Mycotoxin-induced illness is a rapidly emerging area of interest in environmental medicine and complex chronic illness treatment. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing major health issues in humans and animals. Mycotoxins occurring in food and exposure to mold infected buildings have been linked to long-term effects on health, including the induction of cancers and immune deficiency issues. This webinar will review clinical signs and symptoms of mycotoxin illness, available testing, and treatment options to consider when assessing patients with suspected mycotoxin exposure.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to mycotoxins
- Mycotoxins and its implications on multiple organ systems
- Clinic evaluation and how to identify mold patients
- Testing options for mycotoxins
- Treatment steps to consider
CE Credits
CONO: Category A: General -1 credit
British Columbia: Category C- General-1 credit
AANP: General-1 credit
OANP/OBNM: General-1 credit
Dr Jesse Pierce, ND, Bsc
Dr Jesse Pierce, ND, Bsc, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2007, and has been in practice in Ottawa since 2008. Dr Jesse has a busy practice with a special interest in treating complex chronic illness. She has a professional interest in untangling difficult cases by addressing mold/mycotoxins, chronic infections, an overall high toxic load, and mental/emotional blockages that prevent the body from healing. When she is not seeing patients, attending conferences, or preparing for speaking engagements, Jesse can be found riding her mountain bike, hiking, or paddling down a river with her family.
