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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in Phoenix
22 holistic practitioners in Phoenix who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
22 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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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 Phoenix for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(150)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#2
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#3
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(93)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#4
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(0)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#5
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#6
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#7
89GPS
Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(42)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#8
89GPS
Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#9
88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(76)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#11
88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(54)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(0)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(47)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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83GPS
Dr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(29)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Dr. Yolanda Rodriguez Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Yolanda Rodriguez, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic medical doctor
4.8(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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