Mycotoxins are an umbrella term
Did you know there are different types of mycotoxins (mold toxins) & they each affect the body differently? I’m doing you a bit of a…
Category: Mycotoxins
Different mycotoxin results on different labs?
Did you get different mycotoxin results on different labs? If you found different mycotoxin results using different labs, that’s completely expected! There’s nothing wrong with either…
What about humic and fulvic?
Do I ever use humic and fulvic acid? Yes! And have for quite some time as it highly benefits people struggling with chronic Lyme. Do…
Why I don’t bind with Sacch B
I’m often asked why I don’t use Saccharomyces boulardii (Sacch B.) as a binder. True, there are animal studies that show that Sacch b. can…
Timing of Non-Food-Based Binders
Occasionally I’ll use non-food-based binders, especially around times when we know we’re going to “poke the bear”, such as when adding antifungals or antiparasitics. What…
Timing of Food-Based Binders
Take food-based binders with food, ideally. What are food-based binders? Things high in insoluble fiber, such as psyllium husk, flax seed, chia seed, bran. Or…
What if you don’t have a gall bladder?
Can you still get better from mold? Yes! I talk non-stop about bile, bile, bile and how you need it to exchange the mycotoxin-loaded oils…
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…
Is mold unmasking a thing?
Yes! As people with mold-related illness begin to avoid mold exposure, things can look worse. Why? Our bodies desire health and are designed to expel…
Last Call for the Detox Train
Seasonality matters with detox. If you live in the northern hemisphere, around the end of August is the last call to get on the detox-with-ease train.…
More veggies causing mast cell issues?
Do you cringe when you get to the section in my book that recommends 5-7 servings of vegetables EVERY DAY? For some people, this many…
Yes! Natural Medicine Works For 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…
Cleavers How To
TRANSCRIPT Hey! I want to talk with you about cleavers. I’m out on a walk, kind of a sweaty walk, and just noticed a whole…
More Mycotoxins On Your Retest?
Did you retest your urine mycotoxins and found more mycotoxins on your retest than your first test? Maybe even new mycotoxins are showing up? Are…
Gliotoxin Spike
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…
Is Your Detox Plan Missing This?
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…
2 “Number 2’s” 💩💩
Have you ever wondered how Goldilocks and poop are similar? No?…. Just me? 😉🙃 It’s the “just right” principle. Not enough daily BMs and you…
Mold’s Effect on Vitamin D Labs
🤔 So if mold reduces our ability to absorb Vitamin D, what does that do to lab test results?Does Vitamin D look high or low?…
Detox Starts With Spit
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,…
Color Guard Against Mold
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…
Springtime Allergies
🤧 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…
Phosphatidylcholine food sources
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…
I forgot Phosphatidylcholine!
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!…
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…
Strive To Be A Fat-Head
After mold, one of the nicest things anyone can say about you is that you’re a FAT HEAD! 😲 Really, I’m serious! Brains are one…
Mold & 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…
Food Reactions? or 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…
Candida? or Mold? or Both?
Often both.To be clear, not everyone who gets sick from mold exposure gets Candida overgrowth.And not everyone who has Candida overgrowth has mold at the…
Know your toxin
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…
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…
Mycotoxins put the “stall” in peristalsis
How does the food you eat move down through your digestive tubes even if you’re upside down?🤸🏽♂️Peristalsis!Peristalsis is the organized, synchronous muscle contractions that squeeze…
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-othelioma”
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…
Dust Is Like Jimmy Johns For Mold
Want freaky fast mycotoxin delivery? Easy, don’t dust. That’s right. Dust is like the Jimmy Johns for mycotoxin delivery. One deep breath in a moldy…
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.…
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…
ITCHY? A Keynote Symptom of Mold Exposure
One of the keynote symptoms of mold expressed on the skin is 👉🏻itchiness👈🏻. It doesn’t have to be a fungal rash. General itchiness and/or itchy…
Why Do Mold-Sick People Crave Coffee?
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…
What Exactly Are We Binding in Mold Illness?
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…
The Solution to Pollution is Dilution
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…
Myocarditis and Mold – Missed It Again!
Old mold symptoms back again? Pay attention. It’s your wise body sending a warning. Former mold symptoms show up pretty quickly if you’ve ever been…
Mold and Dementia
With neurodegenerative conditions, like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis, doctors are still missing mold. Exposure to a water-damaged building can expose you to mold toxins,…
Solstice Message About Vitamin D & Mold
This message goes out to Moldies. Every day, and especially on the shortest day of the year, you must get outside to boost Vitamin D.…
Drink Ice Water, Get Dementia
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…
Glutathione Boosters
Mold mycotoxins deplete the body of its master antioxidant – glutathione. In true Tolkien homage, I refer to glutathione as ‘the one antioxidant to rule…
“Vitamin Red” Against Mold
Lycopene – the red pigment in veggies & fruits. It’s great for moldies because is protects the kidneys and heart from mold toxins. AND it…
How Mold Causes Shallow Breath
Are you an under-breather? One of the most common things I see with my mold sick patients is that their body has brilliantly taught them…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Fill out my clinical questionnaire…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
How Overactive Bladder and Mold are Connected
Did you know that mold can cause an overactive bladder? 😳 The toxins can irritate the lining of your bladder, causing little ulcerations, swelling, and…
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. ⚓️…
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…
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,…
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…
Got Mold? What About Your Car’s Cabin Filter?
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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? ❄️…
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…
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? 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,…
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? 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…