1:1 mould illness | cirs

about mould illness | cirs

We can become chronically ill, and even die from ongoing mould exposure.

Some postulate that 22% of the population have a gene where their body can't get rid of the mould and mycotoxins they take in, mostly via breathing.

Unable to detox, the body goes into a chaotic inflammatory response that cascades across every system, potentially leading to serious illness (CIRS). 

Even if we haven't got the gene, mould will weaken our immune system and make us more susceptible to yeast / fungal, bacterial and viral infections.

This is because mould mycotoxins cause widespread inflammation and oxidative damage (disease), deplete and interfere with nutrient absorption, disrupt hormones, result in antibodies, and damage our immune and digestive systems. Some are cancer causing and teratogenic (cause birth defects/abnormalities).

Symptoms of mould and bacterial exposure can include

• Headaches and migraines

• Fatigue, chronic fatigue

• Breathing difficulties, asthma

• Eye irritation

• Sore throat, chronic sinus problems

• Skin rashes

• Joint swelling and pain

• Frequent static electric shocks

• Disorientation or confusion, cognitive decline, depression, sleeplessness, vertigo

• Sudden weight gain or loss

• It can also lead to other conditions such as autoimmunity, mast cell problems and other chronic illness

I have a personal experience with mould having been forced to live in a mouldy 1880s house for 3 /12 years. My family, including our pets, all got ill, but we did get better, just as many of my clients have. It is possible!

mould must be eradicated & the body healed

Mould can manifest in different ways, often at the same time

1. Mycotoxin toxicity – the toxic biproducts of mould in the body

2. A mould infection – like aspergillus in the lungs or sinuses

3. Colonisation – commonly in the gut

4. A mould allergy – sometimes results from the above

How to eradicate mould

Supporting clients dealing with mould illness or CIRS is a multifaceted journey, and as a functional nutritionist and natural medicine practitioner, I employ a comprehensive approach to restoring health.

Done in a specific order

• Mycotoxins require specific binders (supplements and food) to carry them out of the body

• Fungal growths require anti-fungals

• The staphylococcus infection, MARCoNS (Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staph), need to be eradicated

• Related problems might include excess heavy metals, viruses, dental cavity infections and other toxins

• The gut often needs healing and rebuilding – a healthy gut can help rid your body of mycotoxins

• Appropriate diet often plays a key role

mould can cause trauma

I also help my clients deal with the trauma that often comes with mould.

Apart from the changes mould may make to people’s brain and personality, having to move house, get rid of valued household goods, while deal with debilitating illnesses are incredibly stressful, and even life changing. Knowing what and how to do all of this while healing your body are key to regaining health and moving forward.

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