Understanding Mold Illness and Recovery
For months, we searched for answers.
Jason had been dealing with crushing fatigue, brain fog, tightness in his chest, and shortness of breath—symptoms that came on suddenly and never went away. We were living in Florida at the time, and the timing lined up perfectly with the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, we assumed he had COVID.
He tested negative over and over again. But back then, testing wasn’t always accurate, so we brushed it off and assumed he had a mild case. The only problem?
He never got better.
The Symptoms That Wouldn’t Go Away
Weeks turned into months. Jason was exhausted all the time. He couldn’t focus. He struggled to breathe deeply, and simple tasks completely drained him. The brain fog was so intense it felt like he was underwater.
We started to wonder: Was this long COVID?
Doctor after doctor ran test after test—blood work, scans, allergy panels—but everything came back “normal.” Nothing they suggested helped. It was as if his body had just shut down, and we didn’t know why.
The Turning Point: Mold Illness Wasn’t Even on Our Radar
Late one night, while scrolling through social media looking for answers, I stumbled on a post about mold illness. The symptoms sounded exactly like what Jason was going through.
I dove into research, and suddenly everything made sense.
Mold illness (also known as mold toxicity or chronic inflammatory response syndrome) can cause a wide range of symptoms, especially when mold exposure goes undetected for long periods. The immune system gets overwhelmed by mycotoxins, leading to:
- Extreme fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Brain fog
- Mood changes
- Digestive issues
- Hormonal imbalances
- Histamine reactions
Jason had all of these.
Confirming the Mold Exposure
We hired a professional to do a thorough inspection of our home—and what they found shocked us:
- Water had been leaking through our roof into the walls.
- Mold had spread beneath our flooring.
- There were no visible signs. No musty smell. No discoloration.
- We never would’ve known without testing.
Our home looked totally fine on the surface, but behind the walls, it was making him sick.
Why We Chose to Move—and How We’re Healing From Mold Illness
Once we connected the dots, we knew we couldn’t stay in that house. We moved to another Florida home and a few years later ended up in Oklahoma. We opted to rent for a year to give ourselves time to find a healthier long-term home.
Unfortunately, the rental we moved into also had water damage, so we’ve had to get creative with mitigation:
- We run 6 AirDoctor units to filter airborne toxins and spores.
- We use a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity below 50%.
- We open windows and doors whenever weather allows to get fresh air circulating.
But the most powerful tool in Jason’s recovery has been supporting his body’s detox process—and one thing that’s made a massive difference is…
The Parasite Cleanse That Changed Everything
One surprising thing we learned during our mold research: many people with mold toxicity also struggle with parasite overload. Mycotoxins from mold can suppress the immune system, allowing parasites to thrive—and those parasites can actually hold onto mold toxins, making recovery harder.
That’s why Jason started using the Parafy Parasite Cleanse from Roger’s Hood Apothecary.
It’s been a total game changer.
When he skips it, the symptoms creep back. But within days of restarting, the brain fog lifts, the fatigue lessens, and he feels like himself again.
The cleanse is made from all-natural herbs, no fillers, and is specifically designed to help the body detox from parasites, mold, and inflammation—without overloading your system.
If you’re dealing with mold illness, we highly recommend looking into this.
Click here to check out the Parafy Cleanse.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Ignore Unexplained Symptoms
If you’re experiencing strange, lingering symptoms that doctors can’t explain, and nothing seems to help—don’t overlook your environment.
Mold exposure can be invisible but incredibly damaging. We never smelled mold. We never saw it. But it was there, silently affecting Jason’s health day after day.
Getting a proper mold test (both for your home and your body) can be life-changing. So can the right detox support.
You’re not alone. Healing is possible. And sometimes, it starts with the air you breathe and the places you live.
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