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What a VCS Score Can (and Can't) Tell You About Mold Recovery
A VCS score can change. The real question is what that change actually means for you. Visual contrast sensitivity is a real phenomenon, and some studies show it can shift with treatment and with certain exposures. But the published evidence hasn't established serial VCS testing as a clear, reliable measure of mold recovery, especially when so many other things can affect contrast sensitivity too: sleep, eye strain, even how tired you are the day you take it. That's the patter
Diana Stafford, MD
Sep 222 min read
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Why You Can Still Feel Off After the Mold Is Gone and the Gut Is Healed
You spent months, maybe years, managing symptoms or a chronic illness. Maybe you were even living or working somewhere that was quietly making you sick. So your body adapted. It went on alert, and it got quicker to react and slower to let go. That isn't your body failing you. That's your body doing exactly what it's built to do when something has been wrong for long enough. What nobody warns you about is what happens after You treat the mold. You heal the gut. You get the exp
Diana Stafford, MD
Sep 222 min read
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Candida Detox Ebook Launching on 7/19 in One Week!
Candida, mold's cousin in the fungal family, is thought of as a humble yeast. Well I'm here to tell you that it is anything but - and it...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jul 13, 20241 min read
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Understanding Candida Yeast Overgrowth: Symptoms and Signs
Watch my Video Here on "What is Candida?" Candida yeast overgrowth is a common yet often overlooked condition that can wreak havoc on...
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Jul 7, 20242 min read
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The Power of Nature: Discover the Best Natural Antihistamines for Seasonal Allergies
Are seasonal allergies making you dread the change of seasons? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people worldwide suffer from...
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Jul 3, 20244 min read
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Could Candida Yeast Overgrowth Be Contributing to Your Symptoms?
Candida, as I love to say, "joins the party". It is a fungus, like mold, but it is different species in that it is a yeast. So, it could...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - Symptoms, Triggers, and Getting Help!
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition characterized by the abnormal activation and release of mast cell-derived mediators,...
Diana Stafford, MD
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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How Parasites Shape Our Health
Did you know that common issues could be signs of parasites affecting your health? Here are some common symptoms of parasite infections....
Diana Stafford, MD
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Well-being: Five General Supplements for a Healthier You
Keeping healthy can sometimes feel like a tricky puzzle, but adding some key supplements to your daily routine can really help put some...
Diana Stafford, MD
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Natural Antihistamines
Allergic reactions can be triggered by a variety of factors such as mold, pollen, animal dander, dust mites, and certain foods. These...
Diana Stafford, MD
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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Signs and Symptoms of Candida
Candida overgrowth is a condition that is becoming increasingly recognized in the realm of functional medicine due to its wide array of...
Diana Stafford, MD
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Magnesium: The Mighty Mineral for Total Wellness
Magnesium is like a superhero mineral in the world of functional medicine, playing a key role in keeping our bodies healthy and strong....
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Parasites in the US?
We don't have to travel to get parasitic infections. The three most common parasites in the United States and how people typically get...
Diana Stafford, MD
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Milk Thistle: It's More than Just Liver Support
In the realm of functional medicine, we often turn to nature's treasures to enhance our well-being, and one such gem is milk thistle...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Is the Gut the Root of All Disease?
There has been a lot of social media attention lately surrounding leaky gut - how important is it? To say that leaky gut is the root of...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Targeting Fungal Biofilms: A Holistic Approach to Sinus and GI Health
Fungal biofilms are stealthy culprits that can wreak havoc on our health when they take residence in our sinuses and gastrointestinal...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Increasing Glutathione Levels Naturally
Glutathione is the master antioxidant. To increase your body's glutathione levels naturally, you can consume foods that are either rich...
Diana Stafford, MD
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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Time for a Stomach Acid Check-In
If you're like me, the holidays come with significant stress. Unfortunately, this stress along with any bodily stress from toxins like...
Diana Stafford, MD
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Decoding Detox: Understanding Detox and Drainage Pathways
I often encounter questions about detox pathways and drainage pathways in our bodies. While these terms are sometimes used...
Diana Stafford, MD
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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Turkey and Tryptophan: Debunking the Sleepy Myth
Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, gratitude, and of course, a lavish turkey dinner. However, there's a long-standing myth that has...
Diana Stafford, MD
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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