Why You Feel Sick at Home: CIRS, Mold vs. Actinomycetes & Endotoxins (with Mike Fisher)

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
Why You Feel Sick at Home: CIRS, Mold vs. Actinomycetes & Endotoxins (with Mike Fisher)
Sep 11, 2025
Juanique Grover

Feeling worse at home? It might not be “just mold.” In this episode, Juanique talks with Mike Fisher (Vital Home Solutions—aka the mold dog guy) about the REAL environmental drivers of CIRS and chronic symptoms. We break down why actinomycetes and endotoxins often outweigh mold, how to lower your total toxin load without wasting money, and exactly what to clean first for the biggest impact.

What you’ll learn

  • Why CIRS isn’t only about mold (think actinomycetes & endotoxin producers)
  • The “low-hanging fruit” that moves the needle fast: toilet tanks, window tracks, bathroom overflows, dusty HVAC rooms
  • Safe, simple chemistry for sensitives: soap + water for mold removal; hypochlorous acid or alcohol for bacteria
  • How to use negative pressure (shop-vac exhausting outdoors) so you don’t re-aerosolize dust
  • Practical tips for mattresses, pets, sheets, drains, and daily maintenance
  • Why calming the nervous system matters as much as cleaning

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

  • 12:50 – It’s not just mold: ~7% mold, 42% actinomycetes, 28% endotoxin producers, ~23% other toxins.
  • 27:40 – Fix what hits you daily: start with toilet tanks, window tracks, bathroom overflows, HVAC dust.
  • 31:58 – Method matters: mold = remove with soap + water; bacteria = hypochlorous acid/alcohol; avoid “paint-over” shortcuts.
  • 38:50 – HVAC hygiene: keep the furnace room dust-free; vent your vac outside for negative pressure.
  • 46:46 – Fear vs. intuition: you don’t need sterile—just lower the load so your body can heal.

Resources & Links

  • CIRS Self-Assessment Quiz: provohealth.com/cirs-quiz
  • Vital Home Solutions (Mike Fisher): vitalutah.com | IG: @thevitalhomesolutions & @chapmolddetectiondog | 801-657-3969
  • Daily surface support: search for hypochlorous acid (250–300 ppm options)
  • Skin support mentioned: Defense Soap

Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical advice. Consult qualified clinicians and CIRS-literate assessors/remediators for your situation.

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  • Gutsy Health Academy: protocols, mindset tools, and live coaching to help you become your own self-healing advocate.
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