Holistic Hub Podcast Episode 23 - Treating Complex Mold Illness with Dr Neil Nathan
Apr 14, 2025
Dr. Neil Nathan, a seasoned physician with over 50 years of experience and a pioneer in integrative holistic medicine, dives deep into the complexities of mold illness. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the limbic and vagus systems before detoxification. The discussion covers mast cell stabilizers, thiamine deficiency, and their roles in recovery. Nathan critiques traditional treatment approaches, advocating for personalized strategies. He also highlights phosphatidylcholine's benefits for toxin elimination, blending physical and emotional healing for a comprehensive recovery.
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Clinician Journey To Treat Complex Illnesses
- Dr. Nathan described evolving from family medicine to treating complex chronic illnesses over decades.
- He traced diagnostic progress from fibromyalgia to Lyme to mold toxicity in his practice journey.
Mold Exposure Is A Complex Inflammatory Soup
- Mold exposure is an inflammatory 'soup' including mold fragments, VOCs, mannans, proteases and more.
- These components trigger cytokine-mediated immune responses similar to infections.
Test Urine Mycotoxins With Reliable Labs
- Use urine mycotoxin testing from reliable labs to detect internal mold toxins; Dr. Nathan favors Real Time Labs.
- He validates labs by sending split specimens to compare accuracy and consistency.
