A Case Study SPOTLIGHT
As Holistic practitioners, we are taught to search for the root cause of illness. Sometimes, we have to ask the right question to be over the target; other times, we need to look and forage deeper. A peek into the life of a patient/client sometimes gives us more clues than we wouldn't otherwise see in a clinical setting.
Sex: Female Age: 38
Chief Complaint: Gastrointestinal distress, allergy symptoms. Duration: Symptoms lasting 9+ months
Signs and Symptoms (S/S): Fatigue, body aches, brain fog, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, coughing (asthma), nausea, diarrhea.
Key S/S Clues: Symptoms went away while on vacation and while on a work trip (but not from working at home). This leads the Practitioner to believe the root may be in the home environment.
Signs: Moldy/mildew smell, green/black specs, and discoloration within the water reservoir and internal parts. But NOTHING was visible for the patient who needed a prescription eyeglass update, or to the patient with the stuffy nose.
The Cause: Keurig coffee maker (which can carry 6-8 mold types)!
Confirmation: A MycoTOX urine test confirmed a mycotoxin overload in her body.
Resolution: Soak disassembled parts in diluted bleach water, or run them through the dishwasher. Fill the water chamber with equal parts white vinegar, water, and run 2-3 cycles.
Prescription: The patient was sent home with a Chinese Medicine prescription. Symptoms resolved in 48 hours.
Tests: Dr. Anne used the MycoTOX urine test to confirm the diagnosis. This test is also available in her MicroMedicineClinic.
Community Reminder: Please wash your coffee makers!
