Dizzy from Mold: Exploring the Inflammation Connection
A Talk by Tami Lyday, DO, MS (Founder, The Lyday Center)
About this Talk
Learn about mold as an environmental toxin, why only certain people are affected, how it's related to inflammation, and most importantly, how it impacts dizziness and what to do about it.
Take the Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test: https://www.vcstest.com/
Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker's book: https://a.co/d/dnG7DBx
Dr. Neil Nathan's books: https://a.co/d/1EObRia
https://a.co/d/gwnGqDL
Dr. Jill Crista's book: https://a.co/d/2mbxGgZ
Test your home (keep in mind, interpretation can require professional help): https://www.thedusttest.com/ https://www.envirobiomics.com/shop/
Detox binders for specific mycotoxins (not comprehensive, there are many other binders): https://mosaicdx.com/resource/8-binders-for-mycotoxins/
Work with Dr. Lyday: https://thelydaycenter.com/
Instagram: @thelydaycenter
Key Takeaways (discuss with your doctor before trying anything new):
-VCS test is a good indicator of biotoxin illness
-The ERMI or HERTSMI are good broad determinations of potential mold issues in your house but it will not tell you where the mold is
-Mold illness is complicated to treat, you should work with a mold-literate doctor if you suspect this is an issue for you
Timestamps:
00:30 Introduction to Dr. Tami Lyday
01:46 Her journey into alternative medicine and functional training
03:40 Dr. Lyday’s history of headache and migraine
04:50 Dr. Lyday’s practice and specialization
00:49 Why isn’t mold toxicity recognized by conventional medicine?
06:58 What is the difference between mold allergy and mold toxicity?
08:00 What is the role of genetics?
09:44 Innate versus adaptive immune systems
10:59 What are the symptom clusters for mold toxicity in vestibular patients?
12:44 VCS test (vision) as a first step to diagnosis
13:57 Urine test will indicate which type of mold exposure you have had
14:42 Three schools of thought about mold toxicity: Shoemaker, Nathan and Crista, Campbell
20:00 Clarification of different protocols in different approaches
20:45 How do you know what kind of doctor to see?
22:44 The importance of considering the whole person
23:45 What does the detox process look like?
25:00 Protocols during the first and second visits
27:05 Steps for dealing with mold in the home
28:00 HERTSMI versus ERMI tests for mold screening
29:46 Using canines to locate sources of mold
31:10 What do you do when you can’t move out of your home right away?
34:01 Retraining the brain for healing
34:16 Detox binders and antifungals
35:00 Treatments for ochratoxin, the most common contaminant in water damage
37:58 Strategies for calming the innate immune system
39:35 What are the connections between mold, Hashimoto’s disease, and other auto immune diseases?
43:12 What are the first steps in a mold investigation?
44:39 How do you reach Dr. Lyday to work with her?
