What constitutes dead mold? Is there such a thing? A recent news story highlights the misinformation that surrounds the issue of toxic mold. An Oklahoma City mother, a resident of public housing, alerted her property manager recently to a mold problem in her home. Debra Craig believes the mold that is covering 75-80% of the…
10 Ways to Detox Your Home
What can we do to make our home a safe refuge? How can we ensure access to clean air and clean water? 10 Ways to Detox Your Home 1. Become aware. Don’t be afraid of information. While it can be overwhelming, knowledge is empowering. Dr. J. H. Tilden said, “Knowledge is power. Knowledge of how…
Thermal Imaging to Detect Water Damage
Thermal imaging is a technology that aids in the detection of hidden moisture behind walls, ceilings and floors. It also helps diagnose a variety of other home-performance problems such as missing insulation, air leaks or thermal bridges. Used by the military for surveillance purposes for many years, thermography has also been used by firefighters, airport…
Toxic Mold, Lyme and Genetics
Why do some people become chronically ill following exposure to toxic mold, while others recover quickly? I received an email this week from an individual who vacated a Stachybotrys-infested office three weeks ago and was already much better. Numerous factors contribute to the mystery, such as the level and duration of the exposure, prior exposures,…
Baby Safe Indoor Air
It’s a simple way to boost your baby’s health, but it’s often overlooked. Clean air is one of the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, due to recent changes in building construction, our homes are often more polluted than outside air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times…
Toxic Mold Remediation
Does mold remediation work? When water damage is localized and specific, proper remediation often solves the problem. But when a home is seriously contaminated, a leading toxicologist encourages consumers to be cautious. The book of Leviticus makes it clear that if mold is still present after remediation, the home is unsafe. This is a radical…
