Essential Oils for Mold-Related Illness with Dr. Jill Crista, ND (Ep. 402)

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In this very special episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, an important and misunderstood topic, mold-related illness, is discussed. Importantly, how essential oils can help those struggling with this complex condition is highlighted.

I was honored to be joined by the literal forerunner and pioneer on this subject, Dr Jill Crista. She is a brilliant, esteemed, expert naturopathic doctor who specializes in mold-related illness, as well as other neurological disorders.

For those who are not familiar, mold is one type of organism that produces some of the most common biotoxins found in a Water-Damaged Building (WDB) or spaces with high humidity. Along with other microorganisms, it can produce toxic compounds creating a health-damaging stew of metabolic byproducts.

Those who are impacted by mold-related illness have varying symptoms that can be distinct from an immunological response such as an allergy, infection, or mucous membrane irritation. For example, due to the ability of these biotoxins to directly impact nerve cell function, they can cause many brain-based and neurological symptoms.

Thankfully, we have brave pioneers who are paving the way to create more awareness and better treatment for mold-related illness. Dr. Jill Crista, ND is one of the most respected leaders and influencers on this condition.

Dr. Jill is a compassionate, authentic, physician and true healthcare warrior who fights for patients’ rights as she provides transformational resources to restore their hope and their lives.  Dr. Jill is also a best-selling author, devoted educator, patient advocate, formulator, and creative innovator.  She previously ran two integrative clinics and is now focusing on research, teaching, and writing. Her books (Break the Mold and A Light in the Dark for PANS and PANDAS) and her online courses empower and support both health care providers and individuals wanting concrete steps to conquer health challenges.

Below is an overview of what we discussed during the show, but you will want to listen to the whole episode to empower yourself.

Here’s What You Will Learn in This Episode:

1. An introduction to mold and its multisystemic effects. (1 min)
2. Jill’s background and bio. (2.23 min)
3. What fueled Dr. Jill to become a specialist in mold-related illness and environmental medicine. (5.31 min)
4. How mold often gets missed as an underlying factor in disease. It is likely a reason why someone is not getting better, even if they are doing everything else “right.” (9.40 min)
5. The four ways mold can make you sick and how essential oils can address them. (11.05 min)
6. How the CDC definition of mold illness misses a lot of people affected by mold, because it only highlights spore-related allergies and aspergillus. (13.10 min)
7. How to know if you are being affected by mold. (15 min)
8. The caveats of testing for mold in one’s environment and matching it for what’s in the body. (22.50 min)
9. The concept of colonization and biofilms, such as those found in chronic rhinosinusitis.
10. Essential oils’ broad-spectrum actions that support the many aspects of mold-related illness. (28.50 min)
11. An overview of mold testing (29.50 min)
12. The first step to take if you have mold, remediation and removing yourself from the source. Dr. Jill also has nine steps to do while you are still transitioning out of the mold exposure. (37 min)
13. How mold and mycotoxins impact the brain and limbic system via inhalation and the olfactory pathway. This impacts our sense of safety and can cause one to feel anxious. (37.42 min)
14. How essential oils can combat the mold attack on the nervous system and in the brain.
15. A specific aromatic technique to help support feeling safe. (43.10 min)
16. How to use essential oils to support Dr. Jill’s five steps of recovering from mold-related illness. (47 min)
17. Which essential oils can help reduce mold’s ability to make mycotoxins in moldy spaces. (50 min)
18. How essential oils can be taken internally for addressing biofilms, including the use of ozonated essential oils and rizols. (56.30 min)
19. If we can use phenol oils in those who are sulfur sensitive and have had exposure to a particular type of mycotoxin, gliotoxin. (1 hour)
20. How essential oils can help support any wellness protocol.
21. The essential oil that helps with brain fog, is neuroprotective, and supports the limbic system. (1 hour 5 min)
22. About Dr. Jill’s book Break the Mold, which contains all the essential oils to use for mold exposure and how to use them. (1 hour 6 min)
23. How to plug into your inner light to help protect your energy from mold. I give an example of what I do and how I use the Parasympathetic Blend and Cedarwood Oil. (1 hour 10 min)
24. Closing questions and getting to know Dr. Jill.
25. The essential oil DIY recipe for sinuses.

You can find Dr. Jill at drcrista.com. You can also visit moldIQ.org to participate in Dr. Jill’s latest research for a scientifically validated questionnaire for mold-related illness.

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This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.