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Diana Stafford, MD

Restoring Balance, Renewing Health. Mold, Candida, Gut. https://linktr.ee/thedetoxdoc

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Diana Stafford, MD is a Board-Certified Physician who has been in practice for 9 years. She completed her medical training at University of Virginia School of Medicine and residency in Washington, DC. She is an Integrative Medicine Physician who works with patients to achieve optimal health. She is also a Mold-Literate Practitioner who treats mold-related illnesses and other health issues related to environmental exposures. Dr. Stafford believes that analyzing the root cause of health problems, not just adding another prescription to briefly allay the symptoms, is the true path to health and wellness.

11/17/2025

Our bodies have a built in detox and elimination system… but it only works if waste actually LEAVES.

If you’re dealing with chronic constipation, you’re not just uncomfortable—you’re stuck in a cycle of reabsorbing the very toxins your body worked hard to package up for elimination. This is especially critical if you’re healing from mold exposure, autoimmune flares, or chronic inflammation.

Sluggish elimination = recirculating mycotoxins, endotoxins, and metabolic waste that your liver just processed.

The result? That brain fog that won’t lift. The fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix. The skin breakouts that come out of nowhere. The hormonal chaos you can’t quite pinpoint.

Here’s what needs to happen:

Address the root cause (is it motility? Bile flow? Dysbiosis? Nervous system dysregulation?)

Support elimination in the meantime so you stop the reabsorption cycle

Regulate your nervous system because your gut literally cannot move properly when you’re in chronic stress mode Vagal tone matters. Gut motility matters.

Regular bowel movements aren’t optional when you’re trying to heal.

This post breaks down exactly what’s happening in your body when constipation blocks your healing and the natural tools that can help get things moving while we dig deeper.

Swipe through and let me know: has anyone ever connected YOUR constipation to why you’re not healing?
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11/15/2025

Doctors, if my content bothers you, ask yourself WHY.

Healthcare is evolving, and dismissing anything outside the insurance-driven model doesn’t make you evidence-based - it makes you constrained by a system that was never designed for real healing.

You’re rushed. You’re overwhelmed. You’re forced to diagnose quickly and move on.
I get it; I've been there.

And it isn’t your fault. But it’s also not something we should pretend is “good enough.”

I’m not against other physicians. I am against a culture that leaves you no time to think, no room to question, and no space to actually help the patients who are falling through the cracks.

So if functional medicine triggers you, ask yourself whether the issue is the science…
or the system you feel obligated to defend.

Functional Medicine | Root-Cause Medicine | Root-Cause Healing

11/12/2025

Healing from mold illness isn’t just about WHAT you do… it’s about the ORDER you do it in. And what most people get wrong: jumping straight into detox without proper preparation can make you feel WORSE.

Here’s how we do it ⬇️

1️⃣ Protect the body FIRST We start by building your foundation with targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes, and anti inflammatory supplements. Think of it as fortifying your defenses before the battle.
2️⃣ Open detox pathways Next, we prep your body’s natural elimination systems through proper hydration, fiber, and gentle support. Your body needs clear exits before we start moving toxins.
3️⃣ Mobilize the toxins Only NOW do we carefully activate stored toxins—at a pace YOUR body can handle. No crash-and-burn detox reactions.
4️⃣ Bind the toxins When toxins are mobilized, we use natural binders to safely capture and eliminate toxins, preventing reabsorption that sabotages other protocols.

Skipping steps or doing them out of order? That’s where people get stuck feeling worse instead of better.

I walk through this entire protocol inside my Skool community or can work with you 1:1 for a fully customized approach.

Want to learn more about mold, mold illness and HEALING? Check the link in my bio for all my resources and support.

11/10/2025

Your gut health might be struggling, and mold could be the hidden culprit. 🦠
Gut dysbiosis isn’t just about what you eat. When your microbiome gets out of balance, it can affect everything from your digestion to your mood, energy, and immune system.

You might be doing all the “right” things but still feeling off, and that’s because the root cause goes deeper than diet alone. And here’s what many people don’t realize: mold exposure can be a major trigger. Through direct colonization, mycotoxin production, immune disruption, and alterations to your gut environment, mold can create the perfect storm for dysbiosis.

It makes it nearly impossible for your good bacteria to thrive while allowing harmful microbes to take over. The mycotoxins produced by mold can damage your intestinal lining, increase gut permeability (leaky gut), and directly kill off the beneficial bacteria your body needs. Beyond the gut itself, mold exposure can trigger chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction
that ripple through your entire system.

This is why so many people with mold exposure experience symptoms that seem completely unrelated: joint pain, skin problems, mood changes, brain fog, and chronic fatigue.

If you’re dealing with persistent bloating, brain fog, fatigue, food sensitivities, skin issues, or mysterious symptoms that won’t resolve no matter what you try, it might be time to look deeper. Your gut is trying to tell you something, and addressing the underlying mold exposure could be the missing piece of your healing puzzle.

The good news? Once we identify the root cause, we can work on restoring balance and getting you back to feeling like yourself again. Healing is possible when you address what’s really going on.

Have questions about gut dysbiosis or mold exposure? Drop them below or send me a DM. I’m here to help. 👇

11/09/2025

Knowledge is power, and I’m so grateful this message is reaching more people who need it!

I’m excited and proud (and honestly a little in awe) to share that we were featured by The Associated Press.

This means more people learning that their chronic symptoms aren’t something they just have to live with—there are answers, and there’s a path forward.

If you’re new here because of this feature… welcome to our community! I’m so happy you found us.

And if you’ve been following along, thank you for being part of this journey to educate, empower, and help people heal from the inside out.

Here’s to spreading the word and changing lives together 💙

Ready to explore what functional medicine can do for your health?

Link in bio to learn more about working together.

11/07/2025

Your body has a “toxin bucket” – and most of us are filling it faster than we can empty it.

Every single day, you’re exposed to toxins from dozens of sources: pesticides and herbicides in your food, synthetic chemicals in your personal care products, mold and bacteria lurking in your environment, heavy metals in your water, plastics leaching into everything you touch, and pollutants in the air you breathe.

Your body is designed to handle some of this. But when exposures exceed your capacity to detox, your bucket overflows – and that’s when symptoms appear.

Brain fog. Chronic fatigue. Digestive issues. Joint pain. Skin problems. Autoimmune flares.
These aren’t random. They’re your body’s way of saying: “I can’t keep up.”

The problem? Most people’s detox pathways aren’t working efficiently. Genetic variations, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, and chronic stress can all slow down your body’s ability to eliminate what doesn’t belong.
The solution isn’t just reducing exposures (though that helps). It’s about restoring your body’s natural ability to detox effectively – so your bucket can actually empty.

That’s the work we do together.

Struggling with your health or concerned about symptoms? Leave a comment or reach out in DMs. I’m here to help you heal!

11/04/2025

Your body wasn’t designed to handle the chemical load of modern life.

Unfortunately, we are exposed to thousands of synthetic chemicals that didn’t exist 100 years ago. From the personal care products you use each morning to the air you breathe in your own home, toxins are everywhere. And your body is paying the price.

The problem isn’t just one product or one exposure. It’s the cumulative burden. Day after day, year after year, these chemicals build up faster than your body can eliminate them. When your detox pathways become overwhelmed, toxins get stored in your fat tissue, brain, and organs, triggering the exact symptoms most doctors never connect back to toxic exposure.

Chronic fatigue. Brain fog. Hormonal chaos. Digestive problems. Autoimmune flares. Skin issues. Sleep disruption. These aren’t random symptoms. They’re your body’s way of telling you it’s struggling under a toxic burden it was never meant to carry.

Here’s the reality: over 83,000 chemicals are approved for commercial use in the USA, yet only about 1% have been thoroughly tested for safety. Babies are being born with hundreds of industrial chemicals already in their bodies. We’re living in an unprecedented experiment, and the results are showing up in our health.

But knowledge is power. When you understand where toxins are hiding in your everyday life, you can make informed choices to reduce your exposure. You can support your body’s natural detox pathways. You can work with practitioners who understand the connection between environmental toxins and chronic illness.

It’s not about living in fear. It’s about taking back control of your health, one choice at a time.

Want to learn more about easy ways to reduce toxins in your life? Let me know in the comments. 👇

11/03/2025

Preventing mold isn’t just about protecting your property. It’s about protecting your HEALTH.

Mold exposure is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic illness. It doesn’t just affect your lungs. It can wreak havoc on your entire body. From persistent respiratory issues and brain fog to digestive problems, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune flare-ups, mold toxicity shows up in ways most people never connect back to their environment. Here’s what many don’t realize: mold doesn’t only affect people with existing health conditions. It can be what makes a previously healthy person sick in the first place. You could be living your life feeling great, and then suddenly develop mysterious symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere. Often, the culprit is hiding in your home.

For those already struggling with chronic health issues, mold becomes an even more significant barrier to healing. You might be doing everything right: following an anti-inflammatory diet, managing stress, taking quality supplements. But if your home environment is toxic, your body will continue fighting an uphill battle.

The truth is, mold doesn’t just live in obvious places. It hides in walls, under flooring, in HVAC systems, and around windows. By the time you see visible mold, the problem has often been festering for months or even years. And even small amounts of mold can trigger significant health responses in sensitive individuals.

That’s why being proactive about prevention is essential. Your home should be a place of rest and restoration, not a source of chronic inflammation. When you eliminate environmental stressors like mold, you give your body the chance it needs to stay healthy or finally heal.

If you’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms that won’t resolve no matter what you try, it’s time to consider what might be lurking in your living space.

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10/31/2025

I’m here to help you, because I know that like a phoenix, you can rise. 🔥

If you’re living with chronic illness, you know this feeling: the pain that won’t quit, the exhaustion that steals your days, the loneliness of being dismissed by doctors who don’t understand, the hopelessness when nothing seems to help.

But here’s what I need you to know: that’s not where your story has to end.

Chronic illness can feel like it’s stolen everything from you. Your energy. Your joy. Your sense of self. But with the right support, testing, and treatment approach, transformation IS possible.

You can feel like yourself again. You can reclaim your life. You can rise from the ashes of illness stronger and more empowered than you ever thought possible.

Healing isn’t always linear. It’s not always fast. But it IS achievable when you:
✨ Find practitioners who actually LISTEN
✨ Address root causes (not just symptoms)
✨ Support your body’s natural healing capacity ✨ Believe that better days are ahead

This Halloween, I dressed as a Phoenix—because that’s what I see in every single person I work with. Someone ready to rise.

If you’re struggling with chronic illness and ready to find answers, drop a comment below. Your comeback story is waiting and I’m here to support you!

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3419 Virginia Beach Boulevard #5083
Virginia Beach, VA
23452

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm

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http://doctorstafford.com/, https://www.skool.com/the-detox-docs-hub-4811

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