Do you suffer from Eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, brain fog, headaches, autoimmune conditions, joint and muscle pain, low energy, chronic colds, digestive trouble, or diabetes, you might be exposed to mold in your food or your environment and not know it.
Mycotoxins are toxins produced by mold that cause inflammation throughout the body.
We may be exposed to mold at home or in the workplace. Leaky pipes, roof damage, and showers can all cause dry wall to get wet, allowing mold to grow. AC units harbor mold on the grill. Drains and sinks should be checked.
Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus mold species and can be found in the following Foods including: Cheeses, flour that sits on store shelves for long periods, peanuts, nut butters, milk (cows are fed diets full of moldy foods), coffee beans, chocolate, dried fruits, nuts, corn, alcohol, processed meats, salad dressings, oats, and processed sugary foods (sugar is a breeding ground for molds).
MYCOTOXINS HAVE A TOXIC EFFECT ON OUR HEALTH
Studies have shown that minimizing exposure to foods containing mycotoxins lowers diabetes risk by 73%. Mycotoxins cause damage to the pancreas. Investigators found that diabetes was three times more common in people who had high levels of aflatoxin in their blood.
Aflatoxins decrease levels of good gut bacteria.
Overall mycotoxin exposure raises women's risk of fatigue by 344%!
And people exposed to mold were 5X as likely to experience brain fog.
Mycotoxins trigger an inflammatory response that wreaks havoc on the immune nervous and digestive system.
hidden molds and mycotoxins in food and your environment are sabotaging your health
stop exposing yourself to mycotoxins
Minimize mold exposure by avoiding foods that harbor mold.
Foods to Avoid:
Cheeses, flour that sits on store shelves for long periods, peanuts, nut butters, milk (cows are fed diets full of moldy foods), coffee beans, chocolate, dried fruits, nuts, corn, alcohol, processed meats, salad dressings, oats, and processed sugary foods (sugar is a breeding ground for molds).
Clean out the Mold in Your Environment
If you have leaky sinks, pipes or roof, damaged drywall, fix the problem and repair the drywall. Use caution. many companies who consider themselves as mold removal specialists can actually make the problem worse and can cause mold to spread. Go by word of mouth recommendations.
ACs harbor a lot of mold in the grill, turn off the AC and spray the grill with bleach every few weeks.
Clean drains with this mixture 1/2 cup baking soda mixed with 1 cup of white vinegar every week. Spray mold with a tea tree oil spray.
Sprinkle baking soda on rugs and carpets leave for 10 minutes and vaccum.
HOW TO DETOX FROM MOLD AND MYCOTOXINS
1) Increase your water intake -
(pure spring water)
2) Kidney and Liver Cleanse-
The kidneys and liver remove waste, toxins including mycotoxins, control the body's fluid balance, and regulate the balance of electrolytes.
If the kidneys are not able to remove toxins and waste from the body, then these toxins will circulate and/or accumulate in the body resulting in an acidic environment which can lead to chronic fatigue, digestive illness, migraines, obesity and more serious health problems such as organ failure, kidney stones, and even cancer.
The benefits of periodic kidney and liver cleanses are endless: here are a few:
1) Cleansing your kidney improves your ability to process certain foods, reducing allergies
2) Enhances nutrient absorption and improves metabolism
3) Prevents Fatigue
4) Strengthens the immune system - Flushing out waste and toxins prevents potential infections and strengthens immunity
5) cleansing the kidneys reduces the risk of kidney stones and bladder problems
For the safest, all natural, herb based, kidney cleanse formula, try the 2 week Kidney Rejuvenate Cleanse pictured below.
Based on Traditional Japanese Kampo medicine this formula is a time proven way to cleanse and support the kidneys.
3) Green Juices -
Juice fresh green juices daily aim for 16 oz twice a day. Greens contain chlorophyll which assists in detoxification (buy only organic produce for juicing)
4) BREAD FAST - (1-2 WEEKS)
Remove all processed foods from your diet, including store bought breads. Flour that sits on store shelves harbors mold and bacteria.
At Joseph's Organic Bakery we grind our flour fresh every day to prevent this problem.
A bread fast is basically where you don't eat carbs, starches, processed foods or animal products except for proper bread (with a few exceptions). The bread should be ancient grain, pure- I would opt for Kamut Bread from our bakery due to its purity and the high levels of nutrients in every loaf. click the link below to learn more.
KAMUT SUPERFOOD BREAD from Joseph's Organic Bakery
Drizzle the bread with olive oil and bamboo salt, and eat a small salad with the bread for lunch. For dinner, a salad or homemade vegetable soup.
Aim to stay on the bread fast for 1-2 weeks.
The bread will clear out toxins from your digestive tract and reboot your entire gut, allowing probiotics (the good bacteria) to flourish.
5) Physical Exercise-
The skin is the largest organ of detoxification. Try to break a sweat every day, exercise, walk outdoors (without your iphone).
6) DETOX TEA PACK-
There are herbs which aid in detoxification of the digestive system and liver.
The Cistus Tea and Longjing Tea combo in this tea pack is amazing for detoxification. The two work together to detox, reboot the digestive tract, thyroid, and flush out toxins from the liver.
BENEFITS OF OUR REJUVENATING TEA PACK:
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels*
- Supports Healthy Weight Loss*
- Supports the Thyroid*
- Supports a Healthy Immune System*
- Rejuvenates the Pancreas*
- Supports Detoxification
Included in this Pack: Antioxidant Cistus Tea (30 day supply) $45and Detoxifying Longjing Tea (45 day supply) $45
7) Supplements-
Chlorella (a little every day), bentonite clay baths, edible activated charcoal (is a binder that will remove mold and myctoxins from the digestive system). Use caution with activated charcoal , use for a short period (1-2 days at a time) and dont use too much at once. Follow the instructions on the bottle and even use half of the recommended amounts.
Immune Pro is our herbal supplement for immune support. Mycotoxins in the body can trigger the immune system to overact causing widespread inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Our immune Pro helps regulate the immune system and lower inflammation.
8) SEA MOSS
Sea moss contains 92 out of 102 vital minerals and nutrients essential to bodily function. It also contains chlorophyl potassium chloride and various compounds that cleanse out the lymphatic system and dissolve mucus.
For the highest quality purple sea moss from pristine waters off the coast of Jamaica click below
In conclusion, detoxifying from mycotoxins has become increasingly important to maintain health, and even more so if you're suffering from symptoms of mold exposure or a chronic disease.