Understanding and Treating Mould-Related Illnesses
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by mould that can infiltrate the body through contaminated food, the air, water, and direct contact with skin and mucous membranes.
Decades of research have linked mycotoxins to serious neurotoxic and immunotoxic effects, raising concerns about their role in conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), autoimmune encephalopathy, and paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS).
Prolonged exposure to mycotoxins not only leads to cognitive decline and chronic inflammation, it may also exacerbate behavioural and neurological disorders.
As mycotoxins disrupt gut health, cross the blood-brain barrier, and provoke chronic inflammation, they amplify the effects of other inflammatory conditions, such as Lyme disease.
There are several ways to treat the effects of mould, but everything needs to start with detoxification to address parasitic infection, bacterial overgrowth in the intestine, fungal overgrowth in the intestine and heavy metals because if you don’t address those areas, one at a time, they will hinder the process of ridding the body of mould.
Like with all illnesses, the severity of mould-related health issues will differ from person to person, which is why all of Neomed’s programmes are tailored to meet the needs of each guest.
Key steps for treatment, following detoxification, may include:
- Binders to shift mycotoxins;
- Addressing Candida overgrowths such as yeast infections, thrush and digestive issues;
- Treating mould and bacterial infection in the gut, lungs and sinuses;
- Antifungal treatments;
- Infrared sauna and ozone saunas, can be very beneficial for recovery from mould-related illness;
- Yoga, meditation or even gentle stretching can also be helpful when it comes to calming an overactive stress response in the body
Once the body is clear of mould-related toxins, the immune system is better able to target chronic infections, such as Lyme disease, and improve gut health.
