Detox

Why You DO Need to Supplement with (the Right) Vitamin E

You glance at your multivitamin every morning. “Great,” you think. “I’m getting my intake of vitamin E!” But did you know there might be a little more investigative research to tell if you’re intaking a true supplement or a filler? You might not be taking the best vitamin E supplement you can be.

The Power of Polyphenols

Polyphenols have been widely studied and shown to have numerous benefits, including protecting against cancers, heart disease, and more.  hard to protect you from oxidative damage and stress, they are also turning back the clock on your physical appearance too? Read more…

How to Do a Castor Oil Pack

I love castor oil because it is a simple, versatile solution. Learn my top tips for using castor oil to support digestion, keep your hormones happy, help you detox, improve circulation, and so much more!

Top Food Sources of Antioxidants

A key component of a powerful diet is the antioxidant: a strong combatant of free radicals. Based on the free-radical theory of aging, free radicals can make you more susceptible to illness and diseases. So, how can you make sure you’re intaking antioxidants properly, and from the best sources? Let’s dive in!

Hair Loss Related to Toxic Mold

There are many, many reasons for hair loss–from thyroid disorder to stress. If you’re suffering from hair loss, this article will provide some causes to consider, especially if you’ve been exposed to toxic mold. Hair is a diva! Each hair is on its own timeline, and is sensitive to many factors.

Why You Should Add Algae to Your Nutritional and Detox Routine

You might not know this, but our lives depend on algae. Algae’s presence on earth brought the first instance of oxygen to initiate life as we know it more than 2.4 billion years ago, and today, it provides earth with half of the world’s everyday oxygen production.

How to Avoid Forever Chemicals in Cookware

If you are reading this blog, you probably know that conventional Teflon is not good for you. It's a good reason to avoid stain/water proofing in things like carpets and especially kids' clothe And you risk releasing Teflon's PFAS chemicals every time you rapidly heat or scratch (even a little bit) non-stick pans.


Patty's Mold Recovery Story

For many of us, mold toxicity is the last thing on our personal list of diagnoses. We grapple with unexplained symptoms for weeks, months, even years until we discover the “silent killer” lurking in our own homes. This is exactly the case for Patty Howe, one of my patients.

Heather's Mold Recovery

When Heather was 7, her parent’s house flooded, and just around that time, she developed an incessant cough that lasted throughout her entire childhood and into adulthood (3:38). It wasn’t until 40 years later that she connected the dots: while her parents thought they’d gotten rid of the hidden mold in their house, Heather’s body was being detrimentally affected from mold toxicity every minute she was inside.

Mitzi's Mold Recovery Story

Many people dealing with mold toxicity aren't aware of the root cause of their health issues, often attributing symptoms like fatigue, aches, and trouble breathing to other conditions. This is exactly what Mitzi experienced after being exposed to mold in her mother's home before developing an array of health issues.

Micki's Mold Recovery Story

Chronic illness can be incredibly debilitating and frustrating, especially when you’re not getting any answers from your healthcare provider! So what do you do when you’re tired of feeling sick, but you don’t know where to turn next?

Jessica's Mold Recovery Story

Mold toxicity can cause bodywide symptoms, such as exhaustion and joint aches, that can be difficult to attribute to any specific condition at first. Because doctors often misdiagnose mycotoxicity, those dealing with this issue often have to take their health into their own hands.

Marlon's Mold Recovery Story

What would you do if you could taste everything your hands touch? What if your body is hypersensitive to heat that you literally feel your skin stinging? What if your brain feels so foggy that you start doubting your own sanity? Marlon Chapman experienced these symptoms and more; read on to learn how he healed!

How Your Energy Levels Are Affected by Toxins

Are toxins lowering your energy? Your mitochondria make you energy and keep every cell functioning at its best. Life is so much better...or so much worse...depending on your mitochondria. So let’s learn about these unique little powerhouses and how to take good care of them.

Intestinal Parasites: What You Need to Know

Parasites have been around a long time so it’s surprising I didn’t learn about them in my Chinese medicine training. Included was more on febrile disease, which was probably more of a terminal threat back then.

The Mold-Thyroid Connection

Did you know the Salem Witch Trials could be blamed on foods contaminated with toxic mold? Moldy ergot growing on rye in the 16th and 17th centuries has been linked with witch trials! Mold has been among us for a long time! This article highlights common places to find it, effects of mycotoxin exposure, and how to test for it.

Mold Toxicity and Histamine Intolerance: What’s the Connection?

Some foods are a double whammy for people with mold toxicity. That’s because many foods that grow mold easily are also high in histamines, adding more fuel to the inflammation fire. Think you may be struggling with histamine intolerance? Learn the common symptoms and some helpful solutions in this article!

The Microbiome and Skin, Stress, Mold & IBS: An Interview with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist

I recently interviewed a member of the community about the fact that toxic mold is a cause of several gut health issues, including autoimmune alopecia. He also discussed how toxins build up throughout the body due to mold exposure, particularly in the liver and other places. Click here to learn more!

The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Phosphatidylcholine

Without enough phosphatidylcholine, cells quickly succumb to the damaging effects of oxidative stress, causing gut, brain, and liver issues. Unfortunately, research indicates that most people aren’t getting nearly enough of this nutrient in their diets. Read on to learn how supplementing with this nutrient can greatly benefit your health.