MYCOTOXINS CASE STUDY #1
Client Feedback
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“I have been dealing with mold intoxification for 7+ years which has negatively affected my life. I didn't have any success with the previous functional medicine practitioners that I used to see.
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I started seeing Paul Foley 3–4 months ago and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
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He created a tailored plan for me which he reviewed every time we had a catch-up. I have had a significant improvement in my health. I feel more energetic, more relaxed and less sleepy.
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If anybody has issues with mold, I highly recommend you start working with Paul.”
The Journey
Case Study: Reversing Mould Toxicity Through Functional Medicine
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Background
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Client condition: 7+ years of mould/mycotoxin exposure
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Main symptoms:
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Chronic fatigue
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Brain fog + cognitive slowing
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Anxiety + sleepiness
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Digestive issues linked to SIBO
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Poor stress tolerance
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Previous attempts: Multiple practitioners, no significant progress
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Functional Medicine Toxicity Questionnaire (Score):
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Starting score: 68 (severe toxicity)
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After 12 months: –10 (symptom-free baseline)
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A 78-point improvement
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This is a full reversal of chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) symptoms.
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Root-Cause Findings
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Testing and assessment confirmed:
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Mycotoxins: Evidence of chronic mould exposure
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Gut HealthSIBO + high fermentation intolerance
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Detox pathways Impaired phase 2 liver detox, low glutathione
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Immune System Over-activated, inflamed, “on alert”
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Nervous SystemHPA-axis stress pattern (wired + tired)
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Nutrition Strategy
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🔸 Phase 1: Anti-fungal / low-mycotoxin diet
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Low-fermentation SIBO diet
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No aged, mould-grown or high-histamine foods
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Gluten-free, dairy-free, low sugar
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High-protein, high-nutrient real food
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Target: Reduce fuel for mould + calm gut inflammation
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🔸 Phase 2: Gut repair & metabolic reset
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Rebuild the mucosal lining
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Reintroduce tolerated foods
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Build metabolic resilience
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🧴 Supplement + Detox Protocol (Key Themes)
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Goal/Strategy:
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Bind & remove mycotoxins/charcoal & binders (rotated)
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Support liver detox - Glutathione, NAC, phase-2 support
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Repair gut barrier - Zinc carnosine, amino acids, probiotics (carefully selected)
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Lower inflammation - Omega-3s, curcumin, targeted botanicals
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Nervous system reset - Adaptogens + breathwork + vagus stimulation
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Everything was personalised, titrated and reviewed monthly.
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📈 Results Over 12 Months
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Start of Treatment:
Toxicity Score 68 | Energy 3/10 | Severe brain fog | Poor sleep | Persistent bloating
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3 Months:
Score 42 | Energy 5/10 | Brain fog reduced to moderate | Sleep improving | Gut symptoms easing
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6 Months:
Score 15 | Energy 7/10 | Mild brain fog | Stable sleep | Gut function 70% better
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12 Months:
Score –10 | Energy 9/10 | Brain fog resolved | Restful sleep | Normal digestion
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Why This Worked
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We didn't chase symptoms — we treated the cause
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A mycotoxin-safe diet stopped the daily re-triggering
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Gut + liver detox pathways were rebuilt, not overloaded
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Nervous system support = less inflammation, faster healing
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Every phase was measured + adapted (not copy-paste protocols)
Final Call-To-Action
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If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms, chronic fatigue, brain fog, or a history of damp buildings or mold exposure — you don’t have to stay stuck.
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Functional medicine can help you identify the root cause and build a targeted, step-by-step recovery plan.
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Book a consultation with Paul Foley and begin your own recovery journey.