26. Mold & Chronic Illness: Symptoms, Testing, and Detox Strategies with Melanie Peers

Could mold be the missing link in your chronic health puzzle?In this episode of The Histamine Well Podcast, Joanne speaks with Melanie Peers about the hidden impact of mold illness and how it can silently drive histamine intolerance, food sensitivities, and long-term inflammation.You’ll discover how mold exposure can:Raise histamine levels and trigger mast cell activationDisrupt methylation and detoxification pathwaysCause oxalate buildup and sulfur imbalancesLead to neurological, digestive, respiratory, and skin symptomsMelanie shares how to spot the difference between everyday mold allergies and systemic mold-related illness, how to test for mold in your home and body, and what a mold detox protocol can look like in real life.Whether you’re a health practitioner or someone struggling with unexplained symptoms, this episode gives you practical strategies for identifying mold, removing exposure, and supporting recovery.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeKey symptoms of mold illness you might be missingHow mold drives histamine intolerance and CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)The mold–oxalate connection and why it matters for gut healthEffective mold testing for your home and bodyMold detox strategies and the role of sulfur in recoveryEnvironmental tips for reducing mold exposureReal-life case studies of mold-related illness and recovery✨ Want more? Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for updates and tips.📘 New to this journey? Buy The Ultimate Bundle for Managing Histamine Intolerance—your step-by-step guide to manage your histamine intolerance effectively. 🧪 Curious about your methylation status? Try our at-home Methylation Test! In just 15 minutes, discover if you're over-methylating or under-methylating and receive targeted supplement recommendations to help rebalance. Use code HISTAMINEWELL10 for 10% off.🎓 Practitioner or student? Join the waitlist for the Histamine & Methylation Online Group Coaching Course starting early 2026!📆 Work with us 1:1! Book a consultation and take your first step to real healing.🎤 Have a topic suggestion? Submit it here!