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How Mold Affects Your Body

Wondering if toxic mold may be to blame for your chronic health issues? It’s more common than you’d think! Around 50% of buildings in the US have a history of water damage. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, but are still struggling with random symptoms, mold may be to blame. Read on to learn what you can do about it!

Toxic Mold and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Did you know that your home could be making you sick? Mold in the home, which can grow in areas with a lot of moisture, has been linked with a variety of debilitating health issues, including fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, and breathing problems. Mold issues also can manifest themselves as a chemical sensitivity in the body.

Is Moldy Food a Health Hazard?

When I got sick with toxic mold, I learned about mycotoxins (mold toxins) in food. At first I thought, “That seems overblown!” However, now I’ve done more research, which I will share in this article. Read on to learn which foods can be moldy, the possible health risk, & how to limit exposure & recover.

Get Your Brain Working Better with Dr. Steven Masley

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Dr. Steven Masley, MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, and author. In this episode we talk about brain health and his new book "The Better Brain Solution" coming out Jan 2, 2018.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

Min 01:55 The fear of aging & brain health
Min 02:55 Introduction to Dr. Steven Masley
Min 03:25 Motivation behind the book "The Better Brain Solution"
Min 05:55 The 5 pillars to better brain health
Min 06:45 The odds of cognitive dysfunction for men & women
Min 08:35 Why women's brains rewire during menopause
Min 10:50 Other factors affecting brain health
Min 15:50 Exercise for improved brain health & insulin control
Min 19:30 Ketogenic diets, memory loss and interminent fasting
Min 22:10 Avoiding meat & grains when fasting
Min 25:00 Nutrients & supplements for a better brain
Min 30:10 Toxins (BPA, Phthaletes, Mercury), paleo eating & preservatives
Min 36:55 Dr. Steven Masley's brain quiz

To learn more about Dr. Masley, visit his website here and follow him on social media:
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Resources: 

  1. Dr. Steven Masley's brain quiz

  2. Enroll for the 30-Day Better Brain Challenge

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Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative llc and HormoneDetoxShop.com.

Check out her easy 5-Day DIY Detox Guide here!

Getting the Most Out of Your Water Damage Insurance Claim with Ryan James

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It’s our final day of Mold Week and our guest today is Ryan James of Claims Max Adjusters who will help you get the most out of an insurance claim.

We’ll cover:

  • Why there are many inexperienced adjusters in the wake of a disaster

  • How your adjuster’s high workload, immediately following a disaster, could affect you

  • How to get to the front of the line with an adjuster

  • What is an independent adjuster and how could it benefit you?

  • Why the line items matter when getting paid for a claim

  • Your insurance policy options and how to pick the best plan

Resources

Download notes from this interview HERE.

To learn more about Ryan James and his work, visit his website here and follow them on social media:

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You can listen to this and all other episodes on our podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.

If you’d like a nice all-in-one guide to Hurricane Clean Up and Mold, please see this blog on the page of our new friend Dr. Manisha Ghei. Dr. Manisha works as a functional medicine physician in Sugarland, TX and online.

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Free Guide: Healing from Toxic Mold

You want help for your mold symptoms ASAP! Cut to the chase with this straight-forward guide, outlining my favorite supplements for detoxing mold. As a person who has been healing from mold toxicity, I can personally say these supplements support my daily self-care effectively.

Let me help you start healing!

Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP
Founder of Hormone Detox Shop

A Functional Physician's Approach to Mold with Dr. Jill Carnahan

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We’re back for day 5 of Mold Week, and my guest today is Dr. Jill Carnahan. Dr. Carnahan is an integrative and functional medical doctor practicing in Colorado. 

Jill and I cover:

  • Why you should not use bleach to clean up mold

  • What air filters she recommends

  • Her four step approach to healing

  • What other infections and chemical exposures she looks for

  • What natural and pharmaceutical medications she uses

  • How to test to see if you have mold and the genes that make you susceptible

Resources

Download notes from this interview with Dr. Jill HERE.

Dr. Carnahan's Free Guide

To learn more about Dr. Carnahan, visit her website here and follow her on social media:

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You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.

Audio-Only Version

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Free Guide: Healing from Toxic Mold

You want help for your mold symptoms ASAP! Cut to the chase with this straight-forward guide, outlining my favorite supplements for detoxing mold. As a person who has been healing from mold toxicity, I can personally say these supplements support my daily self-care effectively.

Let me help you start healing!

Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP
Founder of Hormone Detox Shop

Restoring Your Home Properly After Water Damage with Ryan Gilyeat

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It's day 4 of Mold Week and our guest today is Ryan Gilyeat from Oregon Restoration Company.

Ryan and I discuss:

  • Simple things you can do to prevent accidental flooding

  • What to do to minimize the damage once a flood has begun

  • Why not all contractors do the job correctly

  • The three types of water damage

  • How to find a qualified contractor

  • How to make good decisions while doing work yourself

Resources

You can listen to this and all other episodes on our podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.

Download notes from this interview with Ryan HERE.

To learn more about Ryan Gilyeat and Oregon Restoration, visit his website here.

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Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Audio-Only Version

If you are on-the-go or have a poor internet connection, it will be more reliable to play the following audio-only version.

Free Guide: Healing from Toxic Mold

You want help for your mold symptoms ASAP! Cut to the chase with this straight-forward guide, outlining my favorite supplements for detoxing mold. As a person who has been healing from mold toxicity, I can personally say these supplements support my daily self-care effectively.

Let me help you start healing!

Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP
Founder of Hormone Detox Shop

Symptoms of Mold and Easy Detox Tips with Bridgit Danner

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We are back for day 3 of Mold Week!  You'll learn about:

  • How mold can grow without you knowing it

  • The difference between mold spores and mold toxins

  • The long list of symptoms that can be caused by mold

  • Ways to test your home and body for mold

  • Simple, affordable ways to clear mold toxins out of your body

  • Why your belongings often need to be left behind in order to heal

You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.

You can also subscribe and listen on our podcast.

Download notes from this interview HERE.

Private Coaching with Bridgit

Trying to figure out how to deal with toxic mold? Check out our current coaching programs to see if working with Bridgit is a fit for your case.

Resources

Go here for mold testing information.

Listen to our interview on Marcons here.

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Bonus Content!

Get headache tips from today's host, Erin Knight of Engineering Radiance. Erin is a natural migraine relief specialist and a functional health coach.

Free Guide: Healing from Toxic Mold

You want help for your mold symptoms ASAP! Cut to the chase with this straight-forward guide, outlining my favorite supplements for detoxing mold. As a person who has been healing from mold toxicity, I can personally say these supplements support my daily self-care effectively.

Let me help you start healing!

Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP
Founder of Hormone Detox Shop