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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in San Jose
24 holistic practitioners in San Jose who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
24 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 Jose for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
91GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Tracy Chan, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown, ND·ND, women's hormone specialist
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
San Jose Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kimberly Brown·ND
4.5(50)
San Jose Integrative Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyAcupuncture
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88GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive·ND, LAc
4.5(50)
Silicon Valley Natural Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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88GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedDr. Caitlan Gignac, ND·ND, women's health specialist
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Silicon Valley Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Julie Tran-Olive, ND, L.Ac.·ND, L.Ac., dual credentials
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Shreya Soni Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Shreya Soni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Alison Hunter
VerifiedDr. Alison Hunter·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Alison Hunter, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
StrugatskyMD
VerifiedDr. Inna Strugatsky·MD
4.5(50)
StrugatskyMD, San Jose, CA 95110
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedBay Area Naturopathic Medicine·ND Team
4.5(50)
Bay Area Naturopathic Medicine, San Jose, CA 95124
naturopathic medicineIV Nutrient TherapyAcupuncture
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(52)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Stephanie Graham Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Stephanie Graham, NMD·NMD, highly rated on Healthgrades
4.9(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
San Jose Functional Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Mark Stevens Functional Wellness
VerifiedDr. Mark Stevens, MD·MD, IFM-certified
4.7(0)
San Jose, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
Dr. Kevan Huynh Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kevan Huynh, ND·ND
4.8(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Preeti Kulkarni Naturopathic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Preeti Kulkarni, ND·ND
5.0(0)
San Jose, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Naturopathic Family Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Family Health·ND Team
4.5(50)
Naturopathic Family Health, San Jose, CA 95110
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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