How to Remove Mold & Mildew From the Body

Mold and mildew are an unsightly and potentially dangerous problem that many home owners have to deal with. Mold and mildew can cause mild to severe health and respiratory problems. The toxins in mold and mildew are called mycotoxins. When these toxins are inhaled you may experience body aches, headaches, coughing, fatigue and mood swings. If you have been exposed to mold and mildew, it is best to perform a mycotoxin detox as soon as possible to rid your body of those harmful toxins.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Garlic
• Goldenseal
• Psyllium
• Cascara sagrada
• Tea tree oil
• Cotton balls
• Apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Remove Mold and Mildew from Inside the Body

• 1

  Keep hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is an important part of detoxing your body to remove the mold and mildew. The water will aid in flushing the toxins out of your body.

• 2

  Visit your doctor. Your primary care physician may be able to prescribe an inhaler or antihistamine to help rid your body of mold and mildew.

• 3

  Increase your garlic intake. Garlic is a natural anti-fungal vegetable that will help rid your body of the mycotoxins that are associated with mold.

• 4

  Take herbal supplements. Herbs such as goldenseal, psyllium and cascara sagrada will aid in cleansing your bowels, intestinal tract and bowels. They will flush the mold and mildew out of your body.

Remove Mold and Mildew from Outside the Body

• 5

  Keep the area affected with the mold and mildew dry. Mold and mildew thrive in dark, damp areas. Keeping yourself clean and dry will go a long way to combat the mold and mildew.

• 6

  Apply tea tree oil to the area. Use a cotton ball saturated in tea tree oil and apply to the effected area three times a day until the mold and mildew has disappeared.

• 7

  Soak the area with a cotton ball saturated in apple cider vinegar a few times a day. The vinegar will work as an antiseptic and drying agent.