Biotoxicity
Biotoxicity is the accumulation of toxins in the body from the result of exposure to certain naturally occurring sources, such as mold, fungi and bacteria, ticks, insect or snake bite, or poisonous plants. When biotoxins affect the nervous system, this is now called “neurotoxicity”.
Download the Biotoxic Neurotoxicity Pathway Figure
Credit: Mold Warriors by Ritchie Shoemaker, M.D.
Mold
- Most Common Places to Find Mold:
- Leaking AC
- Roof
- Plumbing/water damage
- Musty smell in house
- Pipe bursting
Lyme Disease
Bacterial infection that can be transmitted by ticks, most commonly. However, the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease can also be spread by other insects like fleas, mosquitoes, mites and spiders. It can be very hard to diagnose since it mimics a number of other disorders like arthritis, MS, chronic fatigue, ALS, and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Most common Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headaches
- Joint/muscle pain
- Muscle spasms
- Loss of motor control
- Intermittent paralysis
- Meningitis
- Heart problems
- Bulls Eye Rash
Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test:
The VCS test measures neurologic functions of vision. The test Involves a presentation of a series of images of decreasing contrast to the test subject and the recording of the contrast levels where patterns, shapes, or objects can or cannot be identified. To get your complete VCS test along with interpretation, please call our office to set an appointment to meet the doctor.
Lab Testing
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