Water Damaged Buildings are Mold Gardens

Water Damaged Buildings are Mold Gardens The water damaged building associated molds are more likely to produce toxins which harm both microscopic neighbors and other larger organisms like humans. Not only do they make toxic chemicals, they also inhabit closed environments – our homes, our offices, and other buildings – where their toxins can accumulate.…

Which Molds Make You Sick

Which Molds Make You Sick Which species of mold happens to grow in a home or workplace also determines whether a person becomes ill. Many outdoor molds, either by their inherent nature or their environmental milieu, produce minimal impact on human health. Yes, poisonous mushrooms do grow in the forest which intoxicate or poison the…

Not Surprising COVID and Mold

Not Surprising COVID and Mold With the reality of COVID since 2020, this coronavirus and its often-persisting Long Covid syndrome adds another complicating exposome factor. Early in the pandemic we discovered that the virus was triggering strong biotoxin reactions. Wile any viral infection will temporarily elevate TGF beta 1, we found that our patients who…

Stress Can Amplify Molds Effects

Stress Can Amplify Molds Effects Another amplifier of mold illness includes stress. Stress, in many forms, may work in concert with mold toxicity. Our patients tell life stories of emotional and physical abuse or traumatic events. The physical stress of a head trauma is one such example. We know that head trauma may trigger leaky…

The Exposure Matters

The Exposure Matters In addition to genetic variations causing differing toxin sensitivities, different combinations of toxins often synergize. Chronic infections and life stressors can also amplify or modify the intensity of the toxin’s effects on a person. Even with unfavorable mold detoxification genetics, some may not manifest symptoms if amplifying factors remain absent. The exposome,…

Genetics Plays a Big Role with Mold

Genetics Plays a Big Role with Mold Confirming a diagnosis of mold toxicity begins with a good history, but laboratory testing is required for diagnostic confidence. We look at markers of biotoxin reactivity like Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1, C3a, and C4a among others. We also look at urine mycotoxin levels to confirm exposures and…