Mold-related illness is overwhelming because it touches your home, your body, and your routines. This post gives a clear starting sequence, followed by curated resources for remediation and recovery. Partner with a qualified clinician; introduce changes gradually; and document symptoms and environmental changes weekly.
Read This First — The 3-Step Start
Stop the source & remove the mold. Fix water intrusions (roof, plumbing, grading, HVAC), dry all wet materials within 24–48 hours, and discard porous items that can’t be safely cleaned.
Treat the space using CitriSafe’s guides and products: https://citrisafe.com/ (cleaners, laundry additives, EC3 candles/plates, how-to articles).
Support your body with a structured detox protocol: equi.life Mold Protocol (clinician-supervised): https://equi.life/products/mold-protocol
Home/Office/School: Find It, Fix It, Clean It
Source control
Locate moisture: roofs, windows, crawlspaces, basements, bathrooms, kitchens, HVAC/ducts, humidifiers.
Dehumidify to ~40–50% RH; run exhaust fans when bathing/cooking; improve drainage and guttering.
Remove and replace water-damaged drywall, carpet, insulation, and other porous materials.
Cleaning & maintenance
CitriSafe: https://www.citrisafe.com/
Guide: Jill Carnahan MD’s cleanup checklist: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2018/06/12/your-definitive-mold-clean-up-guide/
Professional services (regional availability varies):
• Green Home Solutions: https://www.greenhomesolutions.com/
• BioBalance: https://biobalancenow.com/treatment/
• Pure Maintenance (dry fog remediation); see Dr. Pompa interview/video for overview.
Education & case study
Dave Asprey’s flood/mold story + action steps: https://blog.daveasprey.com/my-flood-story-and-what-to-do-about-mold/
Surviving Mold (Shoemaker resources, physician directory, FAQs): https://www.survivingmold.com/
Body: Work a Plan, Don’t Wing It
Clinician-guided protocols
equi.life Mold Protocol (stepwise binders, gut/liver support, lifestyle): https://equi.life/collections/wellness-protocols/products/mold-protocol
Binders & medical options (discuss with your doctor)
Cholestyramine (prescription): a non-absorbed resin that binds negatively charged biotoxins and helps shuttle them out via the GI tract; often effective early in care (Jack Kruse, Epi-Paleo Rx).
Dr. Pompa tools: GCEL (supports cellular detox pathways), BIND (broad binder), CytoDetox (liposomal support). Use with professional guidance.
Detox education
Neil Nathan, MD (book): Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness (Neil Nathan, Toxic).
Neil Nathan’s detox overview: https://neilnathanmd.com/detoxification-of-mycotoxins/
Dr. Ruscio on identifying/treating CIRS: https://drruscio.com/identify-treat-cirs-mold-illness/
Ben Greenfield podcast on mycotoxins (discussion + practical tips): https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/recovery-podcasts/mycotoxins/
Why sequence matters
Calm inflammation → open drainage (bowel, lymph, liver/gallbladder) → add appropriate binders → repair gut/mitochondria → rebuild resiliency. Going too fast can flare symptoms; go slow and steady (Neil Nathan, Toxic).
Daily Practices That Help (While You Remediate)
Air: HEPA filters in bedroom/living area; ventilate when cleaning; replace HVAC filters regularly.
Laundry: Anti-fungal additives (CitriSafe) for contaminated fabrics.
Dust removal: Damp-dust + HEPA vacuum 2–3×/week; reduce clutter and fabric accumulation.
Water: Use glass/stainless; consider a quality water filter.
Light & sleep: Morning outdoor light; 7–9 hours nightly; no devices in the bedroom.
Nutrition: Stable blood sugar (protein + fiber each meal); colorful plants; adequate minerals; hydrate well.
Movement: Daily walks + breathing to support lymphatic flow.
Stress: Simple breath practices; maintain relationships—social connection improves outcomes (Sahil Bloom, The 5 Types of Wealth).
Key Resources (Quick List)
Books
Neil Nathan, Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.
Jack Kruse, Epi-Paleo Rx (binder overview incl. cholestyramine).
Websites & Guides
CitriSafe / Sinusitis Wellness (cleaning, EC3): https://www.citrisafe.com/ | https://www.sinusitiswellness.com/
Surviving Mold (Shoemaker): https://www.survivingmold.com/
equi.life Mold Protocol: https://equi.life/products/mold-protocol
Neil Nathan detox: https://neilnathanmd.com/detoxification-of-mycotoxins/
Dr. Ruscio on CIRS: https://drruscio.com/identify-treat-cirs-mold-illness/
Ben Greenfield podcast on mycotoxins: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/recovery-podcasts/mycotoxins/
Jill Carnahan cleanup guide: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2018/06/12/your-definitive-mold-clean-up-guide/
Green Home Solutions: https://www.greenhomesolutions.com/
BioBalance: https://biobalancenow.com/treatment/
Dave Asprey flood/mold story: https://blog.daveasprey.com/my-flood-story-and-what-to-do-about-mold/
Pure Maintenance (dry fog); see Dr. Pompa interview on YouTube.
Final Word
Your priorities are simple—even if the topic isn’t: stop the source, clean the space, support the body, and do each step in a measured way. Keep notes, partner with a clinician, and use the resources above to shorten the learning curve. Over weeks and months, small consistent actions add up to a safer home and a healthier you.