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Mold Exposure

Do you sometimes experience unexplained abdominal pain, bloating, brain fog, itchiness, or headaches, or suffer from sinus and congestion issues even when you aren't sick? These could be signs of exposure to hidden mold toxicity in your environment.

Mold often lurks in the corners of our living spaces and in our food, releasing toxic substances into the air we breathe. Even if they are not visible, mold spores and mycotoxins can cause a range of symptoms that negatively impact health and often go undiagnosed.

Overview

This quiz, originally authored by board-certified naturopathic doctor Dr. Stephen Cabral, helps you self-assess your exposure to environmental factors that contribute to a lack of health. An accumulation of environmental toxins increases your tendence to fill your body's toxicity rain barrel. Dr. Cabral's original quiz is available in his book The Rain Barrel Effect.   

Procedure

This quiz will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Once your responses are submitted, you'll receive a total score. You can use that score to gauge your body's current level of toxicity.

Disclaimer

No information on this site should be relied upon to determine diet, make a medical diagnosis, or determine a treatment for a medical condition. The information on this site is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits conferred by any foods or supplements have not been evaluated by the United States Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Questions

You are welcome to contact Dr. Ian Quitadamo, IHP2M, HPH, MS, PHD, IQ Performance Health LLC, [email protected], 509.607.9496, at any time with questions or concerns.

MOLD ASSESSMENT

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Stage 1: 0-3 Points

Congratulations; your mold exposure is likely low! You appear to be well and it seems like you have your health under control. Just make sure you are not filling up your Rain Barrel (TM) with continued stress, lack of sleep, poor eating, etc. Our recommendation for detoxification at this point is only a seasonal 7-day functional medicine detox to keep up with and remove the continual accumulation of toxins. Also try to incorporate a healthy daily routine in order to stay well and balanced.

Stage 2: 4-7 Points

 It looks like you’re doing pretty well, but you may be starting to see the effects of hidden toxicities associated with some mold exposure. A 7, 14, or 21 day functional medicine detox may be advised to Empty Your Rain Barrel(TM) and then quarterly 7 day detoxes after that to maintain optimal health and balance. Following a detox, a Mold Protocol may be advised. We also highly recommend incorporating the daily healthy living routines found in the DESTRESS Protocol(TM). Consider working with a certified integrative health practitioner to help rebalance your body.

Stage 3: 8+ Points

Your body is now showing signs of toxic mold overload. Most likely, you are feeling the effects of this toxicity in your daily life in terms of sinus issues, gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and lowered vitality. A 21 day detox is recommended followed by quarterly 7, 14, or 21 day detoxes to decrease toxic accumulation until you reach a score of 3 points or less. A Mold Protocol is advised following the detox. Thereafter a 7 day detox is advised quarterly. Pay special attention to each step in the DESTRESS Protocol(TM). Consider working with a certified integrative health practitioner to empty your rain barrel, rebalance your body, and return to holistic health. 

If you answered YES to 3 or more, you may potentially have a mold toxicity health issue. Please talk to your integrative practitioner about the Mold Detox Protocol .  

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