When dizziness, numbness, and unexplained neurological symptoms take over your life, the root cause isn’t always obvious. For Catherine, a mother of four, it wasn’t until she discovered the hidden danger of toxic mold in her home that everything changed.
This is her powerful story of healing — from debilitating neurological symptoms and suicidal ideation to building a healthy, mold-free home and delivering healthy twins with the support of functional medicine and the team at Deeper Healing Medical Wellness Center.
A Mysterious Onset of Symptoms
It started in September 2021 with persistent dizziness. Then one night, Catherine woke up to find the entire left side of her body numb and tingling — including her face, arm, and hand.
“I knew something was wrong,” she shared. “I felt weak and overwhelmed.”
Despite a trip to the ER and testing for a stroke, everything came back “normal.” But her symptoms were anything but. She began experiencing insomnia, panic attacks, and even suicidal thoughts, all while trying to care for her young children.
A Dead End with Conventional Medicine
Like so many others suffering from mold toxicity, Catherine’s journey through the conventional medical system led to frustration. Multiple doctors and neurologists ran tests. Some speculated multiple sclerosis — but nothing was conclusive.
“They told me my symptoms were all over the place,” she said. “That was not reassuring to hear.”
Turning Point: Discovering Deeper Healing Medical Center in Charleston, SC
A background in conventional medicine led Catherine to search for alternative answers. That’s when she found Deeper Healing Medical Wellness Center and met Dr. Michael Bauerschmidt.
“He said, ‘I think it’s mold,’” Catherine recalled.
Comprehensive testing revealed mold colonization in her sinuses, with mycotoxins migrating to her brain — triggering the dizzy spells, numbness, and neuroinflammation that had derailed her life.
👉 Learn more about our Mold Recovery Protocol at Deeper Healing.
How Mold Affects the Brain and Nervous System
Mycotoxins, the toxins released by mold, are neurotoxic. They disrupt mitochondrial function, inflame the brain, and interfere with neurotransmitters. This can lead to:
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Dizziness and vertigo
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Numbness and tingling
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Insomnia and anxiety
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Depression and even suicidal ideation
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Rebuilding Her Life — and Her Home
Determined to heal, Catherine and her family moved out of their mold-contaminated home and began detoxing protocols at Deeper Healing that included oxygen therapy, lymphatic drainage, sweating, supplements, and IV nutritional therapies.
Within weeks, her children’s eczema cleared, their frequent illnesses stopped, and Catherine began to recover.
A Healthy Pregnancy and Safe Recovery
While detoxing from mold, Catherine found out she was pregnant with twins. Working closely with Dr. Bauerschmidt, she shifted from detoxification to nourishment and mitochondrial repair — allowing her body to safely grow two healthy babies.
“I came into Deeper Healing almost every week during pregnancy. I had a beautiful birth with twins, and now they’re thriving.”
Hope for Others Facing Mold Toxicity
Catherine’s story is not unique — but her courage to seek answers and commit to healing is what sets her apart. At Deeper Healing, we specialize in identifying hidden root causes like mold illness, toxic burden, and environmental exposures, using personalized protocols based in functional medicine.
If you or someone you love is dealing with:
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Dizziness or numbness
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Brain fog and fatigue
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Insomnia or depression
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Unexplained neurological symptoms and skin issues
You are not alone.
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Schedule a call with our care team to learn how Deeper Healing can help uncover and reverse the root causes of your chronic symptoms.
