Anxiety and Insomnia from Mold

Summary:

Monica lived in a home with her family that had experienced significant water damage from a broken pipe while they were on vacation. The restoration company used had cut corners and further investigation found notable biological growth (presumably mold) in the flooring under the affected rooms. A few months after the flood she started having bad anxiety with a racing heart and insomnia.

How the case was evaluated:

• • • Mold mycotoxin testing found several elevated levels consistent with molds common in water damaged buildings.
    • Blood testing showed inflammatory markers often seen in people with toxicities.
    • Organic Acid testing helped provide confidence that she did not have a fungal colonization in her body.
    • Home testing showed similar mycotoxin elevations as her body testing.

Assessment:

Mold produces mycotoxins as part of its normal lifecycle, many of which are damaging to our bodies. Some of them have notable impact on the immune system or are neurotoxic. This irritation and inflammation is a likely culprit for Monica's anxiety and insomnia.

Treatment:

• • • Her home was addressed and a qualified team removed the impacted materials.
    • Austin Air filters designed for toxin removal were added to her home office and bedroom.
    • Binders, a combination of natural and pharmaceutical, were used.
    • Nutrient support to help detoxify and repair damage were added.

Outcome:

Monica had a notable recovery after the home remediation and a few months of the treatments. Thankfully, the other family members did show elevated mycotoxin levels but did not have symptoms. Genetic and body burden differences cause people to metabolize fungal exposures differently. About 9 months later her mycotoxins were undetectable and her anxiety and insomnia continued to be resolved.