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What is Building Biology?

September 2, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 16 Comments

What is Building Biology?

As a certified Building Biology Advocate, I am often asked “What is Building Biology?” The answer is simple, but often ignored when designing our homes, offices, and schools. What is Building Biology? Building Biology is the study of the impact of the indoor environment on our health. Building Biology comes from the German term Bau-Biologie… 

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Meet Heather – Mesothelioma Survivor

April 19, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Meet Heather – Mesothelioma Survivor

Have you heard of mesothelioma? Do you know the source for this rare cancer?  Heather Von St. James has dedicated her life to making sure you do. Heather is a mesothelioma survivor. Heather’s Story Heather Von St. James was living the good life. Happily married and enjoying life with her young daughter, Heather noticed she… 

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Filed Under: Microbes & Mold, microbes and mold, Mold, Mold and Microbes, Unseen Reality Tagged With: Asbestos, building materials, cancer, exposure, mesothelioma, toxic

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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Looking for Safe Products?

March 8, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Looking for Safe Products?

Are you concerned about chemicals in products? Looking for companies you can trust? You’ll love the vision of MADE SAFE! The Timely Launch of MADE SAFE In February 2016 a Missouri jury awarded the family of Jacqueline Fox $72 million after determining her death by ovarian cancer was linked to her daily use of Johnson… 

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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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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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