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Book Citations and Resources

Part 1: Discover

Chapter 1: What Is Toxic Mold?

Introduction

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5577585/

What Is Toxic Mold?

• https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/2901/2901-7019/2901-7019_pdf.pdf
• Quote: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164220/#r49
• https://inspectapedia.com/mold/Classifications_of_Mold_Contamination.php 
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3654247/

The Aspects of Mold That Make You Sick

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_metabolite#Fungal_secondary_metabolites
• https://www.cdc.gov/habs/be-aware-habs.htm
• mVOCs: https://www.survivingmold.com/mold-symptoms/molds-mycotoxins-more
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4603560/ 
• Beta-glucans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23403046/
• Hyphal fragments: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3654247/
• Quote: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6354945/#b13-tr-34-001
• Great Plains: https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gplmycotox
  https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/mycotoxins/#1527504422745-6625ac95-ec67

Toxic Mold Over Time

• https://www.livescience.com/fungi-fossil-oldest-terrestrial-life.html 
• https://www.universetoday.com/38125/how-long-have-humans-been-on-earth/ 
• https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2013:47-59&version=NIV 
• Assyrian tablets: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/FSVD/swine/index-diseases/mycotoxicoses 
• St. Anthony quote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergot#Saint_Anthony's_fire_and_the_Antonites
• Witch trials: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/witches-curse-clues-evidence/1501/

Where Toxic Mold Is Found

• Delay healing: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21505594.2016.1247140
• Nose and sinuses: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3920250/
• Lungs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14770-aspergillosis 
• Bone: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/fungal-infections/mucormycosis 
• https://inspectapedia.com/mold/Classifications_of_Mold_Contamination.php
• https://amienvironmental.com/mold-health-effects/
• https://www.iqair.com/ca/blog/molds/which-mold-is-dangerous
• https://www.survivingmold.com/mold-symptoms/molds-mycotoxins-more
• https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm
• https://www.wetandforget.com/blog/2018/06/27/how-mold-grows/
• https://allergystore.com/blogs/news/how-many-types-of-mold-and-fungi-are-there

What Encourages Mold Growth

• High humidity: https://sites.google.com/site/climatetypes/tropical-wet 
• https://www.truthaboutmold.info/statistics 
• https://www.tripsavvy.com/wettest-places-in-the-usa-4135027
• https://www.truthaboutmold.info/statistics 
• Indoor dampness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131638/ 
• Basements: https://www.waterdamagedefense.com/pages/water-damage-by-the-numbers
• Mold growth according to a 2011 study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131638/ 
• Flooding: https://certifiedmoldassessments.com/is-drywall-mold-dangerous/ 
• 50% of buildings: https://iaqscience.lbl.gov/dampness-prevalence
• Aureobasidium pullulans (an allergenic mold) grows well on wood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131638/ 

Chapter 2: How to Assess Your Home & Body for Toxic Mold

Self-Assessment of Possible Toxic Mold Illness Symptoms

• Eye irritation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535144/ https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/7/197

Assessing Your Diet

• Spices: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food
• Herbal supplements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food
• Milk: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2020/02/05/mycotoxins-and-gut-health/
• Dog food  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food) 

Assessing Your Home

• Past water damage: https://books.google.com/books
• US-wide directory: https://www.acac.org/find/location_search_2.aspx
• NAMRI: https://www.namri.org/find.php
• RealTime Lab: https://realtimelab.com/ 
• ERMI: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/should-i-test-or-sample-mold-my-home-using-environmental-relative-moldiness-0  
  https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-04/documents/ermi_fact_sheet.pdf
  https://www.moldsensitized.com/should-ermi-be-used-in-post-mold-remediation-verification/
• Envirobiomics: https://www.envirobiomics.com/ 
• Immunolytics: https://immunolytics.com/buyakit.aspx 

Testing Your Body for Mold

• Quote: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6406a7.htm 
• https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fda-oversight-of-laboratory-developed-27221/

MycoTOX Profile by Great Plains Laboratory

• https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gplmycotox

Mycotoxin Urine Test by Real Time Labs

• https://realtimelab.com/product/mycotoxin-test/ 

Mycotoxin Test by Vibrant Wellness

• https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/mycotoxins/#1539769892536-660dc9af-2bbc 

Mycotoxin Testing my My MycoLab

• https://mymycolab.com 

Mold Allergy/Antibody Test

• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mold-allergy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351525
• https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis/lab-tests
• https://www.gdx.net/product/ige-mold-allergy-test-blood
• https://www.sinusitiswellness.com/why-lab-tests-are-only-part-of-the-picture-for-making-a-mold-illness-diagnosis/ 
• https://www.lifeextension.com/lab-testing/itemlc100038/biotoxin-mold-illness-panel 

MARCoNS Nasal Swab Test

• https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-wellness-blog/120 

Blood Labs for Inflammation

• Matrix: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3858212/ 
• MSH: https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis/lab-tests 
• HLA: https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis/lab-tests

Visual Contrast Sensitivity

• https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis/visual-contrast-sensitivity-vcs
• https://www.vcstest.com/
  

Other Helpful Lab Tests

• SPECT: https://www.amenclinics.com/conditions/toxic-mold-exposure-and-other-toxins/ 
• Neuroquant: http://www.vaneuropsychiatry.org/mold-exposure/
• http://www.themoldguyinc.com/mold-inspection-blog/what-is-neuroquant
• https://www.survivingmold.com/store1/online-neuroquant-test

Chapter 3: How Can Toxic Mold Affect Your Health

Mold Terminology

• https://www.a4m.com/ritchie-shoemaker.html

Mold & Your Genetics

• HLA-DR: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5554125/
• https://doctorpaulvin.com/blog/mold-101-mold-toxicity/ 
• MTHFR https://mthfrsupport.com/2013/05/living-with-mold-mycotoxins-and-mthfr/
• COMT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25380456/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechol 
• GCLC: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28423341/ https://www.mygenefood.com/genes/longevity-genes/gclc/
• https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Single-Nucleotide-Polymorphisms 

The Trouble with Mycotoxins

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20329590/#:~:text=The%20human%20brain%20is%20nearly,integrity%20and%20ability%20to%20perform
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164220/ 

Mold & Your Liver

• Cytocines: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4444319/ 
• Chronic inflammation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27043586/ 
• Liver enzymes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25697850/
• Recirculation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3344528/
• Tumor gene: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8397412/

Toxic Mold & Your Hormones

• High estrogen: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27481073/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2018.00667/full#B56 
• Infertility: https://ndnr.com/endocrinology/endocrine-impacts-of-mycotoxins/ 
• Toxic by Dr. Neil Nathan
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5577585/
• Disregulated microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6219552/ 
• Leptin resistance: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17405691/
• Insulin resistance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3124882/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2246086/
• Energy production: https://www.cell.com/fulltext/S0092-8674%2813%2901095-7
• Thyroid/liver/mycotoxins: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5834427/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2019.00399/full 
• Low iron: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30208979/
• Direct destruction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16648798/

Mold & Your Immune System

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236660212_Mycotoxins_and_immunity_theoretical_consideration_and_practical_applications
• Decreased vaccine efficacy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29767037/
• Cell function: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/016524279190010A?via%3Dihub
• White blood cells: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236660212_Mycotoxins_and_immunity_theoretical_consideration_and_practical_applications
• Damage to receptors: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236660212_Mycotoxins_and_immunity_theoretical_consideration_and_practical_applications
• Macrophages: https://www.jimmunol.org/content/182/10/6418

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/016524279190010A?via%3Dihub

• Suppresses immunity: https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-wellness-blog

• Quote: http://toxicology.usu.edu/endnote/04302008005.pdf

Toxic Mold & Your Digestive System

• https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060/full 
• Pollution: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30342360/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29783199/ 
• Stress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31691465/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0018506X18300138?via%3Dihubhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32957066/ 
• EMFs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33455474/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32039094/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28956351/ 
• Toxic mold: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060/full 
• Intestinal permeability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27417439/  
• Dysbiosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5834427/
• Liver inflammation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31779704/ 
  

Mold & The Brain

• DNA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078194/
• https://sciencing.com/organelle-cell-8733502.html
• Your mitochondria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29464561/
• Sequence of steps: https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Book%3A_Microbiology_(Kaiser)/Unit_7%3A_Microbial_Genetics_and_Microbial_Metabolism/18%3A_Microbial_Metabolism/18.3%3A_Aerobic_Respiration/18.3D%3A_Electron_Transport_Chain_and_Chemisomosis
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145906/
• https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/8/2/28/html

Mold & Cellular Energy

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078194/
• https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(12)00235-8
• E.coli: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30404007/
• Tri: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18157908/
• Mercury: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24515807/
• Iron: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7716790/
• Mold toxins: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705282/#B46-toxins-05-00605
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16388892/)
• Smoking: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31013638/#&gid=article-figures&pid=figure-1-uid-0
• UV: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30177881/

Toxic Mold & Chronic Diseases

• Cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21623489/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24078988/
• Mental health: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2006.093773, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/holistic-psychiatry/201708/mold-toxicity-common-cause-psychiatric-symptoms
• Neurodegenerative: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789584/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-15148-4
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987717300774?via%3Dihub
• https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12640-018-9980-5
• Asthma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215643/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3432137/
• Heart disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3610673/, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-66358-2, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305482747_Mycotoxins_that_Affect_the_Human_Cardiovascular_System
• Diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5408218/

​​Chapter 4: Next Steps & Finding Support

Chunking it Down

• Tony: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/productivity-performance/power-of-chunking/

Prioritizing

• Serious symptoms:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24036395/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847804/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31645720/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33008395/ 
• Paycheck to paycheckhttps://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-US/News/2020/02/despite-improvement-in-their-financial-wellbeing-US-workers-remain-worried
  https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/11/majority-of-americans-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-since-covid-hit.html
  https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2019/01/11/live-paycheck-to-paycheck-government-shutdown/?sh=196a7a254f10
• Average American:https://www.cnbc.com/select/average-american-debt-by-age/https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/research/average-savings-account-balance/

Finding Grace in the Chaos

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24171883/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31100799/ https://science.sciencemag.org/content/361/6408/eaat5236 

Sharing & Asking for Help

• Quote: https://www.cancertodaymag.org/Pages/Fall2012/betty-ford-yesterday-and-today.aspx 

Part 2: Do

Chapter 5: What to Do About Your Home & Stuff

What to Do if You’re Renting a Moldy Property

• https://ipropertymanagement.com/research/renters-vs-homeowners-statistics#demographics

Transitioning Tips

• Mask and gloves https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-full-Face-Cover-Formaldehyde/dp/B092ZRWCLP/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3I9YY57N4GYBY&dchild=1&keywords=full+respirator+mask+with+filters+mold&qid=1635371820&sprefix=full+respirator+mask+with+filters+mold%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSEFDQUtES1I4NVFSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjY5MjM4MzVFVlQ0MFJXTjNOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTg4ODYyVzE5T0ZISlhCUUY1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Assessing a Potential New Home

• Books: https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-surprising-places-where-mold-hides-in-the-home-51862

Managing Indoor Humidity

• Dehumidifier: https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-course-chapter-2#
• https://aspenenvironmentalservices.com/at-what-humidity-level-does-black-mold-start-to-grow/
• Appliances: https://peoplesrx.com/mold-illness-and-water-damaged-buildings/
• https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-surprising-places-where-mold-hides-in-the-home-51862

Cleaning Mold - What are Your Options?

• Vinegar: https://www.beyondtoxics.org/wp-content/uploads/GreatNaturalMoldCleaners-Instead-of-Bleach.pdf
• Tea tree: https://www.beyondtoxics.org/wp-content/uploads/GreatNaturalMoldCleaners-Instead-of-Bleach.pdf
• Microbalance: https://microbalancehealthproducts.com/products/ec3-laundry-additive.html 

Insurance

• Valin claim: https://www.insurance.com/home-and-renters-insurance/home-insurance-basics/mold-coverage.html

Legal Rights

• Quote: https://www.hg.org/toxic-mold.html

Chapter 6: Preparing for a Safe & Smooth Body Detox

Pace of Detox

• Herx reaction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarisch%E2%80%93Herxheimer_reaction
• Neil Nathan’s book, Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness

Working with Children

• More chemically sensitive: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/childenvhealth/chemicals.html  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12202057/ 
• Neurological disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3795828/ https://www.who.int/mental_health/neurology/neurological_disorders_report_web.pdf
• Digestive disorders https://gut.bmj.com/content/45/suppl_2/II60 
• Toxic burden https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33360673/
• Pregnancy https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP4860 

Have a Physician & Work with Experts

• Strep throat: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508 https://www.everydayhealth.com/strep-throat/how-strep-throat-may-lead-severe-psychiatric-disorder-children/

Chapter 7: Step 1: Master the Foundations of Good Health

Movement

• Mitochondrial function https://www.hindawi.com/journals/omcl/2019/7058350/ 

Microbiome-Friendly

• https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-eating/top-10-sources-of-calories-in-the-us-diet
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03532-0
• https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/how-immigration-affects-microbiome/574585/

Anti-Inflammatory

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835893/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7353258/

Time-Restricted Eating

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33530881/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33022698/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23357955/ 
• Jockers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-x6bhLOvOU 
• Panda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY14_vOGMpA 

Essential Supplementation

• Fish oil: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16841861/
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-benefits-of-fish-oil#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8
• Magnesium: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4455825/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507250/
• Vitamin D: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532266/
• Prebiotic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705355/ 
• Probiotic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2515351/ 

Chapter 8: More on Diet

Introduction

• https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/vitamins-come-to-dinner
• https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/what-major-scientific-breakthroughs-have-been-made-in-gut-microbiome-science-in-2020/ https://news.mit.edu/2021/microbiome-research-health-0105
• Motility: https://www.healthline.com/health/parasympathetic-nervous-system#responses 
• Berberine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30422704/

15 Foods that Grow Mold Easily

• Dog food: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food
• Spices, especially red chilli, black pepper, and dry ginger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food
• Some herbal supplements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food
• Oat, soy or rice milk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycotoxin#In_food

How to Avoid Mold in Foods

• Coffee: https://puritycoffee.com/  https://www.bulletproof.com/ 
• Perishable foods: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a87cdc2c-6ddd-49f0-bd1f-393086742e68/Molds_on_Food.pdf?MOD=AJPERES#:~:text=Foods%20that%20are%20moldy%20may,that%20can%20make%20you%20sick
• Cleaning your fridge: https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/are-molds-foods-dangerous
• Trimming food: https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/food-safety/how-dangerous-is-mold-on-food/

Go Low FODMAP?

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3388522/
• Mighty Mito: Power Up Your Mitochondria for Boundless Energy, Dr. Suzanne Bennett
• Hydrogen sulfide gas: https://www.drelenaklimenko.com/hydrogen-sulfide-sibo/ 
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231720309770 
• D-lactic acid: https://acutecaretesting.org/en/articles/l-lactate-and-d-lactate-clinical-significance-of-the-difference/ 
• https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2020/3419034/
• https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-9-6 
• LPS (an endotoxin produced by bacteria): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5749529/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/nrgastro.2017.187 

Focus on Fats

• https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/four-common-cholesterol-misconceptions
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dietary-cholesterol-does-not-matter
• https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/03/28/295332576/why-we-got-fatter-during-the-fat-free-food-boom
• Quote: https://doi.org/10.1093/jhmas/jrn001
• https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/omega-6-fatty-acids
• https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-wellness-blog/2018/8/5/how-healthy-fats-benefit-hormones-and-detoxification?rq=fish%20oil

Histamine Intolerance

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7463562/
• Dr. Becky Campbell, author of The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan: https://drbeckycampbell.com/

Food Dos and Don’ts

• List: https://www.healthline.com/health/histamine-intolerance#diet

Chapter 8: Step 2: Establishing Your Detox Routine 117

Electrolyte 118

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15630601/

CoQ10

• Mitochondrial disease: http://moldvictim.org/mitochondrial-disease/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078194/
• Enhances glutathione activity: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/8/2/28/htm
• Kidney/liver: http://www.drugsdb.com/sup/coq10/coq10-side-effects/
• Medication: http://www.drugsdb.com/sup/coq10/coq10-side-effects/

Binders

• Quote: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/bile-acid-sequestrant 
• Find source: “​​(Bile acid sequestrants) work by: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/bile-acid-sequestrants

Glutathione

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24517907/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684116/
• Helps your body regenerate vitamin C and E: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684116/
• https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-7554-4_26 
• NAC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6562654/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6562654/

Does Glutathione Cause Side Effects?

• Breathing problems: https://www.healthline.com/health/glutathione-benefits#side-effects-and-risks

Forms of Glutathione -- Which is Best?

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5241507/
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-increase-glutathione
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24517907/
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marc-Maresca-2/publication/11296545_The_Mycotoxin_Patulin_Alters_the_Barrier_Function_of_the_Intestinal_Epithelium_Mechanism_of_Action_of_the_Toxin_and_Protective_Effects_of_Glutathione/links/5a59007645851545026fcef8/The-Mycotoxin-Patulin-Alters-the-Barrier-Function-of-the-Intestinal-Epithelium-Mechanism-of-Action-of-the-Toxin-and-Protective-Effects-of-Glutathione.pdf
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0041008X75901817

Broccoli Seed

• https://www.pnas.org/content/94/19/10367

How Sulforaphane Supports Mycotoxin Detox

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4736808/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20397195/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/glucuronidation
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0fLTOXc77hrW22yLap4JcF1WNnLQEwKZg8XniboAj0/edit
• https://www.kithandkinwellness.com/blog-posts/phase-two-detoxification
• https://atpscience.com/benefits-of-brassica-oleracea-broccoli-sprout/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20397195/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7076809/

Sauna

• Mobilizes toxins of all types: chemicals, mycotoxins, and heavy metals - source
• Improves immune function - source 
• Lowers inflammation - source
• Helps repair and regenerate cells
• Turns off sympathetic dominance (stress mode)  and turns on relaxation state - source
• Activates mitochondrial activity & ATP production - source 
• Activates heat shock proteins to repair cellular damage - source
• Can aid in weight loss - source
• Assists in detoxification (especially far infrared)  - source, source 
• Increases BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor - source
• Improves sleep quality - source

Deluxe Detox Routine

• ACG glutathione
• charcoal bar soap and mask from Beautycounter

Choosing a Sauna

• Sauna blanket: the brand Higher Dose https://higherdose.com/
• Sunlighten Solo System https://www.sunlighten.com/bridgit-danner?leadsource=BridgitDanner&utm_campaign=BridgitDanner&utm_medium=Partner&utm_source=BridgitDanner

Coffee Enema

• Dr. Jay Davidson from his book, Five Steps to Restoring Health Protocol: Helping Those Who Haven't Been Helped with Lyme Disease, Thyroid Problems, Adrenal Fatigue, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Digestive Issues, and More https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Restoring-Health-Protocol-Digestive/dp/B01ENY7NG2
• Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Purity-Non-Toxic-Silicone-Phthalates-Cleansing/dp/B01GRIW3CQ/ref=sr_1_4?crid=22E7J2MUIGBPI&dchild=1&keywords=aussie%2Bhealth%2Bcoffee%2Benema%2Bkit&qid=1635531894&sprefix=coffee%2Benema%2Bkit%2Baussie%2B%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-4&th=1

Mouth taping 

• Nasal breathing encourages nitric oxide production https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128054130000041
• Brand called SomniFix: https://somnifix.com/

Why & How to Detox

• I’ll link my interview with Connie on toxicmoldguide.com

Chapter 9: More Detox Techniques

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30569869-the-multiple-applications-and-possible-mechanisms-of-the-hyperbaric-oxygenation-therapy/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2998645/
• Meditation (benefit) https://www.tracyquantum.com/blog/benefits-of-meditation/life-expectancy
• Parasympathetic state https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3188868/
• Nasal rinse: https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-wellness-blog/120
• https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-wellness-blog/should-you-wash-out-your-nose
• Rebounder: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170307155214.htm
• Vinegar bath https://www.safespaceprotection.com/healthy-tips/how-to-neutralize-radiation-effects-with-a-d-tox-bath/

Chapter 10: Step 3: Targeted Symptom/System Repair

Fatigue

• Chlorella (detoxifies and energizes) (detox source, source, source, energy source)
• lemon greens drink (see toxicmoldguide.com for recipe)
• cell danger response (source) (source) 
• supplements can help calm the immune response to stress (source)

Digestive Complaints

• Immunoglobulins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6024018/

Weight Gain/Food Cravings/Energy Fluctuations

• online site called NutriSense

Immune/ Respiratory Issues

• Asthma 
• leaky lung (increased lung vascular permeability)
• Estrogen dominance causes increased chance of developing allergies
  

Mental Health Issues

• being chronically exposed to a neurotoxin can lead to permanent brain changes

Chemical Sensitivities

• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). (source)
• people with MSC have neurological reactions to environmental toxins (source)
• 26% of Americans are chemically sensitive (source)
• After mold exposure, your body may overreact (source, source)
• Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)
• Chronic illness and trauma program by Dr. Eva Detko
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Poor Sleep

• Low levels of melatonin, along with vitamin D, are associated with COVID severity 

Chapter 11: More About Lab Options

Blood Tests

• Lyme-related infections video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DRI0zCHHlg
• Recommended testing: https://hormonedetoxshop.com/lab-testing/

GI-Map Test

• Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory uses qPCR technology (source) 

SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography)

• Amen Clinics

Neuroquant MRI

• Mold illness affects the permeability of the blood-brain barrier (source)
• http://www.vaneuropsychiatry.org/mold-exposure/
• http://www.themoldguyinc.com/mold-inspection-blog/what-is-neuroquant
• https://www.survivingmold.com/store1/online-neuroquant-test

Part Three: Develop

Chapter 12- Avoid All Toxins 165

Introduction

• Potential toxins you may encounter every day. (source)
• Synthetic chemicals in the human body (source)
• Average woman puts 168 chemicals on her body every day. (source)
• Pollution emission (source)
• Toxins have become a primary driver of disease. (source)
• Glyphosate/carcinogen: (source)
• Roundup caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (source) 
• Judges ruled in favor of users (source)
• Glyphosate kills your beneficial bacteria (source)
• BPA/obesity (source)
• Outdoor air quality: (source)
• Phoenix/air pollution: https://www.knau.org/post/annual-report-again-ranks-phoenix-air-quality-among-worst-nation 
• https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20065995v2
• Black and Hispanic people are exposed to more pollution than they produce.

Sources of Toxins

• We spend on average 90% our time indoors: https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/indoor-air-quality#note1
• My TapScore (private water testing company)
• Aquasana is a brand for water filter
• Berkey filter 
• iSpring water filter

Inspecting Your Home for Toxins

• Essential oil authors I like: Dr. Mariza Snyder, Jodi Cohen, Dr. Eric Zielinski
• Cleaning product ingredients to avoid (source)
• Dr. Mariza’s Green Cleaning Guide: https://join.drmariza.com/green-cleaning-recipes/
• Beauty product ingredients to avoid (source)
• Database to check beauty product safety rating. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ 
• Homemade weed killer https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/advice/g777/homemade-weed-killers/ 
• Homemade insecticides
  https://www.treehugger.com/natural-homemade-insecticides-save-your-garden-without-killing-earth-4858819 

https://modernfarmer.com/2016/06/natural-insecticides/ 

• EMF exposure linked to increased risk of cancer and neurological problems (source, source) 
• EMFs can amplify mold growth (source)
• EMFs increase the permeability of the blood brain barrier. (source)
• Radiation-blocking cell phone case: Safe Sleeve
• Hard wiring your internet: https://techwellness.com/blogs/expertise/how-to-hard-wire-wifi-internet-ethernet-without-emf

Chapter 13: Stage of Healing

Routine vs. Variety

• Hormesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18162444/ 
• Mattson MP. Hormesis defined. Ageing Res Rev. 2008 Jan;7(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2007.08.007. Epub 2007 Dec 5. PMID: 18162444; PMCID: PMC2248601.
• https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-017-0013-z
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-017-0013-z

Chapter 14- Creating a New Life You Love

Out With the Old, in with the New 187

• Exercise called ‘the work’ by Byron Katie: https://thework.com/2017/10/four-liberating-questions/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Katie