53. Clearing the Air: Overcoming Mold Toxicity with Functional Medicine with Dr. Drew Eliszewski

Dr Drew Eliszewski is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic graduating Palmer Chiropractic in 2017. He has a passion for sports medicine with special interests in soft tissue Rehab and has worked with many professional and collegiate athletes throughout his career. He has studied functional medicine and integrative nutrition since graduating chiropractic school with his biggest passions for blood sugar regulation, weight loss and fatty liver disease. Together he and his Nurse Practitioner wife, Traci operate Forum Health in Madison WI as well as their own clinic, True Health and Performance in Edgerton, WI. They also started their own supplement company focused on a clean performance line for athletes called Patriot Performance Supplement Co. They have their own podcast called The Vitality Blueprint. We’re going into the world of mold toxicity and advanced functional medicine with Dr. Eliszewski in today’s episode. He shares his enlightening journey from initial skepticism to becoming an expert in diagnosing and treating mold-related health issues. We check out the complex interplay between mold exposure and chronic diseases, innovative diagnostic tools like the VCS test, and effective treatments including peptide therapy and methylene blue. There’s also a discussion about a dramatic case where a patient's mold-related health flare-up was mitigated through innovative treatments. Topics discussed in this episode include: How Dr. Eliszewski overcame his reluctance towards addressing mold toxicity. Why he started focusing on mold toxicity after experiencing patient cases with severe symptoms. How identifying symptoms and understanding the impact of head trauma can relate to mold toxicity. The importance of a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating mold-related health issues. How mold exposure can contribute to conditions like Crohn's disease via high secretory IgA and inflammatory markers. The successful management of a mold flare-up with ozone therapy and peptides. The use of the VCS (visual contrast sensitivity) test for detecting mold re-exposure. Innovative diagnostics for mold exposure, including urine tests from RealTime Lab, Mosaic, and Vibrant Labs. The role of Cyrex Labs’ Array 12 in detecting immune reactivity to pathogens, including mold. The potential of peptide therapy with BPC 157 and synapsin for treating neuroinflammation. Methylene blue’s usage for mitochondrial support and its antifungal properties. Insights into the nutritional strategies and specific dietary modifications for mold patients. Dr. Eliszewski's approach to periodic retesting to monitor and ensure the effectiveness of mold detoxification protocols. Follow our Instagram https://instagram.com/yoodirecthealth_aesthetics or visit us at https://www.yoodirecthealth.com/ Dr. Eliszewski's Website: https://www.truehealthandperformancewi.com/