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Toxic Mold and Possessions

August 8, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

Toxic Mold and Possessions

It has been nearly seven years since we vacated our home. We treated it like a fire and brought nothing with us. (Read our toxic mold saga here.)  It seemed like a radical move at the time. Had a toxicologist and medical doctor not advised us, we would have brought our belongings with us. After our recent… 

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Toxic Mold Illness Studies

July 6, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

Toxic Mold Illness Studies

Can exposure to toxic mold cause health issues? Is there a link between water-damaged buildings and neurological dysfunction, sinus and respiratory problems, and other chronic health conditions? When seeking medical treatment, many mold-exposed individuals are met with skepticism by physicians. Family members or loved ones may dismiss the connection. The document linked below offers a… 

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Toxic Mold Remediation

August 1, 2014 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

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… 

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Toxic Mold and Our Decision to Vacate

May 5, 2009 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

Toxic Mold and Our Decision to Vacate

You would think a decision to leave your home, and all of your belongings would require some planning. Some forethought. I woke up the morning of October 4, 2008, with no intention of leaving. By 8:45 that night I walked out knowing we would never be back. Toxic Mold and the Decision to Vacate Chris… 

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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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