Ep. 133: Mycotoxins, Mold Exposure and Your Health with Dr. Ann Barter

Mold is Where?

Dr. Ann Barter has an abundance of experience treating patients that have been exposed to mold, so when she offered to join us, we were eager to talk to her! She shared with us some of the most common sources of mold in our homes. Did you know that our food (yes, our food!) is a common source of mold exposure? And that musty basement that seems “normal”, isn’t so normal. That’s mold! This sneaky little spore can be hiding in plain sight, or in the smallest little crevice growing unnoticeably for long periods of time, so it’s a good idea to know what you’re looking for.

Hide and Seek

Because mold is so small, you can be exposed without knowing it. The signs and symptoms can be so generalized that you may feel like you’re losing your mind trying to piece it all together. And most traditional Western medicine practitioners aren’t trained to look for mold exposure. The signs and symptoms are multidimensional and can affect many body systems at once. There is evidence of a connection between mold exposure and auto-immune disorders, as well as mold exposure and neurotransmitter disorders. Did you know that babies exposed to mold in utero even display symptoms? We’re taking a deep dive into all of it!

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

Now that you know some of the sources, signs and symptoms, I bet you’re anxious to find out if your home has mold. We will be talking about the different ways you can be tested to see if you’ve been exposed to mold, and a couple different ways you can test your home. We’ll even give you tips to sniff out mold when looking at possible homes to purchase, and the gold standard of home testing. After all, your home is your sanctuary for relaxation.