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How Mold Causes Shallow Breath
Dr. Jill Crista describes how your wise body reduces the depth of breath to reduce the amount of mold mycotoxins you inhale. This content is…
Is There A Connection Between Hoarding and Mold?
Dr. Jill Crista explains the connection between being sick from mold and the tendency to accumulate “stuff”. This content is health information and not intended…
Sheltering in a moldy place?
Even though I preach that you MUST remove the mold exposure in order to get better (avoidance, avoidance, avoidance), right now that just may not…
Kale Is a Surprising Mold Binder – Who Knew!
In a scientific study on binders, kale was shown to be an effective binder for mold mycotoxins – and steamed was the best, most effective…
MPA Wrecks The Gut
MPA or Mycophenolic acid is a chemical secreted by happily living mold. That’s right – mold farts!💨 Aspergillus and Penicillium mold species – some of…
Are Your Kid’s Shoes Making Him Sick?
See what can grow in shoes that were damp for 1 week. See the actual laboratory test results, and learn the health risks from Evan…
How Do You Feel On a Rainy Day?
Dr. Jill Crista explains that if fungal symptoms bloom, you may have an underlying mold problem. Find out by filling out the Questionnaire. Send an…
Mold and EBV Fatigue
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.…
Mold Promotes Bad Estrogen Balance
Some mold toxins are estrogenic, and not the good kind. Under the influence of a water-damaged building, mold forms mycotoxins that are not only estrogenic,…
Mold Makes You Look Old ????
Mold mycotoxins stop our bodies from making all of our youth-preserving proteins, like keratin & elastin for skin and hair, and actin & myosin for…
Low T and Mold – It’s a thing
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…
Natural Carpet Cleaning Formula for Moldies
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…
Why Sinus Treatment Is Necessary After Mold Exposure
Dr. Jill Crista explains why sinus treatment is necessary after exposure to a moldy space – even if you don’t have sinus problems. This content…
SIBO-Friendly Bile Binders
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.…
Which Binder for Which Mycotoxin?
Which binder for which mycotoxin? The jury is still out. But we do have some faves that work in practice. Take the quiz and see…
No Binders If You’re Already 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…
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
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…
Mold Can Mess Up Your Genes
Mold can change your genetic code to make your immune system weak and prone to cancer. Your solution? Change it back! The colorful pigments in…
Mold Is A Big Fat Problem
Mold toxins soak into our fat and store there – causing weight gain, hormone changes, and sensitivities to other fat-soluble toxins. This big fat problem…
What Makes a Person More Susceptible to Mold?
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…
Why Are Women Affected by Mold 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…
Probiotics Gentrify Your Gut – Is That Good For Mold Sickness?
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…
Which Probiotic Should Moldies Avoid?
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 Issues?
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?…
Peanut Allergies and Mold
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…
One of these gals is not like the other
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 conventional…
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…
If it feels too hard,
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…
Asthma, Mold & The Outdoors – One of These Things Does Belong
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…
Can You Guess Which Healthy Beverage Can Mess Up a Moldie?
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…
Show of hands
PSA – take zinc with food! Lots of people have discovered zinc for boosting resilience and to help restore their taste and smell. AND lots…
A Possible Replacement for Mold Remediation?
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 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 Water Does It Take To Grow Mold?
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…
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…
How Does Mold Affect Your Weight?
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.…
What’s Up With Sinusitis and Mold?
If you have sinusitis and can’t get rid of it, check out this video where Dr. Jill explains what might be going on. Find answers…
Have to tinkle?
Do you have a hard time “holding your water”? 🚽When life gives you lemons, do you make clear lemonade? 🍋😉If you’ve been exposed to a…
How Overactive Bladder and Mold are Connected
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,…
DIY Mold-Killing Essential Oil Nasal Spray – Updated!
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…
Got Allergies? Try Nettle Lemonade
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?
In this short video, Dr. Jill Crista describes how mold can cause ear ringing. Watch to learn more. Transcript Hi, Dr. Jill Crista here. How…
What’s in your gullet?
The gullet – aka the esophagus – is the space between your swallow and your stomach.With mold, this area can become a problem.⚓️ Does food…
How Does Mold Contribute to IBS?
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…
Lyme: What To Do If You Find A 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…
Got Mold? What About Your Car’s Cabin Filter?
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,…
Got Mold? It Might Be 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…
Got Mold? Which Do You Want To Clean Your Air? Your House Filter? Or Your Lungs?
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,…
Got Mold? Moldy Dog Food Affects ALL Dogs
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,…
Got Mold? Dog Poisoned By Moldy Dog Food
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,…
Got Mold? Watch This If You Have Fall Allergies
Here’s a real stumper. Why do fall mold allergies get worse once it starts to freeze? Shouldn’t allergies get better once things are frozen? ❄️…
Got Mold? Mold Remediation – Testing The Spray & Pray Method
Dr. Jill Crista tests the method used by many remediators commonly referred to as spray & pray. Find out if it’s effective… We really need…
MPA is not a mycotoxin
MPA, or mycophenolic acid, is NOT a mycotoxin.Really!??Then what is it?👇🏻It’s a mold fart! 💨In other words, it’s made when happily living, eating and digesting…
Got Mold? Who To Trust To Clean Your Ducts?
Dr. Jill Crista covers the best technique for cleaning HVAC ducts after mold remediation. Today we are talking about duct cleaning. Yes, you absolutely need…
Got Mold? When In Doubt Cut It Out
Dr. Jill Crista takes a look at remediation techniques that work, and those that don’t. TRANSCRIPT Talking about remediation. All remediators and all people who…
Got Mold? Seal & Deal Remediation
Dr. Jill Crista takes a look at remediation techniques that work, and those that don’t. TRANSCRIPT Today we’re talking about the remediation method of seal…
Got Mold? Spray & Pray Remediation
Dr. Jill Crista takes a look at remediation techniques that work, and those that don’t. TRANSCRIPT I want to talk today about building remediation and…
A fart travels 3 meters per second.
I HAD to comment on this after consulting on multiple cases this week where sick families were told that the mold in their basements or…
Got Mold? It’s Only A Musty Smell
Learn the hazards behind a musty smell in your home or work environment. It’s only must, right? So the problem with must is that it…
Got Mold? 5 Simple Steps To Protect From Mold – Hurricane Edition
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,…
Got Mold? The Guide On What To Do If Water Gets Into Your House
There’s nothing more disruptive than when your home has been hit with water damage that grew mold. I know because I’ve been there. This is…
Got Mold? Home Mold Test Myth
Today we’re talking about whether to use the plates, the mold test plates that you can get at any hardware store. And my answer is,…
5 Problems with Mold Plate Testing
Not all culture media grow all molds Fast-growing molds eat all the food before slow-growing molds (Stachybotrys) can grow Only grows viable (living) spores, not…
Got Mold? Is It Safe to Paint Over Mold?
Today we’re talking about whether you should paint over or fully remediate mold in your house. What do you think my answer is? Paint over?…
Got Mold? Is Alcohol A Mycotoxin?
Today we are talking about mycotoxins. I’ve had a few questions from people who said, “So what really is a mycotoxin?”. And I’ve in the…
Got Mold? Cost Savings vs Indoor Humidity
This goes out to all the dads out there. I know that you are trying to be fiscally responsible and you don’t want anyone in…
Got Mold? Can You Rely on Mold Remediation Company Tests?
Today we’re talking about remediators and inspectors. If you think you have mold in your house because you’ve sustained some water damage, I want to…
Got Mold? Steps To Take If You Have Water Damage In Your Home
I want to share with you a spreadsheet or steps that I created after having mold sprout in our home. The problem with mold is…
Got Mold? Decode Mold’s Trick To Making You Sick
Did you know that most doctors only consider mold illness spore illness? Do you know what spore illness is. Spore illness what you would associate…
Got Mold? The Perfect Conditions To Grow Mold In Your Home
Today we’re talking about relative humidity in a home. That’s the number one condition that you need to get mold and I’m talking toxic mold.…
Got Mold? 3 Most Common Places To Find Mold In Your Home
Dr. Jill Crista describes the 3 most common places to find hidden mold in your home. I want to talk about the three most common…