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There is a lot of confusion online on what mold testing to do to determine if you're sick from toxic mold. The reason is because there are a lot of types of mold tests that test for different things. While every test truly searches for some sign of mold illness, every test has a weakness to it and the possibility of telling you that you aren't sick from mold - when you really are.
That's why, in today's episode, I'm duking it out between the 2 most commonly discussed mold tests for your body: the OAT test (organic acids test) and the Mycotox test (mycotoxin urine test).
In today's episode, I'll be breaking down:
How the OAT test and mycotoxin test are different
Which test I recommend when you're first starting your mold journey
What each test is best at testing for, and when to use each test - whether you're ordering an organic acids test kit or a mycotoxin test through a lab
My recommendation on where to start to save you the most money and get you the most accurate answers the fastest
PLUS - I'll even be giving tips on how to analyze your OAT test scores and mycotoxin test results to never miss a key marker or detail that could be the difference between you HEALING from mold and - not

If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.
If you want more mold answers after this episode - go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up with our previous mold episodes AND be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you get every upcoming episode in our current mold series we're running into September.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Which Mold Test First
02:14 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer
03:24 - OAT Versus Mycotox Basics
05:10 - Why Start With OAT
06:10 - When Mycotox Testing Helps
10:15 - Lab Walkthrough Setup
12:54 - Reading OAT Mold Markers
14:08 - Hidden Mold False Negatives
19:36 - Detox Limits Urine Results
21:31 - Mycotox Panel Key Markers
22:43 - MPA And Gliotoxin Red Flags
28:57 - Wrap Up Next Steps


EPISODES MENTIONED:
Catch up and binge our 1st Mold Series episodes here!


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When someone is first starting their journey on considering if mold may be a driver to their unique symptoms and increasing diagnoses, one of the most common first questions I hear is: what mold test do I use - and which mold test kit actually works?
That's why, in today's episode, I’m breaking down the ONLY 2 mold tests you need to know if you’re sick from toxic mold.
In today's episode, I'll be breaking down:
Why a mold allergy test is not enough and often misses mold illness
My favorite at-home mold test kit for your body
My favorite at-home mold test kit to see if your house may have a mold issue
What steps to take if one or both of these tests comes up positive

If you're ready to simplify your mold healing journey and clarify the exact next steps you need to take (without wasting money), then this episode is for you.
If you want more mold answers after this episode - go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up with our previous mold episodes AND be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you get every upcoming episode in our current mold series we're running into September.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Two Tests Overview
01:22 - Show Intro and Disclaimer
02:31 - Two Key Mold Questions
03:00 - Why Allergy Tests Miss
04:30 - Mycotoxins Explained
06:55 - Organic Acids Test
08:45 - Reading OAT Results
10:37 - False Negatives and Next
14:12 - Colonization vs Exposure
16:37 - ERMI Home Dust Test
18:32 - If ERMI Is Positive
21:05 - Visible Mold and Insurance
23:30 - Wrap Up and Next Episode


EPISODES MENTIONED:
223// The 3-Step Mold Treatment Plan


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Is mold sickness really reversible?

If you've been on a mold healing journey for any time now, you've probably seen and learned enough to realize that healing from mold is no easy feat.

You may have found yourself wondering - is it even possible to reverse mold illness?

That's why today, to kickoff our second mold series on the Better Belly Podcast, I'm sharing a client testimonial to encourage you and remind you that, yes, it IS possible to heal from toxic mold exposure!

Keegan is an 8 year old boy who, when I started working with him, was struggling with headaches, leg pain, belly pain, light sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, and spinal pain that was so bad that his father had to carry him because he couldn’t walk.

Now, after just 6 months working together, the majority of his symptoms which had been untouchable are either 60% improved or more - many of which are completely gone!

I hope that today’s episode confirms to you that yes, healing is possible.

And to support that - in additional to today's testimonial, I've also put 2 links in the shownotes to my personal healing from mold testimonial (focused on how I healed my tinnitus) and a mold success story from my friend and mold colleague Matt Kelly on how he healed his family from mold.

P.S. If you missed our 1st Mold Series, go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up on all the questions we’ve already answered that we’re building on with this next series. I'll be updating this free document every week with new episodes we're releasing, so be sure to save the link!

Now - let's jump into Keegan's incredible story ❤️


TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Is Mold Healing Possible
00:34 - Keegan’s Rapid Turnaround
02:07 - Podcast Intro and Disclaimer
03:16 - Meet Sarah and Keegan
04:20 - Years of Chronic Pain
06:35 - Everything They Tried
08:51 - Measuring the Improvements
10:21 - When Progress Started
12:49 - Hidden Mold Exposures
18:32 - Why Reactions Intensify
20:25 - A Whole Body Method
25:50 - Hope and Small Steps
30:01 - Next Six Months Ahead
33:27 - Final Resources and CTA


EPISODES MENTIONED:
225// My Tinnitus Journey: Mold Caused It, How I’ve Been Treating It
227// Toxic Mold Success Story: How He Healed His Family, with Matt Kelly


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Have you ever done a detox program like fasting, a juice cleanse, or whole30 for 30 days and you felt GREAT afterwards - but as soon as you returned to normal life, your brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, constipation, bloating, skin issues, or hormone symptoms came rushing back?

Are you struggling with chronic constipation despite trying everything? Fiber, magnesium, water, going gluten free, dairy free, doing the low FODMAP diet, pelvic floor therapy, probiotics - nothing has worked?

If you said yes to either of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the last of the 5 Toxin Traps that may be keeping you constipation - Poor Detoxification.

I'll be talking about:
Why detoxing is SO important in reversing constipation
Why bowel movements are not the solution to detoxing, but the result of proper detoxing in the body
Signs and symptoms that your internal detoxification systems are off
3 most common mistakes keeping you stuck in toxins (despite trying lots of detox regimens)
What to do instead to restore your natural ability to detox - all the way into your cells - so you can start pooping again!


Detoxing isn't just a fancy health trend that you try once and never do again. It is a normal, healthy activity your cells should be doing - every second of every day! And when it does - it's another layer of helping you overcome constipation and poop daily. Let's dive in.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Detox Cleanses Not Working
03:04 - Series Finale Overview
04:26 - Poop vs Detox Myth
07:20 - Detox Pathway Map
08:19 - Liver Bile and Toxins
12:27 - Signs Your Liver Struggles
18:09 - Three Detox Mistakes
25:31 - Do This Instead
28:12 - Blueprint and Free Audit
31:27 - Wrap Up and Mold Series


EPISODES MENTIONED:
319// Push-Release Method (TM): #1 Constipation Natural Remedy


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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/324

Have you done multiple food sensitivities tests, but the results keep changing, and you feel like healing your gut is a moving target, with no real lasting results no matter how hard you've tried?

Have you changed your diet a million times? You've gone gluten free, dairy free, paleo, done the low FODMAP diet, low acid diet, elemental diet, and many others - but you still have symptoms like constipation, bloating, acid reflux, eczema, or hormone imbalance?

Or have you not done any food sensitivity testing, worried about what they might find or tell you, and how you'd cope with it?

If you said yes to either of these questions - this episode is for you.

On today's episode, I'm breaking down the fourth layer of the 5 Toxin Traps keeping you constipation - Food Sensitivities.

I'll be talking about:
Signs and symptoms that you have hidden food sensitivities
2 most common mistakes keeping you from healing and reversing your food sensitivities
What to do instead to heal your gut


Food sensitivities are an increasing issue for those with gut health symptoms - but a limited diet doesn't have to be permanent! Let's dive into how you can finally do food sensitivities right - and reverse your constipation (and food sensitivities!) for good.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why Diet Changes Fail
00:43 - Food Sensitivities Overview
01:40 - Better Belly Podcast Intro
02:45 - Five Toxin Trap Context
04:27 - Signs You’re Sensitive
08:21 - Mistake One Wrong Test
13:09 - Mistake Two Food Fixation
16:21 - What To Do Instead
17:59 - Free Five Trap Audit
20:16 - Are Sensitivities Permanent
21:38 - Resources And Wrap Up


EPISODES MENTIONED:
319// Push-Release Method (TM): #1 Constipation Natural Remedy
267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
314// I Reversed My Dairy Intolerance After 10 Years. How I did it.
293 // 10 Best Protein Powders for Gut Health (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)
171// 3 Dairy Free Foods for Creamy Cheese, Sauces, and PIZZA
294// Top 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Grain Free
295// Gluten Free Holiday Tips: How to Enjoy the Holidays Even When No One Eats Like You


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Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!

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Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!


RESOURCES:
Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter
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Download my Complete Guide to Permanently Reverse Constipation


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*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/323