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Symptoms of Mold Exposure

March 21, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 21 Comments

Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Are you wondering if you or a family member is suffering from a toxic mold exposure? Toxic mold and its related contaminants can wreak havoc with our immune system. Women often have different symptoms than men. The myriad of health problems may surprise you! Symptoms of Mold Exposure It is often assumed that mold only… 

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Lessons From Our Mold Exposure

March 4, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 15 Comments

Lessons From Our Mold Exposure

It’s been more than seven years since we vacated our home. Our mold crisis taught us a great deal, not just about mold, but about life.  If you’re in the middle of a crisis, I hope these lessons encourage you. Our mold journey has been longer than I’d hoped and filled with unanticipated twists and… 

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Toxic Mold and Possessions

February 23, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 134 Comments

Toxic Mold and Possessions

When a toxic mold issue arises in a home, sometimes the contamination is extreme, requiring the occupants to vacate the premises. The question then becomes, “Can I bring my possessions with me?” We are leaving our toxic home. Do we have to leave everything? There is no single answer to this question. The types of… 

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How to Choose a Safe Bed and Bedding

February 19, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 41 Comments

How to Choose a Safe Bed and Bedding

Looking for nontoxic bedding solutions? Wondering which mattresses are safe? Our bed is one of our biggest furniture decisions when it comes to our health. Yet the choices can be confusing and expensive. Thankfully, there are many options in a wide range of prices that can improve the quality of our sleep and overall health…. 

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Toxic Mold and the Law

January 29, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 20 Comments

Toxic Mold and the Law

Because of the confusion surrounding the issue of toxic mold, it is difficult to obtain knowledgeable and reliable legal assistance. As yet, there is no official federal “mold law,” which creates obstacles when trying to recoup losses. This is changing, however, as awareness grows. Toxic Mold and the Law When evaluating a course of action,… 

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How to Choose a Safe Washing Machine

August 26, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 12 Comments

How to Choose a Safe Washing Machine

Are you in the market for a new washing machine? Wondering how to maintain your current one? How to Choose and Maintain a Safe Washing Machine 1. Choose a top loader to avoid mold growth While front loaders use less energy and less water, they also are a breeding ground for microbial contaminants. Class action… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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