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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in Springfield
20 holistic practitioners in Springfield who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
20 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 Springfield for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(84)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#2
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(0)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#3
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(72)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#4
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(0)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#5
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(94)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#6
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#7
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(67)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#8
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#9
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(78)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#10
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(56)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#11
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(0)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#12
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Jason Crockett
Dr. Jason Crockett·DC
4.9(156)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099#14
80GPS
Dr. Gabe Ariciu
Dr. Gabe Ariciu·DC
4.8(94)
1736 E. Sunshine St. STE 703, Springfield, MO 65804
Functional Medicine Consultation
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479-310-6745#15
80GPS
Dr. Anne Roberts
VerifiedDr. Anne Roberts·MD
4.9(127)
3734 South Avenue, Suite E, Springfield, MO 65807
integrative medicine
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417-840-5566#16
80GPS
417 Integrative Medicine
417 Integrative Medicine·FNP-C, IFMCP
4.8(103)
1335 E Republic Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804
integrative medicine
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417-363-3900#17
80GPS
Meek Integrative Health Center
Meek Integrative Health Center·DC
4.7(118)
500 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Chiropractic Care
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417-887-0340#18
80GPS
Dr. Jacob Crocker
Dr. Jacob Crocker·DC
4.8(73)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099