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How to Detox Your Body from Mold Exposure – Naturally!


You’ve tackled the mold in your home—now let’s talk about getting it out of your body! 🏡➡️🧑‍⚕️


Mold toxins don’t just stay in the air or on surfaces—they can get into your body, leading to symptoms like:

✔ Fatigue & brain fog 🧠

✔ Sinus congestion & allergies 🤧

✔ Muscle aches & joint pain 😣

✔ Gut issues, bloating, & food sensitivities 🍽️


So, how do we flush these toxins out safely? That’s what we’re diving into today!



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Step 1: Support the Liver (Your Detox Powerhouse!)


Your liver is the MVP when it comes to detoxing mold from the body. The problem? Mold toxins slow the liver down, making it harder to clear them out.


💡 Best Liver-Supporting Foods & Herbs:

✔ Milk Thistle – Boosts liver function & protects against toxins.

✔ Dandelion Root Tea – Helps flush out mold toxins naturally.

✔ Beets & Leafy Greens – Loaded with antioxidants to strengthen detox pathways.

✔ Turmeric & Ginger – Reduce inflammation and boost bile flow.


Easy Detox Drink:

✔ 1 cup warm water

✔ 1 tbsp lemon juice

✔ ½ tsp turmeric powder

✔ 1 tsp raw honey

✔ Drink first thing in the morning to jumpstart detox!


A 2020 study in Toxicology Reports found that N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) significantly helps detox mold toxins by increasing glutathione—the body’s master antioxidant (Shoemaker et al., 2020).


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Step 2: Where to Get N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) Naturally & as a Supplement


N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a powerful amino acid that helps your body produce glutathione, the master antioxidant needed to detox mold toxins from your liver. Since NAC isn’t found directly in food, we get it from dietary sources rich in cysteine or high-quality NAC supplements.


🔹 Best Natural Sources of Cysteine (for NAC Production):

✔ Eggs 🥚 – A fantastic source of cysteine to support glutathione production.

✔ Chicken & Turkey 🍗 – Lean proteins loaded with amino acids that convert into NAC.

✔ Beef & Grass-Fed Dairy 🥩🥛 – Rich in sulfur-based amino acids needed for detox.

✔ Garlic & Onions 🧄🧅 – Packed with sulfur compounds that naturally boost glutathione.

✔ Legumes & Lentils 🫘 – A great plant-based source of cysteine.

✔ Sunflower Seeds 🌻 – Contain cysteine along with detox-supporting antioxidants.


💊 How to Choose a Quality NAC Supplement:

✔ Look for at least 600mg per serving

✔ Choose pure NAC—avoid unnecessary fillers & additives

✔ Pair with Vitamin C to enhance absorption

✔ Take on an empty stomach for best results


A 2020 study in Journal of Clinical Medicine found that NAC supplementation significantly improved detoxification in mold-exposed individuals by increasing glutathione levels, reducing oxidative stress, and helping the body eliminate mycotoxins (Shoemaker et al., 2020).


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Step 3: Use Binders to Remove Mold Toxins


Once your liver breaks down mold toxins, you need to bind them so they don’t get reabsorbed in the gut!


How Long to Wait Before Taking a Binder?


⏳ Wait at least 30–60 minutes after taking liver-supporting herbs or supplements before taking a binder.

👉 This gives the liver time to break down mold toxins before the binder steps in to absorb them.



✔ Bentonite Clay – Absorbs mycotoxins & heavy metals.

✔ Activated Charcoal – Traps toxins & prevents reabsorption.

✔ Chlorella & Spirulina – Detox heavy metals & mold toxins.


Why Quality Matters: Choosing the Right Food-Grade Bentonite Clay


Not all bentonite clay is created equal! For safe and effective detoxing, you need high-quality, food-grade bentonite clay. Many clays on the market contain heavy metals, contaminants, or chemical processing residues, which can do more harm than good.


🔹 What to Look for in Food-Grade Bentonite Clay:

✔ 100% Pure & Natural – No additives, fillers, or chemicals.

✔ Sodium Bentonite vs. Calcium Bentonite:


Calcium Bentonite is best for internal use (gentle detox).


Sodium Bentonite is better for external use (stronger absorption for masks & baths).

✔ Heavy Metal Testing – Look for lab-tested clay that is free of lead, arsenic, and other toxins.



How to Use Bentonite Clay:

✔ Mix ½ tsp food-grade bentonite clay in 8 oz water (use glass or wood, not metal!).

✔ Drink on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals or supplements.

✔ Hydrate well—binders can cause constipation if you’re not drinking enough water!


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Step 4: Heal the Gut & Restore Good Bacteria


Mold toxins damage the gut lining, leading to bloating, food sensitivities, and digestive issues. To heal, we need probiotics, collagen, and gut-nourishing foods.


💡 Best Gut-Healing Foods:

✔ Bone Broth & Collagen – Repair gut lining.

✔ Fermented Foods (Sauerkraut, Kefir, Yogurt) – Restore good bacteria.

✔ Aloe Vera & Slippery Elm – Soothe and rebuild the gut lining.


A 2018 study in Frontiers in Microbiology found that probiotic strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can help remove mold toxins from the gut and restore balance (Hurst et al., 2018).



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Step 5: Sweat It Out! (Mold Detox Needs Movement!)


Since mold toxins get stored in fat cells, sweating speeds up detox!


🔥 Best Ways to Sweat Out Mold Toxins:

✔ Infrared Sauna Therapy – Increases mold toxin excretion.

✔ Epsom Salt Baths – Magnesium sulfate aids detox & relaxes the nervous system.

✔ Regular Exercise – Even brisk walking gets the lymphatic system moving.


Detox Bath Recipe:

✔ 1 cup bentonite clay

✔ ½ cup Epsom salt

✔ Warm bathwater

✔ Soak for 20–30 minutes, then rinse.


A 2018 study in Toxicology Reports found that sweating through sauna therapy helped eliminate mycotoxins through sweat and urine (Genuis et al., 2018).


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Step 6: Gentle Detox for Kids


Kids are extra sensitive to mold toxins, so their detox needs to be gentle but effective.


💡 Best Kid-Friendly Binders:

✔ Bentonite Clay – ¼ tsp in water (once a day).

✔ Activated Charcoal – ¼ capsule in juice (not daily—just when needed).

✔ Chlorella Powder – ¼ tsp in smoothies.


Easy Kid Detox Smoothie:

✔ 1 cup coconut milk

✔ ½ banana

✔ 1 tsp spirulina or chlorella

✔ ½ tsp honey

✔ ½ tsp cinnamon

✔ Blend and serve!



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Final Thoughts from Momma J


Detoxing from mold isn’t a one-and-done process—it’s about creating a clean home AND a strong, toxin-free body.


✔ Start with the home – Remove mold & prevent regrowth.

✔ Support detox pathways – Use binders, nourish the liver, and sweat it out.

✔ Keep kids' detox gentle – Prioritize gut healing and slow detox methods.


Remember, Mama—small steps lead to big changes. You don’t have to do everything at once! If you ever need guidance, I’m here for you.


Stay rooted,

Momma J





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