114: Mold Treatment Pearls with Dr. Lauren Tessier

Mold-related illness- specifically colonization, can involve complex treatment. Dr. Lauren Tessier, a naturopathic physician who treats often-overlooked forms of mold-illness, joins me to discuss mold in women, mold in pediatrics, and mold in autoimmunity. 
The four (overlapping) types of mold illness:

Common allergy, including dry eyes, runny eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and even asthma

Fungal infection, colonization, and biofilm. 

Mycotoxicosis (The toxic impact of mold)

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)

Guest Bio:
Dr. Lauren Tessier is a practicing Naturopathic Physician. Her practice Life After Mold, located in Waterbury, Vermont, services local and international clients suffering from mold-related illnesses complicated by comorbid conditions such as multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and chronic infections- including Lyme & co-infections, EBV, CMV, etc. 
Dr. Tessier, previously CIRS certified in 2016, treats not only biotoxin illness but also other overlooked forms of mold illness, including allergy, infection/colonization, and mycotoxicosis. 
Dr. Tessier serves clients via in-office medical care or through educational wellness consults; she also provides one-on-one private training for practitioners looking to improve upon their mold-literate clinical skills. 
Dr. Tessier is the President of ISEAI, or the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, and has been in service to the nonprofit since 2017, in the roles of Secretary, Vice President, and general board member. ISEAI is dedicated to helping practitioners learn how to diagnose and treat Environmentally Acquired Illness in their client population. 
The free e-booklet “Mold Prevention: 101”, authored by Dr. Tessier is available on her website, and has been circulated worldwide. 
In this episode:

The four overlapping types of mold-related illnesses that get caused by mold and mycotoxins. (7:28)

How cancer relates to mold illness. (9:33)

Why mold-related illnesses are not more widely accepted. (10:05)

The most common symptoms of mold illness. (12:33)

How mold illness affects kids. (13:47)

How mold illness impacts women’s health. (14:59)

Other symptoms of mold illness. (17:55)

What mass cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is. (21:48)

What multiple chemical sensitivity is. (25:16)

The importance of controlling your exposure to different variables. (32:28)

Foods that could contain mold toxins. (37:28)

How mold illness (40:41) and colonization (43:24) can be treated. 

Links and Resources:
Free gift: https://www.lifeaftermold.com/mold-prevention-101
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