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Chronic Mold Exposure Treatment in Washington
34 holistic practitioners in Washington who can help with Chronic Mold Exposure. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
34 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 Washington for Chronic Mold Exposure
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#1
91GPS
Thrive NW Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erin Thorne, ND·ND, certified functional medicine specialist
5.0(28)
Virtual practice serving Washington State
naturopathic medicinehormone therapyFunctional Medicine Consultation
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91GPS
Thrive NW Medicine
VerifiedDr. Erin Thorne, ND·ND, certified functional medicine specialist
5.0(0)
Virtual practice serving Washington State
naturopathic medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Isabel Sharkar
VerifiedDr. Isabel Sharkar·NMD
4.9(234)
1010 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 660, Washington, DC 20007
naturopathic medicine
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(202) 298-9131#4
80GPS
Snejana Sharkar
Snejana Sharkar·Integrative Health Practitioner
4.8(189)
1010 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 660, Washington, DC 20007
integrative medicine
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(202) 298-9131#5
80GPS
Dr. Mikhail Kogan
VerifiedDr. Mikhail Kogan·MD
4.9(312)
908 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(202) 833-5055#6
80GPS
Dr. Anne Berkeley
VerifiedDr. Anne Berkeley·ND
4.8(178)
1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036
naturopathic medicine
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(202) 798-0221#7
80GPS
Dr. Rashida Cohen
Dr. Rashida Cohen·DC
4.8(267)
641 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Chiropractic Care
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(202) 544-4478#8
80GPS
Dr. Tim Salotto
VerifiedDr. Tim Salotto·ND
4.7(145)
Washington, DC
naturopathic medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Dana McGinty
VerifiedDr. Dana McGinty·MD
4.7(198)
Washington, DC
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Anjali Dsouza
VerifiedDr. Anjali Dsouza·MD
4.8(167)
1915 I Street NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20006
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(202) 251-7541#11
80GPS
Shaundel Knights
VerifiedShaundel Knights·ND, LMT
4.7(123)
Washington, DC
naturopathic medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Skye Stewart
VerifiedDr. Skye Stewart·ND
4.6(98)
Washington, DC area
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#13
80GPS
Adam Miramon
Adam Miramon·LAc
4.8(187)
1645 Connecticut Ave NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Acupuncture
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(202) 297-7404#14
80GPS
Elyse Rohrer Budiash
Elyse Rohrer Budiash·LAc, Dipl. OM
4.9(156)
2639 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite C-101, Washington, DC 20008
Acupuncture
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(202) 681-1588#15
80GPS
Little Bird Community Acupuncture
Little Bird Community Acupuncture·LAc, Community Acupuncture
4.7(234)
1640 Columbia Road NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#16
80GPS
Summit Healing Arts
Summit Healing Arts·LAc, Holistic Acupuncture
4.6(112)
2000 P Street NW, Suite 305, Washington, DC 20036
Acupuncture
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(703) 963-4555#17
80GPS
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin·LAc, East Asian Medicine
4.7(89)
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#18
80GPS
GW Center Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedGW Center Naturopathic Medicine·ND, Multiple Practitioners
4.8(267)
908 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037
naturopathic medicine
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(202) 833-5055#19
80GPS
Ashley Shrader
Ashley Shrader·DNP, IFMCP
4.8(145)
Washington, DC (Virtual/In-person)
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#20
80GPS
National Integrated Health Associates
VerifiedNational Integrated Health Associates·MD, ND, LAc, Multiple Practitioners
4.7(312)
Washington, DC Metro Area
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#21
80GPS
Capital Integrative Health
VerifiedCapital Integrative Health·MD, Multiple Practitioners
4.6(178)
Washington, DC
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#22
80GPS
Dr. Ilana Goldberg
VerifiedDr. Ilana Goldberg·DO
4.7(123)
Washington, DC (Telehealth)
osteopathic medicine
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80GPS
Capitol Hill Medical
VerifiedCapitol Hill Medical·MD, Integrative Medicine
4.6(189)
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Restorative Health
VerifiedRestorative Health·MD, Complementary Medicine
4.7(156)
Tenleytown, Washington, DC
complementary medicine
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Contact via website#25
80GPS
MedStar Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMedStar Integrative Medicine·MD, Multiple Practitioners
4.6(234)
Multiple DC locations
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#26
80GPS
One Medical Dupont Circle
VerifiedOne Medical Dupont Circle·MD, Primary Care
4.5(567)
1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1250, Washington, DC 20036
primary care
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80GPS
Washington Institute Natural Medicine
VerifiedWashington Institute Natural Medicine·ND, Multiple Practitioners
4.7(145)
Washington, DC Metro Area
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#28
80GPS
Dr. Chandra
VerifiedDr. Chandra·MD, Integrative Medicine
4.7(123)
Bethesda, MD (Serves DC)
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#29
80GPS
Integrative Consultative Medicine
VerifiedIntegrative Consultative Medicine·MD, Functional Medicine
4.6(98)
Washington, DC
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#30
80GPS
DC Holistic Healthcare
DC Holistic Healthcare·Multiple Practitioners
4.5(112)
Washington, DC
holistic medicine
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Contact via website#31
80GPS
DC Acupuncture Practitioners
DC Acupuncture Practitioners·LAc, Multiple Practitioners
4.6(234)
Multiple DC locations
Acupuncture
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80GPS
Functional Medicine DC Network
Functional Medicine DC Network·IFMCP, Multiple Practitioners
4.7(178)
Multiple DC locations
Functional Medicine Consultation
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