007: Mold, Mycotoxins, Detox and Sick Building Syndrome with Dr. Jill Crista

Mold is a silent threat that can lurk in our homes or inside of our bodies, even years after exposure. I never would have suspected I had any mold toxicity until I read Dr. Jill Crista’s book and took a test out of curiosity. To my surprise, my mold levels were super high, and I’ve recently been going through a mold detox protocol to improve my health. This week’s guest is a naturopathic doctor, mold specialist, and author of Break The Mold, the book that started me on my own mold journey. Dr. Crista and I talk about why mold is an important health issue to be aware of and take care of, the difference between mold and mycotoxins, and how to detox mold from both the environment you live in and from your body. Episode Highlights:  3:16 How Dr. Crista got started in naturopathic medicine and what led her to focus on mold 6:05 Dr. Crista’s personal mold experience 9:20 Why and how mold can be harmful to your health 13:41 The challenge of identifying mold as the cause of health issues 15:14 Before trying to get pregnant, here’s why you should consider getting tested for mold 20:17 Some of the serious health issues that can be caused by mold 22:33 Recommend options for getting tested for mold 27:09 Why getting out of a moldy environment is a crucial step on the healing journey  31:40 Tips for successful mold remediation 35:56 How to avoid bringing mold with you to your new home 39:35 Dr. Crista’s minimalist mantra  41:05 Why indoor mold is never okay and what those little bits of indoor mold actually mean about your environment 43:43 The five-step process to mold detox 47:09 Dietary changes to make during detox that can make a huge difference 50:49 When to add binders and supplements to a mold detox program 54:55 What are antifungals and what is their role in the healing process 58:24 Nasal treatments to help with mold detox 59:52 Why mold-sick people often have toxic breath Links and Resources:  Dr. Jill Crista’s Website Book: Break The Mold Online Mold Quiz Full Mold Questionnaire  [email protected] Visual Contrast Sensitivity test DirectLabs.com Mold Masterclass from Brian Karr Mold Training Course For Medical Practitioners Guest Bio: Dr. Jill Crista is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized health educator on mold-related illness. She helps people recover their health after exposure to toxic mold. Her book, Break The Mold, provides tools for anyone wanting actionable steps to conquer health challenges related to mold exposure. She also has an online training course for medical practitioners to build their mold literacy.