Mold Illness

Mold illness is a serious, often overlooked condition caused by exposure to toxic mold and other biotoxins.

It can lead to chronic fatigue, brain fog, respiratory issues, and a wide range of systemic symptoms. Many people suffer without knowing mold is the root cause.

Understanding Mold Illness

Also known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), is a multi-system illness triggered by exposure to mold in water-damaged buildings.

It affects your immune, nervous, and hormonal systems—making diagnosis and treatment complex. Understanding your unique response to mold is the first step toward lasting recovery.

Up to 50% of buildings in the U.S. have water damage that can lead to mold growth.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Over 25% of the population has a genetic predisposition (HLA-DR) that makes them more vulnerable to mold-related illness.

Source: Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, SurvivingMold.com

More than 90% of patients with mold illness are misdiagnosed with other conditions like anxiety, depression, or chronic fatigue.

Source:
Internal Medicine Review, 2016 (Shoemaker et al.)

Common Conditions:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Persistent exhaustion that doesn't improve with rest and severely impacts daily life.

Mold-related toxins can overwhelm the body, leading to chronic energy depletion.

Fibromyalgia

Widespread muscle pain, tenderness, and fatigue often associated with sleep and memory issues.

Mold exposure can trigger inflammatory responses contributing to fibromyalgia-like symptoms.

Brain Fog and Cognitive Impairment

Difficulty focusing, memory lapses, and slowed thinking.

Mold toxins can affect brain function and inflammation in the nervous system.

Respiratory Issues

Chronic coughing, wheezing, and nasal congestion may be signs of mold-related irritation in the respiratory tract.

Hormonal Imbalances

Mold toxins can disrupt the endocrine system, leading to irregular periods, thyroid dysfunction, and other hormone-related issues.

Common Symptoms:

Persistent Fatigue and Weakness

A constant feeling of exhaustion that doesn't go away with sleep or rest.

Headaches and Light Sensitivity

Frequent headaches, often paired with sensitivity to bright lights or visual disturbances

Difficulty Concentrating or Memory Issues ("Brain Fog")

Trouble focusing, remembering tasks, or thinking clearly, often described as a mental "cloud."

Chronic Sinus Congestion or Coughing

Ongoing stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, or a cough that lingers, especially indoors.

Skin Sensitivity, Tingling, or Numbness

Unexplained skin reactions, including rashes, itching, or pins-and-needles sensations.

Common Myths & Facts

❌Myth: Mold illness only affects people with allergies.

✅Fact: While allergies can be triggered by mold, mold illness (especially CIRS) affects immune function and can impact anyone, not just those with allergies.

❌Myth: If you can’t see mold, it’s not a problem.

✅Fact: Mold can grow behind walls, under floors, or in HVAC systems—and still release harmful toxins.

❌ Myth: Mold illness is rare.

✅Fact: Millions are exposed to toxic mold, but it's often misdiagnosed as other chronic conditions.

Our Approach

We identify triggers such as diet, stress, and environmental toxins while providing natural solutions to regulate immune function, reduce inflammation, and restore balance.

Identify Root Causes

& Triggers

We conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including a deep dive into medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms.

This helps us uncover potential triggers such as dietary sensitivities, stress, environmental toxins, infections, and genetic predispositions that may be contributing to autoimmune dysfunction.

Advanced Testing

& Analysis

We utilize cutting-edge functional lab tests to gain deeper insights into immune imbalances, gut health, inflammation markers, hormonal disruptions, and toxin exposure.

These tests help us pinpoint underlying factors driving autoimmune responses and guide personalized interventions.

Personalized Healing

Plan

Based on the findings, we create a customized protocol that includes targeted nutrition, gut healing strategies, stress reduction techniques, detox support, and natural supplementation.

This approach focuses on reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and restoring overall balance for long-term wellness.