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tealin · 5 years ago

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Scene 4: Int. Cape Evans, Science Corner

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Having exited the cosy nook of the executive cabins (which you can just see in the image below, to the left), we are now standing with our back to the rest of the hut, looking at one of the prominent structures built into the interior space: the Darkroom.

Herbert Ponting was a very serious photographer, and was brought along on the Terra Nova Expedition not just to document the science and geography, but to communicate the endeavour in the press back home. He took hundreds of photos and even shot some film – a most precious reference for someone trying to bring the dead back to life. This darkroom was not only his workspace but also his cabin, with a bed that folded up against the wall when not in use, and also served as a classroom where he taught his art to some promising newbies on the crew.

Ponting was only here for one winter. The second winter, Debenham – formerly his student – had taken over as official photographer, but the space was also used for some physics experiments that had been moved in from the outbuilding which had formerly housed them. The weather was so bad that second winter, and the other location so hard to keep a constant temperature, that in order for them to be tended consistently they needed to be in the main hut.

Because heat rises, the roof of the darkroom was not only used for storage, but by the biologists for incubating bacterial cultures. The biologists’ bench is to the right of the image above, so you can see it was a very convenient location.

On the front of the darkroom is a small table which seems to have been used as auxiliary space to the main central table, where most people did their work. It’s covered with mechanical and electric bits now, but from the photographic record I know it was also used as a writing desk and taxidermy bench.

The interior of the darkroom is, well, dark. Very dark. This was the best I could manage with the nighttime setting on my phone – it actually shows up a lot more than I could make out with my naked eye, even with very good night vision.

Moving to the port side of the hut, now, we get to the laboratory space. This is another of the secret corners which I most wanted to get a sense of. There are more historical photos of this than Wilson and Evans’ bunks, but I didn’t have a proper sense of how it related to the rest of the hut, and especially to Wright and Simpson’s bunks. Well, stand in front of the door of the darkroom, look to your left, and here it is:

To the right are the bunks in question, which I will get to in short order. Against the far wall is the meteorology lab, dominated by the zinc cylinder of the Dines anemometer, which measured wind gusts and was known in the hut as the Blizzometer. Nearest us is the biology and/or medical bench – it was Atkinson’s domain, anyway, and as such is familiar to me on its own, as this photo has hung above my desk for some time now:

If anyone knows what that contraption is with the conical hood, bent pipes, and brass cylinder, I (and the Antarctic Heritage Trust) would really like to know! It’s on the right side of the historical photo and is lying down on the bench in my modern one. (Atch’s microscope, by the way, is now in Dundee at Discovery Point.)

Now, the bunks! As you can see, unlike the other bunks they run parallel to the wardroom, rather than end-on. While Scott’s men were here they would have been hidden behind the pianola and whatever was stacked on top of it, an arrangement which would have given Wright and Simpson an almost private cubicle to live in, with a window to boot. The pianola was given to Rennick as a wedding present in 1914, and the compact library cabinet which was next to it is now at SPRI, so this corner is much more airy than it would have been when the bunks were occupied.

The window was one of my favourite discoveries. I knew there was a window there, because Nelson’s bench covered in well-lit glassware is possibly the most-photographed location in the hut. What I didn’t know, and wasn’t hinted in anything I’d read or seen, was that you could see the meteorological station on top of Wind Vane Hill from the meteorologist’s bunk.

The official guide says that it’s meteorologist Simpson’s bunk on the bottom, and physicist Wright’s on top. During the second winter Wright discovered that his groggy morning headaches were caused by carbon monoxide from the generator in the lab, whose exhaust vent had got snowed up. I couldn’t see well into the top bunk, but the bottom one has a lovely tableau of personal and meteorological items – those blue arcs are, I think, sunshine recorders.

To get a broader view of the space in this corner and the situation of the bunks within it, here is the view from right next to the window, looking down the length of the hut from the other side of the bunks.

Where we are standing now is at Nelson’s biology bench, the aforementioned most photographed. Because of that, I didn’t take any photos of it myself, but we will see the rest of that side of the hut next time, when we wrap up our tour.

#cape evans #antarctica #scott expedition #science #history of science #history #antarctic exploration #polar exploration #herbert ponting #photography #edward leicester atkinson #atch #george simpson #silas wright #charles seymour wright #historic huts #terra nova expedition #the worst journey in the world

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ameryth74 · 5 years ago

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drlaurynlax · 6 years ago

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How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body

Do you have mold illness?

Check out my top recommended testing methods to find out, including:

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Bloodwork

Gut Testing

Liver Function Testing

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Test

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Testing

Mold Illness Refresher

Let’s briefly review Mold Illness 101 before diving into my top recommended tests to know what we are looking for in the first place.

Mold illness or “mycotoxin illness” is a serious condition that is commonly referred to as “CIRS”—Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Unlike a disease—which is condition typically with a specific known cause and similar symptoms (such as insulin resistance, frequent urination and weight gain in people with diabetes)— a syndrome, like CIRS, is a much broader “collection of signs and symptoms” that may present differently in different people.

Signs & Symptoms of CIRS

Common signs and symptoms of mold illness or CIRS include

Respiratory difficulties (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma)

Neurological symptoms

Sinus congestion and stuffy nose

Hair loss

Anxiety

Brain fog, confusion or memory loss

Difficulty concentrating

Morning stiffness, joint pain

Light sensitivity

Skin rashes

Red eyes, blurred vision, sweats, mood swings, sharp pains

Feeling lightheaded or dizzy

Appetite swings

Poor body temperature regulation,

Gastrointestinal problems (cramps, abdominal pain)

Weight loss or weight gain (unintentional)

Unusual skin sensations, tingling and numbness

You may have several of these symptoms—or just one or two. The amount of symptoms don’t matter as much as the unrelenting poor health experienced because of them.

Although these symptoms are also synonymous with other conditions often talked about in functional medicine—from “adrenal fatigue”, thyroid disorders to gut dysbiosis—the key distinguisher in mycotoxin illness or CIRS is often times, these are often the patients who do not “get better” once commencing a protocol.

Buttttt….how do you know if you really have “mold illness” or CIRS—or you’re just feeling out of sorts? What tests can you do to reveal true illness

There are a handful…

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Aside from identifying your symptoms, answer “Yes” or “No” for the following questions (adapted from Environmental Health Center).

Yes or No?

Do musty odors bother you?

Have you worked or lived in a building where the air vents or ceiling tiles were discolored?

Have you noticed water damage or discoloration elsewhere?

Has your home been flooded?

Have you had leaks in the roof?

Do you experience unusual shortness of breath?

Do you experience recurring sinus infections?

Do you experience recurring respiratory infections and coughing?

Do you have frequent flu-like symptoms?

Do your symptoms worsen on rainy days?

Do you have frequent headaches?

Are you fatigued and have a skin rash?

If you answer “yes” to 4 or more, your CIRS-like symptoms may have some more merit.

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Mycotoxin urine testing is a relatively newer form of testing that can reveal the release of toxins in the urine. If you really suspect mycotoxin illness from molds to be at play, this test can yield highly insightful information for putting your puzzle together.

Some key detected mycotoxins include:

Ochratoxins

Aflatoxins

Trichothecenes

Glicotoxins

Recommendation:

Great Plains Urine Testing (Order Here on behalf of Dr. Lauryn Lax, OTD).

*Note: Sometimes false “negatives” can occur with urine testing since some patients are unable to detoxify in the first place. In order to get the most accurate results, I recommend using high dose glutathione + NAC for 5 to 7 days prior to conducting your urine test in order to encourage elimination and detoxification.

My preferred formula is Trizomal Glutathione by Apex Energetics, which includes both NAC and glutathione. Take 1 tsp 3 times per day for 5 to 7 days. It is tough to find online, but if you call the company directly at 949-251-0152, request a bottle be sent to you on behalf of Dr. Lauryn Lax.

Bloodwork

Bloodwork doesn’t always tell the whole story of CIRS or mycotoxin illness, but certainly can point to markers of inflammation and immune dysregulation.

Unfortunately, many patients consult with their conventional medical practitioners and are told, “Your lab tests are normal”, but have not ordered more specialized tests that help look deeper into mycotoxicity and inflammation. Helpful markers and their normal ranges for assessing mycotoxin illness include:

Specialty Mycotoxin Blood Tests

Elevations in the following markers point to mold toxicity

VIP (normal range: 23-63, only available by ARUP Labs)

MSH (normal: 35-81)

MMP-9 (normal: 85-332)

C4a (normal: 0-2380)

TGF-beta-1 (normal: <2380)

Leptin (Male: 0.5-13.8; Female: 1.1-27.5)

HLA-DR (the gene that 25% of the population has, making them more susceptible to mycotoxicity; can only be run by LabCorp)

OTHER LABS

Other labs that may be “off” on general lab work include:

Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Count low (normal: 4.40–4.90 x 106/µL)

White Blood Count low or high (normal: 5.0–0 x 103/µL)

Methylation Markers

MMA high (ideal < 300 nmol/L)

Folate low (ideal > 8 μg/L)

Bloodsugar Markers

Glucose low or high (normal fasting: 75-85, normal 1-2 hours post-meal: 110-140)

HgbA1C high (normal 4.6–5.3%)

Liver Enzymes

AST high (normal: Male: 0–25 IU/L; Female: 0–23 IU/L)

ALT high (normal: Male: 0–26 IU/L; Female: 0–20 IU/L)

Nutrient Markers*

Zinc (often low)* (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Copper* often high (excess copper can lead to low zinc) (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Iron high or low (ideal: 40–135 µg/dL)

Ferritin high (Male: 30–200 ng/mL; Female: 30–100 ng/mL)

Vitamin D low (normal: 35–60 ng/mL)

*Urine testing via NutraEval (Order Here and search for “NutraEval FMV by Genova)

Inflammatory Markers

Total Cholesterol high (normal: 150–220 mg/dL for males; 150–230 mg/dL for females)

LDL Cholesterol high (normal: 0–140 mg/dL)

C Reactive Protein (CRP) high (normal: 0–1 mg/L)

BUN high or low (normal: 13–18 mg/dL)

Creatine low (normal: Male: 0.85–1.1 mg/dL; Female: 0.7 – 1.0 mg/dL)

Hormone Markers*

*Hormone markers can be a sign that something more is going on “under the hood.” Inflammation from mold toxicity and CIRS can drive hormone imbalance. Since hormones are the “key messengers” made by our glands to regulate body functions, if our hormones are “off”, they may perpetuate the symptoms of CIRS.

PTH elevation (normal: 10-35 pg/mL

T3 (Thyroid Hormone) deficiency (normal: 2.5–4.0 pg/mL)

Testosterone deficiency

Progesterone deficiency

Estrogen dominance or deficiency

Bloodwork out of the norm in several of these areas may indicate imbalance.

Gut Testing

A bi-directional relationship exists between mycotoxins and gut microbiome—mycotoxicity can impact and worsen our gut health, just like poor gut health can make one more susceptible to mycotoxicosis (1)—creating the “perfect” storm.

On this note, it’s critical to realize, “mold illness” does not just happen from mold alone. Other pathogens that cause the same symptoms as mold illness include:

Bacteria & bacterial infections (like Babesia and Borrelia)

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Mold

Mold spores

Endotoxins (aka lipopolysaccharides, or LPS; cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria)

Inflammagens (irritants that cause inflammation and edema)

Beta-glucans (sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants)

Hemolysins (toxins produced by bacteria that can destroy cells)

Volatile organic compounds

The key theme behind all of these? They affect your gut!

Your gut microbiome is home to 100 trillion microorganisms (gut bacteria). The healthier your gut bacteria, the healthier you are! The sicker or more pathogenic your gut bacteria, the sicker you are!

It’s no wonder that candida (fungal overgrowth) and sinus congestion (from fungi and mold growth in the nose—part of the nasal microbiome) are common in those with suspected mold toxicity or CIRS (2).

Given that approximately 80% of your immune system is produced and housed in your gut, a “strong” gut filled with diverse, healthy gut bacteria helps boost your immune fighting defenses to weather the storm of mold and mycotoxin exposure. However, if your gut is infiltrated by pathogens—and not enough “man power” to weather the storm, eventually your gut microbiome profile can shift, resulting in an unhealthier gut…and an unhealthier you.

Recommendation:

Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology x 3 (Doctor’s Data) (Order Here)

Liver Testing & Symptom Checklist

In addition to your gut, your liver—your body’s “chemical processing factory” and recycling system—also plays an important role in guarding against mycotoxin and mold illness. Consider your liver your “defense” for mycotoxin and mold exposure. A sluggish or overworked liver can equally wreak havoc on your health and make you susceptible to mycotoxin illness

Liver Checklist

The best way to assess for liver dysfunction is a combination of blood markers and symptoms. Common liver malfunction indicators include:

Nausea

Sensitive to chemicals (perfuma, cleaning agents, etc.)

Bitter/metallic taste in mouth

Headache over the eyes

Easily motion sick

Itchy skin

Jaundice colored skin/eyes

Swelling (abdomen, legs, ankles)

Light or clay colored stools

Greasy or shiny stools

Constipation

Easily intoxicated

Hormone imbalances (PMS, PMDD, irregular menses)

Glucose/blood sugar imbalances (hypoglycemia in particular)

Brain fog

Nutrasweet/artificial sweetener consumption

History of antibiotics, birth control or long term medications

Liver Function Blood Markers

ALT: High

AST: High

GGT: High

LDH: High

Alkaline Phosphatase: High

Cortisol Hormone Testing

Your CNS (central nervous system) is your “stress response system.” When functioning properly, your body is able to overcome stress. If malfunctioning, chronic illness and uncontrolled inflammation happens. Swelling of the brain and “stress response” system can lead to changes in nerve endings and interfere with the electrical signaling to all functions of the body. Enter: The unrelenting CIRS symptoms that persist for those who suffer from mycotoxin illness.

Cortisol hormone testing can give you a clearer picture of where your “stress hormones” are at, along with neurotransmitter function that play a role in controlling inflammation and stress in the body as well—such as dopamine and serotonin.

Note: NOT all hormone testing is created equal. While bloodwork is great for assessing sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), it is not great at cortisol testing.

Cortisol is a constantly changing hormone throughout the day. Therefore you need to collect multiple samples in a given day via urine and saliva in order to see an accurate pattern for your body. In addition, not all urine and saliva tests are created equal! Most tests measure either one or the other—leaving you with only partial results. Most tests also only measure “free cortisol”—NOT metabolized cortisol. However, free cortisol only makes up less than 3% of all cortisol in your body.

For these reasons, to date, the gold standard for cortisol hormone testing is the DUTCH test—which uses both urine and saliva testing, and measures both free and metabolized cortisol.

Recommendation:

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Testing (Order Here)

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test

Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, creator of SurvivingMold.com and a “father” of mold toxicity recovery invented the “Visual Contrast Sensitivity” test to measure of one of the neurologic functions of vision called contrast.

In his years of work with patients recovering from mycotoxin illness, Dr. Shoemaker realized a key theme his patients shared was poor “contrast sensitivity” in their vision.

His online test can help individuals further identify potential exposure to neurotoxins, biotoxins, and nutritional deficiencies in the body. These compounds have been implicated in diseases such as ADHD, CFIDS, fibromyalgia, mold illness, and Lyme disease.

It’s not the “end all, be all”, but can be part of a comprehensive work up.

Beyond Testing

While testing can be a helpful piece of the puzzle to identifying and confirming CIRS and mycotoxin illness, it’s vital to remember, testing is not the “end all, be all.”

As a functional medicine practitioner, I treat and empower individuals based on the person, not the numbers, and if empirical findings—such as your symptoms or lack of health improvement despite “doing all the things” (i.e. eating clean, working out, sleeping) are still present, then it is safe to assume that something is not right “under the hood.”

Check out the next post on my top ways to “treat” for mold and get rid of it! (So you can get on with your full, amazing life).

References

Winnie Pui Pui, Liew & Sabran, Mohd Redzwan. (2018). Mycotoxin: Its Impact on Gut Health and Microbiota. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 8. 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060.

Brewer JH, Thrasher JD, Hooper D. Chronic illness associated with mold and mycotoxins: is naso-sinus fungal biofilm the culprit? Toxins (Basel). 2013 Dec 24;6(1):66-80. doi: 10.3390/toxins6010066. PubMed PMID: 24368325; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3920250.

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Trying something newish

I’ve decided to actually update this blog, as a way to get into the swing of writing again, and as a place to vent about things. Nothing crazy, just some thoughts, some stories, anything that seems interesting. This journal format seems a lot more comfortable to me than the quick flash and oblivion of a tweet or an insta. It’s like seeing schools of fish flashing by on their way to swimming in circles over some coral. Journaling feels more like a big blue whale: slow and sleepy, just like me.

So, I was in our bedroom, waiting for the electric kettle to bring some water to a boil or something like that, it was so mundane I forgot what I was even doing. Maybe I was just standing there, drooling and picking my nose, daydreaming about apple pie, when I heard something slam into one of the windows with a hard thunk.

For a second I thought it might be a neighbor that Gene had gotten into a wild Russian argument with the night before, over a car that had been blocking the driveway. Maybe he’d thrown something at the window, trying to lure Gene out again, this time with some Russian friends, who knows. I peek out to see, and there’s this sparrow on it’s little back, beak hanging open, twitching, wings splayed out at weird angles. After it had smacked into the window it had fallen right on the little yellow zinc awning over the front door to the house. I felt my heart go down to my rib cage when I realized it survived. I let Gene know and he went and scooped it up off the awning and cradling it in the palms of his hands brought it into the house.

He examined the bird under the floor lamp of his worktable while I taped up an old beat up white shoebox with duct tape and and plugged holes in with a pocketknife. I padded the inside with an old white hooded sweater that had that weird fuzz on it that makes it look like it’s covered in cottage cheese and we put the little bird inside. He was still alive beak was crooked and some blood was coming out of its mouth, and he was still barely conscious, but that sort of helped us get him in the box safely.

We left the box on the work table while I looked up a nearby animal wildlife rescue that took birds to take it to. I found one near Prospect Part, that was still going to be open for another hour.

Me and Gene got in the car, I held the shoe box on my lap while we listened to the radio and talked. It was warm today, but drizzling and grey. The bird started to come back to its senses and was intermittently bouncing around in the box and then sitting quietly whenever our conversation got too loud. I think feeling that bird fluttering around in my lap, while I wonder if it’s pooping or doing something weird in there, is the closest I’ll get to knowing what pregnancy feels like. Plus it was after 5pm so we had to sit through some traffic and got there in 40 minutes in what should’ve been a 20 minute ride. People forget how to move through space when it rains. It’s like water makes people freak out and act like lurching zombies behind the wheel. Rain makes people drive like they’re trying to find a cliff to fly off of.

We got to the animal rescue place, it had a pet supply store and adoption center sort of bleeding into each other. There was one of those adoption trucks outside where there’s a side of the truck where you can see some dogs and cats laying down in a cubicle through some plexiglas. They bus them around the city I guess every day like they’re a touring rock band. There was some lady standing like a lumberjack in front of the truck who didn’t return my polite hello as we walked by.

We walked into the pet supply store side. I handed the box over to some jaded looking guy with sandy hair and inspected all the cats they had in cages along one wall by the register while Gene filled out a form like some animal police report. Dogs were baying and carrying on on the other side where the animal rescue was. There were some Guinea pigs in the back, and a huge white dove eyeballing me skittishly, which makes sense to be nervous when all of your neighbors are really spry and muscular furry serial killers.

Gene passed the clipboard back to the guy, and that was it. Time to go. Seemed like a lot to go through with a bird to just leave it like that though. I asked if there was any way to get an update on how the bird was doing. The guy looked a little friendlier at the question, but was sorry to say they was not. They would take the bird to their vet, then move it to a wildlife rescue sanctuary or something. So we drove back and put on some socks and worked through some really rudimentary machine learning programs for a few hours. There was more I wanted to write about but I don’t want to overdo it on my first post and scare you away. So I’ll save it for next time.

Bye

#birds #animalrescue #wildlife #bird rescue

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Rustic Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Bold Tile

Utilize eye-catching patterned tiles for contrast in a little, darkened kitchen for added personality, a perfect job if you're thinking about a summer renovation.

LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY

In her midcentury Los Angeles house, fashion designer Rozae Nichols carefully preserves a California cool aesthetic with its laid back vibe and rustic elegance. Her kitchen sink fittings by Vola, and includes a backsplash of penny tiles, custom redwood cabinetry by Mission Tiles, a toaster and dishwasher by Miele.

COUNTRYSIDE MINIMALISM

Inside of the comfy Long Island abode, the zinc-topped kitchen dining table is from ABC Carpet & Home, the stools are by Arthur Umanoff, the stove hood is by Thermador, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Just White.

Vintage Sink

This couple adopted the background of their 18th-century farmhouse by filling it with antiques, and in the kitchen, that translates to a classic porcelain dual farm sink plus a screen of gorgeous antique dishes. Little touches, such as the faded checkered storage and carpet baskets beneath the sink, add to the style.

Country Details

From the oversized farmhouse sink and dusty blue closets to the exposed ceiling beams and animal wall artwork, this kitchen's rustic vibe is complemented by an earthy palette of reds and browns.

Salvaged Materials

This Georgia cabin makes extensive use of salvaged materials, and it attracts an acquired-over-time texture to this kitchen's features. Having heart pine floors salvaged from beams at a South Carolina mill, teak countertops, and a soapstone sink, this farmhouse kitchen has character and age.

Exposed Shelving

Engineered timber appears even more lovely against crisp white walls and dishes. This northern California home's owner used Douglas fir for the shelving and redwood for the farm table. Exposed hanging and shelving pots are features of a country kitchen.

White Shiplap

The all-white kitchen in this rustic Tennessee home remains comfy with shiplap paneling which "keeps items from atmosphere sterile," the owner says. Wooden accents such as the barstools and cutting boards add some heat.

Barn Wood-Covered Kitchen Hood

Let your stove hood create a statement on your farmhouse-style kitchen, such as this eye-catching barnwood-covered bit that conceals a basic vent.

Reclaimed Wood

The timber pillar and stove hood made from salvaged pine balance out the exquisite white features of this Georgia kitchen, which adds extra country charm with antique porch posts supporting the island, a chalkboard, and farm-fresh flowers in a pitcher.

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How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body

Do you have mold illness?

Check out my top recommended testing methods to find out, including:

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Bloodwork

Gut Testing

Liver Function Testing

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Test

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Testing

Mold Illness Refresher

Let’s briefly review Mold Illness 101 before diving into my top recommended tests to know what we are looking for in the first place.

Mold illness or “mycotoxin illness” is a serious condition that is commonly referred to as “CIRS”—Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Signs & Symptoms of CIRS

Common signs and symptoms of mold illness or CIRS include

Respiratory difficulties (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma)

Neurological symptoms

Sinus congestion and stuffy nose

Hair loss

Anxiety

Brain fog, confusion or memory loss

Difficulty concentrating

Morning stiffness, joint pain

Light sensitivity

Skin rashes

Red eyes, blurred vision, sweats, mood swings, sharp pains

Feeling lightheaded or dizzy

Appetite swings

Poor body temperature regulation,

Gastrointestinal problems (cramps, abdominal pain)

Weight loss or weight gain (unintentional)

Unusual skin sensations, tingling and numbness

You may have several of these symptoms—or just one or two. The amount of symptoms don’t matter as much as the unrelenting poor health experienced because of them.

Buttttt….how do you know if you really have “mold illness” or CIRS—or you’re just feeling out of sorts? What tests can you do to reveal true illness

There are a handful…

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Aside from identifying your symptoms, answer “Yes” or “No” for the following questions (adapted from Environmental Health Center).

Yes or No?

Do musty odors bother you?

Have you worked or lived in a building where the air vents or ceiling tiles were discolored?

Have you noticed water damage or discoloration elsewhere?

Has your home been flooded?

Have you had leaks in the roof?

Do you experience unusual shortness of breath?

Do you experience recurring sinus infections?

Do you experience recurring respiratory infections and coughing?

Do you have frequent flu-like symptoms?

Do your symptoms worsen on rainy days?

Do you have frequent headaches?

Are you fatigued and have a skin rash?

If you answer “yes” to 4 or more, your CIRS-like symptoms may have some more merit.

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Some key detected mycotoxins include:

Ochratoxins

Aflatoxins

Trichothecenes

Glicotoxins

Recommendation:

Great Plains Urine Testing (Order Here on behalf of Dr. Lauryn Lax, OTD).

Bloodwork

Bloodwork doesn’t always tell the whole story of CIRS or mycotoxin illness, but certainly can point to markers of inflammation and immune dysregulation.

Specialty Mycotoxin Blood Tests

Elevations in the following markers point to mold toxicity

VIP (normal range: 23-63, only available by ARUP Labs)

MSH (normal: 35-81)

MMP-9 (normal: 85-332)

C4a (normal: 0-2380)

TGF-beta-1 (normal: <2380)

Leptin (Male: 0.5-13.8; Female: 1.1-27.5)

HLA-DR (the gene that 25% of the population has, making them more susceptible to mycotoxicity; can only be run by LabCorp)

OTHER LABS

Other labs that may be “off” on general lab work include:

Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Count low (normal: 4.40–4.90 x 106/µL)

White Blood Count low or high (normal: 5.0–0 x 103/µL)

Methylation Markers

MMA high (ideal < 300 nmol/L)

Folate low (ideal > 8 μg/L)

Bloodsugar Markers

Glucose low or high (normal fasting: 75-85, normal 1-2 hours post-meal: 110-140)

HgbA1C high (normal 4.6–5.3%)

Liver Enzymes

AST high (normal: Male: 0–25 IU/L; Female: 0–23 IU/L)

ALT high (normal: Male: 0–26 IU/L; Female: 0–20 IU/L)

Nutrient Markers*

Zinc (often low)* (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Copper* often high (excess copper can lead to low zinc) (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Iron high or low (ideal: 40–135 µg/dL)

Ferritin high (Male: 30–200 ng/mL; Female: 30–100 ng/mL)

Vitamin D low (normal: 35–60 ng/mL)

*Urine testing via NutraEval (Order Here and search for “NutraEval FMV by Genova)

Inflammatory Markers

Total Cholesterol high (normal: 150–220 mg/dL for males; 150–230 mg/dL for females)

LDL Cholesterol high (normal: 0–140 mg/dL)

C Reactive Protein (CRP) high (normal: 0–1 mg/L)

BUN high or low (normal: 13–18 mg/dL)

Creatine low (normal: Male: 0.85–1.1 mg/dL; Female: 0.7 – 1.0 mg/dL)

Hormone Markers*

PTH elevation (normal: 10-35 pg/mL

T3 (Thyroid Hormone) deficiency (normal: 2.5–4.0 pg/mL)

Testosterone deficiency

Progesterone deficiency

Estrogen dominance or deficiency

Bloodwork out of the norm in several of these areas may indicate imbalance.

Gut Testing

On this note, it’s critical to realize, “mold illness” does not just happen from mold alone. Other pathogens that cause the same symptoms as mold illness include:

Bacteria & bacterial infections (like Babesia and Borrelia)

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Mold

Mold spores

Endotoxins (aka lipopolysaccharides, or LPS; cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria)

Inflammagens (irritants that cause inflammation and edema)

Beta-glucans (sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants)

Hemolysins (toxins produced by bacteria that can destroy cells)

Volatile organic compounds

The key theme behind all of these? They affect your gut!

Your gut microbiome is home to 100 trillion microorganisms (gut bacteria). The healthier your gut bacteria, the healthier you are! The sicker or more pathogenic your gut bacteria, the sicker you are!

Recommendation:

Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology x 3 (Doctor’s Data) (Order Here)

Liver Testing & Symptom Checklist

Liver Checklist

The best way to assess for liver dysfunction is a combination of blood markers and symptoms. Common liver malfunction indicators include:

Nausea

Sensitive to chemicals (perfuma, cleaning agents, etc.)

Bitter/metallic taste in mouth

Headache over the eyes

Easily motion sick

Itchy skin

Jaundice colored skin/eyes

Swelling (abdomen, legs, ankles)

Light or clay colored stools

Greasy or shiny stools

Constipation

Easily intoxicated

Hormone imbalances (PMS, PMDD, irregular menses)

Glucose/blood sugar imbalances (hypoglycemia in particular)

Brain fog

Nutrasweet/artificial sweetener consumption

History of antibiotics, birth control or long term medications

Liver Function Blood Markers

ALT: High

AST: High

GGT: High

LDH: High

Alkaline Phosphatase: High

Cortisol Hormone Testing

Note: NOT all hormone testing is created equal. While bloodwork is great for assessing sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), it is not great at cortisol testing.

For these reasons, to date, the gold standard for cortisol hormone testing is the DUTCH test—which uses both urine and saliva testing, and measures both free and metabolized cortisol.

Recommendation:

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Testing (Order Here)

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test

In his years of work with patients recovering from mycotoxin illness, Dr. Shoemaker realized a key theme his patients shared was poor “contrast sensitivity” in their vision.

It’s not the “end all, be all”, but can be part of a comprehensive work up.

Beyond Testing

While testing can be a helpful piece of the puzzle to identifying and confirming CIRS and mycotoxin illness, it’s vital to remember, testing is not the “end all, be all.”

Check out the next post on my top ways to “treat” for mold and get rid of it! (So you can get on with your full, amazing life).

References

Winnie Pui Pui, Liew & Sabran, Mohd Redzwan. (2018). Mycotoxin: Its Impact on Gut Health and Microbiota. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 8. 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060.

The post How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body appeared first on Meet Dr. Lauryn.

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brian-cdates · 6 years ago

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How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body

Do you have mold illness?

Check out my top recommended testing methods to find out, including:

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Bloodwork

Gut Testing

Liver Function Testing

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Test

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Testing

Mold Illness Refresher

Let’s briefly review Mold Illness 101 before diving into my top recommended tests to know what we are looking for in the first place.

Mold illness or “mycotoxin illness” is a serious condition that is commonly referred to as “CIRS”—Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Signs & Symptoms of CIRS

Common signs and symptoms of mold illness or CIRS include

Respiratory difficulties (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma)

Neurological symptoms

Sinus congestion and stuffy nose

Hair loss

Anxiety

Brain fog, confusion or memory loss

Difficulty concentrating

Morning stiffness, joint pain

Light sensitivity

Skin rashes

Red eyes, blurred vision, sweats, mood swings, sharp pains

Feeling lightheaded or dizzy

Appetite swings

Poor body temperature regulation,

Gastrointestinal problems (cramps, abdominal pain)

Weight loss or weight gain (unintentional)

Unusual skin sensations, tingling and numbness

You may have several of these symptoms—or just one or two. The amount of symptoms don’t matter as much as the unrelenting poor health experienced because of them.

Buttttt….how do you know if you really have “mold illness” or CIRS—or you’re just feeling out of sorts? What tests can you do to reveal true illness

There are a handful…

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Aside from identifying your symptoms, answer “Yes” or “No” for the following questions (adapted from Environmental Health Center).

Yes or No?

Do musty odors bother you?

Have you worked or lived in a building where the air vents or ceiling tiles were discolored?

Have you noticed water damage or discoloration elsewhere?

Has your home been flooded?

Have you had leaks in the roof?

Do you experience unusual shortness of breath?

Do you experience recurring sinus infections?

Do you experience recurring respiratory infections and coughing?

Do you have frequent flu-like symptoms?

Do your symptoms worsen on rainy days?

Do you have frequent headaches?

Are you fatigued and have a skin rash?

If you answer “yes” to 4 or more, your CIRS-like symptoms may have some more merit.

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Some key detected mycotoxins include:

Ochratoxins

Aflatoxins

Trichothecenes

Glicotoxins

Recommendation:

Great Plains Urine Testing (Order Here on behalf of Dr. Lauryn Lax, OTD).

Bloodwork

Bloodwork doesn’t always tell the whole story of CIRS or mycotoxin illness, but certainly can point to markers of inflammation and immune dysregulation.

Specialty Mycotoxin Blood Tests

Elevations in the following markers point to mold toxicity

VIP (normal range: 23-63, only available by ARUP Labs)

MSH (normal: 35-81)

MMP-9 (normal: 85-332)

C4a (normal: 0-2380)

TGF-beta-1 (normal: <2380)

Leptin (Male: 0.5-13.8; Female: 1.1-27.5)

HLA-DR (the gene that 25% of the population has, making them more susceptible to mycotoxicity; can only be run by LabCorp)

OTHER LABS

Other labs that may be “off” on general lab work include:

Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Count low (normal: 4.40–4.90 x 106/µL)

White Blood Count low or high (normal: 5.0–0 x 103/µL)

Methylation Markers

MMA high (ideal < 300 nmol/L)

Folate low (ideal > 8 μg/L)

Bloodsugar Markers

Glucose low or high (normal fasting: 75-85, normal 1-2 hours post-meal: 110-140)

HgbA1C high (normal 4.6–5.3%)

Liver Enzymes

AST high (normal: Male: 0–25 IU/L; Female: 0–23 IU/L)

ALT high (normal: Male: 0–26 IU/L; Female: 0–20 IU/L)

Nutrient Markers*

Zinc (often low)* (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Copper* often high (excess copper can lead to low zinc) (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Iron high or low (ideal: 40–135 µg/dL)

Ferritin high (Male: 30–200 ng/mL; Female: 30–100 ng/mL)

Vitamin D low (normal: 35–60 ng/mL)

*Urine testing via NutraEval (Order Here and search for “NutraEval FMV by Genova)

Inflammatory Markers

Total Cholesterol high (normal: 150–220 mg/dL for males; 150–230 mg/dL for females)

LDL Cholesterol high (normal: 0–140 mg/dL)

C Reactive Protein (CRP) high (normal: 0–1 mg/L)

BUN high or low (normal: 13–18 mg/dL)

Creatine low (normal: Male: 0.85–1.1 mg/dL; Female: 0.7 – 1.0 mg/dL)

Hormone Markers*

PTH elevation (normal: 10-35 pg/mL

T3 (Thyroid Hormone) deficiency (normal: 2.5–4.0 pg/mL)

Testosterone deficiency

Progesterone deficiency

Estrogen dominance or deficiency

Bloodwork out of the norm in several of these areas may indicate imbalance.

Gut Testing

On this note, it’s critical to realize, “mold illness” does not just happen from mold alone. Other pathogens that cause the same symptoms as mold illness include:

Bacteria & bacterial infections (like Babesia and Borrelia)

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Mold

Mold spores

Endotoxins (aka lipopolysaccharides, or LPS; cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria)

Inflammagens (irritants that cause inflammation and edema)

Beta-glucans (sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants)

Hemolysins (toxins produced by bacteria that can destroy cells)

Volatile organic compounds

The key theme behind all of these? They affect your gut!

Your gut microbiome is home to 100 trillion microorganisms (gut bacteria). The healthier your gut bacteria, the healthier you are! The sicker or more pathogenic your gut bacteria, the sicker you are!

Recommendation:

Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology x 3 (Doctor’s Data) (Order Here)

Liver Testing & Symptom Checklist

Liver Checklist

The best way to assess for liver dysfunction is a combination of blood markers and symptoms. Common liver malfunction indicators include:

Nausea

Sensitive to chemicals (perfuma, cleaning agents, etc.)

Bitter/metallic taste in mouth

Headache over the eyes

Easily motion sick

Itchy skin

Jaundice colored skin/eyes

Swelling (abdomen, legs, ankles)

Light or clay colored stools

Greasy or shiny stools

Constipation

Easily intoxicated

Hormone imbalances (PMS, PMDD, irregular menses)

Glucose/blood sugar imbalances (hypoglycemia in particular)

Brain fog

Nutrasweet/artificial sweetener consumption

History of antibiotics, birth control or long term medications

Liver Function Blood Markers

ALT: High

AST: High

GGT: High

LDH: High

Alkaline Phosphatase: High

Cortisol Hormone Testing

Note: NOT all hormone testing is created equal. While bloodwork is great for assessing sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), it is not great at cortisol testing.

For these reasons, to date, the gold standard for cortisol hormone testing is the DUTCH test—which uses both urine and saliva testing, and measures both free and metabolized cortisol.

Recommendation:

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Testing (Order Here)

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test

In his years of work with patients recovering from mycotoxin illness, Dr. Shoemaker realized a key theme his patients shared was poor “contrast sensitivity” in their vision.

It’s not the “end all, be all”, but can be part of a comprehensive work up.

Beyond Testing

While testing can be a helpful piece of the puzzle to identifying and confirming CIRS and mycotoxin illness, it’s vital to remember, testing is not the “end all, be all.”

Check out the next post on my top ways to “treat” for mold and get rid of it! (So you can get on with your full, amazing life).

References

Winnie Pui Pui, Liew & Sabran, Mohd Redzwan. (2018). Mycotoxin: Its Impact on Gut Health and Microbiota. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 8. 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060.

The post How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body appeared first on Meet Dr. Lauryn.

#Brian C. Dates #BrianDates #Holistic #Nutrition #Therapy #Recovery #Functional #Medicine

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clarencebfaber · 6 years ago

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How to Test for Mold Illness in Your Body

Do you have mold illness?

Check out my top recommended testing methods to find out, including:

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Bloodwork

Gut Testing

Liver Function Testing

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Test

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Testing

Mold Illness Refresher

Let’s briefly review Mold Illness 101 before diving into my top recommended tests to know what we are looking for in the first place.

Mold illness or “mycotoxin illness” is a serious condition that is commonly referred to as “CIRS”—Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Signs & Symptoms of CIRS

Common signs and symptoms of mold illness or CIRS include

Respiratory difficulties (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma)

Neurological symptoms

Sinus congestion and stuffy nose

Hair loss

Anxiety

Brain fog, confusion or memory loss

Difficulty concentrating

Morning stiffness, joint pain

Light sensitivity

Skin rashes

Red eyes, blurred vision, sweats, mood swings, sharp pains

Feeling lightheaded or dizzy

Appetite swings

Poor body temperature regulation,

Gastrointestinal problems (cramps, abdominal pain)

Weight loss or weight gain (unintentional)

Unusual skin sensations, tingling and numbness

You may have several of these symptoms—or just one or two. The amount of symptoms don’t matter as much as the unrelenting poor health experienced because of them.

Buttttt….how do you know if you really have “mold illness” or CIRS—or you’re just feeling out of sorts? What tests can you do to reveal true illness

There are a handful…

Mold Toxicity Checklist

Aside from identifying your symptoms, answer “Yes” or “No” for the following questions (adapted from Environmental Health Center).

Yes or No?

Do musty odors bother you?

Have you worked or lived in a building where the air vents or ceiling tiles were discolored?

Have you noticed water damage or discoloration elsewhere?

Has your home been flooded?

Have you had leaks in the roof?

Do you experience unusual shortness of breath?

Do you experience recurring sinus infections?

Do you experience recurring respiratory infections and coughing?

Do you have frequent flu-like symptoms?

Do your symptoms worsen on rainy days?

Do you have frequent headaches?

Are you fatigued and have a skin rash?

If you answer “yes” to 4 or more, your CIRS-like symptoms may have some more merit.

Mycotoxin Urine Test

Some key detected mycotoxins include:

Ochratoxins

Aflatoxins

Trichothecenes

Glicotoxins

Recommendation:

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Bloodwork

Bloodwork doesn’t always tell the whole story of CIRS or mycotoxin illness, but certainly can point to markers of inflammation and immune dysregulation.

Specialty Mycotoxin Blood Tests

Elevations in the following markers point to mold toxicity

VIP (normal range: 23-63, only available by ARUP Labs)

MSH (normal: 35-81)

MMP-9 (normal: 85-332)

C4a (normal: 0-2380)

TGF-beta-1 (normal: <2380)

Leptin (Male: 0.5-13.8; Female: 1.1-27.5)

HLA-DR (the gene that 25% of the population has, making them more susceptible to mycotoxicity; can only be run by LabCorp)

OTHER LABS

Other labs that may be “off” on general lab work include:

Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Count low (normal: 4.40–4.90 x 106/µL)

White Blood Count low or high (normal: 5.0–0 x 103/µL)

Methylation Markers

MMA high (ideal < 300 nmol/L)

Folate low (ideal > 8 μg/L)

Bloodsugar Markers

Glucose low or high (normal fasting: 75-85, normal 1-2 hours post-meal: 110-140)

HgbA1C high (normal 4.6–5.3%)

Liver Enzymes

AST high (normal: Male: 0–25 IU/L; Female: 0–23 IU/L)

ALT high (normal: Male: 0–26 IU/L; Female: 0–20 IU/L)

Nutrient Markers*

Zinc (often low)* (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Copper* often high (excess copper can lead to low zinc) (normal: 81–157 µg/dL)

Iron high or low (ideal: 40–135 µg/dL)

Ferritin high (Male: 30–200 ng/mL; Female: 30–100 ng/mL)

Vitamin D low (normal: 35–60 ng/mL)

*Urine testing via NutraEval (Order Here and search for “NutraEval FMV by Genova)

Inflammatory Markers

Total Cholesterol high (normal: 150–220 mg/dL for males; 150–230 mg/dL for females)

LDL Cholesterol high (normal: 0–140 mg/dL)

C Reactive Protein (CRP) high (normal: 0–1 mg/L)

BUN high or low (normal: 13–18 mg/dL)

Creatine low (normal: Male: 0.85–1.1 mg/dL; Female: 0.7 – 1.0 mg/dL)

Hormone Markers*

PTH elevation (normal: 10-35 pg/mL

T3 (Thyroid Hormone) deficiency (normal: 2.5–4.0 pg/mL)

Testosterone deficiency

Progesterone deficiency

Estrogen dominance or deficiency

Bloodwork out of the norm in several of these areas may indicate imbalance.

Gut Testing

On this note, it’s critical to realize, “mold illness” does not just happen from mold alone. Other pathogens that cause the same symptoms as mold illness include:

Bacteria & bacterial infections (like Babesia and Borrelia)

Fungi

Mycobacteria

Mold

Mold spores

Endotoxins (aka lipopolysaccharides, or LPS; cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria)

Inflammagens (irritants that cause inflammation and edema)

Beta-glucans (sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants)

Hemolysins (toxins produced by bacteria that can destroy cells)

Volatile organic compounds

The key theme behind all of these? They affect your gut!

Your gut microbiome is home to 100 trillion microorganisms (gut bacteria). The healthier your gut bacteria, the healthier you are! The sicker or more pathogenic your gut bacteria, the sicker you are!

Recommendation:

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Liver Testing & Symptom Checklist

Liver Checklist

The best way to assess for liver dysfunction is a combination of blood markers and symptoms. Common liver malfunction indicators include:

Nausea

Sensitive to chemicals (perfuma, cleaning agents, etc.)

Bitter/metallic taste in mouth

Headache over the eyes

Easily motion sick

Itchy skin

Jaundice colored skin/eyes

Swelling (abdomen, legs, ankles)

Light or clay colored stools

Greasy or shiny stools

Constipation

Easily intoxicated

Hormone imbalances (PMS, PMDD, irregular menses)

Glucose/blood sugar imbalances (hypoglycemia in particular)

Brain fog

Nutrasweet/artificial sweetener consumption

History of antibiotics, birth control or long term medications

Liver Function Blood Markers

ALT: High

AST: High

GGT: High

LDH: High

Alkaline Phosphatase: High

Cortisol Hormone Testing

Note: NOT all hormone testing is created equal. While bloodwork is great for assessing sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), it is not great at cortisol testing.

For these reasons, to date, the gold standard for cortisol hormone testing is the DUTCH test—which uses both urine and saliva testing, and measures both free and metabolized cortisol.

Recommendation:

DUTCH Cortisol Hormone Testing (Order Here)

Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test

In his years of work with patients recovering from mycotoxin illness, Dr. Shoemaker realized a key theme his patients shared was poor “contrast sensitivity” in their vision.

It’s not the “end all, be all”, but can be part of a comprehensive work up.

Beyond Testing

While testing can be a helpful piece of the puzzle to identifying and confirming CIRS and mycotoxin illness, it’s vital to remember, testing is not the “end all, be all.”

Check out the next post on my top ways to “treat” for mold and get rid of it! (So you can get on with your full, amazing life).

References

Winnie Pui Pui, Liew & Sabran, Mohd Redzwan. (2018). Mycotoxin: Its Impact on Gut Health and Microbiota. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 8. 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00060.

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