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Your homeRemediation

Black Mold Removal: How to Treat the Building and the Body

Learn how to safely remove black mold, verify your remediation worked, and assess whether your body needs its own treatment path.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 18, 2026 / 12 min read
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Treatment

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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EvidenceCIRS

ACMT 2025 mold position statement: what it covers, what it doesn't

The ACMT 2025 mold position statement addresses mycotoxicosis, not CIRS. We break down its 32 references, what they actually evaluate, and what they leave out.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 13, 2026 / 9 min read
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Your homeRemediation

Black Mold in Shower: Why It Grows, How to Remove It, and When to Test

Black mold in shower grout and caulking comes back because scrubbing treats the surface, not the cause. Learn what actually works and when to test your air.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 13, 2026 / 9 min read
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Symptoms

Does Mold Only Cause Allergies? What 20 Years of Research Actually Shows

A direct rebuttal to the allergy-only mold claim: NIEHS, McMahon, SAIIE, and controlled studies point to innate immune activation beyond IgE allergy.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 13, 2026 / 14 min read
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EvidenceCIRS

CIRS Survival Guide: When You Can't Afford to Move

Broke, sick, stuck in a moldy home? An honest guide to CIRS when you can't afford to move - what actually works, what to skip, and a $56 starting point.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / May 7, 2026 / 12 min read
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Symptoms

Black Mold: The Complete Guide to Testing, Health Risks, and What to Do Next

Learn what black mold really is, why air tests miss it, and how to test your home and body. Science-backed guide with clear next steps.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 27, 2026 / 16 min read
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EvidenceCIRS

Why Nobody Else in Your Building Is Sick (and You Can't Get Out of Bed)

CIRS is a genetic inflammatory condition that explains why mold makes some people severely ill while others feel nothing. Learn the science behind the 24/76 split.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 27, 2026 / 7 min read
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Treatment

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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Your homeRemediation

Mold Inspection and Detection: How to Find What's Hiding in Your Home

Learn how DNA-based dust testing, professional inspections, and DIY methods detect mold. Understand HERTSMI-2 scores and what to do next.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 16, 2026 / 21 min read
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EvidenceCIRS

Is CIRS a Real Diagnosis? What the Peer-Reviewed Evidence Shows

CIRS has more published evidence than ME/CFS, which the CDC already recognizes. Here's what the peer-reviewed literature actually says.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 15, 2026 / 13 min read
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Your home

Mold Remediation Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

Mold remediation costs $1,200 to $3,750 for most projects. Learn what drives the price, when standard quotes fall short, and how to verify the job was done right.

SMDr. Scott McMahon / April 15, 2026 / 8 min read
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