Are you recovering from a toxic mold exposure? Wondering about treatment options? The following is an overview designed to stimulate further research rather than suggest a particular protocol. Genetics, finances, circumstances, and individual physical needs play a role in determining the best choice. Toxic Mold Treatment Options Drug Options Cholestyramine (CSM) CSM is the most…
Guidelines for Buying a Home
What should we look for when buying or renting a home? How can we choose a safe environment and avoid hazardous water damage that can lead to serious health issues? Guidelines for Buying a Home Issues Related to Mold 1. Look for a low permeability rating (minimal chance of unwanted moisture entering the home). The…
Marriage and Toxic Mold
A home is infested with toxic mold. Some, if not all, of the family members, are ill. What happens when a husband and wife disagree on the appropriate course of action? It’s a typical scenario. The wife senses an urgency about leaving the home. The husband is more cautious. Perhaps the wife leaves the home…
How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company
Looking to remediate your home, office or apartment? Wondering how to choose a mold remediation company? Water damage can lead to serious mold problems which in turn can cause serious health issues. Sometimes remediation is not the best solution when the damage is systemic or the health of the occupants is severely compromised. (See the…
Haunted House? Could It Be Toxic Mold?
Have you ever felt your house was haunted? Experience unusual anxiety or fear in a particular room of the house? Could it be toxic mold? The connection between toxic mold and hauntings is the subject of study at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Professor Shane Rogers is leading a team of researchers measuring air…
How to Interpret ERMI Mold Tests
The ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) test is a dust sampling analysis offered by several labs to evaluate the health of a building. ERMI uses a DNA-based method for identifying 36 different species of mold. Labs currently offering this test include: EMSL Analytical ($172-$350 plus shipping ) EMLab P&K (call the lab for pricing) EnviroBiomics…
