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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in San Diego
44 holistic practitioners in San Diego who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
44 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...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
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 San Diego for Chronic Mold Exposure
Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score
#1
77.2GPS
FIX Medical Group
RelevantMultiple Providers·Integrative medical team
4.2(190)
Mission Valley & Rancho Bernardo
✓ Ozone Therapynutritional counselingChiropractic Care
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94GPS
Oasis Health and Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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91.8GPS
UC San Diego Health Apheresis
VerifiedDr. Amber Paratore Sanchez·MD, Board-Certified Nephrologist
4.8(100)
200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
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(858) 249-3030#5
91GPS
UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedUC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine·MD/LAc Team
4.5(50)
UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, CA 92037
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultationmind body
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90GPS
Advanced Functional Medicine
VerifiedAdvanced Functional Medicine·Multiple MDs
4.5(50)
Advanced Functional Medicine, San Diego, CA 92000
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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90GPS
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic·L.Ac Team
4.5(50)
Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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90GPS
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedScripps Center for Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, CA 92121
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(58)
San Diego, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture
Dr. Michael D. Corradino·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
Acupuncture
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88GPS
San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, multiple specialists
4.8(83)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ryan McNally, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA (telehealth available)
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ryan McNally, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA (telehealth available)
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, multiple specialists
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Luma Health
VerifiedDr. Kaylyn Gatto·ND
4.5(50)
Luma Health, San Diego, CA 92000
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#17
87GPS
San Diego Family Acupuncture
Dr. Lan Quach·DACM, L.Ac
4.5(50)
San Diego Family Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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Contact via website#18
87GPS
Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Bronner Handwerger, ND·ND, 20+ years practice
4.8(72)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#19
87GPS
Pacific Pearl Acupuncture
Dr. Mei Chen, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Bronner Handwerger, ND·ND, 20+ years practice
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Multiple Scripps locations
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#22
87GPS
Pacific Pearl Acupuncture
Dr. Mei Chen, L.Ac.·L.Ac., DAOM
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
South Bay Acupuncture
Fawsi Jose Murra·L.Ac
4.5(50)
South Bay Acupuncture, San Diego, CA 92000
AcupunctureHomeopathy
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86GPS
Bastyr University Clinic San Diego
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, L.Ac., supervised by licensed practitioners
4.7(64)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Bastyr University Clinic San Diego
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, L.Ac., supervised by licensed practitioners
4.7(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
85GPS
Grace Aguirre Nutrition
Grace Aguirre·MS, RDN, IFNCP, CLT
4.5(50)
Grace Aguirre Nutrition, San Diego, CA 92000
holistic medicinenutritional counseling
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Contact via website#27
85GPS
San Diego Integrative Spine Center
San Diego Integrative Spine Center·DC Team
4.5(50)
San Diego Integrative Spine Center, San Diego, CA 92000
Chiropractic Carenutritional counseling
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Contact via website#28
85GPS
Nourish Medical Center
VerifiedNourish Medical Center·ND/MD Team
4.5(50)
Nourish Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92014
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#29
85GPS
Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various practitioners
4.5(104)
Multiple Sharp locations
integrative medicine
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(619) 740-6000#30
85GPS
Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Brandy McGill, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Sharp locations
integrative medicine
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(619) 740-6000#32
85GPS
Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Brandy McGill, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Jonathan Kalman, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. David Daily Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. David Daily, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Jonathan Kalman, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. David Daily Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. David Daily, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sandra Colvard, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Diego, CA
naturopathic medicine
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79.2GPS
Accelerate Health Clinics
Dr. Mirkarimi, Medical team·Licensed medical professionals, lab testing on-site
5.0(0)
9333 Genesee Avenue #250, San Diego, CA 92121
Peptide Therapypeptide therapyregenerative medicine
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(619) 810-7027#41
76.8GPS
Aerovi Studio
Multiple practitioners·FDA-approved protocols, certified staff
4.8(12)
7540 Metropolitan Drive #110, San Diego, CA 92108
hbot
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(858) 899-3148#42
73.6GPS
Reiki of San Diego
Caitlin & Team·Certified Bio-Well Practitioners
4.6(20)
2525 Camino Del Rio S Suite 315, San Diego, CA 92108
bio well
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(858) 224-0551