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Mold’s Toxic Effects on Hormones, Brains and Kids – Dr. Margaret Christensen with Dave Asprey : 732
Aug 18, 2020
Dr. Margaret Christensen, a board-certified OB/GYN and functional medicine expert, shares her family's harrowing journey through the aftermath of toxic mold exposure. She highlights its insidious effects on hormonal health and mental well-being, especially in children. The conversation sheds light on how mycotoxins disrupt endocrine functions, leading to chronic illnesses and even impacting family dynamics. Dr. Christensen emphasizes the need for clean air quality and proactive solutions as essential tools for recovery and healing.
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Quick takeaways
- Toxic mold exposure can lead to a wide range of chronic illnesses affecting physical and mental health.
- Mold exposure disrupts hormones, leading to weight gain, infertility, and hormonal cancers.
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The Dangers of Toxic Mold in Homes and Its Impact on Health
Toxic mold in homes can lead to chronic illnesses affecting millions of people. Dr. Margaret Christensen discusses her personal experience with toxic mold, linking it to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune issues, and neurological problems. Mold exposure can disrupt hormones in various ways, including mimicking estrogen, causing hypothalamic inflammation, disrupting hormonal metabolism, and impacting the adrenal axis. Hormonal imbalance resulting from mold exposure can lead to weight gain, infertility, endometriosis, and hormonal cancers.
