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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.

02/21/2026

Before you wear your shoes inside, you should know that research shows 96% of shoes carry coliform bacteria like E. Coli, indicating f***l contamination.

Another study found that 90-99% of that bacteria transfers directly to clean floors on first contact.

Your shoes are dirtier than a toilet seat.
So…when you wear them inside, you are tracking in a shocking amount of contamination: 🦠 Viruses and bacteria (including E. coli) 🍄 Mold spores 🧪 Pesticides and lawn chemicals 🏭 Traffic pollution (PAHs) ⚫ Heavy metals 🪱 Parasite eggs 🔬 Microplastics 🌾 Outdoor allergens

All of these end up circulating in your indoor air and settling into carpets, furniture, and bedding. Your home should be your healing space, not a collection point for outdoor contaminants.

Leaving them at the door is one of the easiest and quickest changes you can make to start living a healthier life. It costs nothing, takes two seconds, and drastically reduces your daily toxic exposure.

Share this widely because knowledge is power and more people need to be aware.

Are you team shoes-off? Let me know in the comments 👟⬇️

02/20/2026

Before you start a mold detox protocol, here’s what you need to know: timing and preparation matter as much as, if not MORE, than the supplement itself. Taking the “right” supplement at the wrong time can actually make your symptoms worse.

Binders without prep? They backfire. Glutathione too early? Hello anxiety and insomnia. Probiotics with motility issues? Recipe for disaster.

Rather than blindly following a list, it’s important to understand when and how to use them based on where your body is in the healing process.

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

Want me to review other supplements? Drop them below ⬇️ You can also shop my trusted brands on Fullscript.

02/19/2026

When people think mold exposure, they picture coughing, sinus pressure, or breathing issues.

But for many people, the first symptoms aren’t respiratory.

They’re neurological.

• Brain fog
• Anxiety that feels new or disproportionate
• Migraines or head pressure
• Light sensitivity
• Word-finding difficulty
• Feeling “not quite like yourself”

That’s not random.

Inhaled environmental exposures can affect more than the lungs. There are anatomical and inflammatory pathways that help explain why the nervous system is often involved.

If your symptoms have felt confusing — especially when standard labs look “normal” — you’re not imagining it.

Environmental illness is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness. And brain symptoms are very common.

If this sounds like you and you'd like personalized guidance on healing, let me know in the comments or send a DM. I'm here to help!

02/18/2026

Remember when you could bounce back from a late night without needing three days to recover? That wasn’t just youth. It was optimal cellular energy.

NAD+ is your body’s energy currency. Every single cell uses it to turn food into fuel, repair daily damage, keep your brain sharp, and slow down aging. Without enough of it, your cells simply can’t function optimally.

And if you’re feeling more tired than you did 5-10 years ago, struggling with brain fog, or noticing slower recovery? Your NAD+ levels may have dropped significantly. Research shows a 30-50% decline from your 20s to middle age.
But here’s the thing most people don’t know: NAD+ supplements don’t actually work that well. The molecule is too large to get into your cells effectively.

So you’re spending money on something your body can’t really use.

That’s where NMN comes in. NMN is smaller, absorbs easily, and your body converts it directly into NAD+ inside your cells…exactly where you need it.
This isn’t “just getting older.” It’s a cellular deficiency we can address.
Remember: supplements are NOT one-size-fits-all, which is why I’m happy to help you create a plan that addresses your specific needs. If we’re not working together, I’ve linked my trusted go-to supplement site in my Linktree so you know where to start.

02/13/2026

What’s your love language? Mine is helping you get to the root cause of your symptoms.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone who will never say “it’s all in your head” 💕

02/12/2026

Not all gut supplements do the same job.

And that’s actually a good thing.

Each one in this reel supports your gut in a different way:
• Butyrate → nourishes the colon lining and helps calm inflammation

• Digestive enzymes → help you break down food so it doesn’t irritate your system

• Spore-based probiotics → support a healthier microbial balance

• Zinc carnosine → helps soothe and repair the gut lining

• Mag oxide → can help keep things moving if you’re backed up

These aren’t “hype” supplements.

They’re tools.

Sometimes you need one.

Sometimes you need a few layered together.

If you’ve ever said,

“Probiotics didn’t work for me”

or

“I tried butyrate and didn’t notice much,”

it might just mean something else needed support first.

The goal isn’t taking everything.

It’s choosing wisely.

I’m Dr. Diana — I specialize in mold, gut, and toxin recovery, and I focus on building smart, strategic protocols that actually move the needle.

If you want to try some of my trusted favorites, they’re linked in my Fullscript.

And if you want a more personalized plan, that’s what I’m here for.

Want more supplement reviews? Drop requests below ⬇️

02/10/2026

It’s one part medical gaslighting and one part doctors simply aren’t trained to test for mold toxicity, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and the other root causes of chronic illness.

But when you KNOW something is wrong and a doctor tells you everything is fine... it’s so frustrating.

Conventional doctors are trained to diagnose based on standard labs and imaging, but mold toxicity, mycotoxins, and heavy metal burden don’t show up there. They’re doing the best they can with the tools they have, but those tools weren’t designed to uncover what’s ACTUALLY making you sick.

That’s where I come in.

As a functional medicine doctor, I don’t just treat symptoms. I get to the ROOT CAUSE. I run comprehensive testing that reveals what conventional labs miss. I look at your WHOLE health picture, not just surface-level markers.

My approach is different. I test for what others miss. I listen to what your body is telling us. And I don’t stop until we get to the root cause of your symptoms, not just put a band-aid on them.

Because here’s what I’ve learned after years of doing this work: when we find the REAL problem, that’s when true healing begins. Not management. Not coping. Actual healing.

02/09/2026

Maybe there are hundreds if not thousands of things I want you to know about mold illness… because it’s so misunderstood and complex.

But here are a few things that you NEED to know 👇

✔️ Common symptoms often get misdiagnosed. Brain fog, chronic fatigue, joint pain, and headaches are frequently attributed to other conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or depression before mold is even considered. Many patients see multiple doctors for years before getting proper testing.

✔️ Your genes play a role in susceptibility. Some people have genetic variations (like HLA-DR) that make it harder for their bodies to detoxify mold toxins. But genetics aren’t the whole story. Your overall toxin load, existing health conditions, gut health, and immune function all influence how severely mold affects you.

✔️ It can affect multiple body systems. This isn’t just respiratory issues. Mold illness impacts your gut (causing leaky gut and dysbiosis), hormones (thyroid dysfunction, cortisol dysregulation), nervous system (brain fog, anxiety, insomnia), and immune function (autoimmunity, frequent infections). That’s why symptoms can look so different from person to person.

✔️ Mold toxins can stay in your body. Even when you aren’t in a moldy environment anymore, mycotoxins can remain bound to your tissues and continue causing symptoms. This is why people often don’t improve immediately after leaving the exposure source.

✔️ Binders and detox support are essential for healing. Recovery typically requires specific supplements to help your body eliminate mycotoxins safely. This might include binders (or food-based binders), liver support, gut healing protocols, and opening detox pathways before beginning treatment.

Questions about mold illness? Feel free to reach out. I’m here to help you get tested and heal.

02/05/2026

I jumped on the AI trend and asked ChatGPT to create an image of me in my office... and it gave me Bluetooth headphones 😅

Which is funny because as a functional medicine doctor, I’m very intentional about avoiding EMFs when I can.

Look, I get it. We live in a wireless world. Completely avoiding Bluetooth isn’t realistic for most people. I’m not asking you to go live in the woods with zero technology.

But here’s what you should know:

When you wear Bluetooth headphones (like AirPods), you’re placing devices that emit electromagnetic radiation directly on your head, close to your brain, for hours at a time.
Studies show chronic EMF exposure can:
* Trigger oxidative stress and systemic inflammation
* Disrupt melatonin production and sleep quality
* Contribute to brain fog, headaches, and fatigue
* Potentially affect hormone balance and cellular health

If you’re already dealing with mold toxicity, autoimmune conditions, or chronic illness, your body is working overtime. Reducing EMF exposure, even just a little, can help lighten the toxic load.

Ways to reduce exposure without going off-grid:
✓ Use wired headphones when you can (especially for long calls or listening sessions)
✓ Switch to airplane mode at night or when you don’t need connectivity
✓ Keep your phone away from your body (not in pockets, bras, or under your pillow)
✓ Use speakerphone for calls when possible
✓ Take “Bluetooth breaks” to give your body a rest from constant exposure

You don’t have to be perfect. But if you’re struggling with symptoms that won’t go away, small reductions in daily exposures can add up to real improvements in how you feel.

Anyone else trying to reduce their EMF exposure? What changes have you made?

02/04/2026

If you’re dealing with chronic headaches, especially at the base of your skull, this might be why: mold toxins can cross the blood-brain barrier.

And once they do? They wreak havoc in ways you’d never expect.

Mold rage. Random outbursts of anger that feel completely out of character.

Brain fog so thick you can barely think straight.

Dizziness that makes you feel like you’re constantly off-balance.

Hormone issues that no amount of testing seems to explain.

Mental health struggles that appeared out of nowhere.

Here’s the thing: there are so many symptoms I see in my practice that people would never connect to mold. But when we dig deeper? Mold is absolutely the culprit.

Most doctors will tell you it’s stress. They’ll prescribe an antidepressant or a pain medication and send you on your way. But here’s the problem: that’s just masking the symptom. Or not helping at all.

Because if mold is the root cause, no amount of medication is going to fix what’s happening in your body. We have to address the actual problem, not just cover it up.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s not “all in your head.” Your symptoms are real, they’re connected, and there’s a reason behind them.

If chronic headaches are just one piece of a bigger puzzle you’ve been trying to solve, it’s time to look at mold.

Questions? Drop a comment. I read everyone.

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