
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 415. 80% of Homes are Fostering Chronic Illness | Dr. Scott McMahon & Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker
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Jan 18, 2024 Dr. Scott McMahon, a pediatrician specializing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, a global expert on mold illnesses, dive into the prevalence of CIRS. They discuss how mold exposure in water-damaged buildings might underlie illnesses like fibromyalgia and depression, bringing attention to modern construction's role in health degradation. The duo also highlights biomarkers crucial for diagnosing chronic conditions, advocating for individualized care in treating complex symptoms linked to environmental triggers. Intriguing insights await!
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The Role of Antifungal Paints
- Modern buildings might not be inherently more susceptible to water damage than older structures.
- However, the use of antifungal paints in modern construction has inadvertently selected for more toxic mold species.
Drywall: A Modern Lead?
- Jordan Peterson draws parallels between the widespread use of lead and drywall, highlighting the potential for societal harm from widely adopted materials.
- He expresses concern about the potential scale of the problem if a significant percentage of buildings are contaminated.
Genetic Markers and COVID-19
- Individual susceptibility to CIRS is determined by specific genetic markers related to immune response (HLA genes).
- COVID-19 and other inflammatory events can trigger or exacerbate CIRS in susceptible individuals.







