April 30, 202001:01:21

107- Helping You to Recover From Mold Toxicity with Dr. Jill Crista

There is a hidden toxin that impacts thousands, if not millions, of people every single day. These toxins are typically found in buildings, such as schools, workplaces, and your home.In fact, these toxins are so hidden, the Seattle Children's Hospital actually had some children lose their lives because no one knew it was there.This toxin is known as mycotoxins, which are released by mold that can damage our health.So what can happen to you if you are exposed to mold? How much exposure will it take for you to see an impact, and is the health consequences instant?These are all phenomenal questions that will be answered by Dr. Jill Crista in this podcast episode!What To Expect From This Episode Why is mold toxicity so tricky to recognize Where can mold grow and what are some areas most people don't realize has mold in it Health concerns related to mold toxicitySteps to recover from mold exposure and how to support the body Shownotes* [2:15] What got Dr. Jill Crista interested in medicine and mold toxicity* [7:00] A lot of people have mold-related symptoms but it takes something drastic that impacts their life for them to make a change* [8:30] Do symptoms usually come on slow, or can it hit people quickly* [12:00] What are the differences between the molds and fungus found in nature vs what is found in the home* [16:30] Even if you remove yourself from the moldy environment, the mycotoxins can remain in the body* [18:00] Can someone inoculate someone else with mycotoxins* [19:45] The Northwest and Southeast have a lot of issues with humidity and moisture which leads to mold growth. Does the rest of the country have the same types of issues for growing mold in our homes* [22:00] How long does it take for mold to start growing* [25:30] What are some forgotten places in a house where mold can grow (baby bath toys, CPAP machines, etc)* [27:15] Why are the filters in fridges so moldy* [28:15] Mold and Lyme have similar symptoms which is why it gets confusing during the diagnosis process* [30:45] Can mold exposure flareup other illnesses* [32:30] Mold in nature is decomposing, so it is doing the same thing to us* [34:45] Can you treat someone who refuses to remove themselves from the toxic environment* [37:30] Many coffees have a lot of mold in the coffee beans* [43:00] Mycotoxins and spores can move into many different organ systems and cause a lot of health issues* [45:00] At some point we will need to change policy around building to help reduce the chance of mold exposure* [48:00] Some people ask Dr. Jill why she doesn't use binders in her protocols* [50:45] Does Dr. Jill find many patients are coming in with constipation* [54:45] Different type of mycotoxin tests that Dr. Jill Crista likes to runResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Take this quiz to see if mold has been impacting your health - Take the Mold Quiz* Dr. Crista has a mold course for practitioners - Learn More* Dr. Crista's mold program for patients - Learn More* Read Dr. Jill Crista's book, Break the Mold - Read it Today Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) Bryan: [00:00:15] There is a hidden toxic threat that can be all around us. It can be in our homes, workplaces, schools, or in any building we go into. And those toxins are known as mycotoxins.Which are released from certain types of mold.

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