How many times a day are you thinking about your brain health?
The neurological system is the master control centre of the body, yet we spend very little time thinking about how we can support and optimise it.
Welcome to the Think Better, Feel Better Podcast, where we want to help you achieve your full potential through a happier and healthier brain.
Every episode is an opportunity to learn more about how our brain and nervous system work and the often overlooked connections with our overall health and wellbeing.
Join us as we discuss evidence-based strategies with leading experts, offering you practical advice and new perspectives to help you prioritise brain health, before its too late.
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How many times a day are you thinking about your brain health?
The neurological system is the master control centre of the body, yet we spend very little time thinking about how we can support and optimise it.
Welcome to the Think Better, Feel Better Podcast, where we want to help you achieve your full potential through a happier and healthier brain.
Every episode is an opportunity to learn more about how our brain and nervous system work and the often overlooked connections with our overall health and wellbeing.
Join us as we discuss evidence-based strategies with leading experts, offering you practical advice and new perspectives to help you prioritise brain health, before its too late.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know mould illness can lead to dementia-like symptoms?
In this podcast, we explore the impacts mould can have on the neurological system and the various symptoms that can arise from exposure to mould.
Our guest is Lisa McDonald, a clinical naturopath and expert in mould illness and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). Lisa shares her personal experience with mould illness and how it led her to specialise in helping others with this condition. We touch on the lack of recognition and treatment options for mould illness in conventional medicine. Lisa provides advice on how to identify mould illness and offers insights into the naturopathic approaches she uses to support people suffering from mould illness and CIRS.
[0:00:00] Introduction to the topic of mould illness and its impact on neurological health
[0:02:05] Lisa's personal experience with mould illness and her journey to becoming an expert
[0:06:31] Discussion on the clinical term for mould illness: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
[0:08:41] How to recognise mould illness and its varied symptoms
[0:11:48] The role of genetics in mould illness susceptibility
[0:14:41] The potential increase in mould illness cases due to flooding and humid climates
[0:16:21] Lack of recognition and treatment options in conventional medicine
[0:18:13] The neurological impact of mould illness, including cognitive impairments
[0:21:38] Recommendations for individuals suspecting mould illness and the importance of professional assessments
[0:24:56] Naturopathic approaches to supporting individuals with mould illness
[0:26:48] Dietary considerations for mould illness, including low histamine and anti-inflammatory diets
[0:28:31] How to find practitioners specialising in mould illness
[0:30:27] Challenges for renters in addressing mould issues
[0:32:05] Personal experiences and lessons learned from dealing with mould illness
[0:33:08] Conclusion and gratitude for sharing expertise on the topic
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