The Flipping 50 Show How Mold Toxicity Affects Hormonal Balance During Menopause And Effective Detox Strategies
Exposure to mold toxicity affects hormonal balance.
You may not have been exposed to mold or you may not know that you’ve been exposed to mold. That mold doesn’t always look like asthma or you getting sick, but it may look like a simple symptom that might be mistaken for menopause.
Stay tuned to this episode and learn what mold exposure can do, what it might feel like and why you might simply mistaken your menopause symptoms when they could be so much more!
My Guest:
Dr. Jaban Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic located in Kansas City who works virtually with clients through functional medicine to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions. He went from being an award-winning college athlete to not being able to get out of bed. He sought out countless doctors looking for answers, but doctors only gave him “band-aid” solutions.
He was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. After overcoming this complex infection, he helped clients discover the causes of their symptoms. Dr. Moore specializes in Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, autism, parasitic infections, and environmental toxicities.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
- [00:13:44] How does mold toxicity specifically impact hormonal balance during menopause?
- [00:18:45] What are the common symptoms women might experience if mold toxicity is impacting their hormones?
- [00:22:46] How can women identify if mold exposure is a hidden factor in their menopausal symptoms?
- [00:30:53] What detox strategies do you recommend for safely eliminating mold toxins from the body?
- [00:37:08] Are there specific biohacking tools or supplements you like that can support hormones during this detox process?
- [00:40:03] How long does it typically take to see improvements once mold toxicity is addressed?
Why Mold Toxicity Affects Hormonal Balance More Than You Think
What Mold Exposure Can Do?
- Fungus that grows on walls, food, flooring, etc.
- Beauty products, Botox, and lifestyle toxins contribute to a decreased immune system.
- Disrupts mitochondria, elevates cortisol, blocks melatonin.
- May cause exercise intolerance due to “backpack of toxins”.
Symptoms of Mold Toxicity
- Chronic fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, GI issues, hormone imbalances
- Can trigger inflammation, autoimmune responses
- Mold symptoms are often mistaken for menopause
Dr. Moore’s Detox Roadmap
- Replenish nutrients (glutathione, potassium, sodium, B12)
- Open drainage (lymph, liver, bowels)
- Safe place - remove environmental toxins (air, food, water, hygiene products, dental and implants)
- Nervous system - address stress and trauma (therapy)
- Start detox using antimicrobials + binders (e.g., carboxy, pectasol)
How long will it take?
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- Mold detox alone: typically 3–4 months
- More complex cases: can take years
- Depends on sensitivity and co-infections
Biohacking Tools That Work
- Infrared Sauna (160°F+)
- Red Light Therapy
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Castor Oil packs, dry brushing
- More advanced: Ozone Blood Filtering (EBOO), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy (PEMF), Neural Therapy
- Most aren't required, but they speed up recovery
Connect with Dr. Jaban:
- Website of Dr. Jaban Moore
- Facebook - Dr. Jaban Moore
- Facebook Group - True Healing Strategies with Dr. Jaban
- Instagram - Dr. Jaban Moore
- Instagram - @redefiningwellnesscenter_
- Tiktok - @drjabanmoore_
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Resources:
- Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.
- Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you.
- Go to ewg.org to look up the water database for your local municipality