Advanced Immune Education
Mold, Mast Cells & Autoimmunity
The Connection of Mycotoxin Exposure & Immune Functioning
With Dr. Margaret Christensen, MD and Dr. Gail Clayton, DCN
Struggling to understand immune system dysregulation from toxin exposure — mold, mycotoxins, Lyme and other biotoxins? This course delivers graduate-level immune system science in clear, animated videos, without getting bogged down in unnecessary technical detail.
Includes the Mold Detox Diet Course · 12 months of access to both courses
Who This Course Is For
Designed for practitioners, but simple enough for a motivated lay person.
For Practitioners
Help reactive, complex patients with more confidence
For practitioners who are struggling to know how to help patients who are very reactive, experiencing mood swings and an out-of-control immune system. We connect the dots of the immune puzzle and link specific symptoms to particular lab markers and patterns.
For Motivated Patients
Understand what is happening in your immune system
For people who are tired of having their symptoms ignored and want the knowledge to advocate for themselves and their families — and information to share with their practitioner so they can work together.
What You Will Learn
In seven animated video modules, this course teaches:
- An in-depth understanding of immune system functioning
- How to assess immune dysregulation
- How to bring the immune system back into balance
- How to recognize histamine intolerance and how to resolve it
- How to target the clinically important immune mediators
- How specific symptoms connect to particular lab markers and patterns
The 7-Module Curriculum
Each module includes an animated video lesson and a quiz.
Module 1
Factors of Immune Dysregulation
Common immune disruptors and the problems we see clinically.
Module 2
Leaky Mitochondrion & the Immune Connection
Mitochondrial injury and cell defense, and an introduction to the different branches of the immune system.
Module 3
T Cell Regulation
T cell regulation and polarization, along with mast cell activation and dysfunction.
Module 4
Toxic Mold Exposure & Immune Lab Work
How mold specifically impacts the immune system and what to look for in labs.
Module 5
Innate Immune Modulation
How to get started with immune modulation, and how diet therapy, herbs and targeted supplementation are used to restore and repair cell membranes and support proper innate immune functioning.
Module 6
T Cell Dysregulation: Th2 & Mast Cells
Modulating the adaptive immune system back toward homeostasis, with clinical pearls on targeting Th2 and mast cells and stabilizing histamine pathways.
Module 7
T Cell Dysregulation: Th1, Th17 & T Regulatory Cells
Clinical pearls on the autoimmune Th17 pathways, approaching a highly inflamed Th1 individual, and modulating T regulatory cells — plus a review of how the adaptive and innate systems can be modulated toward immune homeostasis using diet, supplements and lifestyle strategies.
What's Included
- Mold, Mast Cells & Autoimmunity — 7 animated video modules, each with a quiz
- Downloadable handouts and supporting references
- The Mold Detox Diet Course, included with your enrollment — Preview the included Mold Detox Diet course
- 12 months of access to both courses
Meet Your Instructors
A physician and a clinical nutritionist who teach the clinical reasoning behind complex chronic illness.
Dr. Margaret Christensen, MD
MD, FACOG, IFMCP, ABOIM, CFMHC
Dr. Christensen is a physician, functional and integrative medicine practitioner, and women's health expert. A longtime Institute for Functional Medicine faculty member, she has spent years teaching clinicians and caring for people with complex chronic illness, including mold and biotoxin-related conditions. She hosted two Toxic Mold Summits featuring more than 80 expert interviews.
Dr. Gail Clayton
DCN, CNS, MS, RPh, LDN
Dr. Clayton is a former clinical pharmacist of more than 25 years who pursued advanced training in clinical and functional nutrition. She teaches Functional Biochemistry of Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport, is the author of multiple books on Organic Acids interpretation, and leads a BCNS-approved Organic Acids course for practitioners.
What Practitioners Are Saying
“Wow! A home run! This course is brilliantly laid out for the practitioner to understand all of the factors involved with immune dysregulation and its association with mold/mycotoxin illness. This course has given me the confidence as a practitioner to be able to work with mold-immune compromised clients.”
— Dr. Cheryl Winter, DCN, FNP-BC, RDN, IFMCP
“I give this course 6 stars on a 5 star scale. I was able to implement what I learned in my practice immediately after I binge-watched it like a Netflix series. There is so much: practical information, clinical pearls, and tools.”
— Sharon Yeh, PharmD, MS, CNS
Enroll Today
Mold, Mast Cells & Autoimmunity + Mold Detox Diet
$296
One-time payment · 12 months of access to both courses
- Mold, Mast Cells & Autoimmunity — 7 video modules with quizzes
- Downloadable handouts and supporting references
- The Mold Detox Diet Course
After purchase, log in at molddetoxdiet.com/login to access your courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for practitioners, but it is simple enough for a motivated lay person who wants to understand immune dysregulation related to mold and other biotoxin exposures.
What does my enrollment include?
Your $296 enrollment includes both Mold, Mast Cells & Autoimmunity (7 video modules with quizzes, plus downloadable handouts and supporting references) and the Mold Detox Diet Course.
How long do I have access?
You receive 12 months of access to both courses.
How do I access the courses after purchase?
Log in at molddetoxdiet.com/login with the account you used at checkout. Your courses will appear in your library.
Is this course medical advice?
No. The course is educational and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Please work with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
This course is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice for any individual. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. Practitioners should base clinical decisions on their own judgment, scope of practice, and each patient's individual needs.