Mold and Toxicity During Hurricane Season
Amy Rawls, MS, RD, LD, CGN, FMNS
After natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings. With the height of hurricane season upon us it is important to shed light on the havoc hurricanes can cause not only to our belongings but also to our health. The impact of hurricanes on health is not captured in the mortality and morbidity numbers in the days after the rain. This is typified by the inglorious problem of mold. Submerging a city means introducing a new ecosystem of fungal growth that will change the health of the population in ways we are only beginning to understand.
When Hurricane Harvey flooded over 300,000 structures in southeastern Texas, some Texans had mold in their homes as a result. If you have patients suffering from strange, seemingly unconnected symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, tremors, or muscle twitches, should you suspect mold toxicity as the root of their illness? In this webinar learn what you can do to rebound the body if your patient has been exposed to mold.
When Hurricane Harvey flooded over 300,000 structures in southeastern Texas, some Texans had mold in their homes as a result. If you have patients suffering from strange, seemingly unconnected symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, tremors, or muscle twitches, should you suspect mold toxicity as the root of their illness? In this webinar learn what you can do to rebound the body if your patient has been exposed to mold.
About the Speaker
Amy Rawls has practiced in the Beaumont and Houston area since 2010 when she completed her Master’s degree with a Dietetic residency through Lamar University. She has gone on to earn additional certifications as a Functional Medical Nutritionist and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist. Amy has more than ten years of experience applying functional nutrition practices to an array of metabolic clinical states. She is currently Director of Clinical Services for Transformation Enzyme Corporation where she gained her certification in enzyme therapy and is responsible for all of Transformation's Education and Development material and programs. She also oversees Transformation's Clinic and technical support services and assists with research and development. Amy has spoken at various events, seminars, and conferences both locally and internationally on topics related to nutrition and enzyme application. Her passion for health focuses on holistic, integrative, and functional medical nutrition therapy. She has a personal mission to create awareness that even healthy food can be poison if not digested properly.