Post to help understand inflammation, mold and allergy sufferers, chronic sinusitis, fatigue and hormonal system.
To Fog or Not To Fog (When Mold is Your Nemesis), That is the Question by Catherine Fruechtenicht Cold fogging is something I use frequently as part of my mold maintenance regimen in our home. I am fond of the simplicity of the technique and what it does Read more
Why Gluten and Yeast Can Trigger an Endless Cycle of Reactivity for Mold Sufferers by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD, and Eric Hosford, RN Gluten and yeast overgrowth (mostly Candida albicans) are often mentioned together in relation to immune dysfunction and mold illness. But if yeast is able to Read more
The Place for Natural Antifungals in the Treatment of Mold-Injured Patients by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD A few weeks ago, we introduced an article about the use of prescription antifungal medications in treating patients with mold/candida problems. We discussed when these medications should be used, and what symptoms Read more
Practical Allergy Tips and Interventions to Calm Inflammation and Prevent Autoimmunity by Erin Porter For many, allergies are not solely reserved for the springtime, but rather a maddening part of everyday life. To make things worse, people who have food allergies and/or asthma, are more likely to have Read more
The Importance of Achieving a Balanced Immune Response by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD The topic of immunity is vast and complicated for patients and practitioners alike. We use many terms to describe different parts of the immune system and how they impact the body as a whole. We Read more
Next Steps and Helpful Interventions When You Suspect Mold is Damaging Your Health by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In publishing our weekly articles about environmental medicine and mold-triggered health concerns, we receive quite a lot of questions and comments from readers about their specific situations and symptoms. Over Read more
Finding an ENT Specialist Who Treats the Fungal Cause of Chronic Sinusitis by Donald P. Dennis, MD, FACS Many patients come to me after having been to several doctors and they wonder why many of these very good doctors do not recognize mold as a major cause of Read more
Sex Hormones, Hormonal Balance, and Mold-Related Illness by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD In the realm of mold-triggered illness, discussions on thyroid, adrenal, and growth hormone abound, but discussions on mold’s effect on sex hormones–estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone–are less frequent. The complete, whole-body picture cannot be understood without also Read more
Decreasing Mold and Environmental Allergen Reactivity With Nasal Rinsing by Dr. Donald Dennis, MD Allergy season is here. In the spring, we tend to see more trees blooming and releasing their pollen into the air. We also see humidity levels rise making dormant mold spores, both outdoors and Read more
A Deep Relaxation Technique to Relieve the Stress Impacts of Chronic Mold Illness by Dr. Susan Tanner, MD Dealing with mold-related illness and all that it brings can be anxiety-provoking, to say the least. When you add to that the past year of living amidst a pandemic and Read more
