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As many of you know, living in a mold environment, or even visiting one, is very hard on us and can get in the way of healing. I found this company years ago, and I love their products and use them. They can be especially helpful if you are stuck in mold for a while or in the middle of moving out of it. Thank you to the company for the giveaways and for donating to a Rise Above Lyme event! A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The buy link is

Mold can be a big piece of the healing puzzle. To make things easier, here is every mold and CIRS post on Rise Above Lyme in one place. There are many steps, but it can be done! A quick-view graphic of this list is at the bottom of this post. START HERE MOLD ILLNESS EDUCATION https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/_mold MOLD - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mold-solutions STEPS TO OVERCOME MOLD https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/steps-to-overcome-mold LEARN

Zeolite is a natural mineral binder used in many Lyme, mold and heavy metal detox plans. It's also in some of the binder blends often mentioned in our groups. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme WHAT IS ZEOLITE? - Zeolite is a mineral that comes from volcanic rock. The

One of the most common questions in our groups is whether to treat mold or Lyme first. Here is what the mold doctors I trust share, in simple terms. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHY IT MATTERS - Dr. Jill Crista explains that mold toxins can weaken the immune system and help reactivate infections like Lyme. - Dr. Tania Dempsey often sees mold become the "final straw" in people already struggling with tick-borne infections. She explain

Mold exposure is something I believe is essential to address in order to heal. Here is what the newest information from the mold doctors I trust says, in simple terms. For support, I recommend one group that focuses on recovery, since I feel some groups focus more on fear: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B5UZ86cym/ Looking for things that may help? My Mold Possible Solutions post is here: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mold-solutions A quick-view graphic with the key po

MMP-9 is one of the lab markers that comes up a lot with mold and CIRS. I was taught that a high MMP-9 doesn't have to mean mold. Other things can be at play, so keep that in mind. Here is what MMP-9 is, why it can be high with mold, Lyme and inflammation, and what the doctors I trust say a result can and can't tell you. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. New to mold? Start with my Mold Illness Education post:...

Finding a doctor who understands mold can make all the difference in healing. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. FIND A DOCTOR NEAR YOU Dr. Jill Crista's doctor finder points to these directories you can search for a doctor near you: National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM): https://www.envmedicine.org/ International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS): https://www.ilads.org/patient-care/provider-search/ For children,

Not everyone can tolerate coffee during treatment, or at all, and the reasons vary from person to person. Where your coffee comes from matters too, especially when it comes to mold. Here is what I've gathered on this topic. If coffee doesn't work for you, you'll find coffee alternatives listed at the bottom. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. MY EXPERIENCE I love coffee, and I still drink it. I also have issu

This topic hits home for me. One of my best friends suffered the worst effects of CIRS, and seeing firsthand what it did to her broke my heart over and over again. The right doctor did finally help her, but before then, it was watching someone I love suffer. It was awful. After my own treatments, I had random mold exposures that felt like being hit by a truck. I always felt those exposures were what she felt daily. Here is what CIRS is, what the tests can and can't tell you,

I haven't used CSM in my mold treatment for a while, but I tolerated it fine. I used remedies to keep things moving while I was on it. I took CSM in the morning and my other binders in the afternoon. Cholestyramine (CSM) is a prescription binder that comes up a lot for mold and biotoxin illness. Here is what my trusted mold doctors share about it, so you can talk with your doctor about whether it is right for you. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of t

I've used this binder throughout treatment and still use. We wanted to share lots of information about it. I use the Premier brand my doctor recommends but I've used several brands. I was taught cracked/broken wall chlorella is important. Pulverized mentioned below as well. I take twice a day. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (

I was told I could cycle this into my binder regimen, so I have limited experience with it. I was asked if I was sensitive to shellfish before using it, because it is derived from shellfish. People who are allergic to shellfish may not tolerate chitosan. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welc

Binders are used a lot in Lyme treatment, and they are the core of mold treatment too. Here is what they are, the ones most often mentioned, and how to take them. I was taught that most binders are taken at the same time, and never near supplements, herbals or medication. My doctor had me space them 2 to 3 hours apart. Here is my short video on binders: https://youtu.be/01xHX9owDP8 A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplements recomme

Bentonite clay is very common in mold detox protocols and popular in the Lyme community. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme WHAT IS BENTONITE? - Bentonite is a natural clay. Its main mineral is montmorillonite. - It's a binder. In the gut, it latches onto certain toxin

This is one of the most common binders used in treatment. It was the first one I ever used and it definitely helped me. I still use it occasionally. It is not meant to be used as a long term binder as I was taught it can interfere with vitamin and mineral absorption. I did use it very often in the first 2 years of treatment. I was taught I could take it alongside my other binders but always taken 2 hours AWAY from medication and supplements. I still take it occasionally as ne

I spent hours putting this information together to help you with mold. The most important step is getting out of the mold, and making sure you don't take it with you if you move. If you remediate instead, make sure it is done correctly. Want to learn what mold toxicity is, how it connects to Lyme, and how testing works? My Mold education post is here: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/_mold A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplemen

We gathered our top posts on overcoming mold into simple steps. There are many steps...but it can be done! We can help guide you on how to test your body and your home. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplements recommended by Rise Above Lyme are listed in my Mold Possible Solutions post for easy shopping: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mold-solutions 1. GET OUT OF THE MOLD AND DON'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - When I moved to a new sta