Mold detox · Mold-literate provider · Virtual across Texas

Recover from mold illness

Clear brain fog, reduce chemical sensitivity and restore your energy with a step-by-step detox plan built from your testing, history and environment.

Mold literateTrained by Dr. Jill Crista
At-home testingMycotoxin urine panel
4-phase planRemove, prepare, bind, rebuild
All of TexasVideo visits, local labs

Sound familiar?

Symptoms that started after water damage?

Close-up of a moldy surface with tiny black spores

How mold affects the body

The exposure ends. The toxins stay.

Mycotoxins can stay stored in the body and keep driving inflammation long after you leave a moldy building. Over time, that ongoing load can lead to a persistent inflammatory state known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

What mycotoxins disrupt

  • The gut microbiome
  • The immune system
  • Hormones and adrenal function
  • Liver and gallbladder detox

What can follow

  • Chronic inflammation (CIRS)
  • Mast cell activation and histamine reactions
  • Autoimmune activity
  • New food and chemical sensitivities

The detox protocol

Four phases, in the right order

Starting binders before the body is ready can make symptoms worse. Each phase prepares for the next, and your plan is tailored to your labs and history.

  1. Remove the source

    Find and stop ongoing exposure at home, work or school: water-damaged areas, HVAC systems, and hidden leaks in bathrooms, laundry rooms, roofs or windows.

  2. Prepare the body

    Stabilize the gut, support bile flow, and make sure the liver and kidneys can clear toxins, with hydration, electrolytes, regular bowel movements and nutrients.

  3. Bind and eliminate

    Binders matched to your mycotoxin profile, from food- and supplement-based options to prescription cholestyramine, plus glutathione and antifungals when the time is right.

  4. Repair and rebuild

    Heal the gut lining with L-glutamine, zinc carnosine and probiotics, calm the immune response, balance hormones and rebuild mitochondrial energy.

Testing

Confirm it, then treat it

Testing confirms exposure and guides your protocol. Labs can be completed locally, wherever you are in Texas.

Mycotoxin panel

An at-home urine test from US BioTek that measures mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and trichothecenes from Stachybotrys (black mold).

Other testing

  • Organic acids (OAT) for mitochondrial and gut markers
  • GI-MAP or GI360 for the microbiome and leaky gut
  • Inflammatory and detox markers
All lab tests →

Your environment

  • Identify exposure at home, work or school
  • Air quality and environmental testing
  • Practical remediation steps

Getting started

Mold detox consult

$500 60–75 minute new patient visit
  • Full review of your symptoms, history and exposure
  • Mycotoxin and functional testing ordered as needed
  • Guidance on finding and removing the source
  • A phased plan built around your results

Ongoing care

Follow-up visits

  • Follow-up visits45–60 min. Results, phase changes and adjustments.$325
  • Brief follow-up20–30 min, by approval, for a quick or minor concern.$150

What to expect

  • Most protocols take 6–12 months, sometimes longer
  • Some people feel better within weeks
  • Ongoing gut, immune and nutrient support

Visits are self-pay and HSA/FSA eligible, with a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Questions

Mold detox FAQ

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How do I know if mold is affecting me?

Chronic fatigue, brain fog, sinus pressure, anxiety, or food and chemical sensitivities, especially after water damage or time in musty spaces, may point to mold. Testing can confirm exposure.

Can mold cause autoimmune disease or histamine problems?

Long-term exposure can overstimulate the immune system, leading to chronic inflammation, autoimmune activity, and mast cell activation with histamine-related symptoms.

What helps detox mold from the body?

Removing the exposure, supporting drainage pathways (liver, kidneys, lymph and gut) with hydration, fiber and nutrients, using binders, boosting antioxidants, repairing the gut lining, and adding prescription antifungals at the right time.

Can I do a mold detox on my own?

It isn't recommended. Starting binders or supplements before your body is ready can make symptoms worse. A provider can match the approach to your toxin load and health.

How long does mold detox take?

It depends on severity and how fully the source is removed. Some people improve within weeks; most protocols take 6–12 months.

Do you see patients outside Austin?

Yes. Visits are available by video anywhere in Texas, and lab testing can be done locally.

Breathe easier again.

Book a mold detox consult, order your mycotoxin test, or start with a free 15-minute call.