Mold And Hormone Health (+ Solutions To Keep Your Hormones Happy)
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When I got sick with mold illness (undiagnosed for 3.5 years), a cascade of bizarre symptoms started. I recorded a podcast episode with the full details of my experience, but I’d like to spend some time discussing the relationship between mold illness hormones.
You see, the toxic off-gas that mold produces, mycotoxins, cause a whole cascade of strange events in the body, impacting nearly every system of the body. The endocrine system (hormones) is very delicate. This system can be affected by the [seemingly] most minor things because they are measured in small increments or parts per million (ppm).
With countless endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our toxic world (mycotoxins are one), many people suffer from hormonal imbalances. When I was sick with mold illness some of my hormonal symptoms included:
Acne (I never had it before but once exposed, my whole skin freaked out, and it took a while to heal)
Mood swings and irritability
Fatigue and overall “blah” feeling
This was when I realized I needed to start doing everything I could to improve my hormone health alongside detoxing from mold illness. And, by gosh, my symptoms began improving!!!
If you, too, are dealing with some troublesome hormonal symptoms, I encourage you to try some of the following tips:
Getting adequate natural light exposure each morning and limiting light in the evening
Walking daily, barefoot when possible
Using organic herb blends like Dr. Schulze’s Fem+ Formula (Save 10% with code HEIDI10)
Eating regularly and balanced meals
Daily meditative practice (breath work, journaling, Heartmath, binaural beats, etc.)
Using non-toxic products
I have to give a special shoutout to Dr. Schulze’s because their herbal products have played a pivotal role in my healing journey for almost ten years. I was first introduced to this brand by my mom when I was a teenager. I’m grateful that brands like this exist that put human health first by sourcing the best organic and wildcrafted ingredients. The Fem+ Formula is excellent for regulating women’s hormones and calming the nervous system. You know I only share brands that align with the Holistic With Heidi high standards, so check them out! Thankful for this partnership.