Could Mold Exposure Be Making You Sick?

Could Mold Exposure Be Making You Sick?

Did you know that over 50% of all buildings are believed to have enough moisture problems to create mold growth? Mold exposure is common in any building that has had leaks, flooding, poor construction, or poor ventilation. This is an issue in over 50% of all indoor spaces. Indoor mold growth dramatically increases the risk of serious illness, and many people are not aware that their recurring symptoms may be caused by mold and indoor air quality in their homes or workplaces. 

Wide Range of Symptoms

Unlike classic mold allergies, mold illness (sometimes called mold toxicity or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), causes a broad range of symptoms. It can impact just about every organ and system and the symptoms often mimic other conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Common symptoms include:

▪️Fatigue that can be severe and does not improve with rest.

▪️Brain fog, poor memory, confusion

▪️Neurological symptoms: tingling, numbness, insomnia, blurry vision, vertigo and dizziness

▪️Mood regulation issues, anxiety, depression, rage

▪️Frequent sinus or respiratory infections, persistent headaches, post-nasal drip

▪️Shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing

▪️Increased sensitivities to foods, chemicals, smells, sound and light

▪️Muscle and joint pain, rashes and digestive problems 

Guidance For Recovery

In order to effectively deal with mold exposure or mold illness, it’s important to work with someone aligned with guidance from the ISEAI (International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness) and who takes a functional medicine approach. The focus will be on both identifying and removing hidden environmental exposures as well as supporting the body’s natural detox pathways. This may involve testing both the environment and the patient, using strategies such as binders to capture toxins, sauna therapy, nutritional support and collaboration with mold remediation experts. 

Healing from mold illness involves a holistic approach: removing exposure, repairing the body’s natural defenses, and supporting the immune and nervous system. If you’re experiencing unexplained, persistent symptoms, living or working in a possibly water-damaged environment, it’s important to consider mold-related illness as a root cause. 

Schedule a free consult to see if mold exposure could be behind your persistent symptoms and to learn how you can start the path towards recovery and good health. There is support and guidance available! 

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