Black Mold Exposure: a Testimonial

But the most incredible transformation came from addressing the effects of mold exposure. Let me backtrack: In 2018, I spent the entire year traveling across the country for medical conferences. I was on at least two flights a week—sometimes more—and between the toxic air on planes and staying in multiple hotels with outdated ventilation systems (and often obvious mold), my immune system was stuck in a constant state of fight-or-flight. I felt like I was always fending off a cold or respiratory infection. Then, the final blow: A leak in our master bathroom led to mold growth in our home, and I got really sick. My skin took on a slight yellow tint; my hair became thin and brittle; I coughed day and night, often with black discharge; brain fog made it hard to focus, finish sentences, or even complete tasks; my hormones were erratic; my joints and skin ached; I couldn’t sleep; and my ear tubes throbbed constantly.

Hyperbaric therapy kept me functional on a daily basis, but the ongoing mold exposure in my home kept draining my body and immune system. After several failed attempts to fix the mold problem, we made the tough call to move. Once we settled into our new, mold-free home, I doubled down on hyperbaric therapy—treating every day for two weeks. At first, it was brutal. As the therapy went to work eliminating mold toxins from my body, my symptoms actually worsened, especially the ear pain, as my body detoxed intensely. But after 3 or 4 days of this tough detox phase, I finally started to see progress. Not only did my symptoms fade, but I began feeling better than I had even before the mold exposure. My energy skyrocketed, I could exercise again, my focus and communication skills sharpened, my immune system is stronger than ever, and I just feel great.

I’m so grateful for the healing hyperbaric therapy has brought me—and even more thankful to get to share my story with clients here at OXYSPACES