# Mold's Cognitive Connection with Dr. Jill Crista (podcast ep 22)

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- **Content type:** podcast
- **Published:** 2020-09-03
- **Episode:** 22
- **Video:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px7f_xvgjZw
- **Audio:** https://holisticnootropics.com/sites/default/files/podcasts/audio/EP022_audio.mp3

Join us for an illuminating conversation with **Dr. Jill Crista, ND**, a leading naturopathic doctor and expert on mold toxicity. As the author of "Break The Mold" and an internationally recognized educator, Dr. Crista shares her extensive knowledge about the crucial connection between mold exposure and cognitive health.

## About Dr. Jill Crista

Dr. Crista has dedicated her practice to helping people recover from toxic mold exposure and training medical practitioners in identifying and treating mold-related illnesses. Her evidence-based approach combines naturopathic medicine with cutting-edge research on environmental toxicity and brain health.

## Topics Discussed

### Understanding Mold Exposure

- Common sources of mold in water-damaged buildings

- Critical humidity levels and mold growth patterns

- How mycotoxins penetrate the blood-brain barrier

- Hidden sources of household mold exposure

### Cognitive and Health Impacts

- Direct effects on brain function and cognitive performance

- Links between mold exposure and chronic conditions:
  
    - Brain fog and attention disorders

    - Anxiety and mood changes

    - Digestive system disruption

    - Immune system suppression

  

- Interaction with Lyme disease treatment

- Effects on natural killer cell function

### Detection and Prevention

- Identifying signs of mold contamination

- Professional testing methods for mycotoxins

- Importance of certified mold inspection

- Using humidity monitoring for prevention

### Treatment Protocols

- Essential nutritional support:
  
    - DHA supplementation (6-8g recommended)

    - Clean sources of dietary fats

    - Fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants

  

- Natural detoxification strategies

- Dietary modifications and food sensitivities

## Resources

- [Dr. Crista's Official Website](https://drcrista.com)

- [Mold Exposure Assessment Quiz](https://drcrista.com/quiz)

- ["Break The Mold" Book](https://amzn.to/2Z224g6)

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