Over 95% of patients with a chronic illness such as chronic Lyme disease test positive for mycotoxins, the toxic byproducts of mold.[1] Mycotoxins can cause illness directly or suppress the immune system so the body is unable to fight off other infections. At the same time, people with Lyme disease are more susceptible to mycotoxins because their body isn’t functioning normally and is unable to remove them effectively.   A genetic predisposition may be responsible for the high prevalence of mycotoxins in Lyme disease patients. This predisposition means the immune system is unable to tag and remove biotoxins, including mycotoxins and Borrelia bacteria, from the body, leading to chronic inflammation and accompanying symptoms.[2] It’s not possible to know which infection occurred first, but when mold is involved in your Lyme disease diagnosis, it’s critical to detox mycotoxins simultaneously. The most important factor in cleansing mycotoxins from your body is avoidance. Removing yourself from water-damaged buildings, even if it’s your home or workplace is critical. Reexposure initiates the inflammatory response all over and sets back your healing.   Binders are then used to remove mycotoxins from the body. Common binders used for mold include activated charcoal, cholestyramine, bentonite clays, and welchol, but chlorella and modified citrus pectin are also effective, depending on the frequency of bowel movements. The elimination pathways must stay open, so report any signs of constipation to your physician.   Like Borrelia spirochetes, mycotoxins need to be removed at a cellular level. The Shoemaker protocol for biotoxin illness[3] has been a standard for the system-wide treatment of toxic mold illness, but other physicians are adapting the protocol based on research and clinical observations. Here at Brio Medical, we treat Lyme while removing mycotoxins with natural, non-toxic therapies designed to optimize the immune system so you feel better faster.   To aid detoxification, we’ve established strict non-toxic standards at our facilities. During your program, you’ll receive fresh, organic, non-GMO, anti-inflammatory meals with cold-pressed juices and smoothies that leave you satisfied without adding to your body’s toxic load. We know many Lyme patients suffer with intense chemical sensitivities, so we only use green cleaning supplies our patients agree cause little or no reaction [1] https://globallymealliance.org/mold-mycotoxins-compromising-recovery/ [2] https://www.survivingmold.com/diagnosis [3] https://www.survivingmold.com/treatment/step-by-step