Frequently asked questions regarding mold illness
Common questions about chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)and the food you eat:
What can I eat when recovering from mold illness?
Why don’t you use dairy in MFM recipes?
I can understand why to eliminate processed white sugar, but why not natural sugars like maple syrup or honey when recovering from CIRS?
What foods should I eat and what should I avoid while healing from mold exposure?
Why are beans, lentils, and other legumes not part of the Mold Free Menu?
Amylose is a naturally occurring starch- beneficial in some cases and potentially hindering recovery in CIRS patients. A low amylose diet is recommended during the Shoemaker protocol. Though some benefit from no/ low amylose diets, others need a bit more; read more here
A diet low in amylose has shown to be beneficial to CIRS patients. Avoiding commonly inflammatory foods can also be helpful. For a comprehensive list and recipes read more here
Reducing the quantity of food items that burden the body -causing inflammation and immune responses- will free up energy that can in turn be used to promote healing. A common place mycotoxins can flourish is in the spice rack… read more here.
In an effort to bring you the most accurate answers to your questions about CIRS & biotoxin illness,follow the links to experts on each topic.
For example, Mold Free Menu focuses on non toxic dinner ideas. The research professionals at survivingmold.com thoroughly explore buying the right air purifier to reduce mold in your home or office.
You will find connections to medical professionals, environmental illness attorneys, toxic mold mitigation firms, and reputable scientists answering questions on your mind.
Frequently asked questions about mold, medical testing, doctors that specialize in mold illness, how CIRS is diagnosed, symptoms of mold illness, etc.
What are the symptoms of mold illness/CIRS?
How to stay healthy living with CIRS?
Who is accountable for mold in a rental or workplace?
How to treat mold exposure/CIRS ?
What are the best tests for mold in my home?
Testing for toxins in the home can be as simple as a swiffer ERMI or HERTSMI test, but a ‘mold sabbatical” is extremely helpful as well. Read more here to learn about specialized doctors diagnosing, treatments for biotoxin illness, CIRS, and mold sickness symptoms.
If you suspect you have been exposed to mold- the two most important firsts steps you can take right now to reduce inflammation are: choose to breathe non toxic air and only eat foods & beverages that specifically support healing from biotoxin exposure. More details here
The Some terms may be brand new to those suffering from biotoxin illness. Accelerate your healing by understanding commonly used terminology here in our Glossary
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