Mold & Mycotoxin Testing in Boston and Austin
Find out whether hidden mold exposure is part of your health picture, with a simple urine test and a plan built around your results.
Looking for Hidden Toxin Exposure
Mold doesn't have to be visible to affect how you feel. Some molds release mycotoxins, toxic compounds that can build up in the body after time in a water-damaged home, school or workplace, or through certain foods. At Living Balance Wellness, I use functional diagnostic nutrition to look for what's behind symptoms that haven't improved, and mycotoxin testing is one of the clearest ways to check whether mold may be involved.
Contact us today to find out if mold and mycotoxin testing is right for you.
Uncover Hidden Exposure
Testing checks for the toxins mold leaves behind, even when you can't see mold where you live or work.
Connect the Dots on Symptoms
Mold exposure is often worth exploring when fatigue, brain fog, headaches, or sinus or digestive issues don't improve with other changes.
Targeted Detox Support
Your results guide nutrition and detox support that fit your body, so you aren't guessing.
Track Your Progress
Retesting after a protocol shows whether your levels are coming down.
How the Mold & Mycotoxin
Test Works
I use urine testing from Vibrant Wellness. Depending on your history, that's either the Mycotoxins panel or the broader Total Tox Burden panel, which checks for 29 mycotoxins plus heavy metals and environmental chemicals. Mycotoxins it looks for include aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, gliotoxin, zearalenone and T-2 toxin. You collect the sample after a few simple prep steps, and we review your results together once they're back, usually within 2 to 3 weeks.
Mycotoxins the Test Looks For
- Aflatoxin B1
- Ochratoxin A
- Gliotoxin
- Zearalenone
- T-2 toxin
- Deoxynivalenol (DON)
- Fumonisin B1
- Patulin, plus others depending on the panel
Common Sources of Mold Exposure
- Past leaks, flooding or water damage at home
- Damp basements, crawl spaces and bathrooms
- HVAC systems, air conditioners and humidifiers
- Older schools, offices and rental properties
- Certain foods, such as grains, nuts and coffee, that can carry mycotoxins
Who It May Help
Mold and mycotoxin testing may be worth exploring if any of these sound familiar:
Ongoing fatigue or brain fog without a clear cause
Sinus, respiratory or skin issues that keep coming back
A home, school or workplace with past water damage or a musty smell
Digestive symptoms that haven't improved with diet changes
Frequent chemical exposure or a known high toxic load
Preparing for Your Test
I walk you through every step. A few simple guidelines help get an accurate result:
- Follow the instructions in your test kit closely.
- Avoid foods high in iodine or selenium, such as seaweed and Brazil nuts, for 48 hours before collecting.
- Don’t drink more than 8 ounces of water in the hour before you collect, so the sample isn’t too diluted.
- Fasting isn’t required.
- Let me know about any supplements or medications you take before testing.
Mold in Boston and Austin Homes
Mold thrives wherever moisture lingers. In the Greater Boston area, older homes, finished basements and long winters indoors can trap dampness. In Austin, humidity, heavy storms and air conditioning that runs most of the year can lead to hidden leaks and condensation. Clients in both areas often don’t realize mold is a factor until testing points to it.
Many of my clients come to me for mycotoxin and heavy metal testing because of chronic fatigue, brain fog, immune issues or symptoms that haven’t been explained. These panels often reveal what routine blood work misses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to see mold in my home to get tested?
No. Mycotoxins can come from mold you can’t see, such as inside walls, under floors or in air ducts, and from some foods. Testing shows what’s in your body, not just what’s visible.
Is this a blood test?
No. Mycotoxin testing uses a urine sample that you collect yourself after a few simple prep steps.
How long do results take?
Results usually come back within 2 to 3 weeks. We review them together in a one-on-one session.
Do I need testing before working with you?
No. Some clients begin with nutrition and lifestyle support first, while others choose to start with testing.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes. I offer both in-person and virtual consultations for clients in the Greater Boston area, Austin and beyond.
What is the first step?
The first step is usually a free 15-minute discovery call or an orientation session, where we can discuss your symptoms, health history and goals.
Your Personalized Plan
Every result comes with a one-on-one review. Together we build a step-by-step plan that may include nutrition changes, targeted supplements, detox support and practical ways to reduce exposure at home. Testing is available for clients in the Greater Boston area and Austin, TX, and virtually. I bring more than 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and functional wellness to every client relationship.
Ready to find out if mold is part of your health picture? Contact us today.
Functional lab testing supports, but does not replace, care from your medical provider. These tests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Greater Boston Area, South Shore, and Surrounding Massachusetts Communities
South Austin, Menchaca, and the Surrounding Communities including Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, and West Lake Hills
Virtual Consultations Also Available.