Learn about fungi and fungal allergies, plus topics related to fungus illnesses.
Treating Biofilm in the Small Intestine for Long-Term Relief of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD The term “biofilm” has been mentioned in recent times in several different contexts. Understanding what it is and why it may be present has larger implications when we Read more
Explaining Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO and Its Connection to Chronic and Environmental Illness by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD SIBO, or Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, has been an underlying condition for many inflammatory or autoimmune conditions for many years but is being recognized and diagnosed only in Read more
The Mechanism of Home Oxygen Therapy and Its Use for Treating Mold Toxicity by Catherine Fruechtenicht Last week, Dr. Susan Tanner, MD, shared the many benefits of hyperbaric and home oxygen therapies in the treatment of mold- and environmentally- triggered illness. Today, with the help of Dr. Dennis, Read more
Oxygen and Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Mold-Related Illness and Chemical Sensitivity By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD One of the most helpful and relatively fast-acting treatments for patients affected by mold and mycotoxins and those suffering from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is the use of oxygen therapy Read more
Understanding the Limbic System’s Role in the Symptoms and Treatment of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In our last article, we discussed multiple chemical sensitivity, or MCS. We outlined the main characteristics and symptoms of MCS, how it usually develops and presents in sufferers, and Read more
Shining a Light on Diagnosing and Treating Multiple Chemical Sensitivity By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, or MCS, is a controversial medical condition characterized by an adverse physical reaction to low levels of many common chemicals that has been reported and acknowledged, although not formally classified Read more
The Chronic Inflammatory Response Caused by Mold and Mycotoxins By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In this Part 3 of articles about inflammation, I would like to address mold exposure as a cause of inflammation, as well as what far-reaching impacts it can have on the mind and body. Read more
When Dealing With a Chronic Illness, Set Intentions NOT Resolutions for Positive Change by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD This post may be a little different than what you might have come to expect from most New Year-New You articles that invade the health and wellness space at this Read more
Finding the Cause of Inflammation to Stop the Disease Process By Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In our previous article about inflammation, we discussed at length what inflammation is, how it can present, and the cascade of issues that can arise throughout the body when inflammation is prolonged and Read more
Regaining the Holiday Spirit After Mold and Chronic Illness Enter the Picture By Pamela Holloway, RN, MS The joyous song comes through the car radio: “Troll the ancient yuletide carol, fa-la la-la-la, la-la-la….” Screeching to a halt, I find myself staring at the STOP sign and realizing that it Read more
