Learn about fungi and fungal allergies, plus topics related to fungus illnesses.
The Difference Between Food Allergy, Sensitivity, and Intolerance and Why it Matters by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD The typical expression of what most of us think of as an allergy is usually manifest as a rash, itching, hives, or, in more severe cases, as extreme swelling of respiratory Read more
How Do I Know If It Is Mold That Is Making Me Sick? by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Patients and friends often ask me, “How do I know if it is mold that is making me sick?” Most of the time, either their symptoms brought them to read Read more
Why Getting to Sleep and Staying Asleep Helps Your Body to Do EVERYTHING Better by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In a previous article, we discussed the importance of sleep as it impacts wellness, health and fitness. It is well recognized that sleep, or lack thereof, impacts the brain Read more
The Role of the Gut in Immune Protection and Reaction By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In previous articles we have discussed things that are helpful for “gut immunity” but what does that mean? Further, if an individual does not have any obvious gastrointestinal or digestive symptoms, like bloating, Read more
Developments in Our Knowledge and Treatments for Coronavirus by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Back in March, I wrote several articles about the coronavirus pandemic, and at the time had high hopes that it would be on its way out by now. Obviously, that is not happening. I continue Read more
Tackling Immune System Challenges From Hyperreactivity to Mold and Other Pathogens By Catherine Fruechtenicht When the immune system has been activated by mold, mycotoxins, or other environmental disruptors, the symptoms experienced by the sufferer are often caused as much by an over exuberant immune response to the mold Read more
When Chronic and Mold-Triggered Illness Ignite PTSD Symptoms By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Much has been written about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in war veterans, abuse survivors, and other major trauma situations. Unfortunately, less has been written or even acknowledged about PTSD symptoms in patients who have suffered Read more
Hormone Imbalances and Syndromes in Mold-Injured Patients By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD One of the far-reaching impacts of mold-related illness is the disruption of multiple hormonal functions throughout the body. It is quite common for mold to knock more than one body system out of balance, so that Read more
Strategies for Supporting Your Emotional Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Our previous articles about the current COVID-19 pandemic have dealt with the physical impacts of the virus, preventive measures, and strategies to stay healthy. But, in order to truly address health from a Read more
COVID-19, Cytokine Storm and the Mold-Injured or Immunocompromised Patient By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In previous articles, we have discussed the inflammatory cascade of events that occurs in patients made ill by mold. More recently we have presented an illustration of “cytokine storm” and what happens in the Read more
