MYF 88 | Could Hidden Mold Exposure Affect Your Fertility? with Dr. Ann-Marie Barter, DC
Welcome to Episode 88!
In episode 88, I interview chiropractic physician, Dr. Ann Barter, about mold exposure and it’s potential impact on health and fertility. Although many people have heard that encountering certain types of mold can be harmful, few people realize just how common mold exposure really is and all the ways it can disrupt health. Many of us have been unknowingly exposed to mold in water-damaged buildings, our homes, and even our food supply. Unfortunately, mold exposure isn’t always obvious and the health symptoms it can cause are wide-ranging and frequently confused with other conditions. The reason we’re talking about mold on a fertility podcast is that it can be a hidden source of inflammation and stress on the body, leading to immune system dysfunction and hormone imbalances that can make it very difficult to conceive. Thankfully, it is absolutely possible to test for and remediate mold issues in your environment, as well as heal from mold illness if you’ve been exposed and experienced negative health effects!
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How mold exposure can impact health and fertility
Some of the most common symptoms that might point toward mold exposure and illness
The primary routes of exposure to mold in our environment
Why some people react very strongly to mold while others seem to experience no ill effects
Some of the options for testing for mold in our external environments as well as in our bodies
The basic elements of an effective healing protocol for mold illness
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Show Notes:
4:45 Dr. Ann shares her personal health story which led her to chiropractic work
9:15 What led Dr. Barter to investigate mold as a culprit behind her patient’s symptoms
14:05 Warning signs and symptoms for identifying mold exposure
19:30 Detrimental health effects associate with mold exposure
21:15 Discussion on the multiple symptoms associated with mold and how exposure affects overall health and fertility
25:00 Widespread effects of inflammation on health
28:17 Why some people have a severe response to mold while others may not
31:30 Mold in the food system and effects of dietary exposure
34:20 Scientific studies showing effects of dietary and water damage mold exposure during pregnancy
38:50 Recommended testing for mold exposure in your home
41:30 Recommended testing for mold toxicity in your body
47:00 How to effectively and safely remove toxic mold in your environment
49:30 How to support your body while undergoing a mold detoxification protocol
55:40 Dr. Ann shares information regarding her practice
56:20 Closing advice from Dr. Barter