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505: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Mold, Toxins and Hidden Fertility Risks | Ann Shippy, MD

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Aug 27, 2025
Dr. Ann Shippy, a former chemical engineer and expert in environmental medicine, discusses the hidden dangers of mold, pesticides, and PFAS. She highlights their detrimental effects on health and fertility, urging listeners to test for these toxins. The conversation touches on the critical role of glutathione in detoxification and the importance of nutrition in health, especially for preconception. Shippy also emphasizes the impact of men's health on reproductive outcomes and shares tips for making informed organic food choices. It's a compelling deep dive into keeping your home—and body—healthy!
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INSIGHT

Top Three Hidden Toxic Threats

  • Toxic mold, pesticides, and PFAS are the three top hidden threats Dr. Ann Shippy highlights.
  • These exposures are measurable, so testing can guide remediation and treatment.
ANECDOTE

Personal Mold Toxicity Recovery

  • Ann Shippy developed severe neurological symptoms after moving into a moldy house and feared ALS.
  • After identifying and treating mold exposure she recovered strength and hair within a year.
ADVICE

Test Smart For Mycotoxins

  • Use urine mycotoxin testing but know tests can miss patients with poor detox function.
  • Challenge with glutathione before testing to reveal hidden mycotoxin burden.
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