Ep #81: Mold & Lyme

Alt Psych

English - August 26, 2022 19:29 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB
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The Alt Psych Show Episode 81: Mold & Lyme

Co-host: Dr. Martin Hart

MOLD

Mycotoxins suppress immune system, even reduce effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments via biofilm
May cause cognitive impairment or “brain fog, “ with difficulty thinking, concentrating, or with memory
Impaired neuronal plasticity; impaired neuronal plasticity adversely affects everything from your ability to learn and retain new information to overall cognitive function
Mood swings, depression, anxiety, rapid weight change, chronic fatigue, respiratory issues, chronic sinusitis, headaches

If you suspect mold, things your provider should recommend:

1) Remove the offending agent

2) Lab workup

3) Incorporate Binders (e.g. charcoal, bentonite clay, and chitosan)

4) Calm mold-induced inflammation

5) Assess microbiota and hormonal balance

6) Optimal gut, liver, and gallbladder function are critical to be able to eliminate mold toxins

7) Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS)

LYME

Classically a deer tick bite that transmits borrelia burgdorferi (bullseye rash)

May cause the following symptoms:

Debilitating fatigue
Headaches
Muscle pain
Arthritis
Numbness
Tingling
Nerve pain and weakness
Heart problems
Psychiatric symptoms: anxiety, depression, irritability, psychosis, and more
Difficulty with thinking, memory, language and math skills
Sleep disturbance
Problems with vision and hearing

If you suspect Lyme, things your provider should recommend:

1) Antibiotics for 2-4 weeks

2) Lab workup

3) Lyme symptoms are often linked to heavy metal toxicity (Hg, Pb, Sb, Cd, etc)

4) Test and chelate if above found

5) Hyperbaric Oxygen

6) Saunas and steam rooms

7) NAD+, Melatonin, Methylene Blue

8) Fish oil

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