Mold Toxicity

When seeking treatment for mold toxicity, the Kaplan Center can help. We have decades of experience with toxicity disorders and we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care that addresses the root causes of mold toxicity, promotes effective detoxification, and helps you on your path to recovery. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are here to guide you through every step of mold toxicity treatment. Call 703-532-4892 to contact our experts.

When there is chronic dampness and limited air circulation in your home or work environment, certain types of mold, like “black mold,” can develop and produce naturally occurring poisons called mycotoxins. Exposure to mycotoxins in the home is mostly by inhalation, but it can also occur from ingestion or physical contact.

Exposure to high concentrations of mold spores over an extended period, which results in the accumulation of toxins in the body, can lead to conditions known as biotoxicity (the buildup of biological toxins) or neurotoxicity (when those toxins affect the nervous system).

At the Kaplan Center, our providers have years of experience treating patients with mold toxicity. Our highly successful treatment protocol will help you overcome your mold-related toxicity disorder and restore balance to your health.

Symptoms of toxicity

The painful symptoms of biotoxicity and neurotoxicity are similar to the symptoms of and can manifest as a variety of disease conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraine or chronic headaches, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Lyme Disease, recurrent sinus infections or chronic sinusitis, asthma that is unresponsive to conventional therapy, or autoimmune diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms may include any of the following:

• Joint or Muscle Pain
• Vision Problems
• Chronic Headaches
• Fatigue
• Digestive Problems
• Decreased Ability to Focus
• Sleep Problems
• Wheezing
• Decreased Libido
• Weight gain / Obesity
• Depression / Anxiety
• Irritability / Mood Swings
• Poor Memory

Genetics can also influence whether or not a person will suffer ill effects, some people are genetically able to metabolize toxins, while others are not. Additionally, it is possible to be affected years after exposure.

Diagnosis & Treatment

At your first visit, your Kaplan provider will take time exploring the onset of your condition, the specific nature of your symptoms, and the overall status of your health. You’ll be assessed for signs of toxin overload or the inability to release toxins from your liver and body. You’ll also be asked about the medications and therapies you’ve tried in the past, and what has and hasn’t worked for you. Specialized diagnostic laboratory testing may also be necessary.

Your physician will then create a customized and multi-dimensional treatment plan that is geared at identifying and reducing mold/mycotoxin exposure while optimizing detoxification and supporting the immune system.

Success relies on a treatment plan that is individually tailored to your unique medical condition. Many patients find that addressing the toxicity disorder has alleviated or resolved their longstanding medical problems.

Our Functional Medicine approach utilizes several modes of treatment, including:

• Mold Detoxification Protocol
• Acupuncture
• Herbal Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
• Intravenous Supplementation
• Nutritional Counseling
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Prescription Medication

Our evolving understanding of the disease process involved in mold toxicity, combined with your symptoms, genetic make-up, history of exposure, and health status will determine the treatment path most suitable for you. If the underlying cause of your pain or illness is mold toxicity and your treatment plan does not include a detoxification regimen, your overall recovery is very likely to be incomplete and far slower than it needs to be.

If you suspect you may be dealing with mold toxicity or have been exposed to it, we can help you. Please give us a call at 703-532-4892 to speak to one of our experienced nurses today.

Additional Resources

Article: Living with Chronic Pain and Illness? You May Be Suffering from a Toxicity Disorder by Dr. Gary Kaplan
Article: Mold Toxicity Could Be the Cause of Your Unexplained Symptoms
Podcast: Listen to Dr. Gary Kaplan on The Health Fix podcast
Video: Dr. Gary Kaplan on NBC4 Washington, “Woman Sickened by Hidden Toxin in Her Home”
Video: Solutions for a Healthy Home Environment, Part 1: What Are Indoor Contaminants & How Do They Occur?