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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in San Francisco
42 holistic practitioners in San Francisco who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 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 San Francisco for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
83.6GPS
Vital Ice
RelevantWellness team·Certified wellness practitioners
4.6(78)
2400 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
✓ Infrared Sauna Therapy
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5GPS
San Francisco Preventive Medical Group
RelevantDr. Lynn & Team·Medical doctors
0.0(0)
380 West Portal Avenue, Suite C, San Francisco, CA 94127
✓ Ozone Therapydetoxification
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(415) 566-1000#6
91GPS
Bay Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(78)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Bay Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Minna Yoon, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Balanced Health SF
VerifiedDr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(52)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(112)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
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(415) 353-7700#10
90GPS
Balanced Health SF
VerifiedDr. Erika Horowitz, ND·ND, hormone health specialist
5.0(0)
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
1545 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
integrative medicine
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(415) 353-7700#12
89GPS
UCSF Health
Jennifer Ashby·L.Ac
4.5(50)
UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA 94143
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Smart Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Vinh Ngo, MD·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 598-7633#14
88GPS
Blue Ova Health
Tanja Dehne·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Ova Health, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Functional Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(41)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Radiant Health SF
VerifiedDr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(35)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Functional Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan, ND·ND, Bastyr University graduate
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Radiant Health SF
VerifiedDr. Katie Strobe, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco and San Rafael, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Acupuncture Professionals
Chris O'Donnell·M.S., L.Ac
4.5(50)
Acupuncture Professionals, San Francisco, CA 94102
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 412-8841#20
87GPS
Smart Medicine SF
VerifiedDr. Vinh Ngo·MD
4.5(50)
Smart Medicine SF, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(415) 598-7633#21
87GPS
Nova Wellness Med
VerifiedDr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(44)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Nova Wellness Med
VerifiedDr. Jen Mann, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Blue Willow Acupuncture
Sharone Franzen·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Blue Willow Acupuncture, San Francisco, CA 94127
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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86GPS
SF Holistic Health
Rachele Ferraro·DC
4.5(50)
SF Holistic Health, San Francisco, CA 94117
Chiropractic Carenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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(415) 864-3453#25
86GPS
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan·D.O.
4.5(50)
Dr. Nadine Aldahhan, San Francisco, CA 94102
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Functional Health and Healing
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(56)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Functional Health and Healing
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
San Francisco, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Christina Youngren Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Christina Youngren, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
SF Herbal Medicine
Lydia Akhzar·L.Ac
4.5(50)
SF Herbal Medicine, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncturenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
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85GPS
Thriving Life Wellness
Ashley Mechling·L.AC., MSTCM
4.5(50)
Thriving Life Wellness, San Francisco, CA 94102
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Infinite Health Zone
VerifiedDr. Neetu Ahluwalia·MD
4.5(50)
Infinite Health Zone, San Francisco, CA 94102
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Victoria Chan
VerifiedDr. Victoria Chan·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Victoria Chan, San Francisco, CA 94102
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sutter Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Christy Guzman Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christy Guzman, ND·ND
4.9(0)
San Francisco, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sutter Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., various integrative practitioners
4.5(0)
Multiple Bay Area locations
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Holistic Adjustments
Holistic Adjustments·DC
4.5(50)
Holistic Adjustments, San Francisco, CA 94122
Chiropractic Care
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80GPS
Stone Clinic
Multiple Providers·Orthopedic specialists
0.0(0)
San Francisco, CA
prpregenerative medicine
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78.6GPS
Agnew Family Wellness
Dr. Laura Agnew·DC, certified in regenerative therapies
4.6(48)
2535 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
light therapyChiropractic Care
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(415) 702-6755