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Provider-guided care, binders, antifungals, telehealth, protocol sequencing, and what recovery usually involves.

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Latest in care and treatment

Use this collection to go deeper on one part of mold-related illness, from first questions to the practical decisions that follow.

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Mold poisoning treatment starts with two questions

What to do after suspected mold exposure: reduce the source, avoid diagnosis-by-symptoms, and use clinician-guided care when needed.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / June 9, 2026 / 7 min read
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Cholestyramine side effects: what to expect and when to talk to your provider

Cholestyramine side effects cause 34-60% of patients to quit. Learn what's normal, what's not, and why colesevelam may be a better-tolerated option.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 18, 2026 / 8 min read
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Who Actually Treats You at MoldCo?

Meet the MoldCo care team: certified nurse practitioners, physician medical direction, and a protocol informed by mold-illness research.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 27, 2026 / 5 min read
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Telehealth Mold Toxicity Treatment: How to Access Specialist Care From Home

Few Shoemaker-certified practitioners serve mold-illness patients. Telehealth mold toxicity treatment can remove the geography barrier. Here's how it works.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 15, 2026 / 7 min read
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Antifungals for mold exposure: what the evidence actually shows

Antifungals are widely prescribed for mold illness, but the research shows mold exposure is inflammatory, not infectious. Review the evidence and alternatives.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / March 2, 2026 / 10 min read
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Why Our Mold Treatment Approach Minimizes Supplements

Why MoldCo's CIRS-informed care starts with prescription binders and sequencing instead of large supplement stacks.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / March 2, 2026 / 9 min read
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Binder Constipation: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Binder constipation is caused by bile acid depletion, not fiber deficiency. Learn the mechanism and targeted strategies that work during mold treatment.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / February 10, 2026 / 7 min read
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The Shoemaker Protocol: A step-by-step guide to treating mold-related illness
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The Shoemaker Protocol: A step-by-step guide to treating mold-related illness

Learn the three phases of the Shoemaker Protocol for treating mold toxicity: Detox, Clear, and Repair. A practical guide from MoldCo.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / February 4, 2026 / 9 min read
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CIRS Treatment Protocol: Your Evidence-Based Roadmap to Recovery

A practical guide to the Shoemaker Protocol for CIRS treatment, from diagnosis and binders to VIP therapy, timelines, and recovery expectations.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / February 3, 2026 / 13 min read
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A Guide to Omega-3s for Mold Toxicity and CIRS
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A Guide to Omega-3s for Mold Toxicity and CIRS

Learn how omega-3s relate to CIRS and mold toxicity, with clear guidance on inflammation, EPA/DHA, and how to choose a quality supplement.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / December 18, 2025 / 10 min read
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