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 is different and how to tackle it by focusing on bile flow. Ready to get things moving and conquer mold? Let’s go!

Why Mold Causes Stubborn Back-Ups

Mold doesn’t just mess with your lungs or energy—it can clog up your digestive system, too. Unlike typical constipation, mold’s effects start way before your lower colon. It puts the blockade higher up the tube. Here’s why it’s a problem:

Unique Blockade: Mold and its mycotoxins slow digestion higher up, making standard remedies less effective.
Digestive Impact: This can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, or stuck, no matter what you try.
Health Clue: If you’ve been exposed to mold and laxatives fail, it’s time to look at bile flow.

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How Mold Blocks Your Digestive Flow

Mold and mycotoxins target your digestive system early on, slowing things down before they reach your colon. It creates a blockade between stomach acid and bile. Here’s how it happens:

Reduced Stomach Acid: Mycotoxins dampen the liver’s normal response from stomach acid to trigger bile production.
Less Bile Production: Mold can impair your liver’s ability to make enough bile.
Poor Bile Flow: Mycotoxins block bile from flowing into your small intestine, causing a back-up.

Why Regular Remedies Fall Short

Tried magnesium, Vitamin C, or Senna with no luck? Laxatives are working lower down the tube, not where mold is putting the blockade. Here’s why they miss the mark:

Wrong Target: Remedies like laxatives or stool softeners focus on the lower colon, but mold’s issue is higher up.
How They Work: These solutions either pull water to soften stool (e.g., magnesium) or irritate the colon to move it (e.g., Cascara sagrada).
Mold’s Advantage: Since the blockage starts in the small intestine, lower colon fixes don’t address the root cause.

Learn more in my book, Break the Mold.

Clear the Block with Bile Movers

To beat mold-related constipation, I focus on “bile movers” to get things flowing from the top. I use bile supportive nutrients and herbs that help with making and moving more bile. Here’s how to start:

Optimize Stomach Acid: Support acid production to trigger bile release. It’s as easy as smelling your food before eating.
Boost Bile Production: Use nutrients like methionine and taurine (an amino acid key for bile salts).
Enhance Bile Flow: Include herbs like milk thistle, artichoke, and beets to protect the liver and promote bile movement.
Use Bile Movers: Check out my Bile Movers supplement designed for this.
Avoid Binders: Don’t use toxin binders if you’re constipated, as they can worsen the back-up.
Combine if Needed: Pair bile movers with lower colon remedies for full relief, but start high up.

You’re Ready to Get Things Moving!

Mold’s blockade doesn’t have to keep you backed up. By focusing on bile movers—like taurine, milk thistle, and my Bile Movers supplement—you can clear the digestive jam and feel lighter.

You’re ready to conquer mold and take back your health! Save this guide for when constipation strikes, and check out more solutions in my book, Break the Mold, and courses.

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