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Mold Is Still Inside You. Here’s the Proof
Dr. Todd Maderis is a naturopathic doctor at Marin Natural Medicine Clinic and one of the leading clinicians treating mold illness, tick-borne disease, MCAS, and Long COVID. In this episode, he and Dr. Jaban Moore unpack the two reservoirs most practitioners never look for — and why missing them is the reason so many mold patients stay sick for years after the exposure ends. ► Why mycotoxins can show up in urine years after leaving a moldy building ► How mold colonizes the sinuses and continues producing toxins from inside the body ► What biofilm is — and why it blocks both the immune system and antifungal treatment ► The sinus-to-brain pathway that turns a nasal problem into brain fog, anxiety, and depression ► Why mold-exposed patients test similarly to people with traumatic brain injuries ► How mold damages the autonomic nervous system and causes POTS ► The mechanical finding — iliac vein compression — that most POTS patients never have imaged ► The NASA Lean Test listeners can do at home tonight ► Why binders alone are not enough — and what sequencing treatment actually looks like
Why Sick People Can’t Fix Their Dopamine
What if the reason you're still stuck isn't your diet, your willpower, or your protocol — it's your dopamine floor? Dr. Sarah Zaldivar holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Miami. She's a licensed dietitian, a certified exercise physiologist with the ACSM, and a professor whose doctoral research focused on how exercise cures the root cause of addiction — a chronically low baseline dopamine level. In this episode, she joins Dr. Jaban Moore to answer a question most functional medicine content never asks: why do chronically ill people have the lowest dopamine baselines of anyone, and what does it take to rebuild them? This is not a general conversation about sugar. This is the neuroscience behind why patients who do everything right still crave, still feel flat, and still can't lose weight — and what to do about it. ► What baseline dopamine is and why it matters more than the spike ► Why D2 receptor destruction is driving your cravings — not lack of discipline ► How chronic illness specifically depletes your dopamine floor ► The role of plant toxins in neurotransmitter disruption ► Why diet alone isn't enough — and what HIIT does to receptors that nothing else can ► The dietary framework that accelerates dopamine recovery ► What nutrition science funding is getting wrong — from a licensed dietitian ► Where to start if you're chronically ill, exhausted, and still craving ► Connect with Dr. Sarah Zaldivar: drsarahzaldivar.com | @dr.sarah.zaldivar ► Dr. Jaban Moore: redefiningwellnesscenter.com
Switch From L-Tryptophan to This for Better Results
Most people are taking the wrong form of this supplement and wasting most of it without even realizing it. The difference between L-tryptophan and 5-HTP comes down to how your body actually converts and uses each one to make serotonin and melatonin. You could need thousands of milligrams of one to get the same effect as just hundreds of milligrams of the other. Understanding this one distinction could completely change how you approach your mood and sleep support. Educational content only. #5HTP #SerotoninHealth #SleepSupport
Why Tyrosine Works Differently Than Focus Drugs
Your brain has a focus chemical system that most people never hear about. Stimulant drugs work by making your brain hold onto dopamine and norepinephrine longer, but there is a natural way to approach this from a completely different angle. Tyrosine works on the supply side, helping your body actually produce more of these focus chemicals. What that means for your mental clarity might surprise you. Educational content only.
What Happens When You Mix Tyrosine With Stimulants
Your stimulant medication and your supplements may not mix the way you think. Tyrosine is one of the most commonly used amino acids, but if you're on a stimulant drug, the dosing conversation becomes a whole different story. The good news is that tyrosine is generally very safe since your body already uses it daily from your natural amino acid pool. Watch the full video to understand how to approach this the right way with your healthcare provider. Educational content only.
Your Allergies May Be Contributing to Autoimmune Disease
Your immune system was perfectly fine with your thyroid, your joints, your own tissues... until it wasn't. Autoimmune conditions don't just appear out of nowhere, and environmental factors play a bigger role than most people realize. There are hidden irritants and triggers constantly challenging your immune system, and chronic allergies might be one piece of that puzzle. Watch this to understand what could be quietly pushing your immune system over the edge. Educational content only. #AutoimmuneDisease #ThyroidHealth #ImmuneSystem
Your Mitochondria Can’t Burn Fat Without This One Thing
Your mitochondria are working every single second to keep you alive and energized. Most people have no idea that fat is actually a superior fuel source compared to carbohydrates when it comes to energy production. There is a specific molecule that acts like a shuttle, transporting fats directly into your mitochondria to be burned for power. Watch this to understand what is really driving your energy levels at the cellular level. Educational content only. #MitochondriaHealth #EnergyProduction #CellularHealth
Is Your MTHFR Gene Behind Your Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia?
Researchers are now asking a question that could change how we understand chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. They are looking at whether people with these conditions have a higher rate of MTHFR gene defects compared to the general population. What makes this even more fascinating is that your cultural heritage directly influences how likely you are to carry this genetic variation. Watch this to see what the research is uncovering about the hidden genetic link behind these debilitating conditions. Educational content only.
Why Phenylalanine Makes Some People Feel Overstimulated
Ever wondered why the same supplement makes one person feel amazing and another feel completely wired and overstimulated? The answer lies in how your brain converts phenylalanine into dopamine and norepinephrine, and whether your brain actually needs more of those chemicals or not. For some people this process lifts their mood, for others it sends them into overdrive. Watch this to understand what your reaction to certain foods or supplements might be telling you about your brain chemistry. Educational content only.
Why Genetics Alone Don’t Explain Your Health
Having a genetic risk for something does not mean it is your destiny. Genes are just the roadmap, it is epigenetic signaling that actually switches them on or off. This is why autoimmune conditions can stay silent for decades before they ever show up. What you do with your environment, lifestyle, and nutrition matters more than most people realize. Educational content only. #Epigenetics #AutoimmuneHealth #GeneticHealth
What Near-Infrared Light Actually Does Inside Your Body
Not all light therapy works the same way, and the difference comes down to how deep the light actually reaches. Red light stays closer to the surface while near-infrared penetrates deeper into your tissues, muscles, and beyond. Both activate important enzymes in the body, but near-infrared covers a broader range of impact. If you are using light therapy, knowing which wavelength you need changes everything. Educational content only. #RedLightTherapy #NearInfrared #Photobiomodulation