10/14/2026
After the Palisades and Eaton fires, residual ash, soot, VOCs, and chemicals can linger and drive symptoms like rashes, fatigue, and headaches.
Burned homes and materials can leave behind heavy metals (such as lead), particulates, and other toxins that settle indoors and continue off-gassing. Water damage from firefighting can also create mold risks. These exposures increase inflammation, oxidative stress, and toxic load—especially if your detox pathways are already taxed.
Functional medicine often looks at testing to clarify what’s still present: environmental assessments (for residual contaminants), heavy metal testing, and mold/mycotoxin evaluation when indicated. This helps target cleanup and support more precisely instead of guessing.
Thorough cleaning with HEPA filtration, improved indoor air quality, and individualized support for detox capacity can reduce the burden. If symptoms persist, book a consultation and we’ll do the necessary testing. Let’s figure it out 🚨
