Week of October 10, 2022
QUESTION:
I recently learned about the VCS test on your SurvivngMold.com website… In my professional experience, different screens and monitors have different levels of contrast settings; some are adjustable and some are not. So if you are on a screen with the contrast set low, do you find some test-takers miss some of the very faint or narrow lines? Is there any way to adjust for that?
ANSWER:
Column C&D are used for scoring. With the screen contrast set to low, we do find takers miss faint or narrow lines. There is no way to adjust the test results for that. The best solution would be to set the screen contrast higher or find a screen with higher contrast capability.
It would not make any difference if the three sets of questions were asked after the test is taken and scoring announced.
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QUESTION:
[The Surviving Mold Protocol Overview says] “If the patient feels fine after remediation or removal from exposure we expect to find normal VCS and normal lab results…” So from what I can tell, the first step says if we remove the patient from exposure… i.e. if my patient goes to live in a house that is not mouldy, then we would expect to find a normal VCS Test…or is there something I am missing?
ANSWER:
In the vast majority of cases, CIRS patients, especially those with genetic susceptibility, do not see normal VCS tests and labs after remediation alone. Most will need to continue the Protocol. First step is removal from exposure, the second step is to treat with the binder Cholestyramine (CSM) or Welchol. Labs and VCS will need to be administered every step of the way to track progress. The entire 12-Step Protocol is included in the guide or available on the site.
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QUESTION:
My daughter is a CIRS patient who has to relocate. When she finds a new "clean" space, how can she best keep visitors from contaminating her space? Is removing shoes at the entrance enough?
ANSWER:
You are on the right track. Diligently maintaining a “safe” home is imperative for staying healthy, yet there is more to it. Every time someone or something enters the house, there is a chance that biotoxins could enter with them. In order to minimize contamination, here are a few starting guidelines:
- Manage what comes into the house. Remember porous items can be contaminated if they came in from a WDB, including grocery bags, boxes, packaging, clothing, furniture, books, and more…
- Be proactive about visitors and monitor family’s whereabouts. People can bring in mold from WDBs in their shoes and clothing. There are ways to manage this with a changing room, and keeping track of the buildings people visit.
- Consider using quality air filtration units, especially in “safe” rooms. Air filtration is revolutionizing the quality of life for CIRS patients.
For more insights and answers READ THE FULL ARTICLE, Your Season to Thrive: 2 Keys and Great Tips for Living with CIRS
Another invaluable resource to review is the 500 Frequently Asked Questions eBook, by Dr. Shoemaker . It will answer the above question plus questions you haven’t even thought of yet.
