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PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why the New Name Points Straight at Insulin Resistance

Quick Answer In May 2026, after more than a decade of global consensus work, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The change was published in The Lancet and developed with 56 academic, clinical, and patient organizations, including the Endocrine Society. The old name was […]

GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: 5 Evidence-Based Reasons They Work, and Why an Integrative Approach Matters

Quick Answer GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are currently the most effective non-surgical weight loss treatments available. In large randomized trials, semaglutide produced an average 14.9 percent reduction in body weight over 68 weeks, and tirzepatide produced up to 20.9 percent over 72 weeks. They work by […]

Gliotoxin: The Sulfur-Rich Mold Toxin Behind Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Recurrent Infections

If you've been chasing fatigue, brain fog, chronic sinus and skin infections, or unexplained mood swings without answers, a mold-derived compound called gliotoxin is worth putting on your radar. In functional and integrative medicine, gliotoxin is one of the most clinically significant mycotoxins we test for, not because it's rare, […]

Histamine Intolerance vs. MCAS vs. Mold Illness: How to Tell Them Apart

Quick Answer Histamine intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and mold illness (often diagnosed as CIRS) share many of the same symptoms but have three very different mechanisms. Histamine intolerance is a clearance problem, usually involving low DAO enzyme activity in the gut. MCAS is an immune dysregulation problem, where […]

Trichothecene Mycotoxins: A Guide to Understanding, Testing, and Natural Recovery

If you've been dealing with unexplained chronic illness in Oregon and suspect environmental toxin exposure, you may not have considered one of the most devastating yet overlooked classes of mycotoxins affecting our Pacific Northwest communities: trichothecenes. These potent fungal toxins, produced by molds commonly found in our region's damp climate, […]

Aflatoxins: Oregon's Hidden Mycotoxin Threat and Evidence-Based Detoxification Strategies

If you've been dealing with unexplained chronic illness in Oregon and suspect environmental toxin exposure, you may not have considered one of the most potent and widespread mycotoxins affecting our Pacific Northwest communities: aflatoxins. These naturally occurring carcinogens, produced by common Aspergillus molds, represent a serious but often overlooked health […]

Mold and Mycotoxin Illness: Separating Fact from Confusion

If you have been researching mold-related illness, you have likely encountered a frustrating mix of alarm, skepticism, and contradictory information. Patients tell us the same thing regularly: "I went down a rabbit hole and came out more confused than when I started." You are not alone, and the confusion is, […]

Portland Clinic of Natural Health Accepts Regence, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Associated Plans in Oregon

Portland Clinic of Natural Health in Tigard, Oregon is pleased to be in-network with Regence BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and related plans across Oregon, making integrative and naturopathic medical care more accessible for patients seeking a comprehensive, root-cause approach to health. Patients with Regence or other Blue […]

Lemongrass Powder as a Mycotoxin Binder for Trichothecenes and Fusarium

February 2, 2026

Emerging in vitro research suggests that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) powder can function as a natural biosorbent for certain mycotoxins, including trichothecenes produced by Fusarium species. Trichothecenes such as T-2 toxin and deoxynivalenol are highly stable and difficult to neutralize once ingested, making intestinal binding an attractive supportive strategy. (1, 2) […]

How Cholecystectomy Can Complicate Mold and Mycotoxin Illness

January 13, 2026

Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gallbladder, is one of the most commonly performed abdominal surgeries in the United States. While often appropriate for acute gallbladder disease, clinical experience and emerging evidence suggest that cholecystectomy may complicate recovery in patients with mold and mycotoxin illness. This is largely due to […]

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