Do you seem to always feel tired, no matter how much sleep you get? One of the hallmark symptoms of mold illness is exhaustion. I’m talking bone-tired, deep, debilitating fatigue.
In this article we’ll cover why toxic mold makes you feel so tired and steps you can take to get your energy back!
Mold Toxicity & Chronic Fatigue: What’s the Connection?
Mold will affect your energy, primarily, due to lowering energy/ATP production in your cells.
This can also cause widespread systemic damage such as:
Insulin resistance
Low adrenal output
Low testosterone
Poor brain performance
Low thyroid activity
Getting to the root of fatigue is definitely a worthy exploration and you’ll likely have several factors contributing to your fatigue.
Luckily there are some things you can add to your daily routine that give you more energy through getting more oxygen or brain stimulation. And there are some general things you can do like working on your diet or utilizing adaptogenic herbs.
Beyond that it will take your long-term efforts at detoxification and your restoration of various body systems. And, for the long haul, you’ll need to keep up a good diet, manage stress, move your body and get a good night’s sleep.
Possible causes:
Adrenal fatigue
Low thyroid function
Heavy metal toxicity
Mitochondrial deficiency due to mold
Leaky brain
Blood sugar issues
Iron deficiency (especially if out of breath easily)
Overwork
Poor sleep
Chronic stress
Cell danger response
Possible tests:
Quick wins:
Rebounding (jumping on a mini trampoline)
Essential oils such as peppermint and orange
Salt water/electrolytes
Cold water bath/shower or cryotherapy
Dancing
Singing
Morning sun exposure
Exercise, especially right away in the morning or when you need a pick-me-up
Ideas:
Glandular thyroid or adrenal support (I like Standard Process brand)
Adaptogenic herbs (Siberian ginseng or maca are two ideas)
Chlorella (detoxifies and energizes)
Floradix, (monitor ferritin levels)
Higher fat/higher fiber diet - avoid processed foods
CoQ10 - 200 mg day (I like our Mi CoQ10, taken first thing in AM)
Avoid snacking - look into time-restricted eating
Acupuncture
My lemon greens drink (recipe is here)
Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative llc and HormoneDetoxShop.com.
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