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Mycotoxins Podcast – Dr. Campbell

https://www.betterhealthguy.com/episode114

In this episode, you will learn about the impact of mycotoxins on health, including antibody testing for mycotoxins.

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Andrew Campbell.  Thirty years ago, Andrew Campbell, MD started seeing many women who were sick from their silicone breast implants. Most of them eventually had their implants removed thinking it would solve their health problems, but it didn’t.  Dr. Campbell then connected with Dr. Pierre Blais in Canada, a PhD expert in breast implants.  His research had shown that many implants had molds in them.  He then started treating these patients with an antifungal medication, and they improved tremendously.  As his reputation grew, many people started to come see him because of molds growing in their home or workplace due to water damage.  Many had gone from doctor to doctor without getting any better.  These patients had all kinds of tests done, taken all kinds of pills and supplements, and countless were told “it’s all in your head”.  Dr. Campbell has helped well over 10,000 patients with health problems due to molds and mycotoxins. Everyone’s immune system is unique and different, like a fingerprint. That is why there is no one treatment, no one size fits all.  The key to the diagnosis and treatment is to see if a person has antibodies to mycotoxins from exposure to molds. These are toxins and have an exceedingly bad and toxic effect on health.  He has published his findings with people affected by molds and mycotoxins in medical journals and as chapters in medical books.  He has lectured on this subject at medical conferences all over the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.  In all, he has published over 90 studies; 19 of them on the effects of molds and mycotoxins in people.

Key Takeaways

  • What is the role of mold and mycotoxins in breast implant illness?
  • What is the role of mycotoxins in “chronic Lyme disease”?
  • Where in the body do mycotoxins have the most health-negating effects?
  • What are the symptoms of mycotoxicosis?
  • Do mycotoxins impact a fetus during pregnancy? Can they be passed to a child through breastfeeding?
  • What is MyMycoLab? What mycotoxin antibodies does it test for?
  • How long after an exposure should one wait to perform a MyMycoLab?
  • Do the result differentiate between current or past exposure?
  • Do mycotoxin antibody levels correlate to the severity of illness?
  • How long should one wait before repeating the MyMycoLab after addressing their exposure?
  • Can immune suppression or low immunoglobulins lead to false negative MyMycoLab results?
  • Is there a connection between IgE mycotoxin antibodies and MCAS?
  • How does antibody testing for mycotoxins different from looking for mycotoxins in urine?
  • Is removal from the exposure enough, or does fungal colonization in the body need to be considered as part of a treatment strategy?
  • How is autoimmunity potentially associated with mycotoxins explored?
  • How is mycotoxin-associated illness treated?

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For Dr. Campbell’s paper: Lyme vs Mycotoxicosis Editorial

Lyme vs Mycotoxicosis

Lyme Disease and Mycotoxicosis: How to Differentiate Between the Two

Andrew W. Campbell, MD, Editor in Chief

Paper here:  Lyme vs Mycotoxicosis Editorial

For another great read: https://drjockers.com/mycotoxins/

For more:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/13/are-mold-mycotoxins-compromising-your-recovery/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/10/25/dealing-with-lyme-disease-and-mold-illness-at-the-same-time/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/11/30/is-there-life-after-mold/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/15/home-invasion-mold-an-uninvited-unwelcome-guest/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/14/got-mold/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Toxic Tips From the Experts: Clean Up Mold and Residual Spores

https://files.constantcontact.com/5a4b6d10101/7c932321-c83c-4e51-bb60-5bc9a673ca54.pdf

Time to clean up Mold and residual spores in your home? Non-Toxic Tips from the experts.

Mold Remediation Strategy of Dr. Lee Cowden -recommended to us by Dr. Doug Phillips

A USA board-certified cardiologist and internist who is internationally known for his knowledge and skill in practicing and teaching integrative medicine. He has co-authored many books and articles on integrative medicine and has pioneered successful treatments of cancer, autism, Lyme disease and many other illnesses.

Procedure for Space that has been physically remediated- after all the water leaks are resolved and the mold contaminated building materials are replaced with new uncontaminated building materials.

Use the Concentrate Liquid EC3 in the Portable Fogger to kill mold in the air of a building AFTER you have resolved all the water and environmental issues.

CONCENTRATED MOLD SOLUTION EC3- Non-Toxic Extract

Portable Hand Held FOGGER

If the building has 8 rooms-

  • use about 2 ounces of the concentrate sprayed into each room.
  • A little more than 2 ounces for the big rooms and a little less than 2 ounces for small rooms.
  • If more than 8 rooms, you probably need to buy more than one bottle of the Concentrate.
  • All Closet Doors must be open in each room when fogging with the Ec3 concentrate.

Several Hours Later-

  • After fogging is complete, run a portable HEPA /Charcoal Filter in the house for a few days.
  • Moving it from room to room, but NOT in the bedroom where people are sleeping at night.

At the Academy we use the Austin Air Filter Health Mate Plus – a good quality Hepa/Charcoal Filter

Quite and effective- easy to move and fits well in our space.

Dr. Cowdens recommended unit – Guardian Hepa Filter

If the area continues to have issues-

  • At the Academy we like the Air Reactor by HITech Air Solutions for areas that need constant mold, fungus, virus, clearning. Especially areas where you cannot remediate fully, in basements, warehouses, school gymnasiums, etc.
  • This unit is used by many sport teams to keep equipment free of shared germs.
  • The machine is run 24/7 or when you know you will be in the room you can run it in advance.
  • If a burning smell happens when you first use it, that is positive as it is neutralizing the toxins, and make a smell during the reaction taking place. Give it time to work.
  • Please also use binders, as those with mold and fungal infections can also experience a die off reaction at first.
  • Keep windows closed for best outcome.Ordered directly from the HiTech Air Solutions(See link above for pictures of machines and more information)

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For more:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/11/30/is-there-life-after-mold/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/10/25/dealing-with-lyme-disease-and-mold-illness-at-the-same-time/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/14/got-mold/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/15/watch-the-documentary-moldy-for-free-for-a-limited-time/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/13/are-mold-mycotoxins-compromising-your-recovery/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/11/08/house-making-you-sick-mold-lyme-msids/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/02/24/top-3-lyme-detox-myths-busted-dr-rawls/

Is There Life After Mold?

https://livingwithlyme.us/episode-95-is-there-life-after-mold/

Episode 95: Is There Life After Mold?

Cindy Kennedy, FNP, is joined by Dr. Lauren Tessier, who discusses an important question for thousands of people: Is there life after mold?

This is a great question for the thousands of people diagnosed with mold illness, not to mention those who have yet to be diagnosed. Cindy and Dr. Tessier, a mold treatment expert, dive deep into the issues surrounding toxic mold and its relationship to illness.Dr. Tessier is a licensed Naturopathic Physician specializing in mold related illness. She is a nationally known speaker and is the vice president of “ISEAI,” or the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating physicians about the diagnosis and treatment of environmentally acquired illness.

Dr. Tessier’s practice, “Life After Mold” in Waterbury, Vt., sees clients from all around the world who suffer from chronic complex illness as a result of
environmental exposure and chronic infections.

Dr. Tessier’s e-booklet “Mold Prevention: 101,” has been widely circulated and its suggestions implemented by many worldwide.

You can find Dr. Tessier at www.lifeaftermold.com, or on Facebook, twitter or Instagram – just search for @lifeaftermold

Get more Lyme resources at: https://livingwithlyme.us/

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/Livingwithlyme.us

Check out Pursue Wellness: https://pursuewellness.us/

SHOW NOTES

How does mold affect the level of energy in people?
Symptoms of mold toxicity.
The plan for diagnosis: Visual tests, Urine, GI, Environment
What is the definition of mycotoxins?
Why are mycotoxins found in the urine?
The types of mold in our environment.
Mold toxicity can be caused by food.
Can GI fungal overgrowth come from the environment?
How to recover from Mold Illness?
Nutrition/Supplements to enhance healing.

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For more:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/10/25/dealing-with-lyme-disease-and-mold-illness-at-the-same-time/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/11/24/lyme-mold-environmental-toxin-podcast/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/15/home-invasion-mold-an-uninvited-unwelcome-guest/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/03/13/are-mold-mycotoxins-compromising-your-recovery/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/14/got-mold/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/02/24/top-3-lyme-detox-myths-busted-dr-rawls/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/15/watch-the-documentary-moldy-for-free-for-a-limited-time/

Mold Tests vs Mold Avoidance?

 Approx. 7 Min.

Mold Tests vs Mold Avoidance?

Oct. 24, 2019
Bryan Rosner makes a great case that your own body’s reaction is the best test for mold.
I would make the same argument for Lyme/MSIDS testing as it is so abysmal as well as extremely limited. An experienced practitioner will always diagnose clinically based upon symptoms. It’s important you become educated on symptoms as well.  These symptoms will drive treatment.
I have found these checklists to be far more accurate than testing.  Print them off, fill them out, and bring them with you to your appointments.  In my experience, treating this is like peeling back the layers of an onion. You start out with a set of symptoms that waxes and wanes but then morphs into something else. Many feel that once you treat for Lyme and bring the germ load, coinfection symptoms will then become evident.  Please know that the title “coinfection” doesn’t mean it’s less important then Lyme.  These coinfections can be horrifically disabling.
Mold is often what is keeping patients from complete recovery.