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MOLD DETOX

What is mold?

A mold or mold is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds. Some fungi form mushrooms; others grow as single cells and are called microfungi (for example yeasts).

Where is mold?

Mold is everywhere. Indoors and outdoors. Scientists have identified more than 100,000 species of mold, including about 80 species that are considered harmful to humans.

How to look for mold?

Hints There Could Be Mold, It can be helpful to know some signs of water damage that could indicate mold growth:

There is a musty, earthy smell
Visible staining on ceiling tiles
-Surface area has bubbling paint
Paint is peeling wallpaper
Visible surfaces are like soft walls
Building has a History of leaks or flooding

IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO MOLD - DO THIS!

Here is the good news, your body is already equipped with a highly-effective detox system that involves the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs.

1. DETOX WITH SWEAT THAT WILL PURIFY THE BODY AND REMOVE SOME OF THE MOLD, CONSIDER SWEAT-INDUCING IDEAS:

Being in the sun

Outdooor Gardening

Activities like playing football, baseball, soccer, golf.

Go Dancing and aerobics

Go for Walkas and hike

Biking riding or outdoor activities

Playing tennis, pickleball, raquetball or badminton

Swimming or jacuzi

Sauna or Ozone Detox Chamber

2. DETOX YOUR HOME

Controlling the moisture inside your home is key to reducing moisture that feeds this unfriendly fungus.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created an online “Mold House Tour” designed to teach you how to protect your home. In addition, the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI) provides resources to help you find the right Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to assess your home.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous

3. DETOX WITH GLUTATHIONE AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTS

Glutathione is considered “the mother of all antioxidants.” It’s made of three types of molecules known as amino acids. It’s also found in every cell in your body. Glutathione’s job is to oxidize toxins and free radicals and help other antioxidants work better. Your body is able to make glutathione in the liver. Low levels of this antioxidant have been associated with several medical conditions.

Some of the richest dietary sources of glutathione are spinach, avocados, asparagus, and okra. In addition to glutathione, quercetin and N-acetylcysteine support mold detox.

4. DETOX WITH BINDERS

Sometimes the veins and nerves in the gut lining pick up toxins and recirculate them back into the body. The intention of mold binders (a.k.a. mycotoxin binders) is to attract and bind toxins and move them through the gastrointestinal tract. Your mold-savvy medical provider may recommend a prescription binder. Nonprescription binders may include activated charcoal or bentonite clay.

5. DETOX FROM STRESS

Dealing with a mold-related illness can be overwhelming and it’s natural to feel stressed-out. If you resolve to de-stress each day, your whole world can change.

Take a break – Go for a walk, watch a funny video, read a magazine, notice animals frolicking and flying outside, listen to the wind blowing through the trees.

Breathe deeply –Slow, deep breathing helps you disengage from stressful thoughts.

Pray – Saying one prayer or a series of prayers can calm you down.

Meditate – Simply quiet your mind and be in the moment. Even if it’s only for a minute.

Exercise – Moving releases mood-boosting chemicals called endorphins.

Disconnect – Refocus on real life by turning off the TV, computer, phone, radio, and anything else that keeps you plugged in.

Engage in favorite activities – Take a bubble bath, listen to music, spend time on a forgotten hobby.

6. DETOX YOUR DIET

What you eat and drink matters. The foods you choose can promote a vibrant and vital life, or a sluggish and sickly one. When your immune system is compromised by mold-related issues, your body needs you to avoid certain foods, including some that are considered healthy.

Indulge in these foods freely

Some other things you can try include:

Sipping cranberry juice and herbal teas like dandelion and nettle

Eating grapes or drinking red grape juice

Drinking coconut water with berries, lemon juice, mint leaves, and honey

Taking apple cider vinegar

Taking basil, which is an effective diuretic

– Poultry

– Fish

– Other meats

– Raw nuts and seeds

– Leafy greens

– Root vegetables

– Gourd vegetables

– Other vegetables

– Spices

– Herbs

– Healthy fats

– Filtered or mineral water

– Non-fruity herbal teas

– Fresh vegetable juice

Avoid sugar. Nix packaged and ultra-processed foods. These foods often contain sugars, simple carbs, and/or additives that can ramp up fungal growth in your body.

Avoid foods that contain mold and yeast. Some foods are intentionally processed with mold and yeast (e.g., cheese, alcoholic beverages). All foods are susceptible to unwanted mold growth. If you’re following a low-mold diet, it’s best to cancel mold-contaminated foods. Common culprits include cheese, nuts, dried fruit, grains, packaged and smoked meats, edible fungi, alcoholic beverages, and fermented foods.The U.S Department of Agriculture offers these helpful guidelines to help you protect food from mold.

Enjoy these foods in moderation. Balance your diet with gluten-free grains, starchy vegetables, legumes and low sugar fruits on occasion.

Gluten-free grains:

– Sorghum

– Quinoa

– Oats (certified, gluten free)

– Buckwheat

– Amaranth

– Corn

– Brown rice

Starchy vegetables and legumes:

– Beans

– Butternut squash