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Health effects and illnesses from mold toxins

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Molds, Mycotoxins, and Public Health » By R. Gray, M. D.,

M. P. H., C. I. M. E.

Comprehensive list of symptoms from 3 myctotoxins »

Symptoms

Fatigue

Memory disturbance

Congitive function disorder

Claculation difficulties

Frequently saying the wrong word

Joint aches and paint

Numbness and tingling (especially in finders)

Sleep disturbance

Frequent unusual nightmares

Shortness of breath

Seizures

Dysequilibrium

Ringing in ears

Delayed healing

Intolerance of bright lights

Blurred vision, changes in vision

Hair loss

Severe allergies

Cough

Severe muscle weakness

Lightheadedness

Loss of balance

Headaches

Depression

Anxiety

Cold hands and feet

Skin Changes

Facial flushing

Diagnosis

Chronic Neurotoxins » An excellent explanation of neurotoxic

poisoning.

Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Aspergillus Patients » Diagnosis of infection -- It can be very

difficult to decide whether or not a patient is suffering from an

Aspergillus infection.

Aspergillus Website »

Center for Immune, Environmental, and Toxic Disorders » Presence

of molds that release toxins means there are toxins in the air. Make

sure to click on the more button or here:

http://www.immunotoxicology.com/pages/molds3.htm

Mycotoxicosis Toxic poisoning is a common sickness resulting from

exposure to toxic molds.

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP). HP may occur after repeated

exposures to an allergen and can result in permanent lung damage

Cannot get 100% of the evidence needed. Does not mean that it is

not there...

More research

Immunotoxicology »

Chronic Neurotoxin » http://www.chronicneurotoxin.com/

Finnish study Subsequent experimentation by Finnish workers

(Nikulin, et al. 1996; Nikulin et al. 1997) in adult mice and by Dr.

Dearborn's laboratory (Yike et al.) in infant rats has demonstrated

that inhalation or tracheal instillation of Stachybotrys spores

produces alveolar hemorrhage unless low-toxin or toxin-extracted

spores are used. These studies further demonstrate histiologically

that the spores do reach the distal airways as expected from the

aerodynamic size of ca. 5 microns (Sorenson, et al.) The internal

review group was aware of the Finnish studies and the external group

heard a presentation of Dr. Dearborn's infant rat data.

Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) ODTS may occur after a single

heavy exposure to dust contaminated with fungi and produces flu-like

symptoms.

Testing

Stachybotrys testing Research findings presented at the Third

International Conference on Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins in

Saratoga Springs, New York indicate that the viable Stachybotrys

chartarum recovery is significantly enhanced with the use of Corn

Meal Agar (CMA). Corn Meal Agar is a general purpose media that has

been used for many years to cultivate fungi. In light of these

findings it is strongly recommended that IAQ professionals

attempting to recover viable Stachybotrys chartarum from the

environment or indoor air use CMA. Samples should be sent to an AIHA

EMPAT Proficiency Tested Microbial Laboratory for enumeration and

identification. Remember that typically a majority of airborne

Stachybotrys chartarum propagules are nonviable and that the most

efficient method for measuring airborne levels of viable and

nonviable Stachybotrys spores is through the use of a Zefon Air-O-

Cell cassette, Burkhard spore trap or other method that does not

require spore viability for quantitation. If you would like more

information about Stachybotrys or CMA please call us at 800-651-

4802.

Penicillium Penicillium is a large genus of fungi with 150

recognized species, nearly 100 of which have been reported to

produce mycotoxins. The range of classes of mycotoxin producing

species of Penicillium is broader than for any other fungal genus

and the molecular composition of these toxins is diverse. Although

toxicity due to Penicillium species is also very diverse, most

toxins can be placed into two broad groups: those that affect liver

or kidney function, and those that are neurotoxins.

The most significant disease associated with Penicillium mycotoxins

is Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (BEN) which is believed to affect some

20,000 people in the rural Danube River Basin in Eastern Europe. BEN

involves progressive renal failure and atrophia of the kidney. The

disease is fatal, with half of the sufferers dying within two years.

Ochratoxin A produced by Penicillium verrucosum is believed to be

the etiological agent of this disease.

Although the production of Penicillium mycotoxins in food and feeds

has been well documented and exposure through ingestion well

studied, the effects of Penicillium contaminated indoor environments

on human health are poorly understood. This is compounded by the

fact that only rarely is Penicillium the only single contaminant in

a moldy indoor environment and the synergistic affect of multiple

fungi/mycotoxin exposure through inhalation of aerosolized

propagules has not been studied. Some of the more significant

mycotoxins produced by species of Penicillium besides Ochratoxin A

include: Patulin, Citrinin, Citreoviridin, Cyclopiazonic acid,

Penitrem A, PR toxin, Roquefortine C and Secalonic

Aspergillus There are more than 160 different species of

Aspergillus, 16 of which have been documented as etiological agents

of human disease.

The aspergilli are probably the most common group of fungi in our

environment. Many species of the genus are frequently isolated from

a variety of substrata, including forage products, grains, nuts,

cotton, organic debris and water damaged organic building materials.

Because of the ubiquity of the aspergilli within the environment,

man is constantly exposed to these fungi. The diseases caused by

species of Aspergillus are relatively uncommon and are rarely found

in individuals with normally functioning immune systems. However,

due to the substantial increase in populations of individuals with

active immune suppression, such as individuals with HIV,

chemotherapy patients and those on corticosteriod treatment,

contamination of building substrates with fungi, particularly

Aspergillus species have become an increasing concern. Aspergillosis

is now the second most common fungal infection requiring

hospitalization in the United States. The most frequently

encountered opportunistic Aspergillus pathogen, Aspergillus

fumigatus, is seen most abundantly in decomposing organic materials.

Because it grows well at temperatures up to 55°C, self-heating

compost piles provide an excellent environment for the fungi.

Compost made up of chipped branches and leaves will often yield a

massive and virtually pure culture of A. fumigatus. A. fumigatus has

been reported to be the major organism isolated from air samples

obtained near compost sites. People who handle compost or

decomposing haystacks often develop hypersensitivity to spores of

Aspergillus and after exposure may suffer a severe allergic

response.

Aspergillus flavus is the second most frequently encountered fungi

in cases of infection with Aspergillus species. In addition to

causing infections, Aspergillus flavus is also renowned for its

production of aflatoxin, one of the most potent carcinogens known to

man. Concern about aflatoxin began in the 1960's after some 100,000

turkey poults in Great Britain died as a result of ingesting feed

tainted with aflatoxin. When it became evident that aflatoxin was

highly carcinogenic most industrialized countries established

tolerances for aflatoxin levels in food and feeds. The risks

associated with airborne exposure to aflatoxin in contaminated

buildings, as with other mycotoxins, have not been adequately

studied. Aspergillus niger is the third most common aspergilli

associated with disease and is more common than any other

Aspergillus species within the genus and is found in and upon the

greatest variety of substrates. It is commonly associated

with " fungus ball " , a condition wherein fungus actively grows in the

human lung, forming a ball, without invading lung tissue. Because

invasive aspergillosis occurs most frequently among highly

immunosuppressed patients, the presence of Aspergillus spores in

hospital air has important implications. Aspergillus spores

frequently occur in hospitals throughout the world and a number of

severe outbreaks resulting in deaths due to disseminated invasive

aspergillosis have been reported following renovation activities in

hospitals. A study of 39 bone marrow transplant patients who resided

in rooms equipped with whole wall laminar flow HEPA filtration units

reported no cases of nosocomial aspergillosis. In sharp contrast, 14

cases of nosocomial aspergillosis in 74 bone marrow transplant

recipients occurred in patients housed elsewhere. It is critical

that adequate engineering controls are implemented during

renovations at hospitals or at any facility the immunosuppressed

frequent.

Mycotoxins Exposure to saprophytic fungi (molds) in indoor

environments has been linked to a number of adverse health effects

including, but not limited to, lethargy, allergies, asthma,

infection, dermatitis and hypersensitive pneumonitis. While the

aforementioned symptoms are intuitive and largely recognized by both

the scientific and lay communities, there are significant secondary

health effects associated with exposure to fungi, including

idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis in infants, cytotoxicity,

cognitive impairment, encephalopathies, immunosuppression, and

cancer.

Research indicates that these secondary health effects may be caused

by the mycotoxins produced by the fungi. Although still

controversial, in the end mycotoxins may prove to be major

components in the health effects reported by victims of fungal

exposur e. Below are listed some of the more likely mycotoxins that

may occur in indoor environments as indicted by ACGIH, the producing

organisms, and mode of activity.

Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus, and other Aspergillus

spp. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, hepato-toxic, carcinogenic,

immunotoxic.

Alternariol is produced by Alternaria spp. Health effects:

cytotoxic, teratogenic.

Citrinin is produced by Penicillium expansum. Health effects:

carcinogenic.

Chaetoglobosins is produced by Chaetomium globosin. Health effects:

inhibits cell division.

Cytochalasins is produced by Aspergillus clavatus. Health effects:

inhibits cell division.

Epicladosporic acid is produced by Cladosporium spp. Health effects:

immunosuppressive.

Fumonisins is produced by Fusarium spp. Health effects: inhibits

sphingolipid biosynthesis, neurotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic,

carcinogenic.

Fumitremorgens is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health effects:

tremorgenic.

Gliotoxin is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health effects:

blocks membrane tiol groups, immunosuppressive, cytotoxic.

Griseofulvins is produced by Memnoniella, P. griseo-fulvum and P.

viridicatum. Health effects: hepatotoxic, tumorigenic, teratogenic.

Mycophenolic acid is produced by Penicillium brevicompactum. Health

effects: blocks inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase,

immunosuppressive.

Ochratoxins are produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium

viridicatum. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, inhibits protein

synthesis (phenyalanyl-t-RNA synthetase), nephrotoxic, carcinogenic.

Patulin is produced by Paecilomyces variatii and P. expansum. Health

effects: inhibits potassium uptake, possible carcinogen.

Trichothecenes - satratoxins, verrucarins, and roridins are produced

by Stachybotrys chartarum and Fusarium spp. Health effects: inhibits

protein and nucleic acid synthesis, immunosuppressive, hemotoxic,

hemorrhagic.

Sporidesmin is produced by Pithomyces chartarum. Health effects:

hepatotoxic.

Stachybotrylactams and lacones are produced by Stachybotrys

chartarum. Health effects: immunosuppressive.

Sterigmatocystin is produced by Aspergillus versicolor. Health

effects: hepatotoxic, carcinogenic.

Tenuazoic acid is produced by Alternaria alternata and Phoma

soghina. Health effects: nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, hemorrhagic.

Verrucosidin is produced by Penicillium polonicum. Health effects:

neurotoxic.

*Data from Burge and Ammann (1999) and sen et al., 1993. Burge,

H. A. and Ammann, H. A., 1999. Fungal Toxins and b-(1®3)-D-Glucans.

Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control, Edited by J. Macher, H. A.

Ammann, H. A. Burge, D. K. Milton, and P. R. Morey (American

Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cin cinnati,

Ohio), pp. 24-1 - 24-13.

sen, B. J., Bowen, K. L., Shelby, R. A., Diener, U. L.

Kemppainen, B. W., and Floyd, J. 1993. Mycotoxins and Mycotoxicoses.

Circular ANR-767 (Alabama ative Extension Service), 16 pp.

Mycotoxins »

Biomarkers of MCS »

Multiple chemical Sensitivity Research papers.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities »

Psychological impact of the MCS disease »

Neurogenic Inflammation and Sensitivity to Environmental

Chemicals »

The Assessment of Neurobehavioral Toxicity: SGOMSEC Joint Report »

Human Physiological Effects of Mycotoxins and Environmental

Influences on the Autonomic Nervous System »

Environmental Sensitivities: Prevalence of Major Symptoms in a

Referral Center »

Gastro Intestinal Symptoms When aflotoxins and spores carrying

these toxins fall on to surfaces used for food (counter tops,

kitchen tables) they are then ingested.

Lactose Intolerance

Theory 1 - Cows Feed lactose and maybe trying the Lactaid drops

again when I came across some more info about milk. I don't have the

article right now but it said that the milk can get a high level of

mycotoxins from feeding the cow's contaminated corn, hay, or clover.

I now believe my son was reacting to the mycotoxins in the milk

instead of the lactose. He is always much sicker in the winter

months when they feed the cattle grain and hay vs. summer months

when they graze more.

Theory 2 - Mold attacks enzymes

Theory 3 - High levels of yeast in the body High level of yeast in

your body will cause you to be lactose intolerant which is also

caused by toxic mold.

White stuff in stool

Geotrichum or Gliocladium: fungi that are similar and commonly

found in soil and on decomposing plant matter, damp canvas, wood,

and paper products. They are opportunistic pathogens that are a

common cause of allergenic response for sensitive individuals.

Geotrichum This fungus is a common contaminant of dairy products,

post-harvest crops, moist building materials, and a variety of

textiles. Inflammation of the heart cavity linings (endocarditis),

inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and respiratory infections

have been reported.

Ulcer caused by Geotrichum »

Geotrichum in rooms » Contamination Concerns This fungus is a

common contaminant of dairy products, post-harvest crops, moist

building materials, and a variety of textiles. Infections: Although

rarely pathogenic in humans, inflammation of the heart cavity

linings (endocarditis), inflammation of the brain (encephalitis),

and respiratory infections have been reported

Aflatoxicosis » " Acute aflatoxicosis is produced when moderate to

high levels of aflatoxins are consumed. Specific, acute episodes of

disease ensue may include hemorrhage, acute liver damage, edema,

alteration in digestion, absorption and/or metabolism of nutrients,

and possibly death. Chronic aflatoxicosis results from ingestion of

low to moderate levels of aflatoxins. The effects are usually

subclinical and difficult to recognize. Some of the common symptoms

are impaired food conversion and slower rates of growth with or

without the production of an overt aflatoxin syndrome. "

Respiratory Symptoms

alveolitis

pnuemonitis

asthma

Skin Symptoms

Small bumps under the skin May be itchy. Last for weeks. Over-the-

counter anti-fungal creams can help.

Rashes

How does it look? Poison ivy; small red spots;pimple that never

develops; itchy

Near eyes

Face

back

Chromomycosis And Phaeohyphomycosis »

Neurological Symptoms

PORPHYRIA MOLD IS A PORPHYRIA TRIGGER according to Dr. Morton the

leading doctor in porphyria research

Cancers These are usually longer term effects

Dr. Gray's clinical evidence Specifically, Dr. Gray's clinical

evidence confirmed the presence of B-cell proliferation, excessive T-

cell activation, inhibition of suppressor cell complement receptor

sites, suppression of Natural Killer Cell populations which are

centrally involved in cancer cell surveillance and destruction, and

excessive mitogen suppression, confirmed by inhibition of stimulated

lymphocyte mitosis in the presence of extracts of pokeweed,

concanavillin A (Con-A), and phytohemagglutinin (PHA) implying the

inhibition of immune cell reproduction, generally considered

necessary to mounting a competent immune response. In short, the

immune system is showing signs of being excessively stimulated by

the inhalation of respirable spores, and simultaneously is being

partially inhibited by the effects of the mycotoxins released by

those spores. "

Breast Cancer »

Toxin Linked to Testicular Cancer » WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A Wake

Forest University cancer researcher has proposed that a compound

found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular cancer in young

men. Writing in the February 2002 issue of Cancer Causes and

Control, G. Schwartz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., proposes that

exposure to a common carcinogen called ochratoxin A during childhood

or even before birth may set up the testes so that testicular growth

during puberty triggers the launch of testicular cancer. Ochratoxin

A results from molds that grow in grains and coffee beans and is

found in animals that consume moldy grain, especially pigs. " Little

is known about the etiology of testicular cancer, which is the most

common cancer among young men, " said Schwartz, associate professor

of cancer biology and public health sciences. It strikes men mostly

between 14 and 34. He said that epidemiologic data point to exposure

either in the womb or early in life, " but the nature of the exposure

is unknown. " Schwartz's new theory calls for a process that takes

several steps. It begins with exposure to ochratoxin A during

pregnancy or early childhood, which induces damage to testicular

DNA. Ochratoxin A is transferred through the placenta to the fetus,

and also is present in mothers' milk, so infants could be exposed

through breastfeeding. The DNA changes remain dormant until

testicular growth at puberty promotes these changes in testicular

DNA into cancer. Testicular cancer is primarily a disease of young

white men, and it shows marked geographic variation. For instance,

the incidence is higher among northern Europeans than central or

southern Europeans. Schwartz noted that grains grown in northern

Europe are more likely to be contaminated because weather conditions

during harvest season promote mold. The highest rate in Europe is in

Denmark, 7.8 cases per 100,000 per year. Consumption of pork

products in Denmark is among the highest in the world, and Danes

also eat the most rye, the cereal grain that is most often

contaminated by ochratoxin A. Another interesting element:

testicular cancer is more common among people of higher

socioeconomic levels. These are the groups most likely to

breastfeed. " We propose that exposure to ochratoxin A contaminated

food provides a coherent explanation for much of the descriptive

epidemiology of testicular cancer, " Schwartz said, adding that

future studies of testicular cancer " should focus on breastfeeding

practices and the consumption of ochratoxin A containing foods such

as cereals, pork products, milk and coffee by mothers and their male

children. " If all this turns out to be correct, Schwartz offers

several possible solutions. Public health efforts may be able to

reduce exposure to ochratoxin A. Alternatively, public health

efforts may reduce the genotoxicity of ochratoxin A exposure. The

toxicity of ochratoxin A could be reduced by giving pregnant women

drugs like aspirin or indomethacin or vitamins A, C and E, he

said. " These agents, in animals at least, markedly reduce the DNA

damage caused by ochratoxin A, " Schwartz said. Aspartame, the

artificial sweeter, is similar structurally to ochratoxin A, and is

a potent ochratoxin A antagonist. Source: Wake Forest University

Baptist Medical Center

body temperature fluctuation

Not getting the usual illnesses?

No longer getting colds In response to all the comments about many

of you noticing the absence of colds, I would like to pass on a

philosophy from a doctor. He believes that the absence of a

occasional cold is not a good thing. It takes energy from our bodies

to have a cold. If we are not " healthy " enough to afford that

energy, our bodies won't allow it. The problem is that we all are

harboring toxins that normally come out with a cold. According to

him, in a healthly person, it is " normal " to have a cold 1-2 times /

year to shed those toxins. He also commented that in many cancer

patients they often won't get a cold cause they can't " afford " it.

So, thank God for the occasional cold! If you aren't getting any, it

may be best to try to build your immune system up to the point where

your body feels the extra energy to handle the cold.

Thyroid, ovaries, testes, pancreas, and parietal cells in the

stomach This is what the Environmental Allergist (Dr. Tipu Saltan

a Diplomate of the American Board of Environmental Medicine, Fellow

of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Fellow of

American Acadmey of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American Board

of Pediatrics) has to say regarding the thyroid and autoimmune

diesease. I had suspected our mold related illness had progressed

into an autoimmune disease years ago. Perhaps, as some of us have

thought, our thyroids have been affected by mold. Autoimmune

Diseases- " an immune dysregulation occurs when the body's immune

system starts producing antibodies against its own tissues. It often

results from chronic allergic reactions that weaken the immune

system. Any part of the body may be involved. The most common organs

involved are thyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), ovaries, testes,

pancreas, and parietal cells of the stomach. It results in failure

of tissue functions. "

Microsopic Fungi in Dwellings and Their Health Implications in

Humans »

National Library of Medicine »

Finding a doctor

Doctors in United States

Experts 1. Dr. Marinkovich - best for mold allery like symptoms.

2. Dr. Shoemaker (Pocomoke, MD) 3. Dr. Johanning 4. Dr. Herman

(Sacto) 5. Dr. Gray (Arizona) 6. Dr. Ordog in LA

Dr. Ordog - Los Angeles, CA 23206 Lyons Ave. (661) 799-1689

Marinkovich - California tel: 650.482.2800; fax:650-482-

2802 810 Brewster, 220, Redwood City, 94063

Dr. Hermann - Sacramento, CA

Dr. Sherry Rodgers - New York » phone 315-488-2856

Dr. Kalpana Patel - New York 716-833-2213

Dr. Eckardt Johanning - New York » Dr. Eckardt Johanning P.O. Box

3148 Occupatinal & Environmental Life Science Fungal Research Group,

Inc. 650 Warren Street Albany, NY 12208 518/459-3336 e-mail at

johanni2@... www.fungalresearchgroup.com

Dr. Busher of Seattle Washington Types of treatments prescribed:

STRICT diet - for fungal infection, yeast overgrowth Immuno Therapy -

for allergies/hypersensitivities to mold Nystatin - kill yeast/mold

Spornox Nasal Spray - kill mold in nose Cholestyramine - encapsulate

toxins

Dr. Graham, Tennessee 865-675-7964

Jeannette G. Warner, MD 5200 Babcock St., NE Palm Bay, FL 32905

Office Phone: 321-722-1933 Office Fax 321-722-0744 Cell 407-257-1171

Dr. Shoemaker - Pocomoke, MD » The best doctor for treating mold

toxin exposure.

Dr. , Lansing, MI Saginaw St

Dr. Van Strickland, Wichita, Kansas

Dr. Craner, M.D., M.P.H., Nevada

Dr. Portnoy who is in Kansas City at Children's Mercy Hospital

- Texas Dr. Spring, Texas (near

Houston) 281-364-1013 Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders. Rumors

are that he is not board certified (?)

Suggestions from someone on toxic mold survivors Dr.

Harbut (Environmental/Occupational Medicine) (the Adult counterpart

to Dr. Dearborn, the children's mold specialist in Cleveland) 118 N.

Washington Ave Royal Oak MI 48067 248-547-9100 Dr. Gerard -

Neuropsychology Vicki - evaluator (she is also evaluting

children for Dr. Dearborn) 6201 Rd Swarty Creek MI 48473 810-

630-1152 Dr. Spitzer - Neurology 20180 W. 12 Mile Rd #10

Southfield MI 48076 248-358-3299

AAEM »

American Academy of Environmental Medicine

Medi-Net » Toll-free: 888/275-6334 For a fee* Medi-Net accesses

databases from the AMA, three federal agencies and all 50 state

medical boards to provide basic background information on a doctor

and whether he or she has been disciplined for billing fraud,

overprescribing, incompetence or another offense. *$14.75 for one

doctor when ordering from the website ($29.99 when calling).

American Board of Medical Specialties » 47 Perimeter Center East,

Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30346 800/776-2378 This organization will tell

you whether a doctor is board certified or board eligible in a

particular area. " Board certified " means the doctor has completed

two additional years of training and passed a national

examination. " Board eligible " means that the training, but not the

test, has been completed.

American Medical Association (AMA) » Department of Physician Data

Services 515 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60616 Through the AMA you

can find out about a doctor's educational background and areas of

medical specialty and whether or not the doctor is a member of the

AMA. You can also check the American Medical Association Medical

Directory at your local public library or bookstore.

Treatment

Mold-free diet Here's a list of foods to avoid. They are rich in

fungal (mold) protein allergens. A special diet which enriches the

glutathione content of cells is available and shows great promise

with respect to brain, immune and pulmonary function. Cells need

glutathione to deal with toxins and use it as an antioxidant. While

this nutritional supplement is available free of charge, it can only

be given to a patient who is willing to have brain, immune and

pulmonary function studies before and again after two to three

months of treatment with that diet. These tests are meant to study

the patient's progress and to guide us in further therapy. Another

nutritional supplement contains blue green algae which have also

been shown to increase brain and immune function. This nutritional

supplement is available free of charge for patients who have been

carefully studied before treatment and are willing and able to be

studied after a few months of treatment.

Keep a food diary and see how you feel The elimination diet works

by first eliminating enough foods so that you feel good for at least

2 weeks then start adding things back slowly one at a time to see

which ones cause reactions.

Articles

Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food Quality »

Food Additives

Sorbitol

Mannitol

Stearic acid

Aspertame

Tablet binders (in vitamins and medications)

Soya lechithin

Preparation

Cold pressed oils

Bottled dressings

Grains

Breads Sourdoughs are the worst (sometimes labeled yeast-free),

such as pumpernickle, coffee cakes and other foods made with large

amounts of yeast. Bread develops surface mold after a day.

Tortillas, biscuits, muffins, cakes and cookies are yeast-free.

Dough conditioners are moldy.

Bran The outer cover of grain is variably moldy.

Enriched pasta The vitamins may contain binding agents that have

mold

Boxed cereals. The vitamins may contain binding agents that have

mold

Whole wheat flour moldy

Buckwheat Caused bad reactions in some

Oats Organic oats seem to be fine

Breads, pretzels, and crackers containing yeast

Fruits and vegetables

Dried fruits Raisins, dates, apricots, prunes, figs, etc.

Mushrooms

Over-ripe fruits & vegetables Discolored, wilted, mushy.

Tomato products Juice, sauce, paste, ketchup etc. are made from

moldy tomatoes.

Fruit and Vegetables

Oranges, lemons, and other acidic foods

Bananac Fungicide is injected during growing

Pineapple Chemically altered to produce year round

White onions May contain aspergillus

Grapes if the stems have turned brown Grapes are prone to

aspergillus

Corn, some nuts, cottonseed In the United States, aflatoxins have

been identified in corn and corn products, peanuts and peanut

products, cottonseed, milk, and tree nuts such as Brazil nuts,

pecans, pistachio nuts, and walnuts. Other grains and nuts are

susceptible but less prone to contamination.

Dairy

Aged cheese Cottage and cream cheese, mozzarella, provolone,

ricotta and farmer's cheese are not aged and may be eaten if milk is

no problem.

Sour cream, sour milk, and buttermilk

Other beverages and liquids

Beer The darker the brew, the more mold it contains.

Cider and homemade rootbeer Commercial rootbeer is fine.

Wine and wine vinegar White wine is least moldy, clear vinegar may

be tolerated.

Most liquors Vodka, tequila, clear rum are least moldy.

Vinegar and vinegar-containing foods Mayonnaise and other salad

dressings, catsup, chili sauce, pickles, pickled beets, relishes,

sauerkraut, and green olives

Soy sauce

Canned or frozen juices

All sodas Some people found to only tolerate water

Meat Do not eat meat or fish more than 24 hours old. Avoid food if

made from leftovers such as meatloaf, hash and croquettes.

Hamburger Often from aged meat, eat within a day of grinding, can

be frozen.

Pickled and smoked meats and fish Including delicatessen foods,

sausages, frankfurters, corned beef and pickled tongue.

Processed meats Hot dogs, sausage, salami, bologna, etc. Ham,

turkey, pastrami may be OK.

Beef is especailly bad

Products of aspergillus fermentation

Chocolate

Tofu (Soy curd)

Black tea

Citric acid A very common food additive not derived from citrus

fruit.

Fruit juice (commercial) Often from moldy fruit, many contain mold

enzymes added in processing.

Malt extract (Bread, cereal)

Multi-B vitamins Contain either yeast or mold (rice hulls are

moldy)

Leftovers East within 24 hours, unless frozen.

Useful Food Resources

Cookies and cakes » For resource for cookies and cakes without

gluten or dairy

HealthMed Recommended protocol »

Daily doses of immediate-release niacin:

Niacin stimulates lipid mobilization by triggering the release of

free fatty acids into the bloodstream. It has been demonstrated

that, while free fatty acid levels drop initially after taking

immediate-release niacin, they rise markedly within two hours and

continue at high levels for some time.

Moderate aerobic exercise:

This increases circulation, which ensures quick distribution of the

niacin throughout the body and carries mobilized toxins to the

excretory routes.

Intermittent sauna to force sweating:

As shown in several studies on this procedure, sweat is a primary

elimination route for toxins. Sauna temperatures range from 140 to

180 degrees, lower than the typical health-club sauna. The sauna

must be well-ventilated. Subjects take frequent showers, both to

cool down and to remove substances from the skin and prevent their

re-absorption. Liquids are administered and participants are

monitored for signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

Ingestion of cold-pressed oils:

These are provided to prevent mobilized toxins from being re-

absorbed by the intestines because the body needs lipids.

Polyunsaturated oils have been found to enhance excretion of

extremely persistent chemicals, without depositing fat in the liver.

Vitamin and mineral supplementation:

The oil taken to prevent re-absorption of mobilized toxins may also

reduce absorption of important nutrients. A resulting deficiency

could increase the toxicity of mobilized chemicals such as PCBs. An

increased intake of nutrients prevents such toxic effects, as well

as balancing the intake of niacin.

A summary of research supporting the elements of this program is

found in an Appendix to the Proceedings of the First International

Conference on Chemical Contamination and Human Detoxification.

Dry Sauna

Vitamins D3 Nyeson to flush toxins in fatty tissues

Salt, potassium

EFA supplements

Thyroid treatment

Seaweed baths are considered very therapeutic because of their

very high mineral content. Some call these baths iodine baths, since

the iodine content of 1/3 of a cup of seaweed is more than 2000

times the RDA. I feel my thyroid stimulated from seaweed baths, just

like when I do the thyroid-stimulating headstand pose in yoga.

Seaweed baths also reportedly benefit other organs, including the

adrenal glands, because of its vitamin K content, and helps maintain

hormone balance.

To get mold out of your body

To get toxins out from your body If you have chemical sensitivity

now, your body is overloaded with toxins from the mold

Loose any excess weight Toxins are stored in excess fat cells

Regular sauna several times per week The sauna must have flow of

oxygen and outflow of air so that you do not breath the toxins back

in. Toxins are released at 135 degrees

Consititutional hydrotherapy Take frequent wirlpool baths with

detox soaks such as ABRA cellular detox bath

Colonics

Liver flush

Gulbladder flush

Lymph massage

Take Suplements

Niacin Opens up your system for detoxification

Garlic

Sun Chlorella

Agar-Agar in tea

HCES antioxidants carlson labs

Sulfur based amino acids

3 liters of water per day

Glutathione complex

Herbal supplements Herbal supplements. We recommend a special

preparation of Chinese herbs to bring back quality tears. Gingko

Biloba can be useful when it comes to assisting brain function and

is therefore usually recommended. Here again, its blood thinning

properties should be considered when the patient is also on aspirin

and/or vitamin E. Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Many patients with

chronic fatigue have low DHEA sulfate blood levels and then often

respond to DHEA supplements.

Steam Sauna A steam sauna is available in our office and used to

introduce patients to this procedure, initially under medical

supervision. The sauna we use is a one-person sauna and therefore

does not expose our patients to someone else while taking a sauna.

Each sauna in our office is medically supervised. If initially

acceptable and successful, we arrange for purchase of a unit by

referring the patient to the manufacturer. Sauna therapy is

especially useful in patients who cannot avoid ongoing exposure to

chemicals.

Cognitive training neuro-biofeedback approach in which we display

cerebral cortical blood flow with the help of a near infrared beam

on a monitor. The patient sees the trace, follows the trace on the

monitor and eventually learns to move the trace upward. This then

corresponds to increased cerebral blood flow in the area of

interest. We give two sessions a week. More sessions can give an

added advantage and will then be considered. We suggest an initial

series of ten treatments, and then reevaluate the patient and decide

whether another series of treatment is indicated. We have seen

success with this treatment: Patients have improved cognitive

function. Also, before and after SPECT brain scans show improvement

of blood flow.

Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). In our office, a

portable HBO unit is available for treatment sessions which usually

last one hour. During this time the patient is exposed to an

increased barometric pressure and is exposed to oxygen blown into

the portable unit. Here again, we commit our patients to an initial

series of ten treatments after which the patient will be

reevaluated. We have shown that this treatment will increase blood

flow as measured with before and after SPECT brain scans. Patients

respond with more energy, better cognitive function, less fatigue

and less pain.

Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 12. We recommend that patients get 2000 mcg

intramuscularly once a week for six weeks. This may well help their

sensory neuropathy but also often increases the patient's energy

level. With one exception, we have never seen a reaction to vitamin

B12 injections, even in very sensitive patients. B12 injections

often provide significant improvement even if base line blood levels

of B12 are within normal limits.

Detoxification

Ultra Clear » Dietary supplement; liver assist.

Dr. Shoemaker's cholestyramine (CSM) treatment protocol » Binds

mycotoxins through anion exchange, leading to elimination of the

toxins.

Herbs and Supplements start with vitamin C, especially in patients

who have low natural killer function and impaired mitogenesis on

immune testing. At least 2000 mg a day of vitamin C is necessary to

boost immune function. Higher levels may be necessary. However, we

always obtain 24-hour urine collection for oxalates to guard against

the risk of precipitating kidney stones with high doses of vitamin

C. As a second step we usually add vitamin E and recommend 400 to

800 IU a day. It should be understood that vitamin E may thin the

blood and should therefore be administered with caution when the

patient is also on aspirin and/or Ginkgo Biloba. Beta carrotene is

usually well tolerated is added as a third supplement. Zinc will

serve to be useful for immune support. Other supplements are added

on an as needed and individualized basis

Colloidal Silver will kill virus, bacteria, fungi and one cell

parasites Try placing it in the nose as well as swallowing it

after it has been held in the mouth and swished for as long as you

can. (not in that order

Sav-A-Hoof Gel The special culture pictured in the jar isolated

the fungus Geotrichum. This fungus is an aggressive saprophyte that

grows vigorously on organic matter. It is commonly found in sewage

treatment plants and is a spore former, which means it is difficult

to eliminate. As shown in Figure 5, the Sav-A-Hoof Gel effectively

killed this fungus, as well. The best way to treat white line

disease is first to recognize it early and then treat it with a

product that is a broad-spectrum bactericide as well as a fungicide.

You must remember that dry, cool conditions are your ally and that

warm, wet ones are your enemy. Because some of the different

organisms present are capable of producing spores, you must choose a

product that is powerful and stays active for a long time. It takes

time and patience to treat these infections once they gain a

foothold. Even if you don't kill all the organisms initially, you

may kill enough of them to slow the advancement of the disease to

the point that it may grow out with successive trimmings.

Essential Oils - Anise, Basil, coriander, and oregano are highly

inhibitory to fungal growth The abilities of particular herbs or

spices to inhibit the growth of a particular pathogen varied. Among

the extracts tested, essential oil from oregano proved to be the

most effective deterrent to the well-known food safety threats E.

coli, Listeria, and Staphylococcus. While oregano oil almost

completely inhibited pathogen growth, carrot oil failed to deter

growth among any of the test strains. Coriander and basil oils were

highly inhibitory to E. coli O157:H7 and other bacteria tested, but

anise oil did not particularly limit bacteria growth. Anise did,

however, inhibit molds. Basil, coriander, and oregano were also

highly inhibitory to fungal growth. In all, seven of the 12 extracts

tested proved a strong deterrent to the growth of at least one of

the pathogens studied. Further tests will determine whether these

herb and spice oils can serve as alternatives or supplements to

substances presently used to control the growth of harmful microbes

in foods

Grapefuit Seed Grapefuit seed extract (GSE) is emerging as one of

the most powerful and broad-ranging anti-bacterial agents in nature.

An in vitro study of the effectiveness of GSE against 194 bacterial

and 93 fungal strains observed that at 0.5% concentration, the

growth of all but two of these microorganisms was inhibited. The

outstanding two were inhibited at a higher concentration of 1-2%.

Included in this test were organisms such as Candida albicans,

Streptococcus, Geotrichum, and haemolytic E.Coli. It appears plain

from these results that GSE could be extremely beneficial in the

treatment of a very wide range of conditions. It has been found to

be especially suitable for reducing pathological organisms in the

gastrointestinal tract. GSE is recommended for those suffering from

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and of

course, Candida or Candida-related conditions. GSE is also a

suitable aid for the prevention of traveller's diarrhoea and as a

natural water decontaminant.

Neem cure Neem has proved effective against certain fungi that

infect the human body. Such fungi are an increasing problem and have

been difficult to control by synthetic fungicides. For example, in

one laboratory study, conducted by Khan and Wassilew – 1987, Neem

preparations showed toxicity to cultures of 14 common fungi,

including members of the following genera: • Trichophyton –

an `athlete's foot' fungus that infects hair, skin and nails; •

Epidermophyton – a `ringworm' that invades both skin and nails of

the feet; • Microsporum – a `ringworm' that invades hair, skin and

(rarely) nails; • Trichosporon – a fungus of the intestinal tract; •

Geotrichum – a yeast like fungus that causes infections of the

bronchi, lungs and mucous membranes; • Candida – a yeast-like fungus

that is part of the normal flora but can get out of control, leading

to lesions in mouth (thrush), vagina, skin, hands and lungs.

IVIG treatments plasma treatments for toxin enduced demyelination

(nerve sheath damage). It is also supposed to help rebuild your

immune system.

IP-6, Inositol Hexaphosphate » to fight cancer

Medications

Questran

4-life Products »

Tumeric

Prevention of sinus problems » Dr. Marinkovich treated fungal

sinusitis with Nizoral anti-fungal nose spray and ketokonazole anti-

fungal in the nebulizer. Also Sporanox has been a part of his

treatment. All this medicine is helpful if systemic fungal infection

is diagnosed.

Valley Fever Center for Excellence » Fighting fungus infection in

the Southwestern US desert area.

Metronome Exercise to lessen neurological effects » This is

recommended to do 5 times per day for 5 minutes each time

Tests that prove exposure to mold

Low platelets

Stool analysis

Ultra Cat Scan of your chest, (not a regular cat scan)

Conventional CT requires that patients hold their breath and remain

completely immobile during the scan, which makes it very difficult

to obtain an accurate image of some patients. Spiral CT produces

image quality that is superior to conventional CT. Spiral CT

technology allows clinicians to see very thin cross-sections, or

slices of the anatomy; the thinner the slice, the better the

resolution. There are many brand names of scanners. " Ultra CAT SCAN "

=Marconi Medical Systems' CT scanner. What you should look for in a

CT is a Hi Speed Unit. I'm a Radiology Technologist and feel that GE

Medical Systems has some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment.

Because of my medical problems; I have been reading on equipment and

have found that GE has a new " GE ADVANCED LUNG ANALYSIS CT " . Sorry

to say, but in medicine there are huge amounts of money involved. To

build a diagnostic department, to purchase equipment, and to acquire

a quality staff; there are billions of dollars involved.

Financially, it is very difficult for a diagnostic center, office,

or most hospitals to update to the latest technology. The diagnostic

center or hospital must perform exams to pay for what they purchased

3 to 10 years ago. (Outdated equipment). Now, if the Radiologist is

in an office I'm sure he/she has a financial interest. Do you feel

that the Radiologist will send you to another diagnostic facility?

At one time, I purchased medical imaging equipment. I was unable to

purchase the very best medical imaging equipment due to the cost of

the more technically advanced equipment. While working in small

hospitals, I have always felt that I would have imaging exams at a

large institution. I have found that the very large Universities

have some of the better equipment due to the fact that large

manufactures place the latest CT's for obtaining data on their new

technology. If you plan to ask information from a Radiologist, call

a university. Technology in the imaging field changes weekly,

therefore, it is very difficult to stay informed in all of the

imaging modalities. These are just some of my humble opinions. Here

is the site for the GE advanced Lung Analysis CT. Call GE and

inquire where there is a unit in your area. Sometimes, your will

only find a few units of the latest imaging machines in the US. find

http://www.gemedicalsystems.com/rad/ct/applications/adv_lung/index.ht

ml

PCR Testing blood serum testing equated to one's genetic exposures

to mold (or other pathogens/microbes) instead of antigen to one's

immune response system. I have attached where this testing (which is

more expensive than MAST IgE/IgG Antibody testing, but I feel well

worth the expense). The letters stand for Polymerase Chain Reaction

referring to genetic base chemical activity/coding. I believe that

even though both the MAST testing and PCR testing are not certified

for litigation standards by any regulating federal agency, they are

both very accurate and can help in the early detection and diagnosis

of systemic fungal disease. There will come a day when their

processing will become established credible evidence. I have

personally observed their use help to save human life. Hope that

helps (See attachment above). God Bless you and your health.

Stachybotrys Coordinate a blood serum test for Stachybotrys

chartarum (black mold) with IBT Reference Laboratory 10453 West 84th

Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214. Phone 1-(800) 637-0370. Testing and ID

Numbers are as follows: #1704 HSP Panel IgG, #1712 Stachybotrys

Panel, and #2409 BRI Panel

MAST Coordinate a blood serum test for Environmental MAST IgG

Panel #16 with Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc., MAST Allergy

Testing Service, 630 Clyde Court, Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone:

(650) 961-5501 or 1-(800) 233-6278 and Fax (650) 969-2745. Test for

13 fungi species, dust mites, cockroach, etc.

iGe, IGG Professional Consultation/Referral: Dr. A.

Marinkovich, M.D. (Diplomate, Am. Board of Allergy and Clinical

Immunology), Graduate: CA Institute of Technology, Physics (1955),

Harvard Medical School (1955), Pediatrics training 's Hopkins

Hospital (1959-61), Oxford University and King's College London,

Immunogenetics (1961-62), CA Institute of Technology, Specialized

Immunology (1962-66), Brompton Research Hospital London, Fungal

Hypersensitivity (1972-73), Founder and Chairman Allergy Testing

Services (Owned currently by Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.

(1985-Present), Scientist/Clinical Associate Professor Stanford

Medical School (1985-Present); 801 Brewster Avenue, Suite 220

Redwood City, CA 94063; Office: (650) 482-2800 or Fax: (650) 482-

2802

IgG and IgE antibodies against mold » Serum IgG and IgE antibodies

against mold-derived antigens in patients with symptoms of

hypersensitivity. Makkonen K, Viitala KI, Parkkila S, Niemela O.

Laboratory of the Central Hospital of Southern Ostrobothnia, FIN-

60220, Seinajoki, Finland.

Low lymphocytes

Suppressed bone marrow function

Mycoplasma incognitus tested in my DNA

Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome

neorological/immune/endocrine disorder

SPECT brain scan indicating a toxic solvent exposure

Pulminary Function Test Showing severely reduced capacity and

diffusion rates

Lung CT Scan

Serological evidence of mold exposure and mycotoxicosis

How do you make the environmental and clinical diagnoses? » The

clinical diagnosis is particularly interesting.

Inaccurate Interpretation of Serology involving Toxic Molds »

A series of tests to perform after you identified mold in your

home »

Prevention Our daily diets may contain mold toxins.

Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food

Quality » " In the USA: Aflatoxins are being reliably managed by

the guidelines in place, and the risk of exposure under current

practices is not considered to be a public health threat. "

Living with MCS

unscented products which are helpful in reducing problems and

symptoms for chemical sensitivities » Safe, Unscented Products

Original list provided by Sheila Bastien, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

2126 Los Angeles Street Berkeley, CA 94707

List of non-toxic solution for living »

More non-toxic solutions »

For the animals...

Bird Health Care »

Mycotixins in Feed and Food-Producing Crops » If you scroll down

to they very bottom of this article it lists known diseases found in

animals fed mycotoxins. Animals have always been our primary testing

subjects for disease. This should give us an indication of the

dangers to humans.

Studies of health effects from toxic mold

Screening of the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria on against toxigenic

penicillium and aspergillus »

SPORES OF Aspergillus versicolor ISOLATED FROM INDOOR AIR OF A

MOISTURE-DAMAGED BUILDING PROVOKE ACUTE INFLAMMATION IN MOUSE

LUNGS »

Leaky gut syndrome

Messages from ToxicMoldSurvivors

tigerpaw2c » Wed Jun 5, 2002 5:54 pm

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c1anderson » Wed Mar 20, 2002 12:52 pm

Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Jake Fratkin, OMD.

Part 1: The Problem »

Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment »

Altered Immunity & The Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr Zoltan P Rona

MD, MSc.

What is leaky gut syndrome? » Reprinted from AIA Newsletter No.18

(Summer 1997).

Leaky Gut Syndromes: Breaking the Vicious Cycle » Leo Galland

M.D., F.A.C.N.

Leaky Gut Syndrome - Curing Program »

Leaky Gut Syndrome »

Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr. Regan Golob, DC

Leaky Gut Syndrome » Ask Dr. Stoll

Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Leaky Gut Syndrome » Questions

to Dr. Stoll

Leaky Gut Syndrome - Prevention & Curing Protocol » CureZone.com

LEAKY GUT SYNDROME OR AUTO INTOXICATION »

Leaky Gut and Detoxification » Nutri-Notes.com

Candida

The Candida Page »

Candida FAQ »

[Guest guest]

I know there is a more extensive list of symptoms previously listed

on the group, but I felt that this article/paper by Dr.Gray and

others might explain in more detail.

Sharon C.

--- In , " tigerpaw2c " <tigerpaw2c@...>

wrote:

>

> Health effects and illnesses from mold toxins

>

> This Dynamic List is located online.

> Health effects and illnesses from mold toxins

> Symptoms and Diagnosis

> Molds, Mycotoxins, and Public Health » By R. Gray, M.

D.,

> M. P. H., C. I. M. E.

> Comprehensive list of symptoms from 3 myctotoxins »

>

> Symptoms

> Fatigue

> Memory disturbance

> Congitive function disorder

> Calculation difficulties

> Frequently saying the wrong word

> Joint aches and paint

> Numbness and tingling (especially in fingers)

> Sleep disturbance

> Frequent unusual nightmares

> Shortness of breath

> Seizures

> Dysequilibrium

> Ringing in ears

> Delayed healing

> Intolerance of bright lights

> Blurred vision, changes in vision

> Hair loss

> Severe allergies

> Cough

> Severe muscle weakness

> Lightheadedness

> Loss of balance

> Headaches

> Depression

> Anxiety

> Cold hands and feet

> Skin Changes

> Facial flushing

>

> Diagnosis

> Chronic Neurotoxins » An excellent explanation of neurotoxic

> poisoning.

> Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

> Aspergillus Patients » Diagnosis of infection -- It can be very

> difficult to decide whether or not a patient is suffering from an

> Aspergillus infection.

> Aspergillus Website »

> Center for Immune, Environmental, and Toxic Disorders » Presence

> of molds that release toxins means there are toxins in the air.

Make

> sure to click on the more button or here:

> http://www.immunotoxicology.com/pages/molds3.htm

> Mycotoxicosis Toxic poisoning is a common sickness resulting

from

> exposure to toxic molds.

> Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP). HP may occur after repeated

> exposures to an allergen and can result in permanent lung damage

> Cannot get 100% of the evidence needed. Does not mean that it is

> not there...

>

> More research

> Immunotoxicology »

> Chronic Neurotoxin » http://www.chronicneurotoxin.com/

> Finnish study Subsequent experimentation by Finnish workers

> (Nikulin, et al. 1996; Nikulin et al. 1997) in adult mice and by

Dr.

> Dearborn's laboratory (Yike et al.) in infant rats has

demonstrated

> that inhalation or tracheal instillation of Stachybotrys spores

> produces alveolar hemorrhage unless low-toxin or toxin-extracted

> spores are used. These studies further demonstrate histiologically

> that the spores do reach the distal airways as expected from the

> aerodynamic size of ca. 5 microns (Sorenson, et al.) The internal

> review group was aware of the Finnish studies and the external

group

> heard a presentation of Dr. Dearborn's infant rat data.

> Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) ODTS may occur after a single

> heavy exposure to dust contaminated with fungi and produces flu-

like

> symptoms.

>

> Testing

> Stachybotrys testing Research findings presented at the Third

> International Conference on Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins in

> Saratoga Springs, New York indicate that the viable Stachybotrys

> chartarum recovery is significantly enhanced with the use of Corn

> Meal Agar (CMA). Corn Meal Agar is a general purpose media that

has

> been used for many years to cultivate fungi. In light of these

> findings it is strongly recommended that IAQ professionals

> attempting to recover viable Stachybotrys chartarum from the

> environment or indoor air use CMA. Samples should be sent to an

AIHA

> EMPAT Proficiency Tested Microbial Laboratory for enumeration and

> identification. Remember that typically a majority of airborne

> Stachybotrys chartarum propagules are nonviable and that the most

> efficient method for measuring airborne levels of viable and

> nonviable Stachybotrys spores is through the use of a Zefon Air-O-

> Cell cassette, Burkhard spore trap or other method that does not

> require spore viability for quantitation. If you would like more

> information about Stachybotrys or CMA please call us at 800-651-

> 4802.

>

> Penicillium Penicillium is a large genus of fungi with 150

> recognized species, nearly 100 of which have been reported to

> produce mycotoxins. The range of classes of mycotoxin producing

> species of Penicillium is broader than for any other fungal genus

> and the molecular composition of these toxins is diverse. Although

> toxicity due to Penicillium species is also very diverse, most

> toxins can be placed into two broad groups: those that affect

liver

> or kidney function, and those that are neurotoxins.

>

> The most significant disease associated with Penicillium

mycotoxins

> is Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (BEN) which is believed to affect

some

> 20,000 people in the rural Danube River Basin in Eastern Europe.

BEN

> involves progressive renal failure and atrophia of the kidney. The

> disease is fatal, with half of the sufferers dying within two

years.

> Ochratoxin A produced by Penicillium verrucosum is believed to be

> the etiological agent of this disease.

> Although the production of Penicillium mycotoxins in food and

feeds

> has been well documented and exposure through ingestion well

> studied, the effects of Penicillium contaminated indoor

environments

> on human health are poorly understood. This is compounded by the

> fact that only rarely is Penicillium the only single contaminant

in

> a moldy indoor environment and the synergistic affect of multiple

> fungi/mycotoxin exposure through inhalation of aerosolized

> propagules has not been studied. Some of the more significant

> mycotoxins produced by species of Penicillium besides Ochratoxin A

> include: Patulin, Citrinin, Citreoviridin, Cyclopiazonic acid,

> Penitrem A, PR toxin, Roquefortine C and Secalonic

> Aspergillus There are more than 160 different species of

> Aspergillus, 16 of which have been documented as etiological

agents

> of human disease.

>

> The aspergilli are probably the most common group of fungi in our

> environment. Many species of the genus are frequently isolated

from

> a variety of substrata, including forage products, grains, nuts,

> cotton, organic debris and water damaged organic building

materials.

> Because of the ubiquity of the aspergilli within the environment,

> man is constantly exposed to these fungi. The diseases caused by

> species of Aspergillus are relatively uncommon and are rarely

found

> in individuals with normally functioning immune systems. However,

> due to the substantial increase in populations of individuals with

> active immune suppression, such as individuals with HIV,

> chemotherapy patients and those on corticosteriod treatment,

> contamination of building substrates with fungi, particularly

> Aspergillus species have become an increasing concern.

Aspergillosis

> is now the second most common fungal infection requiring

> hospitalization in the United States. The most frequently

> encountered opportunistic Aspergillus pathogen, Aspergillus

> fumigatus, is seen most abundantly in decomposing organic

materials.

> Because it grows well at temperatures up to 55°C, self-heating

> compost piles provide an excellent environment for the fungi.

> Compost made up of chipped branches and leaves will often yield a

> massive and virtually pure culture of A. fumigatus. A. fumigatus

has

> been reported to be the major organism isolated from air samples

> obtained near compost sites. People who handle compost or

> decomposing haystacks often develop hypersensitivity to spores of

> Aspergillus and after exposure may suffer a severe allergic

> response.

>

> Aspergillus flavus is the second most frequently encountered fungi

> in cases of infection with Aspergillus species. In addition to

> causing infections, Aspergillus flavus is also renowned for its

> production of aflatoxin, one of the most potent carcinogens known

to

> man. Concern about aflatoxin began in the 1960's after some

100,000

> turkey poults in Great Britain died as a result of ingesting feed

> tainted with aflatoxin. When it became evident that aflatoxin was

> highly carcinogenic most industrialized countries established

> tolerances for aflatoxin levels in food and feeds. The risks

> associated with airborne exposure to aflatoxin in contaminated

> buildings, as with other mycotoxins, have not been adequately

> studied. Aspergillus niger is the third most common aspergilli

> associated with disease and is more common than any other

> Aspergillus species within the genus and is found in and upon the

> greatest variety of substrates. It is commonly associated

> with " fungus ball " , a condition wherein fungus actively grows in

the

> human lung, forming a ball, without invading lung tissue. Because

> invasive aspergillosis occurs most frequently among highly

> immunosuppressed patients, the presence of Aspergillus spores in

> hospital air has important implications. Aspergillus spores

> frequently occur in hospitals throughout the world and a number of

> severe outbreaks resulting in deaths due to disseminated invasive

> aspergillosis have been reported following renovation activities

in

> hospitals. A study of 39 bone marrow transplant patients who

resided

> in rooms equipped with whole wall laminar flow HEPA filtration

units

> reported no cases of nosocomial aspergillosis. In sharp contrast,

14

> cases of nosocomial aspergillosis in 74 bone marrow transplant

> recipients occurred in patients housed elsewhere. It is critical

> that adequate engineering controls are implemented during

> renovations at hospitals or at any facility the immunosuppressed

> frequent.

>

> Mycotoxins Exposure to saprophytic fungi (molds) in indoor

> environments has been linked to a number of adverse health effects

> including, but not limited to, lethargy, allergies, asthma,

> infection, dermatitis and hypersensitive pneumonitis. While the

> aforementioned symptoms are intuitive and largely recognized by

both

> the scientific and lay communities, there are significant

secondary

> health effects associated with exposure to fungi, including

> idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis in infants, cytotoxicity,

> cognitive impairment, encephalopathies, immunosuppression, and

> cancer.

>

> Research indicates that these secondary health effects may be

caused

> by the mycotoxins produced by the fungi. Although still

> controversial, in the end mycotoxins may prove to be major

> components in the health effects reported by victims of fungal

> exposur e. Below are listed some of the more likely mycotoxins

that

> may occur in indoor environments as indicted by ACGIH, the

producing

> organisms, and mode of activity.

>

> Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus, and other

Aspergillus

> spp. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, hepato-toxic,

carcinogenic,

> immunotoxic.

> Alternariol is produced by Alternaria spp. Health effects:

> cytotoxic, teratogenic.

> Citrinin is produced by Penicillium expansum. Health effects:

> carcinogenic.

> Chaetoglobosins is produced by Chaetomium globosin. Health

effects:

> inhibits cell division.

> Cytochalasins is produced by Aspergillus clavatus. Health effects:

> inhibits cell division.

>

> Epicladosporic acid is produced by Cladosporium spp. Health

effects:

> immunosuppressive.

>

> Fumonisins is produced by Fusarium spp. Health effects: inhibits

> sphingolipid biosynthesis, neurotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic,

> carcinogenic.

> Fumitremorgens is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health

effects:

> tremorgenic.

>

> Gliotoxin is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health effects:

> blocks membrane tiol groups, immunosuppressive, cytotoxic.

> Griseofulvins is produced by Memnoniella, P. griseo-fulvum and P.

> viridicatum. Health effects: hepatotoxic, tumorigenic,

teratogenic.

> Mycophenolic acid is produced by Penicillium brevicompactum.

Health

> effects: blocks inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase,

> immunosuppressive.

>

> Ochratoxins are produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium

> viridicatum. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, inhibits protein

> synthesis (phenyalanyl-t-RNA synthetase), nephrotoxic,

carcinogenic.

> Patulin is produced by Paecilomyces variatii and P. expansum.

Health

> effects: inhibits potassium uptake, possible carcinogen.

> Trichothecenes - satratoxins, verrucarins, and roridins are

produced

> by Stachybotrys chartarum and Fusarium spp. Health effects:

inhibits

> protein and nucleic acid synthesis, immunosuppressive, hemotoxic,

> hemorrhagic.

> Sporidesmin is produced by Pithomyces chartarum. Health effects:

> hepatotoxic.

> Stachybotrylactams and lacones are produced by Stachybotrys

> chartarum. Health effects: immunosuppressive.

> Sterigmatocystin is produced by Aspergillus versicolor. Health

> effects: hepatotoxic, carcinogenic.

> Tenuazoic acid is produced by Alternaria alternata and Phoma

> soghina. Health effects: nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, hemorrhagic.

> Verrucosidin is produced by Penicillium polonicum. Health effects:

> neurotoxic.

>

> *Data from Burge and Ammann (1999) and sen et al., 1993.

Burge,

> H. A. and Ammann, H. A., 1999. Fungal Toxins and b-(1®3)-D-

Glucans.

> Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control, Edited by J. Macher, H. A.

> Ammann, H. A. Burge, D. K. Milton, and P. R. Morey (American

> Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cin cinnati,

> Ohio), pp. 24-1 - 24-13.

> sen, B. J., Bowen, K. L., Shelby, R. A., Diener, U. L.

> Kemppainen, B. W., and Floyd, J. 1993. Mycotoxins and

Mycotoxicoses.

> Circular ANR-767 (Alabama ative Extension Service), 16 pp.

> Mycotoxins »

>

> Biomarkers of MCS »

> Multiple chemical Sensitivity Research papers.

> Multiple Chemical Sensitivities »

> Psychological impact of the MCS disease »

> Neurogenic Inflammation and Sensitivity to Environmental

> Chemicals »

>

> The Assessment of Neurobehavioral Toxicity: SGOMSEC Joint

Report »

> Human Physiological Effects of Mycotoxins and Environmental

> Influences on the Autonomic Nervous System »

> Environmental Sensitivities: Prevalence of Major Symptoms in a

> Referral Center »

>

> Gastro Intestinal Symptoms When aflotoxins and spores carrying

> these toxins fall on to surfaces used for food (counter tops,

> kitchen tables) they are then ingested.

>

> Lactose Intolerance

> Theory 1 - Cows Feed lactose and maybe trying the Lactaid drops

> again when I came across some more info about milk. I don't have

the

> article right now but it said that the milk can get a high level

of

> mycotoxins from feeding the cow's contaminated corn, hay, or

clover.

> I now believe my son was reacting to the mycotoxins in the milk

> instead of the lactose. He is always much sicker in the winter

> months when they feed the cattle grain and hay vs. summer months

> when they graze more.

>

> Theory 2 - Mold attacks enzymes

>

> Theory 3 - High levels of yeast in the body High level of yeast

in

> your body will cause you to be lactose intolerant which is also

> caused by toxic mold.

> White stuff in stool

> Geotrichum or Gliocladium: fungi that are similar and commonly

> found in soil and on decomposing plant matter, damp canvas, wood,

> and paper products. They are opportunistic pathogens that are a

> common cause of allergenic response for sensitive individuals.

> Geotrichum This fungus is a common contaminant of dairy

products,

> post-harvest crops, moist building materials, and a variety of

> textiles. Inflammation of the heart cavity linings (endocarditis),

> inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and respiratory

infections

> have been reported.

>

> Ulcer caused by Geotrichum »

> Geotrichum in rooms » Contamination Concerns This fungus is a

> common contaminant of dairy products, post-harvest crops, moist

> building materials, and a variety of textiles. Infections:

Although

> rarely pathogenic in humans, inflammation of the heart cavity

> linings (endocarditis), inflammation of the brain (encephalitis),

> and respiratory infections have been reported

> Aflatoxicosis » " Acute aflatoxicosis is produced when moderate

to

> high levels of aflatoxins are consumed. Specific, acute episodes

of

> disease ensue may include hemorrhage, acute liver damage, edema,

> alteration in digestion, absorption and/or metabolism of

nutrients,

> and possibly death. Chronic aflatoxicosis results from ingestion

of

> low to moderate levels of aflatoxins. The effects are usually

> subclinical and difficult to recognize. Some of the common

symptoms

> are impaired food conversion and slower rates of growth with or

> without the production of an overt aflatoxin syndrome. "

>

> Respiratory Symptoms

> alveolitis

> pnuemonitis

> asthma

> Skin Symptoms

> Small bumps under the skin May be itchy. Last for weeks. Over-

the-

> counter anti-fungal creams can help.

> Rashes

> How does it look? Poison ivy; small red spots;pimple that never

> develops; itchy

> Near eyes

> Face

> back

> Chromomycosis And Phaeohyphomycosis »

> Neurological Symptoms

> PORPHYRIA MOLD IS A PORPHYRIA TRIGGER according to Dr. Morton

the

> leading doctor in porphyria research

> Cancers These are usually longer term effects

> Dr. Gray's clinical evidence Specifically, Dr. Gray's clinical

> evidence confirmed the presence of B-cell proliferation, excessive

T-

> cell activation, inhibition of suppressor cell complement receptor

> sites, suppression of Natural Killer Cell populations which are

> centrally involved in cancer cell surveillance and destruction,

and

> excessive mitogen suppression, confirmed by inhibition of

stimulated

> lymphocyte mitosis in the presence of extracts of pokeweed,

> concanavillin A (Con-A), and phytohemagglutinin (PHA) implying the

> inhibition of immune cell reproduction, generally considered

> necessary to mounting a competent immune response. In short, the

> immune system is showing signs of being excessively stimulated by

> the inhalation of respirable spores, and simultaneously is being

> partially inhibited by the effects of the mycotoxins released by

> those spores. "

>

> Breast Cancer »

>

> Toxin Linked to Testicular Cancer » WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A Wake

> Forest University cancer researcher has proposed that a compound

> found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular cancer in

young

> men. Writing in the February 2002 issue of Cancer Causes and

> Control, G. Schwartz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., proposes that

> exposure to a common carcinogen called ochratoxin A during

childhood

> or even before birth may set up the testes so that testicular

growth

> during puberty triggers the launch of testicular cancer.

Ochratoxin

> A results from molds that grow in grains and coffee beans and is

> found in animals that consume moldy grain, especially

pigs. " Little

> is known about the etiology of testicular cancer, which is the

most

> common cancer among young men, " said Schwartz, associate professor

> of cancer biology and public health sciences. It strikes men

mostly

> between 14 and 34. He said that epidemiologic data point to

exposure

> either in the womb or early in life, " but the nature of the

exposure

> is unknown. " Schwartz's new theory calls for a process that takes

> several steps. It begins with exposure to ochratoxin A during

> pregnancy or early childhood, which induces damage to testicular

> DNA. Ochratoxin A is transferred through the placenta to the

fetus,

> and also is present in mothers' milk, so infants could be exposed

> through breastfeeding. The DNA changes remain dormant until

> testicular growth at puberty promotes these changes in testicular

> DNA into cancer. Testicular cancer is primarily a disease of young

> white men, and it shows marked geographic variation. For instance,

> the incidence is higher among northern Europeans than central or

> southern Europeans. Schwartz noted that grains grown in northern

> Europe are more likely to be contaminated because weather

conditions

> during harvest season promote mold. The highest rate in Europe is

in

> Denmark, 7.8 cases per 100,000 per year. Consumption of pork

> products in Denmark is among the highest in the world, and Danes

> also eat the most rye, the cereal grain that is most often

> contaminated by ochratoxin A. Another interesting element:

> testicular cancer is more common among people of higher

> socioeconomic levels. These are the groups most likely to

> breastfeed. " We propose that exposure to ochratoxin A contaminated

> food provides a coherent explanation for much of the descriptive

> epidemiology of testicular cancer, " Schwartz said, adding that

> future studies of testicular cancer " should focus on breastfeeding

> practices and the consumption of ochratoxin A containing foods

such

> as cereals, pork products, milk and coffee by mothers and their

male

> children. " If all this turns out to be correct, Schwartz offers

> several possible solutions. Public health efforts may be able to

> reduce exposure to ochratoxin A. Alternatively, public health

> efforts may reduce the genotoxicity of ochratoxin A exposure. The

> toxicity of ochratoxin A could be reduced by giving pregnant women

> drugs like aspirin or indomethacin or vitamins A, C and E, he

> said. " These agents, in animals at least, markedly reduce the DNA

> damage caused by ochratoxin A, " Schwartz said. Aspartame, the

> artificial sweeter, is similar structurally to ochratoxin A, and

is

> a potent ochratoxin A antagonist. Source: Wake Forest University

> Baptist Medical Center

>

> body temperature fluctuation

>

> Not getting the usual illnesses?

> No longer getting colds In response to all the comments about

many

> of you noticing the absence of colds, I would like to pass on a

> philosophy from a doctor. He believes that the absence of a

> occasional cold is not a good thing. It takes energy from our

bodies

> to have a cold. If we are not " healthy " enough to afford that

> energy, our bodies won't allow it. The problem is that we all are

> harboring toxins that normally come out with a cold. According to

> him, in a healthly person, it is " normal " to have a cold 1-2

times /

> year to shed those toxins. He also commented that in many cancer

> patients they often won't get a cold cause they can't " afford " it.

> So, thank God for the occasional cold! If you aren't getting any,

it

> may be best to try to build your immune system up to the point

where

> your body feels the extra energy to handle the cold.

>

> Thyroid, ovaries, testes, pancreas, and parietal cells in the

> stomach This is what the Environmental Allergist (Dr. Tipu

Saltan

> a Diplomate of the American Board of Environmental Medicine,

Fellow

> of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Fellow of

> American Acadmey of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American

Board

> of Pediatrics) has to say regarding the thyroid and autoimmune

> diesease. I had suspected our mold related illness had progressed

> into an autoimmune disease years ago. Perhaps, as some of us have

> thought, our thyroids have been affected by mold. Autoimmune

> Diseases- " an immune dysregulation occurs when the body's immune

> system starts producing antibodies against its own tissues. It

often

> results from chronic allergic reactions that weaken the immune

> system. Any part of the body may be involved. The most common

organs

> involved are thyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), ovaries, testes,

> pancreas, and parietal cells of the stomach. It results in failure

> of tissue functions. "

> Microsopic Fungi in Dwellings and Their Health Implications in

> Humans »

> National Library of Medicine »

>

> Finding a doctor

> Doctors in United States

> Experts 1. Dr. Marinkovich - best for mold allery like symptoms.

> 2. Dr. Shoemaker (Pocomoke, MD) 3. Dr. Johanning 4. Dr. Herman

> (Sacto) 5. Dr. Gray (Arizona) 6. Dr. Ordog in LA

> Dr. Ordog - Los Angeles, CA 23206 Lyons Ave. (661) 799-1689

> Marinkovich - California tel: 650.482.2800; fax:650-482-

> 2802 810 Brewster, 220, Redwood City, 94063

> Dr. Hermann - Sacramento, CA

> Dr. Sherry Rodgers - New York » phone 315-488-2856

> Dr. Kalpana Patel - New York 716-833-2213

> Dr. Eckardt Johanning - New York » Dr. Eckardt Johanning P.O.

Box

> 3148 Occupatinal & Environmental Life Science Fungal Research

Group,

> Inc. 650 Warren Street Albany, NY 12208 518/459-3336 e-mail at

> johanni2@... www.fungalresearchgroup.com

> Dr. Busher of Seattle Washington Types of treatments prescribed:

> STRICT diet - for fungal infection, yeast overgrowth Immuno

Therapy -

> for allergies/hypersensitivities to mold Nystatin - kill

yeast/mold

> Spornox Nasal Spray - kill mold in nose Cholestyramine -

encapsulate

> toxins

>

> Dr. Graham, Tennessee 865-675-7964

> Jeannette G. Warner, MD 5200 Babcock St., NE Palm Bay, FL 32905

> Office Phone: 321-722-1933 Office Fax 321-722-0744 Cell 407-257-

1171

> Dr. Shoemaker - Pocomoke, MD » The best doctor for treating mold

> toxin exposure.

> Dr. , Lansing, MI Saginaw St

> Dr. Van Strickland, Wichita, Kansas

> Dr. Craner, M.D., M.P.H., Nevada

> Dr. Portnoy who is in Kansas City at Children's Mercy Hospital

> - Texas Dr. Spring, Texas (near

> Houston) 281-364-1013 Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders.

Rumors

> are that he is not board certified (?)

>

> Suggestions from someone on toxic mold survivors Dr.

> Harbut (Environmental/Occupational Medicine) (the Adult

counterpart

> to Dr. Dearborn, the children's mold specialist in Cleveland) 118

N.

> Washington Ave Royal Oak MI 48067 248-547-9100 Dr. Gerard

-

> Neuropsychology Vicki - evaluator (she is also evaluting

> children for Dr. Dearborn) 6201 Rd Swarty Creek MI 48473

810-

> 630-1152 Dr. Spitzer - Neurology 20180 W. 12 Mile Rd #10

> Southfield MI 48076 248-358-3299

>

> AAEM »

> American Academy of Environmental Medicine

> Medi-Net » Toll-free: 888/275-6334 For a fee* Medi-Net accesses

> databases from the AMA, three federal agencies and all 50 state

> medical boards to provide basic background information on a doctor

> and whether he or she has been disciplined for billing fraud,

> overprescribing, incompetence or another offense. *$14.75 for one

> doctor when ordering from the website ($29.99 when calling).

> American Board of Medical Specialties » 47 Perimeter Center

East,

> Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30346 800/776-2378 This organization will

tell

> you whether a doctor is board certified or board eligible in a

> particular area. " Board certified " means the doctor has completed

> two additional years of training and passed a national

> examination. " Board eligible " means that the training, but not the

> test, has been completed.

>

> American Medical Association (AMA) » Department of Physician

Data

> Services 515 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60616 Through the AMA you

> can find out about a doctor's educational background and areas of

> medical specialty and whether or not the doctor is a member of the

> AMA. You can also check the American Medical Association Medical

> Directory at your local public library or bookstore.

>

> Treatment

> Mold-free diet Here's a list of foods to avoid. They are rich in

> fungal (mold) protein allergens. A special diet which enriches the

> glutathione content of cells is available and shows great promise

> with respect to brain, immune and pulmonary function. Cells need

> glutathione to deal with toxins and use it as an antioxidant.

While

> this nutritional supplement is available free of charge, it can

only

> be given to a patient who is willing to have brain, immune and

> pulmonary function studies before and again after two to three

> months of treatment with that diet. These tests are meant to study

> the patient's progress and to guide us in further therapy. Another

> nutritional supplement contains blue green algae which have also

> been shown to increase brain and immune function. This nutritional

> supplement is available free of charge for patients who have been

> carefully studied before treatment and are willing and able to be

> studied after a few months of treatment.

> Keep a food diary and see how you feel The elimination diet

works

> by first eliminating enough foods so that you feel good for at

least

> 2 weeks then start adding things back slowly one at a time to see

> which ones cause reactions.

> Articles

>

> Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food

Quality »

> Food Additives

> Sorbitol

> Mannitol

> Stearic acid

> Aspertame

> Tablet binders (in vitamins and medications)

> Soya lechithin

> Preparation

> Cold pressed oils

> Bottled dressings

> Grains

> Breads Sourdoughs are the worst (sometimes labeled yeast-free),

> such as pumpernickle, coffee cakes and other foods made with large

> amounts of yeast. Bread develops surface mold after a day.

> Tortillas, biscuits, muffins, cakes and cookies are yeast-free.

> Dough conditioners are moldy.

> Bran The outer cover of grain is variably moldy.

> Enriched pasta The vitamins may contain binding agents that have

> mold

> Boxed cereals. The vitamins may contain binding agents that have

> mold

> Whole wheat flour moldy

> Buckwheat Caused bad reactions in some

> Oats Organic oats seem to be fine

> Breads, pretzels, and crackers containing yeast

> Fruits and vegetables

> Dried fruits Raisins, dates, apricots, prunes, figs, etc.

> Mushrooms

> Over-ripe fruits & vegetables Discolored, wilted, mushy.

> Tomato products Juice, sauce, paste, ketchup etc. are made from

> moldy tomatoes.

> Fruit and Vegetables

> Oranges, lemons, and other acidic foods

> Bananac Fungicide is injected during growing

> Pineapple Chemically altered to produce year round

> White onions May contain aspergillus

> Grapes if the stems have turned brown Grapes are prone to

> aspergillus

> Corn, some nuts, cottonseed In the United States, aflatoxins

have

> been identified in corn and corn products, peanuts and peanut

> products, cottonseed, milk, and tree nuts such as Brazil nuts,

> pecans, pistachio nuts, and walnuts. Other grains and nuts are

> susceptible but less prone to contamination.

> Dairy

> Aged cheese Cottage and cream cheese, mozzarella, provolone,

> ricotta and farmer's cheese are not aged and may be eaten if milk

is

> no problem.

> Sour cream, sour milk, and buttermilk

> Other beverages and liquids

> Beer The darker the brew, the more mold it contains.

> Cider and homemade rootbeer Commercial rootbeer is fine.

> Wine and wine vinegar White wine is least moldy, clear vinegar

may

> be tolerated.

> Most liquors Vodka, tequila, clear rum are least moldy.

> Vinegar and vinegar-containing foods Mayonnaise and other salad

> dressings, catsup, chili sauce, pickles, pickled beets, relishes,

> sauerkraut, and green olives

> Soy sauce

> Canned or frozen juices

> All sodas Some people found to only tolerate water

> Meat Do not eat meat or fish more than 24 hours old. Avoid food

if

> made from leftovers such as meatloaf, hash and croquettes.

> Hamburger Often from aged meat, eat within a day of grinding,

can

> be frozen.

> Pickled and smoked meats and fish Including delicatessen foods,

> sausages, frankfurters, corned beef and pickled tongue.

> Processed meats Hot dogs, sausage, salami, bologna, etc. Ham,

> turkey, pastrami may be OK.

> Beef is especailly bad

> Products of aspergillus fermentation

> Chocolate

> Tofu (Soy curd)

> Black tea

> Citric acid A very common food additive not derived from citrus

> fruit.

> Fruit juice (commercial) Often from moldy fruit, many contain

mold

> enzymes added in processing.

> Malt extract (Bread, cereal)

> Multi-B vitamins Contain either yeast or mold (rice hulls are

> moldy)

> Leftovers East within 24 hours, unless frozen.

> Useful Food Resources

> Cookies and cakes » For resource for cookies and cakes without

> gluten or dairy

> HealthMed Recommended protocol »

> Daily doses of immediate-release niacin:

>

> Niacin stimulates lipid mobilization by triggering the release of

> free fatty acids into the bloodstream. It has been demonstrated

> that, while free fatty acid levels drop initially after taking

> immediate-release niacin, they rise markedly within two hours and

> continue at high levels for some time.

>

> Moderate aerobic exercise:

>

> This increases circulation, which ensures quick distribution of

the

> niacin throughout the body and carries mobilized toxins to the

> excretory routes.

>

> Intermittent sauna to force sweating:

>

> As shown in several studies on this procedure, sweat is a primary

> elimination route for toxins. Sauna temperatures range from 140 to

> 180 degrees, lower than the typical health-club sauna. The sauna

> must be well-ventilated. Subjects take frequent showers, both to

> cool down and to remove substances from the skin and prevent their

> re-absorption. Liquids are administered and participants are

> monitored for signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

>

> Ingestion of cold-pressed oils:

>

> These are provided to prevent mobilized toxins from being re-

> absorbed by the intestines because the body needs lipids.

> Polyunsaturated oils have been found to enhance excretion of

> extremely persistent chemicals, without depositing fat in the

liver.

>

> Vitamin and mineral supplementation:

>

> The oil taken to prevent re-absorption of mobilized toxins may

also

> reduce absorption of important nutrients. A resulting deficiency

> could increase the toxicity of mobilized chemicals such as PCBs.

An

> increased intake of nutrients prevents such toxic effects, as well

> as balancing the intake of niacin.

>

> A summary of research supporting the elements of this program is

> found in an Appendix to the Proceedings of the First International

> Conference on Chemical Contamination and Human Detoxification.

> Dry Sauna

> Vitamins D3 Nyeson to flush toxins in fatty tissues

> Salt, potassium

> EFA supplements

> Thyroid treatment

> Seaweed baths are considered very therapeutic because of their

> very high mineral content. Some call these baths iodine baths,

since

> the iodine content of 1/3 of a cup of seaweed is more than 2000

> times the RDA. I feel my thyroid stimulated from seaweed baths,

just

> like when I do the thyroid-stimulating headstand pose in yoga.

> Seaweed baths also reportedly benefit other organs, including the

> adrenal glands, because of its vitamin K content, and helps

maintain

> hormone balance.

>

> To get mold out of your body

> To get toxins out from your body If you have chemical

sensitivity

> now, your body is overloaded with toxins from the mold

> Loose any excess weight Toxins are stored in excess fat cells

> Regular sauna several times per week The sauna must have flow of

> oxygen and outflow of air so that you do not breath the toxins

back

> in. Toxins are released at 135 degrees

> Consititutional hydrotherapy Take frequent wirlpool baths with

> detox soaks such as ABRA cellular detox bath

> Colonics

> Liver flush

> Gulbladder flush

> Lymph massage

> Take Suplements

> Niacin Opens up your system for detoxification

> Garlic

> Sun Chlorella

> Agar-Agar in tea

> HCES antioxidants carlson labs

> Sulfur based amino acids

> 3 liters of water per day

> Glutathione complex

>

> Herbal supplements Herbal supplements. We recommend a special

> preparation of Chinese herbs to bring back quality tears. Gingko

> Biloba can be useful when it comes to assisting brain function and

> is therefore usually recommended. Here again, its blood thinning

> properties should be considered when the patient is also on

aspirin

> and/or vitamin E. Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Many patients with

> chronic fatigue have low DHEA sulfate blood levels and then often

> respond to DHEA supplements.

>

> Steam Sauna A steam sauna is available in our office and used to

> introduce patients to this procedure, initially under medical

> supervision. The sauna we use is a one-person sauna and therefore

> does not expose our patients to someone else while taking a sauna.

> Each sauna in our office is medically supervised. If initially

> acceptable and successful, we arrange for purchase of a unit by

> referring the patient to the manufacturer. Sauna therapy is

> especially useful in patients who cannot avoid ongoing exposure to

> chemicals.

>

> Cognitive training neuro-biofeedback approach in which we

display

> cerebral cortical blood flow with the help of a near infrared beam

> on a monitor. The patient sees the trace, follows the trace on the

> monitor and eventually learns to move the trace upward. This then

> corresponds to increased cerebral blood flow in the area of

> interest. We give two sessions a week. More sessions can give an

> added advantage and will then be considered. We suggest an initial

> series of ten treatments, and then reevaluate the patient and

decide

> whether another series of treatment is indicated. We have seen

> success with this treatment: Patients have improved cognitive

> function. Also, before and after SPECT brain scans show

improvement

> of blood flow.

>

> Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). In our office,

a

> portable HBO unit is available for treatment sessions which

usually

> last one hour. During this time the patient is exposed to an

> increased barometric pressure and is exposed to oxygen blown into

> the portable unit. Here again, we commit our patients to an

initial

> series of ten treatments after which the patient will be

> reevaluated. We have shown that this treatment will increase blood

> flow as measured with before and after SPECT brain scans. Patients

> respond with more energy, better cognitive function, less fatigue

> and less pain.

>

> Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 12. We recommend that patients get 2000

mcg

> intramuscularly once a week for six weeks. This may well help

their

> sensory neuropathy but also often increases the patient's energy

> level. With one exception, we have never seen a reaction to

vitamin

> B12 injections, even in very sensitive patients. B12 injections

> often provide significant improvement even if base line blood

levels

> of B12 are within normal limits.

> Detoxification

> Ultra Clear » Dietary supplement; liver assist.

>

> Dr. Shoemaker's cholestyramine (CSM) treatment protocol » Binds

> mycotoxins through anion exchange, leading to elimination of the

> toxins.

>

> Herbs and Supplements start with vitamin C, especially in

patients

> who have low natural killer function and impaired mitogenesis on

> immune testing. At least 2000 mg a day of vitamin C is necessary

to

> boost immune function. Higher levels may be necessary. However, we

> always obtain 24-hour urine collection for oxalates to guard

against

> the risk of precipitating kidney stones with high doses of vitamin

> C. As a second step we usually add vitamin E and recommend 400 to

> 800 IU a day. It should be understood that vitamin E may thin the

> blood and should therefore be administered with caution when the

> patient is also on aspirin and/or Ginkgo Biloba. Beta carrotene is

> usually well tolerated is added as a third supplement. Zinc will

> serve to be useful for immune support. Other supplements are added

> on an as needed and individualized basis

> Colloidal Silver will kill virus, bacteria, fungi and one cell

> parasites Try placing it in the nose as well as swallowing it

> after it has been held in the mouth and swished for as long as you

> can. (not in that order

>

> Sav-A-Hoof Gel The special culture pictured in the jar isolated

> the fungus Geotrichum. This fungus is an aggressive saprophyte

that

> grows vigorously on organic matter. It is commonly found in sewage

> treatment plants and is a spore former, which means it is

difficult

> to eliminate. As shown in Figure 5, the Sav-A-Hoof Gel effectively

> killed this fungus, as well. The best way to treat white line

> disease is first to recognize it early and then treat it with a

> product that is a broad-spectrum bactericide as well as a

fungicide.

> You must remember that dry, cool conditions are your ally and that

> warm, wet ones are your enemy. Because some of the different

> organisms present are capable of producing spores, you must choose

a

> product that is powerful and stays active for a long time. It

takes

> time and patience to treat these infections once they gain a

> foothold. Even if you don't kill all the organisms initially, you

> may kill enough of them to slow the advancement of the disease to

> the point that it may grow out with successive trimmings.

>

> Essential Oils - Anise, Basil, coriander, and oregano are highly

> inhibitory to fungal growth The abilities of particular herbs or

> spices to inhibit the growth of a particular pathogen varied.

Among

> the extracts tested, essential oil from oregano proved to be the

> most effective deterrent to the well-known food safety threats E.

> coli, Listeria, and Staphylococcus. While oregano oil almost

> completely inhibited pathogen growth, carrot oil failed to deter

> growth among any of the test strains. Coriander and basil oils

were

> highly inhibitory to E. coli O157:H7 and other bacteria tested,

but

> anise oil did not particularly limit bacteria growth. Anise did,

> however, inhibit molds. Basil, coriander, and oregano were also

> highly inhibitory to fungal growth. In all, seven of the 12

extracts

> tested proved a strong deterrent to the growth of at least one of

> the pathogens studied. Further tests will determine whether these

> herb and spice oils can serve as alternatives or supplements to

> substances presently used to control the growth of harmful

microbes

> in foods

>

> Grapefuit Seed Grapefuit seed extract (GSE) is emerging as one

of

> the most powerful and broad-ranging anti-bacterial agents in

nature.

> An in vitro study of the effectiveness of GSE against 194

bacterial

> and 93 fungal strains observed that at 0.5% concentration, the

> growth of all but two of these microorganisms was inhibited. The

> outstanding two were inhibited at a higher concentration of 1-2%.

> Included in this test were organisms such as Candida albicans,

> Streptococcus, Geotrichum, and haemolytic E.Coli. It appears plain

> from these results that GSE could be extremely beneficial in the

> treatment of a very wide range of conditions. It has been found to

> be especially suitable for reducing pathological organisms in the

> gastrointestinal tract. GSE is recommended for those suffering

from

> Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and

of

> course, Candida or Candida-related conditions. GSE is also a

> suitable aid for the prevention of traveller's diarrhoea and as a

> natural water decontaminant.

>

> Neem cure Neem has proved effective against certain fungi that

> infect the human body. Such fungi are an increasing problem and

have

> been difficult to control by synthetic fungicides. For example, in

> one laboratory study, conducted by Khan and Wassilew – 1987, Neem

> preparations showed toxicity to cultures of 14 common fungi,

> including members of the following genera: • Trichophyton –

> an `athlete's foot' fungus that infects hair, skin and nails; •

> Epidermophyton – a `ringworm' that invades both skin and nails of

> the feet; • Microsporum – a `ringworm' that invades hair, skin and

> (rarely) nails; • Trichosporon – a fungus of the intestinal

tract; •

> Geotrichum – a yeast like fungus that causes infections of the

> bronchi, lungs and mucous membranes; • Candida – a yeast-like

fungus

> that is part of the normal flora but can get out of control,

leading

> to lesions in mouth (thrush), vagina, skin, hands and lungs.

> IVIG treatments plasma treatments for toxin enduced

demyelination

> (nerve sheath damage). It is also supposed to help rebuild your

> immune system.

> IP-6, Inositol Hexaphosphate » to fight cancer

> Medications

> Questran

> 4-life Products »

> Tumeric

> Prevention of sinus problems » Dr. Marinkovich treated fungal

> sinusitis with Nizoral anti-fungal nose spray and ketokonazole

anti-

> fungal in the nebulizer. Also Sporanox has been a part of his

> treatment. All this medicine is helpful if systemic fungal

infection

> is diagnosed.

> Valley Fever Center for Excellence » Fighting fungus infection

in

> the Southwestern US desert area.

> Metronome Exercise to lessen neurological effects » This is

> recommended to do 5 times per day for 5 minutes each time

> Tests that prove exposure to mold

> Low platelets

> Stool analysis

> Ultra Cat Scan of your chest, (not a regular cat scan)

>

> Conventional CT requires that patients hold their breath and

remain

> completely immobile during the scan, which makes it very difficult

> to obtain an accurate image of some patients. Spiral CT produces

> image quality that is superior to conventional CT. Spiral CT

> technology allows clinicians to see very thin cross-sections, or

> slices of the anatomy; the thinner the slice, the better the

> resolution. There are many brand names of scanners. " Ultra CAT

SCAN "

> =Marconi Medical Systems' CT scanner. What you should look for in

a

> CT is a Hi Speed Unit. I'm a Radiology Technologist and feel that

GE

> Medical Systems has some of the most advanced diagnostic

equipment.

> Because of my medical problems; I have been reading on equipment

and

> have found that GE has a new " GE ADVANCED LUNG ANALYSIS CT " . Sorry

> to say, but in medicine there are huge amounts of money involved.

To

> build a diagnostic department, to purchase equipment, and to

acquire

> a quality staff; there are billions of dollars involved.

>

> Financially, it is very difficult for a diagnostic center, office,

> or most hospitals to update to the latest technology. The

diagnostic

> center or hospital must perform exams to pay for what they

purchased

> 3 to 10 years ago. (Outdated equipment). Now, if the Radiologist

is

> in an office I'm sure he/she has a financial interest. Do you feel

> that the Radiologist will send you to another diagnostic facility?

> At one time, I purchased medical imaging equipment. I was unable

to

> purchase the very best medical imaging equipment due to the cost

of

> the more technically advanced equipment. While working in small

> hospitals, I have always felt that I would have imaging exams at a

> large institution. I have found that the very large Universities

> have some of the better equipment due to the fact that large

> manufactures place the latest CT's for obtaining data on their new

> technology. If you plan to ask information from a Radiologist,

call

> a university. Technology in the imaging field changes weekly,

> therefore, it is very difficult to stay informed in all of the

> imaging modalities. These are just some of my humble opinions.

Here

> is the site for the GE advanced Lung Analysis CT. Call GE and

> inquire where there is a unit in your area. Sometimes, your will

> only find a few units of the latest imaging machines in the US.

find

>

http://www.gemedicalsystems.com/rad/ct/applications/adv_lung/index.ht

> ml

>

> PCR Testing blood serum testing equated to one's genetic

exposures

> to mold (or other pathogens/microbes) instead of antigen to one's

> immune response system. I have attached where this testing (which

is

> more expensive than MAST IgE/IgG Antibody testing, but I feel well

> worth the expense). The letters stand for Polymerase Chain

Reaction

> referring to genetic base chemical activity/coding. I believe that

> even though both the MAST testing and PCR testing are not

certified

> for litigation standards by any regulating federal agency, they

are

> both very accurate and can help in the early detection and

diagnosis

> of systemic fungal disease. There will come a day when their

> processing will become established credible evidence. I have

> personally observed their use help to save human life. Hope that

> helps (See attachment above). God Bless you and your health.

>

> Stachybotrys Coordinate a blood serum test for Stachybotrys

> chartarum (black mold) with IBT Reference Laboratory 10453 West

84th

> Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214. Phone 1-(800) 637-0370. Testing and ID

> Numbers are as follows: #1704 HSP Panel IgG, #1712 Stachybotrys

> Panel, and #2409 BRI Panel

> MAST Coordinate a blood serum test for Environmental MAST IgG

> Panel #16 with Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc., MAST Allergy

> Testing Service, 630 Clyde Court, Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone:

> (650) 961-5501 or 1-(800) 233-6278 and Fax (650) 969-2745. Test

for

> 13 fungi species, dust mites, cockroach, etc.

> iGe, IGG Professional Consultation/Referral: Dr. A.

> Marinkovich, M.D. (Diplomate, Am. Board of Allergy and Clinical

> Immunology), Graduate: CA Institute of Technology, Physics (1955),

> Harvard Medical School (1955), Pediatrics training 's Hopkins

> Hospital (1959-61), Oxford University and King's College London,

> Immunogenetics (1961-62), CA Institute of Technology, Specialized

> Immunology (1962-66), Brompton Research Hospital London, Fungal

> Hypersensitivity (1972-73), Founder and Chairman Allergy Testing

> Services (Owned currently by Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.

> (1985-Present), Scientist/Clinical Associate Professor Stanford

> Medical School (1985-Present); 801 Brewster Avenue, Suite 220

> Redwood City, CA 94063; Office: (650) 482-2800 or Fax: (650) 482-

> 2802

>

> IgG and IgE antibodies against mold » Serum IgG and IgE

antibodies

> against mold-derived antigens in patients with symptoms of

> hypersensitivity. Makkonen K, Viitala KI, Parkkila S, Niemela O.

> Laboratory of the Central Hospital of Southern Ostrobothnia, FIN-

> 60220, Seinajoki, Finland.

>

> Low lymphocytes

> Suppressed bone marrow function

> Mycoplasma incognitus tested in my DNA

> Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome

> neorological/immune/endocrine disorder

> SPECT brain scan indicating a toxic solvent exposure

> Pulminary Function Test Showing severely reduced capacity and

> diffusion rates

> Lung CT Scan

> Serological evidence of mold exposure and mycotoxicosis

> How do you make the environmental and clinical diagnoses? » The

> clinical diagnosis is particularly interesting.

> Inaccurate Interpretation of Serology involving Toxic Molds »

> A series of tests to perform after you identified mold in your

> home »

> Prevention Our daily diets may contain mold toxins.

>

> Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food

> Quality » " In the USA: Aflatoxins are being reliably managed by

> the guidelines in place, and the risk of exposure under current

> practices is not considered to be a public health threat. "

> Living with MCS

> unscented products which are helpful in reducing problems and

> symptoms for chemical sensitivities » Safe, Unscented Products

> Original list provided by Sheila Bastien, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

> 2126 Los Angeles Street Berkeley, CA 94707

> List of non-toxic solution for living »

> More non-toxic solutions »

> For the animals...

> Bird Health Care »

>

> Mycotixins in Feed and Food-Producing Crops » If you scroll down

> to they very bottom of this article it lists known diseases found

in

> animals fed mycotoxins. Animals have always been our primary

testing

> subjects for disease. This should give us an indication of the

> dangers to humans.

>

> Studies of health effects from toxic mold

> Screening of the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria on against

toxigenic

> penicillium and aspergillus »

> SPORES OF Aspergillus versicolor ISOLATED FROM INDOOR AIR OF A

> MOISTURE-DAMAGED BUILDING PROVOKE ACUTE INFLAMMATION IN MOUSE

> LUNGS »

> Leaky gut syndrome

> Messages from ToxicMoldSurvivors

> tigerpaw2c » Wed Jun 5, 2002 5:54 pm

> c1anderson » Tue Jun 4, 2002 5:50 pm

> echodog85260 » Tue Jun 4, 2002 12:04 pm

> c1anderson » Tue Jun 4, 2002 9:17 am

> c1anderson » Wed Mar 20, 2002 12:52 pm

> Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Jake Fratkin, OMD.

> Part 1: The Problem »

> Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment »

> Altered Immunity & The Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr Zoltan P Rona

> MD, MSc.

> What is leaky gut syndrome? » Reprinted from AIA Newsletter

No.18

> (Summer 1997).

> Leaky Gut Syndromes: Breaking the Vicious Cycle » Leo Galland

> M.D., F.A.C.N.

> Leaky Gut Syndrome - Curing Program »

> Leaky Gut Syndrome »

> Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr. Regan Golob, DC

> Leaky Gut Syndrome » Ask Dr. Stoll

> Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Leaky Gut Syndrome »

Questions

> to Dr. Stoll

> Leaky Gut Syndrome - Prevention & Curing Protocol » CureZone.com

> LEAKY GUT SYNDROME OR AUTO INTOXICATION »

> Leaky Gut and Detoxification » Nutri-Notes.com

> Candida

> The Candida Page »

> Candida FAQ »

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this Sharon. I just wanted to comment on the hyperbaric

oxygen therapy from a personal perspective. I've had MCS since a

severe mould exposure in 2000. Almost two years ago, I had a severe

episode of multiple symptoms following a perfume exposure. While the

headache, nausea, vomitting, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain,

joint swelling etc. eased up over the following days, I was left with

severe 24/7 pain that did not respond to analgesics or other

treatments that usually worked for me. So I went back to research,

and found interesting material on the benefits of HBOT and strokes.

AHA. Because the perfume reaction was instantaneous and so severe, I

felt that the effect on the brain was probably similar to that of a

stroke. Six months later, I was still in severe pain, and went to

Ontario, Canada where I was able to access hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

I had 3 - one hour HBOT sessions over a three day period. Amazingly,

the pain started easing off during the first treatment, and was

totally gone at the end of the third treatment. The pain has not

returned! And I am thrilled about that. The quality of life that

comes with a 'pain-free' day cannot be taken for granted. This is my

own experience, but anyone with severe, unremitting pain might want

to consider trying a few sessions. If it works for you, the cost is

well worth it. Thanks to all of you for sharing information and

resources with everyone. Happy New Year. a

> >

> > Health effects and illnesses from mold toxins

> >

> > This Dynamic List is located online.

> > Health effects and illnesses from mold toxins

> > Symptoms and Diagnosis

> > Molds, Mycotoxins, and Public Health » By R. Gray, M.

> D.,

> > M. P. H., C. I. M. E.

> > Comprehensive list of symptoms from 3 myctotoxins »

> >

> > Symptoms

> > Fatigue

> > Memory disturbance

> > Congitive function disorder

> > Calculation difficulties

> > Frequently saying the wrong word

> > Joint aches and paint

> > Numbness and tingling (especially in fingers)

> > Sleep disturbance

> > Frequent unusual nightmares

> > Shortness of breath

> > Seizures

> > Dysequilibrium

> > Ringing in ears

> > Delayed healing

> > Intolerance of bright lights

> > Blurred vision, changes in vision

> > Hair loss

> > Severe allergies

> > Cough

> > Severe muscle weakness

> > Lightheadedness

> > Loss of balance

> > Headaches

> > Depression

> > Anxiety

> > Cold hands and feet

> > Skin Changes

> > Facial flushing

> >

> > Diagnosis

> > Chronic Neurotoxins » An excellent explanation of neurotoxic

> > poisoning.

> > Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

> > Aspergillus Patients » Diagnosis of infection -- It can be very

> > difficult to decide whether or not a patient is suffering from an

> > Aspergillus infection.

> > Aspergillus Website »

> > Center for Immune, Environmental, and Toxic Disorders »

Presence

> > of molds that release toxins means there are toxins in the air.

> Make

> > sure to click on the more button or here:

> > http://www.immunotoxicology.com/pages/molds3.htm

> > Mycotoxicosis Toxic poisoning is a common sickness resulting

> from

> > exposure to toxic molds.

> > Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP). HP may occur after repeated

> > exposures to an allergen and can result in permanent lung damage

> > Cannot get 100% of the evidence needed. Does not mean that it

is

> > not there...

> >

> > More research

> > Immunotoxicology »

> > Chronic Neurotoxin » http://www.chronicneurotoxin.com/

> > Finnish study Subsequent experimentation by Finnish workers

> > (Nikulin, et al. 1996; Nikulin et al. 1997) in adult mice and by

> Dr.

> > Dearborn's laboratory (Yike et al.) in infant rats has

> demonstrated

> > that inhalation or tracheal instillation of Stachybotrys spores

> > produces alveolar hemorrhage unless low-toxin or toxin-extracted

> > spores are used. These studies further demonstrate

histiologically

> > that the spores do reach the distal airways as expected from the

> > aerodynamic size of ca. 5 microns (Sorenson, et al.) The internal

> > review group was aware of the Finnish studies and the external

> group

> > heard a presentation of Dr. Dearborn's infant rat data.

> > Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) ODTS may occur after a

single

> > heavy exposure to dust contaminated with fungi and produces flu-

> like

> > symptoms.

> >

> > Testing

> > Stachybotrys testing Research findings presented at the Third

> > International Conference on Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins in

> > Saratoga Springs, New York indicate that the viable Stachybotrys

> > chartarum recovery is significantly enhanced with the use of Corn

> > Meal Agar (CMA). Corn Meal Agar is a general purpose media that

> has

> > been used for many years to cultivate fungi. In light of these

> > findings it is strongly recommended that IAQ professionals

> > attempting to recover viable Stachybotrys chartarum from the

> > environment or indoor air use CMA. Samples should be sent to an

> AIHA

> > EMPAT Proficiency Tested Microbial Laboratory for enumeration and

> > identification. Remember that typically a majority of airborne

> > Stachybotrys chartarum propagules are nonviable and that the most

> > efficient method for measuring airborne levels of viable and

> > nonviable Stachybotrys spores is through the use of a Zefon Air-O-

> > Cell cassette, Burkhard spore trap or other method that does not

> > require spore viability for quantitation. If you would like more

> > information about Stachybotrys or CMA please call us at 800-651-

> > 4802.

> >

> > Penicillium Penicillium is a large genus of fungi with 150

> > recognized species, nearly 100 of which have been reported to

> > produce mycotoxins. The range of classes of mycotoxin producing

> > species of Penicillium is broader than for any other fungal genus

> > and the molecular composition of these toxins is diverse.

Although

> > toxicity due to Penicillium species is also very diverse, most

> > toxins can be placed into two broad groups: those that affect

> liver

> > or kidney function, and those that are neurotoxins.

> >

> > The most significant disease associated with Penicillium

> mycotoxins

> > is Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (BEN) which is believed to affect

> some

> > 20,000 people in the rural Danube River Basin in Eastern Europe.

> BEN

> > involves progressive renal failure and atrophia of the kidney.

The

> > disease is fatal, with half of the sufferers dying within two

> years.

> > Ochratoxin A produced by Penicillium verrucosum is believed to be

> > the etiological agent of this disease.

> > Although the production of Penicillium mycotoxins in food and

> feeds

> > has been well documented and exposure through ingestion well

> > studied, the effects of Penicillium contaminated indoor

> environments

> > on human health are poorly understood. This is compounded by the

> > fact that only rarely is Penicillium the only single contaminant

> in

> > a moldy indoor environment and the synergistic affect of multiple

> > fungi/mycotoxin exposure through inhalation of aerosolized

> > propagules has not been studied. Some of the more significant

> > mycotoxins produced by species of Penicillium besides Ochratoxin

A

> > include: Patulin, Citrinin, Citreoviridin, Cyclopiazonic acid,

> > Penitrem A, PR toxin, Roquefortine C and Secalonic

> > Aspergillus There are more than 160 different species of

> > Aspergillus, 16 of which have been documented as etiological

> agents

> > of human disease.

> >

> > The aspergilli are probably the most common group of fungi in our

> > environment. Many species of the genus are frequently isolated

> from

> > a variety of substrata, including forage products, grains, nuts,

> > cotton, organic debris and water damaged organic building

> materials.

> > Because of the ubiquity of the aspergilli within the environment,

> > man is constantly exposed to these fungi. The diseases caused by

> > species of Aspergillus are relatively uncommon and are rarely

> found

> > in individuals with normally functioning immune systems. However,

> > due to the substantial increase in populations of individuals

with

> > active immune suppression, such as individuals with HIV,

> > chemotherapy patients and those on corticosteriod treatment,

> > contamination of building substrates with fungi, particularly

> > Aspergillus species have become an increasing concern.

> Aspergillosis

> > is now the second most common fungal infection requiring

> > hospitalization in the United States. The most frequently

> > encountered opportunistic Aspergillus pathogen, Aspergillus

> > fumigatus, is seen most abundantly in decomposing organic

> materials.

> > Because it grows well at temperatures up to 55°C, self-heating

> > compost piles provide an excellent environment for the fungi.

> > Compost made up of chipped branches and leaves will often yield a

> > massive and virtually pure culture of A. fumigatus. A. fumigatus

> has

> > been reported to be the major organism isolated from air samples

> > obtained near compost sites. People who handle compost or

> > decomposing haystacks often develop hypersensitivity to spores of

> > Aspergillus and after exposure may suffer a severe allergic

> > response.

> >

> > Aspergillus flavus is the second most frequently encountered

fungi

> > in cases of infection with Aspergillus species. In addition to

> > causing infections, Aspergillus flavus is also renowned for its

> > production of aflatoxin, one of the most potent carcinogens known

> to

> > man. Concern about aflatoxin began in the 1960's after some

> 100,000

> > turkey poults in Great Britain died as a result of ingesting feed

> > tainted with aflatoxin. When it became evident that aflatoxin was

> > highly carcinogenic most industrialized countries established

> > tolerances for aflatoxin levels in food and feeds. The risks

> > associated with airborne exposure to aflatoxin in contaminated

> > buildings, as with other mycotoxins, have not been adequately

> > studied. Aspergillus niger is the third most common aspergilli

> > associated with disease and is more common than any other

> > Aspergillus species within the genus and is found in and upon the

> > greatest variety of substrates. It is commonly associated

> > with " fungus ball " , a condition wherein fungus actively grows in

> the

> > human lung, forming a ball, without invading lung tissue. Because

> > invasive aspergillosis occurs most frequently among highly

> > immunosuppressed patients, the presence of Aspergillus spores in

> > hospital air has important implications. Aspergillus spores

> > frequently occur in hospitals throughout the world and a number

of

> > severe outbreaks resulting in deaths due to disseminated invasive

> > aspergillosis have been reported following renovation activities

> in

> > hospitals. A study of 39 bone marrow transplant patients who

> resided

> > in rooms equipped with whole wall laminar flow HEPA filtration

> units

> > reported no cases of nosocomial aspergillosis. In sharp contrast,

> 14

> > cases of nosocomial aspergillosis in 74 bone marrow transplant

> > recipients occurred in patients housed elsewhere. It is critical

> > that adequate engineering controls are implemented during

> > renovations at hospitals or at any facility the immunosuppressed

> > frequent.

> >

> > Mycotoxins Exposure to saprophytic fungi (molds) in indoor

> > environments has been linked to a number of adverse health

effects

> > including, but not limited to, lethargy, allergies, asthma,

> > infection, dermatitis and hypersensitive pneumonitis. While the

> > aforementioned symptoms are intuitive and largely recognized by

> both

> > the scientific and lay communities, there are significant

> secondary

> > health effects associated with exposure to fungi, including

> > idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis in infants, cytotoxicity,

> > cognitive impairment, encephalopathies, immunosuppression, and

> > cancer.

> >

> > Research indicates that these secondary health effects may be

> caused

> > by the mycotoxins produced by the fungi. Although still

> > controversial, in the end mycotoxins may prove to be major

> > components in the health effects reported by victims of fungal

> > exposur e. Below are listed some of the more likely mycotoxins

> that

> > may occur in indoor environments as indicted by ACGIH, the

> producing

> > organisms, and mode of activity.

> >

> > Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus, and other

> Aspergillus

> > spp. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, hepato-toxic,

> carcinogenic,

> > immunotoxic.

> > Alternariol is produced by Alternaria spp. Health effects:

> > cytotoxic, teratogenic.

> > Citrinin is produced by Penicillium expansum. Health effects:

> > carcinogenic.

> > Chaetoglobosins is produced by Chaetomium globosin. Health

> effects:

> > inhibits cell division.

> > Cytochalasins is produced by Aspergillus clavatus. Health

effects:

> > inhibits cell division.

> >

> > Epicladosporic acid is produced by Cladosporium spp. Health

> effects:

> > immunosuppressive.

> >

> > Fumonisins is produced by Fusarium spp. Health effects: inhibits

> > sphingolipid biosynthesis, neurotoxic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic,

> > carcinogenic.

> > Fumitremorgens is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health

> effects:

> > tremorgenic.

> >

> > Gliotoxin is produced by Aspergillus fumigatus. Health effects:

> > blocks membrane tiol groups, immunosuppressive, cytotoxic.

> > Griseofulvins is produced by Memnoniella, P. griseo-fulvum and P.

> > viridicatum. Health effects: hepatotoxic, tumorigenic,

> teratogenic.

> > Mycophenolic acid is produced by Penicillium brevicompactum.

> Health

> > effects: blocks inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase,

> > immunosuppressive.

> >

> > Ochratoxins are produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium

> > viridicatum. Health effects: forms DNA adducts, inhibits protein

> > synthesis (phenyalanyl-t-RNA synthetase), nephrotoxic,

> carcinogenic.

> > Patulin is produced by Paecilomyces variatii and P. expansum.

> Health

> > effects: inhibits potassium uptake, possible carcinogen.

> > Trichothecenes - satratoxins, verrucarins, and roridins are

> produced

> > by Stachybotrys chartarum and Fusarium spp. Health effects:

> inhibits

> > protein and nucleic acid synthesis, immunosuppressive, hemotoxic,

> > hemorrhagic.

> > Sporidesmin is produced by Pithomyces chartarum. Health effects:

> > hepatotoxic.

> > Stachybotrylactams and lacones are produced by Stachybotrys

> > chartarum. Health effects: immunosuppressive.

> > Sterigmatocystin is produced by Aspergillus versicolor. Health

> > effects: hepatotoxic, carcinogenic.

> > Tenuazoic acid is produced by Alternaria alternata and Phoma

> > soghina. Health effects: nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, hemorrhagic.

> > Verrucosidin is produced by Penicillium polonicum. Health

effects:

> > neurotoxic.

> >

> > *Data from Burge and Ammann (1999) and sen et al., 1993.

> Burge,

> > H. A. and Ammann, H. A., 1999. Fungal Toxins and b-(1®3)-D-

> Glucans.

> > Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control, Edited by J. Macher, H. A.

> > Ammann, H. A. Burge, D. K. Milton, and P. R. Morey (American

> > Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cin cinnati,

> > Ohio), pp. 24-1 - 24-13.

> > sen, B. J., Bowen, K. L., Shelby, R. A., Diener, U. L.

> > Kemppainen, B. W., and Floyd, J. 1993. Mycotoxins and

> Mycotoxicoses.

> > Circular ANR-767 (Alabama ative Extension Service), 16 pp.

> > Mycotoxins »

> >

> > Biomarkers of MCS »

> > Multiple chemical Sensitivity Research papers.

> > Multiple Chemical Sensitivities »

> > Psychological impact of the MCS disease »

> > Neurogenic Inflammation and Sensitivity to Environmental

> > Chemicals »

> >

> > The Assessment of Neurobehavioral Toxicity: SGOMSEC Joint

> Report »

> > Human Physiological Effects of Mycotoxins and Environmental

> > Influences on the Autonomic Nervous System »

> > Environmental Sensitivities: Prevalence of Major Symptoms in a

> > Referral Center »

> >

> > Gastro Intestinal Symptoms When aflotoxins and spores carrying

> > these toxins fall on to surfaces used for food (counter tops,

> > kitchen tables) they are then ingested.

> >

> > Lactose Intolerance

> > Theory 1 - Cows Feed lactose and maybe trying the Lactaid drops

> > again when I came across some more info about milk. I don't have

> the

> > article right now but it said that the milk can get a high level

> of

> > mycotoxins from feeding the cow's contaminated corn, hay, or

> clover.

> > I now believe my son was reacting to the mycotoxins in the milk

> > instead of the lactose. He is always much sicker in the winter

> > months when they feed the cattle grain and hay vs. summer months

> > when they graze more.

> >

> > Theory 2 - Mold attacks enzymes

> >

> > Theory 3 - High levels of yeast in the body High level of yeast

> in

> > your body will cause you to be lactose intolerant which is also

> > caused by toxic mold.

> > White stuff in stool

> > Geotrichum or Gliocladium: fungi that are similar and commonly

> > found in soil and on decomposing plant matter, damp canvas, wood,

> > and paper products. They are opportunistic pathogens that are a

> > common cause of allergenic response for sensitive individuals.

> > Geotrichum This fungus is a common contaminant of dairy

> products,

> > post-harvest crops, moist building materials, and a variety of

> > textiles. Inflammation of the heart cavity linings

(endocarditis),

> > inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and respiratory

> infections

> > have been reported.

> >

> > Ulcer caused by Geotrichum »

> > Geotrichum in rooms » Contamination Concerns This fungus is a

> > common contaminant of dairy products, post-harvest crops, moist

> > building materials, and a variety of textiles. Infections:

> Although

> > rarely pathogenic in humans, inflammation of the heart cavity

> > linings (endocarditis), inflammation of the brain (encephalitis),

> > and respiratory infections have been reported

> > Aflatoxicosis » " Acute aflatoxicosis is produced when moderate

> to

> > high levels of aflatoxins are consumed. Specific, acute episodes

> of

> > disease ensue may include hemorrhage, acute liver damage, edema,

> > alteration in digestion, absorption and/or metabolism of

> nutrients,

> > and possibly death. Chronic aflatoxicosis results from ingestion

> of

> > low to moderate levels of aflatoxins. The effects are usually

> > subclinical and difficult to recognize. Some of the common

> symptoms

> > are impaired food conversion and slower rates of growth with or

> > without the production of an overt aflatoxin syndrome. "

> >

> > Respiratory Symptoms

> > alveolitis

> > pnuemonitis

> > asthma

> > Skin Symptoms

> > Small bumps under the skin May be itchy. Last for weeks. Over-

> the-

> > counter anti-fungal creams can help.

> > Rashes

> > How does it look? Poison ivy; small red spots;pimple that never

> > develops; itchy

> > Near eyes

> > Face

> > back

> > Chromomycosis And Phaeohyphomycosis »

> > Neurological Symptoms

> > PORPHYRIA MOLD IS A PORPHYRIA TRIGGER according to Dr. Morton

> the

> > leading doctor in porphyria research

> > Cancers These are usually longer term effects

> > Dr. Gray's clinical evidence Specifically, Dr. Gray's clinical

> > evidence confirmed the presence of B-cell proliferation,

excessive

> T-

> > cell activation, inhibition of suppressor cell complement

receptor

> > sites, suppression of Natural Killer Cell populations which are

> > centrally involved in cancer cell surveillance and destruction,

> and

> > excessive mitogen suppression, confirmed by inhibition of

> stimulated

> > lymphocyte mitosis in the presence of extracts of pokeweed,

> > concanavillin A (Con-A), and phytohemagglutinin (PHA) implying

the

> > inhibition of immune cell reproduction, generally considered

> > necessary to mounting a competent immune response. In short, the

> > immune system is showing signs of being excessively stimulated by

> > the inhalation of respirable spores, and simultaneously is being

> > partially inhibited by the effects of the mycotoxins released by

> > those spores. "

> >

> > Breast Cancer »

> >

> > Toxin Linked to Testicular Cancer » WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A

Wake

> > Forest University cancer researcher has proposed that a compound

> > found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular cancer in

> young

> > men. Writing in the February 2002 issue of Cancer Causes and

> > Control, G. Schwartz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., proposes that

> > exposure to a common carcinogen called ochratoxin A during

> childhood

> > or even before birth may set up the testes so that testicular

> growth

> > during puberty triggers the launch of testicular cancer.

> Ochratoxin

> > A results from molds that grow in grains and coffee beans and is

> > found in animals that consume moldy grain, especially

> pigs. " Little

> > is known about the etiology of testicular cancer, which is the

> most

> > common cancer among young men, " said Schwartz, associate

professor

> > of cancer biology and public health sciences. It strikes men

> mostly

> > between 14 and 34. He said that epidemiologic data point to

> exposure

> > either in the womb or early in life, " but the nature of the

> exposure

> > is unknown. " Schwartz's new theory calls for a process that takes

> > several steps. It begins with exposure to ochratoxin A during

> > pregnancy or early childhood, which induces damage to testicular

> > DNA. Ochratoxin A is transferred through the placenta to the

> fetus,

> > and also is present in mothers' milk, so infants could be exposed

> > through breastfeeding. The DNA changes remain dormant until

> > testicular growth at puberty promotes these changes in testicular

> > DNA into cancer. Testicular cancer is primarily a disease of

young

> > white men, and it shows marked geographic variation. For

instance,

> > the incidence is higher among northern Europeans than central or

> > southern Europeans. Schwartz noted that grains grown in northern

> > Europe are more likely to be contaminated because weather

> conditions

> > during harvest season promote mold. The highest rate in Europe is

> in

> > Denmark, 7.8 cases per 100,000 per year. Consumption of pork

> > products in Denmark is among the highest in the world, and Danes

> > also eat the most rye, the cereal grain that is most often

> > contaminated by ochratoxin A. Another interesting element:

> > testicular cancer is more common among people of higher

> > socioeconomic levels. These are the groups most likely to

> > breastfeed. " We propose that exposure to ochratoxin A

contaminated

> > food provides a coherent explanation for much of the descriptive

> > epidemiology of testicular cancer, " Schwartz said, adding that

> > future studies of testicular cancer " should focus on

breastfeeding

> > practices and the consumption of ochratoxin A containing foods

> such

> > as cereals, pork products, milk and coffee by mothers and their

> male

> > children. " If all this turns out to be correct, Schwartz offers

> > several possible solutions. Public health efforts may be able to

> > reduce exposure to ochratoxin A. Alternatively, public health

> > efforts may reduce the genotoxicity of ochratoxin A exposure. The

> > toxicity of ochratoxin A could be reduced by giving pregnant

women

> > drugs like aspirin or indomethacin or vitamins A, C and E, he

> > said. " These agents, in animals at least, markedly reduce the DNA

> > damage caused by ochratoxin A, " Schwartz said. Aspartame, the

> > artificial sweeter, is similar structurally to ochratoxin A, and

> is

> > a potent ochratoxin A antagonist. Source: Wake Forest University

> > Baptist Medical Center

> >

> > body temperature fluctuation

> >

> > Not getting the usual illnesses?

> > No longer getting colds In response to all the comments about

> many

> > of you noticing the absence of colds, I would like to pass on a

> > philosophy from a doctor. He believes that the absence of a

> > occasional cold is not a good thing. It takes energy from our

> bodies

> > to have a cold. If we are not " healthy " enough to afford that

> > energy, our bodies won't allow it. The problem is that we all are

> > harboring toxins that normally come out with a cold. According to

> > him, in a healthly person, it is " normal " to have a cold 1-2

> times /

> > year to shed those toxins. He also commented that in many cancer

> > patients they often won't get a cold cause they can't " afford "

it.

> > So, thank God for the occasional cold! If you aren't getting any,

> it

> > may be best to try to build your immune system up to the point

> where

> > your body feels the extra energy to handle the cold.

> >

> > Thyroid, ovaries, testes, pancreas, and parietal cells in the

> > stomach This is what the Environmental Allergist (Dr. Tipu

> Saltan

> > a Diplomate of the American Board of Environmental Medicine,

> Fellow

> > of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Fellow of

> > American Acadmey of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American

> Board

> > of Pediatrics) has to say regarding the thyroid and autoimmune

> > diesease. I had suspected our mold related illness had progressed

> > into an autoimmune disease years ago. Perhaps, as some of us have

> > thought, our thyroids have been affected by mold. Autoimmune

> > Diseases- " an immune dysregulation occurs when the body's immune

> > system starts producing antibodies against its own tissues. It

> often

> > results from chronic allergic reactions that weaken the immune

> > system. Any part of the body may be involved. The most common

> organs

> > involved are thyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), ovaries, testes,

> > pancreas, and parietal cells of the stomach. It results in

failure

> > of tissue functions. "

> > Microsopic Fungi in Dwellings and Their Health Implications in

> > Humans »

> > National Library of Medicine »

> >

> > Finding a doctor

> > Doctors in United States

> > Experts 1. Dr. Marinkovich - best for mold allery like

symptoms.

> > 2. Dr. Shoemaker (Pocomoke, MD) 3. Dr. Johanning 4. Dr. Herman

> > (Sacto) 5. Dr. Gray (Arizona) 6. Dr. Ordog in LA

> > Dr. Ordog - Los Angeles, CA 23206 Lyons Ave. (661) 799-1689

> > Marinkovich - California tel: 650.482.2800; fax:650-482-

> > 2802 810 Brewster, 220, Redwood City, 94063

> > Dr. Hermann - Sacramento, CA

> > Dr. Sherry Rodgers - New York » phone 315-488-2856

> > Dr. Kalpana Patel - New York 716-833-2213

> > Dr. Eckardt Johanning - New York » Dr. Eckardt Johanning P.O.

> Box

> > 3148 Occupatinal & Environmental Life Science Fungal Research

> Group,

> > Inc. 650 Warren Street Albany, NY 12208 518/459-3336 e-mail at

> > johanni2@ www.fungalresearchgroup.com

> > Dr. Busher of Seattle Washington Types of treatments

prescribed:

> > STRICT diet - for fungal infection, yeast overgrowth Immuno

> Therapy -

> > for allergies/hypersensitivities to mold Nystatin - kill

> yeast/mold

> > Spornox Nasal Spray - kill mold in nose Cholestyramine -

> encapsulate

> > toxins

> >

> > Dr. Graham, Tennessee 865-675-7964

> > Jeannette G. Warner, MD 5200 Babcock St., NE Palm Bay, FL 32905

> > Office Phone: 321-722-1933 Office Fax 321-722-0744 Cell 407-257-

> 1171

> > Dr. Shoemaker - Pocomoke, MD » The best doctor for treating

mold

> > toxin exposure.

> > Dr. , Lansing, MI Saginaw St

> > Dr. Van Strickland, Wichita, Kansas

> > Dr. Craner, M.D., M.P.H., Nevada

> > Dr. Portnoy who is in Kansas City at Children's Mercy Hospital

> > - Texas Dr. Spring, Texas (near

> > Houston) 281-364-1013 Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders.

> Rumors

> > are that he is not board certified (?)

> >

> > Suggestions from someone on toxic mold survivors Dr.

> > Harbut (Environmental/Occupational Medicine) (the Adult

> counterpart

> > to Dr. Dearborn, the children's mold specialist in Cleveland) 118

> N.

> > Washington Ave Royal Oak MI 48067 248-547-9100 Dr. Gerard

> -

> > Neuropsychology Vicki - evaluator (she is also evaluting

> > children for Dr. Dearborn) 6201 Rd Swarty Creek MI 48473

> 810-

> > 630-1152 Dr. Spitzer - Neurology 20180 W. 12 Mile Rd #10

> > Southfield MI 48076 248-358-3299

> >

> > AAEM »

> > American Academy of Environmental Medicine

> > Medi-Net » Toll-free: 888/275-6334 For a fee* Medi-Net accesses

> > databases from the AMA, three federal agencies and all 50 state

> > medical boards to provide basic background information on a

doctor

> > and whether he or she has been disciplined for billing fraud,

> > overprescribing, incompetence or another offense. *$14.75 for one

> > doctor when ordering from the website ($29.99 when calling).

> > American Board of Medical Specialties » 47 Perimeter Center

> East,

> > Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30346 800/776-2378 This organization will

> tell

> > you whether a doctor is board certified or board eligible in a

> > particular area. " Board certified " means the doctor has completed

> > two additional years of training and passed a national

> > examination. " Board eligible " means that the training, but not

the

> > test, has been completed.

> >

> > American Medical Association (AMA) » Department of Physician

> Data

> > Services 515 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60616 Through the AMA

you

> > can find out about a doctor's educational background and areas of

> > medical specialty and whether or not the doctor is a member of

the

> > AMA. You can also check the American Medical Association Medical

> > Directory at your local public library or bookstore.

> >

> > Treatment

> > Mold-free diet Here's a list of foods to avoid. They are rich

in

> > fungal (mold) protein allergens. A special diet which enriches

the

> > glutathione content of cells is available and shows great promise

> > with respect to brain, immune and pulmonary function. Cells need

> > glutathione to deal with toxins and use it as an antioxidant.

> While

> > this nutritional supplement is available free of charge, it can

> only

> > be given to a patient who is willing to have brain, immune and

> > pulmonary function studies before and again after two to three

> > months of treatment with that diet. These tests are meant to

study

> > the patient's progress and to guide us in further therapy.

Another

> > nutritional supplement contains blue green algae which have also

> > been shown to increase brain and immune function. This

nutritional

> > supplement is available free of charge for patients who have been

> > carefully studied before treatment and are willing and able to be

> > studied after a few months of treatment.

> > Keep a food diary and see how you feel The elimination diet

> works

> > by first eliminating enough foods so that you feel good for at

> least

> > 2 weeks then start adding things back slowly one at a time to see

> > which ones cause reactions.

> > Articles

> >

> > Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food

> Quality »

> > Food Additives

> > Sorbitol

> > Mannitol

> > Stearic acid

> > Aspertame

> > Tablet binders (in vitamins and medications)

> > Soya lechithin

> > Preparation

> > Cold pressed oils

> > Bottled dressings

> > Grains

> > Breads Sourdoughs are the worst (sometimes labeled yeast-free),

> > such as pumpernickle, coffee cakes and other foods made with

large

> > amounts of yeast. Bread develops surface mold after a day.

> > Tortillas, biscuits, muffins, cakes and cookies are yeast-free.

> > Dough conditioners are moldy.

> > Bran The outer cover of grain is variably moldy.

> > Enriched pasta The vitamins may contain binding agents that

have

> > mold

> > Boxed cereals. The vitamins may contain binding agents that

have

> > mold

> > Whole wheat flour moldy

> > Buckwheat Caused bad reactions in some

> > Oats Organic oats seem to be fine

> > Breads, pretzels, and crackers containing yeast

> > Fruits and vegetables

> > Dried fruits Raisins, dates, apricots, prunes, figs, etc.

> > Mushrooms

> > Over-ripe fruits & vegetables Discolored, wilted, mushy.

> > Tomato products Juice, sauce, paste, ketchup etc. are made from

> > moldy tomatoes.

> > Fruit and Vegetables

> > Oranges, lemons, and other acidic foods

> > Bananac Fungicide is injected during growing

> > Pineapple Chemically altered to produce year round

> > White onions May contain aspergillus

> > Grapes if the stems have turned brown Grapes are prone to

> > aspergillus

> > Corn, some nuts, cottonseed In the United States, aflatoxins

> have

> > been identified in corn and corn products, peanuts and peanut

> > products, cottonseed, milk, and tree nuts such as Brazil nuts,

> > pecans, pistachio nuts, and walnuts. Other grains and nuts are

> > susceptible but less prone to contamination.

> > Dairy

> > Aged cheese Cottage and cream cheese, mozzarella, provolone,

> > ricotta and farmer's cheese are not aged and may be eaten if milk

> is

> > no problem.

> > Sour cream, sour milk, and buttermilk

> > Other beverages and liquids

> > Beer The darker the brew, the more mold it contains.

> > Cider and homemade rootbeer Commercial rootbeer is fine.

> > Wine and wine vinegar White wine is least moldy, clear vinegar

> may

> > be tolerated.

> > Most liquors Vodka, tequila, clear rum are least moldy.

> > Vinegar and vinegar-containing foods Mayonnaise and other salad

> > dressings, catsup, chili sauce, pickles, pickled beets, relishes,

> > sauerkraut, and green olives

> > Soy sauce

> > Canned or frozen juices

> > All sodas Some people found to only tolerate water

> > Meat Do not eat meat or fish more than 24 hours old. Avoid food

> if

> > made from leftovers such as meatloaf, hash and croquettes.

> > Hamburger Often from aged meat, eat within a day of grinding,

> can

> > be frozen.

> > Pickled and smoked meats and fish Including delicatessen foods,

> > sausages, frankfurters, corned beef and pickled tongue.

> > Processed meats Hot dogs, sausage, salami, bologna, etc. Ham,

> > turkey, pastrami may be OK.

> > Beef is especailly bad

> > Products of aspergillus fermentation

> > Chocolate

> > Tofu (Soy curd)

> > Black tea

> > Citric acid A very common food additive not derived from citrus

> > fruit.

> > Fruit juice (commercial) Often from moldy fruit, many contain

> mold

> > enzymes added in processing.

> > Malt extract (Bread, cereal)

> > Multi-B vitamins Contain either yeast or mold (rice hulls are

> > moldy)

> > Leftovers East within 24 hours, unless frozen.

> > Useful Food Resources

> > Cookies and cakes » For resource for cookies and cakes without

> > gluten or dairy

> > HealthMed Recommended protocol »

> > Daily doses of immediate-release niacin:

> >

> > Niacin stimulates lipid mobilization by triggering the release of

> > free fatty acids into the bloodstream. It has been demonstrated

> > that, while free fatty acid levels drop initially after taking

> > immediate-release niacin, they rise markedly within two hours and

> > continue at high levels for some time.

> >

> > Moderate aerobic exercise:

> >

> > This increases circulation, which ensures quick distribution of

> the

> > niacin throughout the body and carries mobilized toxins to the

> > excretory routes.

> >

> > Intermittent sauna to force sweating:

> >

> > As shown in several studies on this procedure, sweat is a primary

> > elimination route for toxins. Sauna temperatures range from 140

to

> > 180 degrees, lower than the typical health-club sauna. The sauna

> > must be well-ventilated. Subjects take frequent showers, both to

> > cool down and to remove substances from the skin and prevent

their

> > re-absorption. Liquids are administered and participants are

> > monitored for signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

> >

> > Ingestion of cold-pressed oils:

> >

> > These are provided to prevent mobilized toxins from being re-

> > absorbed by the intestines because the body needs lipids.

> > Polyunsaturated oils have been found to enhance excretion of

> > extremely persistent chemicals, without depositing fat in the

> liver.

> >

> > Vitamin and mineral supplementation:

> >

> > The oil taken to prevent re-absorption of mobilized toxins may

> also

> > reduce absorption of important nutrients. A resulting deficiency

> > could increase the toxicity of mobilized chemicals such as PCBs.

> An

> > increased intake of nutrients prevents such toxic effects, as

well

> > as balancing the intake of niacin.

> >

> > A summary of research supporting the elements of this program is

> > found in an Appendix to the Proceedings of the First

International

> > Conference on Chemical Contamination and Human Detoxification.

> > Dry Sauna

> > Vitamins D3 Nyeson to flush toxins in fatty tissues

> > Salt, potassium

> > EFA supplements

> > Thyroid treatment

> > Seaweed baths are considered very therapeutic because of their

> > very high mineral content. Some call these baths iodine baths,

> since

> > the iodine content of 1/3 of a cup of seaweed is more than 2000

> > times the RDA. I feel my thyroid stimulated from seaweed baths,

> just

> > like when I do the thyroid-stimulating headstand pose in yoga.

> > Seaweed baths also reportedly benefit other organs, including the

> > adrenal glands, because of its vitamin K content, and helps

> maintain

> > hormone balance.

> >

> > To get mold out of your body

> > To get toxins out from your body If you have chemical

> sensitivity

> > now, your body is overloaded with toxins from the mold

> > Loose any excess weight Toxins are stored in excess fat cells

> > Regular sauna several times per week The sauna must have flow

of

> > oxygen and outflow of air so that you do not breath the toxins

> back

> > in. Toxins are released at 135 degrees

> > Consititutional hydrotherapy Take frequent wirlpool baths with

> > detox soaks such as ABRA cellular detox bath

> > Colonics

> > Liver flush

> > Gulbladder flush

> > Lymph massage

> > Take Suplements

> > Niacin Opens up your system for detoxification

> > Garlic

> > Sun Chlorella

> > Agar-Agar in tea

> > HCES antioxidants carlson labs

> > Sulfur based amino acids

> > 3 liters of water per day

> > Glutathione complex

> >

> > Herbal supplements Herbal supplements. We recommend a special

> > preparation of Chinese herbs to bring back quality tears. Gingko

> > Biloba can be useful when it comes to assisting brain function

and

> > is therefore usually recommended. Here again, its blood thinning

> > properties should be considered when the patient is also on

> aspirin

> > and/or vitamin E. Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Many patients

with

> > chronic fatigue have low DHEA sulfate blood levels and then often

> > respond to DHEA supplements.

> >

> > Steam Sauna A steam sauna is available in our office and used

to

> > introduce patients to this procedure, initially under medical

> > supervision. The sauna we use is a one-person sauna and therefore

> > does not expose our patients to someone else while taking a

sauna.

> > Each sauna in our office is medically supervised. If initially

> > acceptable and successful, we arrange for purchase of a unit by

> > referring the patient to the manufacturer. Sauna therapy is

> > especially useful in patients who cannot avoid ongoing exposure

to

> > chemicals.

> >

> > Cognitive training neuro-biofeedback approach in which we

> display

> > cerebral cortical blood flow with the help of a near infrared

beam

> > on a monitor. The patient sees the trace, follows the trace on

the

> > monitor and eventually learns to move the trace upward. This then

> > corresponds to increased cerebral blood flow in the area of

> > interest. We give two sessions a week. More sessions can give an

> > added advantage and will then be considered. We suggest an

initial

> > series of ten treatments, and then reevaluate the patient and

> decide

> > whether another series of treatment is indicated. We have seen

> > success with this treatment: Patients have improved cognitive

> > function. Also, before and after SPECT brain scans show

> improvement

> > of blood flow.

> >

> > Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO). In our

office,

> a

> > portable HBO unit is available for treatment sessions which

> usually

> > last one hour. During this time the patient is exposed to an

> > increased barometric pressure and is exposed to oxygen blown into

> > the portable unit. Here again, we commit our patients to an

> initial

> > series of ten treatments after which the patient will be

> > reevaluated. We have shown that this treatment will increase

blood

> > flow as measured with before and after SPECT brain scans.

Patients

> > respond with more energy, better cognitive function, less fatigue

> > and less pain.

> >

> > Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 12. We recommend that patients get 2000

> mcg

> > intramuscularly once a week for six weeks. This may well help

> their

> > sensory neuropathy but also often increases the patient's energy

> > level. With one exception, we have never seen a reaction to

> vitamin

> > B12 injections, even in very sensitive patients. B12 injections

> > often provide significant improvement even if base line blood

> levels

> > of B12 are within normal limits.

> > Detoxification

> > Ultra Clear » Dietary supplement; liver assist.

> >

> > Dr. Shoemaker's cholestyramine (CSM) treatment protocol » Binds

> > mycotoxins through anion exchange, leading to elimination of the

> > toxins.

> >

> > Herbs and Supplements start with vitamin C, especially in

> patients

> > who have low natural killer function and impaired mitogenesis on

> > immune testing. At least 2000 mg a day of vitamin C is necessary

> to

> > boost immune function. Higher levels may be necessary. However,

we

> > always obtain 24-hour urine collection for oxalates to guard

> against

> > the risk of precipitating kidney stones with high doses of

vitamin

> > C. As a second step we usually add vitamin E and recommend 400 to

> > 800 IU a day. It should be understood that vitamin E may thin the

> > blood and should therefore be administered with caution when the

> > patient is also on aspirin and/or Ginkgo Biloba. Beta carrotene

is

> > usually well tolerated is added as a third supplement. Zinc will

> > serve to be useful for immune support. Other supplements are

added

> > on an as needed and individualized basis

> > Colloidal Silver will kill virus, bacteria, fungi and one cell

> > parasites Try placing it in the nose as well as swallowing it

> > after it has been held in the mouth and swished for as long as

you

> > can. (not in that order

> >

> > Sav-A-Hoof Gel The special culture pictured in the jar isolated

> > the fungus Geotrichum. This fungus is an aggressive saprophyte

> that

> > grows vigorously on organic matter. It is commonly found in

sewage

> > treatment plants and is a spore former, which means it is

> difficult

> > to eliminate. As shown in Figure 5, the Sav-A-Hoof Gel

effectively

> > killed this fungus, as well. The best way to treat white line

> > disease is first to recognize it early and then treat it with a

> > product that is a broad-spectrum bactericide as well as a

> fungicide.

> > You must remember that dry, cool conditions are your ally and

that

> > warm, wet ones are your enemy. Because some of the different

> > organisms present are capable of producing spores, you must

choose

> a

> > product that is powerful and stays active for a long time. It

> takes

> > time and patience to treat these infections once they gain a

> > foothold. Even if you don't kill all the organisms initially, you

> > may kill enough of them to slow the advancement of the disease to

> > the point that it may grow out with successive trimmings.

> >

> > Essential Oils - Anise, Basil, coriander, and oregano are highly

> > inhibitory to fungal growth The abilities of particular herbs

or

> > spices to inhibit the growth of a particular pathogen varied.

> Among

> > the extracts tested, essential oil from oregano proved to be the

> > most effective deterrent to the well-known food safety threats E.

> > coli, Listeria, and Staphylococcus. While oregano oil almost

> > completely inhibited pathogen growth, carrot oil failed to deter

> > growth among any of the test strains. Coriander and basil oils

> were

> > highly inhibitory to E. coli O157:H7 and other bacteria tested,

> but

> > anise oil did not particularly limit bacteria growth. Anise did,

> > however, inhibit molds. Basil, coriander, and oregano were also

> > highly inhibitory to fungal growth. In all, seven of the 12

> extracts

> > tested proved a strong deterrent to the growth of at least one of

> > the pathogens studied. Further tests will determine whether these

> > herb and spice oils can serve as alternatives or supplements to

> > substances presently used to control the growth of harmful

> microbes

> > in foods

> >

> > Grapefuit Seed Grapefuit seed extract (GSE) is emerging as one

> of

> > the most powerful and broad-ranging anti-bacterial agents in

> nature.

> > An in vitro study of the effectiveness of GSE against 194

> bacterial

> > and 93 fungal strains observed that at 0.5% concentration, the

> > growth of all but two of these microorganisms was inhibited. The

> > outstanding two were inhibited at a higher concentration of 1-2%.

> > Included in this test were organisms such as Candida albicans,

> > Streptococcus, Geotrichum, and haemolytic E.Coli. It appears

plain

> > from these results that GSE could be extremely beneficial in the

> > treatment of a very wide range of conditions. It has been found

to

> > be especially suitable for reducing pathological organisms in the

> > gastrointestinal tract. GSE is recommended for those suffering

> from

> > Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and

> of

> > course, Candida or Candida-related conditions. GSE is also a

> > suitable aid for the prevention of traveller's diarrhoea and as a

> > natural water decontaminant.

> >

> > Neem cure Neem has proved effective against certain fungi that

> > infect the human body. Such fungi are an increasing problem and

> have

> > been difficult to control by synthetic fungicides. For example,

in

> > one laboratory study, conducted by Khan and Wassilew – 1987, Neem

> > preparations showed toxicity to cultures of 14 common fungi,

> > including members of the following genera: • Trichophyton –

> > an `athlete's foot' fungus that infects hair, skin and nails; •

> > Epidermophyton – a `ringworm' that invades both skin and nails of

> > the feet; • Microsporum – a `ringworm' that invades hair, skin

and

> > (rarely) nails; • Trichosporon – a fungus of the intestinal

> tract; •

> > Geotrichum – a yeast like fungus that causes infections of the

> > bronchi, lungs and mucous membranes; • Candida – a yeast-like

> fungus

> > that is part of the normal flora but can get out of control,

> leading

> > to lesions in mouth (thrush), vagina, skin, hands and lungs.

> > IVIG treatments plasma treatments for toxin enduced

> demyelination

> > (nerve sheath damage). It is also supposed to help rebuild your

> > immune system.

> > IP-6, Inositol Hexaphosphate » to fight cancer

> > Medications

> > Questran

> > 4-life Products »

> > Tumeric

> > Prevention of sinus problems » Dr. Marinkovich treated fungal

> > sinusitis with Nizoral anti-fungal nose spray and ketokonazole

> anti-

> > fungal in the nebulizer. Also Sporanox has been a part of his

> > treatment. All this medicine is helpful if systemic fungal

> infection

> > is diagnosed.

> > Valley Fever Center for Excellence » Fighting fungus infection

> in

> > the Southwestern US desert area.

> > Metronome Exercise to lessen neurological effects » This is

> > recommended to do 5 times per day for 5 minutes each time

> > Tests that prove exposure to mold

> > Low platelets

> > Stool analysis

> > Ultra Cat Scan of your chest, (not a regular cat scan)

> >

> > Conventional CT requires that patients hold their breath and

> remain

> > completely immobile during the scan, which makes it very

difficult

> > to obtain an accurate image of some patients. Spiral CT produces

> > image quality that is superior to conventional CT. Spiral CT

> > technology allows clinicians to see very thin cross-sections, or

> > slices of the anatomy; the thinner the slice, the better the

> > resolution. There are many brand names of scanners. " Ultra CAT

> SCAN "

> > =Marconi Medical Systems' CT scanner. What you should look for in

> a

> > CT is a Hi Speed Unit. I'm a Radiology Technologist and feel that

> GE

> > Medical Systems has some of the most advanced diagnostic

> equipment.

> > Because of my medical problems; I have been reading on equipment

> and

> > have found that GE has a new " GE ADVANCED LUNG ANALYSIS CT " .

Sorry

> > to say, but in medicine there are huge amounts of money involved.

> To

> > build a diagnostic department, to purchase equipment, and to

> acquire

> > a quality staff; there are billions of dollars involved.

> >

> > Financially, it is very difficult for a diagnostic center,

office,

> > or most hospitals to update to the latest technology. The

> diagnostic

> > center or hospital must perform exams to pay for what they

> purchased

> > 3 to 10 years ago. (Outdated equipment). Now, if the Radiologist

> is

> > in an office I'm sure he/she has a financial interest. Do you

feel

> > that the Radiologist will send you to another diagnostic

facility?

> > At one time, I purchased medical imaging equipment. I was unable

> to

> > purchase the very best medical imaging equipment due to the cost

> of

> > the more technically advanced equipment. While working in small

> > hospitals, I have always felt that I would have imaging exams at

a

> > large institution. I have found that the very large Universities

> > have some of the better equipment due to the fact that large

> > manufactures place the latest CT's for obtaining data on their

new

> > technology. If you plan to ask information from a Radiologist,

> call

> > a university. Technology in the imaging field changes weekly,

> > therefore, it is very difficult to stay informed in all of the

> > imaging modalities. These are just some of my humble opinions.

> Here

> > is the site for the GE advanced Lung Analysis CT. Call GE and

> > inquire where there is a unit in your area. Sometimes, your will

> > only find a few units of the latest imaging machines in the US.

> find

> >

>

http://www.gemedicalsystems.com/rad/ct/applications/adv_lung/index.ht

> > ml

> >

> > PCR Testing blood serum testing equated to one's genetic

> exposures

> > to mold (or other pathogens/microbes) instead of antigen to one's

> > immune response system. I have attached where this testing (which

> is

> > more expensive than MAST IgE/IgG Antibody testing, but I feel

well

> > worth the expense). The letters stand for Polymerase Chain

> Reaction

> > referring to genetic base chemical activity/coding. I believe

that

> > even though both the MAST testing and PCR testing are not

> certified

> > for litigation standards by any regulating federal agency, they

> are

> > both very accurate and can help in the early detection and

> diagnosis

> > of systemic fungal disease. There will come a day when their

> > processing will become established credible evidence. I have

> > personally observed their use help to save human life. Hope that

> > helps (See attachment above). God Bless you and your health.

> >

> > Stachybotrys Coordinate a blood serum test for Stachybotrys

> > chartarum (black mold) with IBT Reference Laboratory 10453 West

> 84th

> > Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214. Phone 1-(800) 637-0370. Testing and ID

> > Numbers are as follows: #1704 HSP Panel IgG, #1712 Stachybotrys

> > Panel, and #2409 BRI Panel

> > MAST Coordinate a blood serum test for Environmental MAST IgG

> > Panel #16 with Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc., MAST Allergy

> > Testing Service, 630 Clyde Court, Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone:

> > (650) 961-5501 or 1-(800) 233-6278 and Fax (650) 969-2745. Test

> for

> > 13 fungi species, dust mites, cockroach, etc.

> > iGe, IGG Professional Consultation/Referral: Dr. A.

> > Marinkovich, M.D. (Diplomate, Am. Board of Allergy and Clinical

> > Immunology), Graduate: CA Institute of Technology, Physics

(1955),

> > Harvard Medical School (1955), Pediatrics training 's Hopkins

> > Hospital (1959-61), Oxford University and King's College London,

> > Immunogenetics (1961-62), CA Institute of Technology, Specialized

> > Immunology (1962-66), Brompton Research Hospital London, Fungal

> > Hypersensitivity (1972-73), Founder and Chairman Allergy Testing

> > Services (Owned currently by Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.

> > (1985-Present), Scientist/Clinical Associate Professor Stanford

> > Medical School (1985-Present); 801 Brewster Avenue, Suite 220

> > Redwood City, CA 94063; Office: (650) 482-2800 or Fax: (650) 482-

> > 2802

> >

> > IgG and IgE antibodies against mold » Serum IgG and IgE

> antibodies

> > against mold-derived antigens in patients with symptoms of

> > hypersensitivity. Makkonen K, Viitala KI, Parkkila S, Niemela O.

> > Laboratory of the Central Hospital of Southern Ostrobothnia, FIN-

> > 60220, Seinajoki, Finland.

> >

> > Low lymphocytes

> > Suppressed bone marrow function

> > Mycoplasma incognitus tested in my DNA

> > Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome

> > neorological/immune/endocrine disorder

> > SPECT brain scan indicating a toxic solvent exposure

> > Pulminary Function Test Showing severely reduced capacity and

> > diffusion rates

> > Lung CT Scan

> > Serological evidence of mold exposure and mycotoxicosis

> > How do you make the environmental and clinical diagnoses? » The

> > clinical diagnosis is particularly interesting.

> > Inaccurate Interpretation of Serology involving Toxic Molds »

> > A series of tests to perform after you identified mold in your

> > home »

> > Prevention Our daily diets may contain mold toxins.

> >

> > Mycotoxins: The Cost of Achieving Food Security and Food

> > Quality » " In the USA: Aflatoxins are being reliably managed by

> > the guidelines in place, and the risk of exposure under current

> > practices is not considered to be a public health threat. "

> > Living with MCS

> > unscented products which are helpful in reducing problems and

> > symptoms for chemical sensitivities » Safe, Unscented Products

> > Original list provided by Sheila Bastien, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

> > 2126 Los Angeles Street Berkeley, CA 94707

> > List of non-toxic solution for living »

> > More non-toxic solutions »

> > For the animals...

> > Bird Health Care »

> >

> > Mycotixins in Feed and Food-Producing Crops » If you scroll

down

> > to they very bottom of this article it lists known diseases found

> in

> > animals fed mycotoxins. Animals have always been our primary

> testing

> > subjects for disease. This should give us an indication of the

> > dangers to humans.

> >

> > Studies of health effects from toxic mold

> > Screening of the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria on against

> toxigenic

> > penicillium and aspergillus »

> > SPORES OF Aspergillus versicolor ISOLATED FROM INDOOR AIR OF A

> > MOISTURE-DAMAGED BUILDING PROVOKE ACUTE INFLAMMATION IN MOUSE

> > LUNGS »

> > Leaky gut syndrome

> > Messages from ToxicMoldSurvivors

> > tigerpaw2c » Wed Jun 5, 2002 5:54 pm

> > c1anderson » Tue Jun 4, 2002 5:50 pm

> > echodog85260 » Tue Jun 4, 2002 12:04 pm

> > c1anderson » Tue Jun 4, 2002 9:17 am

> > c1anderson » Wed Mar 20, 2002 12:52 pm

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Jake Fratkin, OMD.

> > Part 1: The Problem »

> > Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment »

> > Altered Immunity & The Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr Zoltan P Rona

> > MD, MSc.

> > What is leaky gut syndrome? » Reprinted from AIA Newsletter

> No.18

> > (Summer 1997).

> > Leaky Gut Syndromes: Breaking the Vicious Cycle » Leo Galland

> > M.D., F.A.C.N.

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome - Curing Program »

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome »

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome » By Dr. Regan Golob, DC

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome » Ask Dr. Stoll

> > Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Leaky Gut Syndrome »

> Questions

> > to Dr. Stoll

> > Leaky Gut Syndrome - Prevention & Curing Protocol »

CureZone.com

> > LEAKY GUT SYNDROME OR AUTO INTOXICATION »

> > Leaky Gut and Detoxification » Nutri-Notes.com

> > Candida

> > The Candida Page »

> > Candida FAQ »

> >

>

[Guest guest]

a is right. If you do a search on PubMed on hyperbaric oxygen

therapy you will see that it is a very unique thing in medicine, a

therapy that treats a very wide number of diseases with few, if any

side effects. It promotes spontaneous healing of wounds, sometimes

literally regeneration that cannot be achieved by other methods.

Its not some flaky MLM gizmo, its the real deal. The military uses it

to aid pilots and divers who the military has invested very large

efforts in training, and it basically just involves a large, boiler

like vessel, oxygen and (I think) nitrogen or some other gas, and a

computer controlled pump and release valve or regulator or something

like that.

In other words, they would not be too expensive IF there was simply a

decision made to do it for people with mold illness, CFS, etc, instead

of writing them off as productive members of society.