In my practice, I’m always surprised to see how treatment for toxins may help alleviate or may even resolve symptoms, regardless of the type of symptoms (nervous system, circulatory, digestive system, etc). A significant healing opportunity for many is healing mold toxins, also referred to as mold toxins. Mold toxins are an immune suppressant and can adversely affect optimal function in many ways.
I’ve worked with families that have been exposed to mold in their home, schools, work locations. I’ve also worked with families living in post hurricane recovery areas that have experienced mycotoxicity.
Are mold toxins connected to seizure activity?
Research is slowly emerging that reflects the impact of mold toxins on neurological function.
- Moist and Mold Exposure is Associated With High Prevalence of Neurological Symptoms and MCS in a Finnish Hospital Workers Cohort
- A Novel Link between Early Life Allergen Exposure and Neuroimmune Development in Children.
- The Neurological Significance of Abnormal Natural Killer Cell Activity in Chronic Toxigenic Mold Exposures
Where does mold occur?
Common routes of mold exposure include inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion via commonly contaminated food sources (corn, cereals, ground and tree nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples, coffee, meat, milk, and eggs). Mold contamination can also affect nearly all indoor materials, including drywall, paint, wallpaper, carpeting, and more, posing various routes of exposure
What are some symptoms?
Below are just a few of the symptoms I’ve observed being reported by my clients:
Headaches • Nausea and vomiting • Abdominal pain and bowel changes • Cancer • Immune suppression • Convulsions and other neurological conditions • Loss of muscular coordination • Disruption of sleep
Mycotoxins cause adverse health effects that may be acute and chronic in nature that can manifest in various and ambiguous symptoms. The degree of impact can vary depending on the age, sex, genetics, and underlying health status of the exposed individual, as well as the duration and dose magnitude of the offending substance and their synergistic effects with other mycotoxins.
Why is this affecting me but not my family?
Certain individuals have challenges with detoxifying toxins and may present earlier with symptoms. I refer to these individuals as “holding onto” toxins rather than freely detoxifying them.
How do I test for mold toxins?
Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains Laboratory) offers an excellent profile referred to as the Mycotoxin Profile. This lab test requires a urine sample and can be done in the comfort of your own home. You may read more about this lab here
What is the treatment?
Treatment requires a multi-pronged approach including:
- Identifying the source of mold and removing it
- Identifying the individual’s specific mold toxicity (there may be a few or several)
- Identifying other systemic imbalances (digestive, immune, detoxification, neurotransmitters)
- Identifying a therapeutic dietary intervention
- Supporting the replenishment of the myelin sheath (fatty coating that protects the neurons)
- And further exploration of other imbalances as presented by the client.
If you’re interested in exploring testing to identify source of your symptoms feel free to schedule an initial complimentary consultation through this link.
Bringing much light,
Lynn
