MOLD INDICATORS- SHORT VERSION:
DR. JILL CARNAHAN
Dr. R’s Fast Facts
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Most common symptoms
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Fatigue, cognitive problems, respiratory involvement
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Other symptoms
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Fatigue
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Brain fog, memory impairment, word searching
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Weakness, achiness, joint pain, morning stiffness, and cramps
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Frequent urination, increased thirst
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Numbness, tingliness, and unusual skin sensations
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Congestion, shortness of brief, nasal stuffiness, red eyes, blurry vision – very
common
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Sharp and sudden increase in weight
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Gut symptoms: loose stool, diarrhea, constipation
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Where does this fit in with other health interventions?
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After diet, lifestyle, and gut health
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After simple thyroid evaluation
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How to diagnose
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A good questionnaire of history (#1) and symptoms. Musty odors, previous
water damage, illness started after moving…
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Ermi from micometrics for testing dust – one of the best starting tests. Less
than 2 is safe. Don’t treat unless # is 2 or less!
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https://www.mycometrics.com/
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Environment testing is difficult
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Lab testing
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Genetics: HLA DR, very helpful. Available through LabCorp/Quest. Tests
susceptibility.
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Tells if one cannot clear these toxins and creates CIRS
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C4a: elevations tell probable recent exposure
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TGF beta: immune activation
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Life Extensions has genetic test paired with biomarkers
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Mold bio-toxins & mold genetics – $800 total
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How to treat
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1st – eliminate exposure, top priority
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2nd – binders, bile acid sequestrants
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Cholestyramine 4g 4x/day
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Welchol 1-2x/day – not as effective but easier to take
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Best results with clay, charcoal, glucomannan, and Rx all in combo
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Coconut charcoal, bio-botanical GI detox clay, zymogen glucomannan
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longer term dosing and on/off use is OK
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Follow up testing/monitoring
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Visual acuity assessment
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Once this improves, you can decrease and/or stop treatment
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Responds quickly
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Typical response
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1st to respond, visual
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Followed by endocrine and gut
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Finally pulmonary and immune