Do you live with chronic allergies, unexplained pain, and debilitating fatigue? Millions of people struggle with mystery symptoms their doctors can make no sense of. If you're one of them, hidden mold sensitivity could be the cause.
The most common types of mold include:
Cladosporium
Penicillium
Alternaria
Aspergillus
Stachybotrys chartarum and Stachybotrys chlorohalonata (Black molds)
Black molds are the most dangerous to your health and are commonly found in water-damaged areas of buildings and in wet basements. Black molds contain neurotoxins that have been linked to serious, long-term neurological dysfunction.
Research suggests that it is not the black mold itself, but rather the biotoxins produced by these organisms, that triggers
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Numbness and tingling
The neurotoxins produced by mold can cause numbness and tingling in the extremities. If you've ever had a foot "fall asleep" due to circulation being cut off, you know how strange and uncomfortable it feels when blood rushes back to the limb. Numbness and tingling caused by neurological damage are felt on and off all the time despite healthy circulation.
Research has shown that patients with chronic exposure to toxic molds commonly develop a deficiency in vitamin B12. Your body needs vitamin B12 to make DNA, nerves, and blood cells. If you do not have enough of this critical nutrient in your system, it can cause serious neurological and mental impairment.
According to a case report published in the French journal, Encephale, patients with vitamin B12 deficiency can show signs of depression, mania, and psychosis.
2. Upper respiratory problems
If you're prone to chronic sinus infections, excessive mucus in your throat, (http://www.tbyil.com/Treat_Chronic_Throat_Clearing_Naturally_by_Jaime_A_Heidel.htm), have a dry and hacking cough, wheeze, or feel tightness in your chest, you may have a mold
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If you're a migraine sufferer, this may be a sign of mold sensitivity, as well. Research has suggested that immune system cells sensitive to mold will release chemicals that cause the blood vessels in your head to swell, triggering a migraine.
8. Skin rash
Recurrent skin rash is another tell-tale sign of mold sensitivity. When you come into physical contact with mold, you develop histamine bodies as a defense mechanism.
The most common way this occurs is when you're doing lawn work and are exposed to wet leaves and dirt. The rash usually originates at the point of contact and spreads from there.
9. Muscle and joint pain
Research has shown that the joint pain caused by long-term mold exposure is nearly identical to the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. This can lead to a misdiagnosis and a prescription for painkillers. As long as you remain in the mold-contaminated environment, your muscle and joint pain will persist. Meanwhile, your body will build up a tolerance to pain medication and, over time, the drugs won't work as
The aforementioned case studies demonstrate the hidden and potential deadly effects of mold exposure. In Dripping Springs, Texas, a vibrant man (Ron) became essentially handicapped from exposure and inhalation of the deadly mycotoxins in the mold spores. In Cleveland, Ohio, toxic mold is responsible for the hospitalization of thirty infants and claimed the lives of four children. Mold is a serious public health concern that must be addressed through public education. Personnel must recognize and identify the potential signs and symptoms of toxic mold. For example, Stachybotrys (black mold) is a dark green almost black slimy mold that causes severe health problems, such as; respiratory issues, pulmonary hemosiderosis, asthma attacks, and memory
Signs of mold: Whether you see mold growing under your kitchen cabinet or you smell a strange odor in your ventilation system, contact SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St.
First of all, you have to determine where the mold occurred, so that you can deduce where the blame lies. You have to consider your regular routine, and the conditions in said places that may have facilitated exposure to harmful breeds of mold. Here are a few examples of places where mold may have occurred, along with some of the probable guilty parties:
It is crucial that you form a plan to get rid of the black mold problem that you have in your home as soon as you can. Because black mold is toxic it is vital that you go about doing this correct way, as this essentially means that you need to take the proper safety precautions as well as take the time to be especially thorough with your cleaning methodology. Before you do anything it is first a smart move to get a hold of the necessary safety equipment. A pair of gloves, safety goggles, a respiratory mask, and some kind of outer protection for your body are the necessary pieces of gear that you are going to need if you don't want to be adversely affected by both the mold spores, and the cleaning agents you will be using.
When many microorganisms reproduce, it can lead to organic compounds that irritate the respiratory tract and the eyes. Mold spores come with a certain allergenic nature that can normally be lumped into a term called hyphae. However, most researchers believe the allergic reactions mold spores can cause are short-term. Where the truly controversial health concern presents itself is at mycotoxins that mold can produce. This poisons people in mold infested
Young children, the elderly, and people with existing immune or respiratory system problems are particularly vulnerable. You and your family may also experience allergy-like symptoms such as itchy eyes or frequent coughing and sneezing. Calling BioSweep of the Gulf Coast for mold remediation as soon as you notice any of these symptoms is an important step to making your home safe and comfortable once
Or if the mold growth started and they did not notify you appropriately. This could include a tenant not allowing you access to the property to make repairs, incorrectly using appliances that lead to high levels of humidity or even leaving the windows open while it’s raining outside.
As stated above mold can be highly dangerous. Though not all mold can make you ill, it is very common to have some symptoms. These range from just sneezing to closed off air pipes. When you hire a professional for your mold removal you take your self out of harms way. The mold experts have all the proper materials needs so they dont come in contact with the mold. They also have the knowledge to know which mold is the worst and how to handle it.
Totaling over 100,000 species, mold is a type of fungi that can produce toxins which have varying effects on the human body. The body can have positive reactions to some types of mold whereas others are life threatening and can pose harm to long term well being. Stachybotrys, a genus of what is commonly referred to as black mold, is considered toxic and harmful to people and even
Prolonged exposure to mold may require extensive medical treatment, and some deaths have been reported due to exposure to mold. Infants are especially susceptible to health effects due to their developing immune systems; excessive exposure increases the probability of developing respiratory problems during their first year. Individuals who are sensitive or who have allergies, asthma or compromised immune systems are much more likely to experience heath issues such as inflammatory and toxic reactions to mold spores. If you or someone you know has been exposed to mold and are experiencing any of these symptoms, please call our office
Black mold like other funguses reproduce at a faster rate in damp, humid places. The ideal environment is a moist, dark area void of sunlight with a humidity level of fifty percent. (CDC) Most people would like think that water
Molds can be found roughly everywhere on the planet as long as the two most basic life requirements are available, moisture and oxygen. When too much moisture is available mold growth will take place, especially if the moisture is not controlled. Eliminating all molds and mold spores is nearly impossible, but it can be controlled and is supported by the Clean Air Act.
If there is a repeated or even a single exposure to mold, this may cause even non-sensitive people to become sensitive to mold. Allergic
Can household mold make you sick? If you are asking yourself this question, then what you must know is that molds are those tiny organisms that are actually found everywhere. They can have different colors, such as orange, purple, green, or white. When it comes to outdoors, that's the place where mold plays a very important role, due to the fact that it breaks
The information gathered in this experiment may be relevant to those individuals who contend with food borne molds at home, or professionally. Because the rate of mold growth can vary depending