Understanding Mold Exposure: Health Implications, Symptoms, and Supportive Measures
Health Implications, Symptoms, and Supportive Measures
“I don’t feel right” could be what you hear from your patients, making it challenging to narrow down their issues with all the factors and symptoms shared during your initial session. One such factor that often goes undetected but can have profound effects is mold exposure.
In this blog post, we'll discuss the health implications of mold exposure, common symptoms to look for, key diagnostic tests to run with patients, and supportive measures to aid them on their healing journey.
Health Implications of Mold Exposure
Mold exposure can lead to a range of health issues, affecting the respiratory system, immune response, neurological function, and overall well-being. Patients exposed to mold may experience:
- Respiratory Problems: Persistent coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and exacerbation of asthma symptoms.
- Allergic Reactions: Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, skin irritation, and hives.
- Neurological Symptoms: Brain fog, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, headaches, and mood changes.
- Immune System Disorders: Increased susceptibility to infections, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune conditions.
Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure
BioEnergetic practitioners must recognize the signs of mold-related health issues in their patients. Common symptoms include:
- Respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and sinus congestion.
- Allergic reactions such as itching, redness, and swelling of the skin or eyes.
- Neurological symptoms like brain fog, memory problems, numbness, tremors, and headaches. Symptoms can be similar to a concussion.
- Fatigue, lethargy, weakness, aches, muscle cramps, unusual pain, tingling, and persistent low energy levels.
- Eye issues like light sensitivity, red eyes, blurred vision, and tearing.
- Skin issues like skin sensitivity, night sweats, and temperature dysregulation.
- Excessive thirst, increased urination, static shocks, metallic taste.
- Digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.
- Mood changes, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
- Memory, focus, concentration, and word recollection issues.
- Confusion and disorientation.
Key Diagnostic Tests
When evaluating patients for mold exposure, consider the following diagnostic tests:
Environmental Testing: Assess the patient's home or workplace for mold spores using air sampling, surface swabs, or dust collection methods. Various companies offer in-home testing. This can help identify the presence of mold and determine the extent of exposure.
Symptom Questionnaires: Use validated questionnaires to assess the patient's symptoms related to mold exposure. This can provide additional insight into their health status and aid in diagnosis.
Physical Examination: Look for physical signs such as skin rashes, nasal congestion, respiratory distress, and neurological abnormalities that may indicate mold-related health issues.
Laboratory Testing: Consider laboratory tests such as mold-specific IgE antibodies, mycotoxin testing, and inflammatory markers to further confirm mold exposure and assess immune system reactions.
Supportive Measures for Patients
Once mold exposure is identified, BioEnergetic practitioners can support their patients' healing journey through various measures:
Lifestyle Modifications: Encourage patients to reduce exposure to mold by improving indoor air quality, addressing moisture issues, using air purifiers, and avoiding damp environments.
Dietary Support: Recommend anti-inflammatory foods, supplements, and detoxification protocols to support the body's natural detox pathways and reduce inflammation.
Supportive Therapies: Utilize bioenergetic techniques, energy healing, biofeedback, and stress management strategies to support the body's resilience and promote overall well-being.
Collaboration and Referrals: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as environmental specialists, allergists, and functional medicine practitioners, to ensure comprehensive care for patients dealing with mold-related health concerns.
Educational Resources: Provide patients with educational materials on mold awareness, prevention strategies, and healthy living practices to empower them in managing their health proactively. Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD, offers research and specific directions.
Watch Dr. Davis Brockenshre, DC, Physica Energetics Chief Clinical Consultant, discuss this topic and share his clinical experience.
Notes from Dr. B from the video and his product recommendations:
To deal with the production of mycotoxins - Holo-Plexus 3 twice a day, morning and night.
Support the antiseptic bile flow:
Support the sinuses as they can be a reservoir for mold; use Sambucus Intrinsic at night. If brain fog is involved, add - Glutathione and NAC Forte.
Mold is an excellent mimic, much like Lyme Disease. If you’re unsure, start with Myco-Tox. Add it to the binder, consider RCCP with Glutathione and NAC Forte, and find out where it’s coming from.
While sleeping with your pets is comforting, having them in your bed can contribute to mold exposure. If you have a bird in your home, know that this can also be a source of mold.
Start here
Start with the RCCP, bring in the Holo-Plexus binder (Dr. B suggests bookending the day with Holo-Plexus). Support the liver and gallbladder with the Bio-A Curcumin, then the Myco-Tox with lot's of drainage support, like Drainage Milieu. This could put you on the fast track to assisting your patient.
This product has been added successfully
