Mold Illness Mastery

Module 1 – The Mechanisms of Mold-related Illness (1h)

1: Innate Immune System Activation (CIRS, DMHS, SBS)
2: Mycotoxicosis, Metabolic Effects, Oxidative Stress and Extreme Sensitivity (CDR, TILT, MCS)
3: Oxalates and Other Metabolic Effects
4: Allergy and Mast Cell Activation
5: Colonization and Toxicity
6: Mechanisms of Autoimmune Transformation
7: Mechanisms of Malignant Transformation

Module 2 – The Main Mold-related Illness Protocols (90m)

L1: Dr Shoemaker/CIRS Protocol
L2: Dr Nathan Protocol
L3: Dr Campbell Protocol
L4: Comparison of Protocols
L5: Other Protocols (Extreme Mold Avoidance, PK Protocol)

Module 3 – History taking with Mold Illness Patients (50m)

1: Using Questionnaires/Additional Questions
2: Explaining Mold-related Illness to Patients
3: Single vs Multisystem Illness
4: Taking a Specific History for Mold Exposure

Module 4 – Examination, Bedside & Basic Pathology (1h)

1: Key Examination Features
2: Beside Testing
3: Preliminary Lab Testing
4: Genetic Testing (incl. HLA, SNPs)

Module 5 – Investigating the Mold Patient – Part 1 (1h20m)

1: CIRS & Methylation Blood Biomarkers
2: Urinary Mycotoxin Testing
3. Serum (mycotoxin, mycotoxin antibodies, mold antibodies) & Nasal Testing

Module 6 – Investigating the Mold Patient – Part 2 (1h50m)

1: Organic Acid (OAT) & Stool Testing
2: Fancy Tests: NeuroQuant & GENIE
3. Putting Lab Testing Into Practice

Module 7 – Nervous & Limbic System Dysregulation (1h15m)

1: Nervous System Basics
2: Theories of Nervous System & Limbic System Dysregulation
3: The Main Programs for Nervous System Retraining
4: Working with Nervous System Retraining

Module 8 – The Role of Mast Cell Activation (1h15m)

1: Mechanisms of Mast Cell Activation
2: Identifying and Diagnosing MCAS
3: Working with Mast Cell Activation

Module 9 – Patients With Extreme Sensitivity (45m)

1: Dealing With Extreme Sensitivity
2: Order of Treatment
3: Assessing the Level of Sensitivity

Module 10 – Full Approach to Treatment: Part 1 (1h50m)

1: Binders – Natural & Pharmaceutical
2: Fungal Colonization Treatment
3: Detox & Drainage Support
4: Anti-inflammatory Support (Part A)
5: Anti-inflammatory Support (Part B)

Module 11 – Full Approach to Treatment: Part 2 (2h30m)

1: Glutathione and Cell Membrane Support
2: Key Nutrients to Have in Place as a Foundation (Part A)
3: Key Nutrients to Have in Place as a Foundation (Part B)
4: Mitochondrial Support (Part A)
5: Mitochondrial Support (Part B)
6: Methylation Support

Module 12 – Putting It All together: Part 1 (1h15m)

1: Flow Schematic of Treatment With Map & Sample Protocol
2: Cases and Putting It All Together (Dr Gupta)

Module 13 – Putting It All together: Part 2 (2h)

1: Cases and Putting It All Together (Dr Amy)
2: Case Studies: Sensitive Patient and the Non-Responder
3: Key Lessons & Practice Management
4: Office Setup for ART/Kinesiology

Module 14 – Relapsed & Recovered Patients (35m)

1: The Relapsed Mold Patient
2: Preventing Cancer
3: Effects on Longevity

Case Review

In the last week, Dr Gupta and Dr Amy will analyse and give recommendations for difficult cases that have been submitted by students.

What Is Mold and How Can It Cause Illness? (45m)

1: Introducing Mold As a Unique Type of Fungus
2: Other Compounds Found In Water-damaged Buildings
3: Exploring Mold As a Cause of Illness

Mold-related Illness Research (1h30m)

1: Early Mold-related Illness Studies (pre 1990s)
2: Multisystem Mold Illness Research (1990s-2009)
3: Mold-related Illness Research (2011-present)

Building Inspection for Mold and Water Damage (1h45m)

1: Basic Process of Building Inspection
2: Types of Building Inspectors
3: Building Testing Methodologies
4: PCR Testing (incl. ERMI, HERTSMI-2)
5: Selecting a Building Inspector/Reports

Mold Remediation (50m)

1: Remediation Standards and Accreditation
2: Basic Process of Building Remediation
3: Remediating Contents and Maintaining a Healthy Home

Peptides & Immunotherapies (15m)

Low-dose Naltrexone
Peptides

An Introduction to Primal Trust & The Gupta Program (25m)

1. Mini-nervous System Reset (Dr Cathleen King, Primal Trust)
2. An Introduction to The Gupta Program (Ashok Gupta)