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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in Mesa
21 holistic practitioners in Mesa who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
21 Practitioners
5 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Chronic Mold Exposure
Gabriel follows Shoemaker CIRS protocol with integrative additions—mold illness is REAL, devastating, often missed (conventional medicine dismisses, mold testing inadequate). Protocol: 1) Remove from exposure (CRITICAL—can't heal while still in moldy environment, test home ERMI or HERTSMI-2, remedia...
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Ozone TherapyEBOO TherapyColon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)Infrared Sauna TherapyNAD+ IV Therapy
Key Supplements
- Binders (CRITICAL—remove mycotoxins from body): Cholestyramine (CSM) 1-4 scoops/day away from food/supplements (prescription, Shoemaker protocol—binds bile, mycotoxins, very effective, GI side effects common—constipation, need to replace fat-soluble vitamins), OR Natural binders (if can't tolerate CSM or prefer natural): Activated Charcoal 1-2g 4x/day, Bentonite Clay 1 tsp 2-3x/day, Chlorella 3-10g/day, Zeolite clinoptilolite, GI Detox (charcoal/zeolite blend), Take binders AWAY from food, supplements (2+ hours apart), Mycotoxin support: Glutathione (liposomal 500mg 2x/day or IV—detoxifies mycotoxins, most mold patients depleted), NAC 1200-1800mg/day (glutathione precursor), Vitamin C 3-6g/day divided (antioxidant, immune), Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 2x/day (antioxidant, detox), Milk Thistle 300mg 3x/day (liver support), Phosphatidylcholine 2-4g/day (cell membrane repair—mycotoxins damage membranes), Omega-3 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, membrane repair), Vitamin D3 10,000 IU (immune modulation, many mold patients severely deficient), Quercetin 1000mg 3x/day (mast cell stabilizer, anti-inflammatory), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Probiotics 50-100B CFU (gut health, some strains bind mycotoxins), Sinus treatment (mold colonizes sinuses—ongoing source): BEG nasal spray (prescription—Bactroban/mupirocin + EDTA + Gentamicin, compounded, kills MARCoNS, biofilms), OR Natural sinus rinse: Neti pot or squeeze bottle with saline + additions (colloidal silver, iodine, xylitol, grapefruit seed extract—antimicrobial), Nasal ozone insufflation (if available—kills mold in sinuses), Mitochondrial support: CoQ10 300-600mg, PQQ 20-40mg, L-Carnitine 2g/day, D-Ribose 5g 3x/day, NAD+ precursors, Immune support: Vitamin A 10,000 IU, Zinc 30-50mg, Selenium 200mcg, Medicinal mushrooms (Turkey Tail, Reishi, Cordyceps), VIP nasal spray (prescription—if MSH low after binders, restores hormones, improves CIRS), See Shoemaker protocol for full CIRS treatment sequence
Key Lab Markers
- CIRS diagnosis (Shoemaker criteria—requires symptoms + exposure + biomarkers + genetic susceptibility + VCS abnormal), Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) test (online—tests neurological function, abnormal in mold/CIRS, cheap screening), HLA-DR genetic test (biotoxin susceptibility—if \"dreaded\" genotypes, can't clear mycotoxins efficiently, 25% of population), CIRS biomarkers (Shoemaker panel—multiple tests): C4a (complement activation—inflammation, elevated in CIRS), TGF-beta1 (transforming growth factor—very elevated in mold/CIRS), MMP-9 (matrix metalloproteinase-9—inflammation, tissue breakdown), MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone—LOW in CIRS, regulates inflammation, sleep, hormones), VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor—LOW in CIRS, poor blood flow), VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide—LOW in CIRS, immune, GI, neuroprotection), ADH/Osmolality (antidiuretic hormone—dysregulated, frequent urination, thirst), Leptin (often HIGH—leptin resistance), Androgens (testosterone often LOW in men), ACTH/Cortisol (dysregulated), Mycotoxin testing (urine test—RealTime Labs, Great Plains, Vibrant Wellness): Tests for: Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Trichothecenes, Gliotoxin, Mycophenolic Acid, Roridin E, Verrucarin A, Zearalenone, Proves mycotoxin exposure, Post-treatment: repeat to document clearance, MARCoNS test (nasal swab—Multi-Antibiotic Resistant Coag Negative Staph, bacteria in nose that lowers MSH, common in mold patients, treat with BEG spray or nasal antibiotics), Comprehensive stool test (mold colonizes gut—test for Candida, other fungi, dysbiosis), Organic acids test (mycotoxin metabolites, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction), hs-CRP, ESR (inflammation), CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Thyroid panel (mold affects thyroid), Sex hormones (often imbalanced), Environmental testing (CRITICAL—must identify and remediate source): ERMI test (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index—dust sample from home, DNA testing for mold species, >2 is high mold), HERTSMI-2 (5 most toxic molds—if >10, too moldy, must remediate or leave), Home inspection (visual inspection, moisture meter—identify water damage, hidden mold), Air testing (spore counts, species—but less reliable than ERMI, mold hides in walls), Mycotoxin test (dust or air—measures toxins not just spores)
Practitioners in Mesa for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
95GPS
Nevy Health
VerifiedDr. Mona Morstein, NMD, DHANP, VNMI; Dr. Cassandra Borghese, NMD·NMD, DHANP, VNMI, 36+ years experience (Dr. Morstein), author of
4.9(126)
6402 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Suite 123, Mesa, AZ 85206
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 833-0302#2
95GPS
Nevy Health
VerifiedDr. Mona Morstein, NMD, DHANP, VNMI; Dr. Cassandra Borghese, NMD·NMD, DHANP, VNMI, 36+ years experience (Dr. Morstein), author of 'Master Your Diabetes'
4.9(0)
6402 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Suite 123, Mesa, AZ 85206
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 833-0302#3
88GPS
Orange County Naturopathic
VerifiedDr. Dhurga Reddy·ND
4.5(50)
Orange County Naturopathic, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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(949) 574-4978#4
88GPS
Dr. Kristen Fujii Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kristen Fujii, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
5.0(0)
1620 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Kristen Fujii Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kristen Fujii, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
5.0(0)
1620 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
BodyCentre Day Spa
Kelley Gast & staff·Expert-led wellness services
4.5(280)
801 Baker St Suite E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
light therapy
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(714) 668-9925#7
87GPS
Vaughan Vitality Wellness
Dr. Kristi Vaughan·DC
4.5(50)
Vaughan Vitality Wellness, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationChiropractic Care
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87GPS
Natural Holistic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Michael Ptack, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctor
4.8(73)
Mesa, AZ (serving East Valley)
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Natural Holistic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Michael Ptack, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctor
4.8(0)
Mesa, AZ (serving East Valley)
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Etara Wellness
VerifiedDr. Rasha El Naggar·MD, MBiotech, ND
4.5(50)
Etara Wellness, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
TMS Health and Wellness
VerifiedDr. Claudia Eppele·MD, Harvard/UC Davis-trained
5.0(15)
2900 Bristol Ave Building B Suite 205, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Neurofeedback Training
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(855) 867-5551#12
85GPS
UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
VerifiedLilian Au·ND, MPH
4.5(50)
UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joseph Aiello, DO·DO, osteopathic physician
4.7(48)
La Mesa, CA
integrative medicine
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(619) 403-1175#14
85GPS
Restore Health AZ
VerifiedDr. Neil Morris, NMD·NMD, naturopathic medical doctor
4.8(48)
Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Restore Health AZ
VerifiedDr. Neil Morris, NMD·NMD, naturopathic medical doctor
4.8(0)
Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joseph Aiello, DO·DO, osteopathic physician
4.7(0)
La Mesa, CA
integrative medicine
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(619) 403-1175#17
84GPS
Keystone Natural Family Medicine
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physicians·ND, licensed naturopathic physicians
4.7(54)
10153 E Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Keystone Natural Family Medicine
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physicians·ND, licensed naturopathic physicians
4.7(0)
10153 E Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
East Valley ND
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physicians·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.7(41)
Mesa/East Valley area
naturopathic medicine
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