Mold Toxicity & Environmental Detox
Many people suffer from mold allergies. A few suffer with infections ranging from mild to severe. Countless suffer from mold toxicity without anyone ever considering that mold in their home, their car, or their workplace could be causing the long list of unexplained and unrelenting symptoms.
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People with a genetic susceptibility to mold toxins are hurt by a chronic inflammatory response in their immune system as well as many direct toxin effects on hormones, mitochondria, intestinal tract, and other systems. About 1 out of every 4 or 5 individuals have this genetic susceptibility. If they spend too much time exposed to toxin- producing molds, they can become very sick.
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Our mold toxic patients often spent years going from one specialist to the next, asking for help and getting a little help with their symptoms at best. Unless someone knows how to correctly test for mold and to treat it, these patients would continue to suffer for years, unable to address the root problem.
Experience a Higher Standard of Mold Toxicity Care
At Sanctuary Functional Medicine, we blend precision, compassion, and whole-person healing to guide patients toward true restoration. Our Three Principles of Care ensure every individual receives the structured support they need—paired with the personalized attention they deserve.
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1. Structured Pathways with Personalized Care
Healing from mold toxicity is complex, so we use a systematic approach that ensures no detail is missed. While our processes are thorough and organized, every treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs, symptoms, and history of the patient standing before us.
2. Real-Time Monitoring for Faster, Smarter Adjustments
Your healing is never left on autopilot. Through continuous communication and portal messaging, our team closely tracks your progress and adjusts your treatment as needed—so your plan evolves alongside your body’s response. No two mold recovery journeys ever look the same, and that’s exactly how it should be.
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3. Medical Expertise That Honors the Whole Person
True healing requires more than treating symptoms. We care for the body, mind, and spirit, recognizing how each dimension influences recovery. With deep medical expertise and a whole-person perspective, we support every aspect of your well-being throughout the process.
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The Result:
A more complete, lasting level of restoration—rooted in proven systems, personalized adjustments, and compassionate, whole-person care.
Further Defining Mold-Related Illness
Mold can impact health in three primary ways: infection, allergy, and toxicity. These can overlap, but most people experience one dominant type. Understanding the differences helps clarify how mold toxicity stands apart.
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Mold Infection
Many newly diagnosed patients wonder, “Am I infected with mold?” In reality, only a small percentage of mold-toxic patients have actual mold growing in their sinuses or lungs, producing toxins internally. Skin and toenail fungi may cause local issues but do not create the systemic toxins linked to CIRS. For the vast majority, the toxins come from environmental exposure—not mold growing inside the body.
Mold Allergy
Mold allergies affect a much larger portion of the general population. When mold spore counts rise, many experience sneezing, congestion, wheezing, or skin symptoms. These reactions occur when IgE antibodies trigger histamine release. While uncomfortable, mold allergies are rarely dangerous and do not involve mold biotoxins.
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Mold Toxicity
Mold toxicity occurs when genetically susceptible individuals inhale aerosolized mycotoxins, typically from water-damaged buildings. These people cannot effectively clear the toxins, leading to a chronic inflammatory response affecting multiple systems. They may have no mold infection or allergy at all, yet still become very ill because of their body’s inability to eliminate mold toxins from the environment around them.