Environmental Hindrances to Learning: An Interview with Becky Blair | Episode 64
Carole Joy Seid is always looking for issues that can become roadblocks in children’s development and learning. In this episode, Becky Blair shares her family’s journey with mold and the setbacks it caused in her children’s development and learning. Even if mold isn’t on your radar, you may be surprised by the ways it can manifest in the body. Whether you’re dealing with mold or not, Becky’s insights offer valuable encouragement for strengthening our immune systems and helping our children enjoy the vibrance that comes from healthy living!
More on raising healthy kids:
- How Bonding Forms Personhood | Episode 24
- An Interview with Dr. Sears – How to Make Your Kids Smarter | Episode 80
- Part Two with Dr. Bill Sears – Screens, Salmon, and Sleep | Episode 81
- Giving Children the Best Start in Life | Episode 97
- Encouraging Work, Reading Widely, and Other FAQs | Episode 275
- When ‘I’m Bored’ Becomes a Good Thing | Episode 288
- Attachment from the Womb: Dr. Sears’ Advice for Young Families Part 1 | Episode 310
- Older Children and the Power of the Family with Dr. Sears, Part 2 | Episode 311
- Raising Healthy Kids at Home: Nutrition, Sleep, and Faith with Dr. Bill Sears, Part 3 | Episode 319
Mold & CIRS Resources:
Testing
- VCS Test (Visual Contrast Test)
- ERMI Test — Dust test for mold
- EnviroBiomics — ERMI testing and other environmental testing
Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker & CIRS
Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker is the doctor who developed the Shoemaker Protocol for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
- Surviving Mold — Dr. Shoemaker’s website and a great place to learn more about CIRS and the Shoemaker Protocol
- CIRS Diagnosis
- Shoemaker Protocol Quick Start
- Surviving Mold Books & Resources
Doctors & Practitioners
- Dr. Andrew Heyman — Lyme and mold specialist who works with Dr. Shoemaker and the Navy doing research
- Virginia Center for Health and Wellness — Dr. Heyman’s practice
- CIRS 4-hour video course by Dr. Heyman — A course created for doctors and practitioners
- Dr. Jill Carnahan — Great videos, podcasts, and articles that are easy to understand
- Toxic Mold Guide
- The Institute for Functional Medicine — Find a Practitioner
Books
- Surviving Mold — Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker
- Toxic — Neil Nathan, MD
Movie
- Moldy by Dave Asprey — Watch here
Home & Environmental Resources
Water Purification
Air Purification
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