why. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical…
What If Your Test Says You’re Not Allergic To Mold
If your tests came back showing that you aren’t allergic to mold, does that rule out mold as the cause of your health problems? Watch…
Why Taking Zinc With Food is Essential for Proper Intake
PSA – take zinc with food! Lots of people have discovered zinc for boosting resilience and to help restore their taste and smell. AND lots…
How to Keep Your Front-Loading Washer Mold-Free
Dr. Jill Crista shares her routine to keep her front-loading washer mold free. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice.…
How Much & How Quickly Can Mold Grow From Water Damage
Dr. Jill Crista gets this question all the time. You might be surprised by her answer. This content is health information and not intended as…
A Simple Replacement for Mold Remediation Services
Are there other options for mold remediation? Dr. Jill Crista, author of Break The Mold, shares what she’s learned. This content is health information and…
How Mold & Chronic Pelvic Pain Are Related
Dr. Jill Crista describes the role that mold exposure plays in chronic pelvic pain. This content is health information and not intended as personal medical…
Easy Nettle Lemonade Recipe
Spring has sprung🌷and for many people, so too has allergy season. In this video, I show you how to make a tasty lemonade to soothe…
How Is Ear Ringing Connected To Mold?
Mold is involved in ear ringing in two ways, spores and toxins, especially the mycotoxins. The spores get into your respiratory passages, including your sinuses,…
The Correlation Between House Mold and Weight Gain
Breathing air in a moldy space can change your weight. Find out how! This content is health information and not intended as personal medical advice.…
Essential Facts You Need to Know About Mold and Sinusitis
According to the CDC, sinusitis is one of the most common symptoms from exposure to a moldy building. TRUE! What they don’t tell you… Even…
Mold & IBS: Can Mold Cause Digestive Issues?
Mold can be one of the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Watch how. Share this video if you know someone who hasn’t found answers to…
7 Surprising Health Problems with Mold as the Root Cause
Mold can hurt our bodies in more ways than previously thought. Dr. Jill Crista shares 7 chronic health problems where mold was found to be…
Flowchart For What To Do If You Find an Embedded Tick
Dr. Jill Crista runs through her list of things to do if you find an embedded tick. This content is health information and not intended…
How to Prevent Mold in Your Dehumidifier
Hello! I hope you got a chance to see my video about air filtration for mold. The next natural question I get is, what about…
Change Your Filter On Time So Your Lungs Don’t Have To Clean The Indoor Air
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,…
Are All Dogs Susceptible to Mold?
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,…