Toxic black mold, the informal name of Stachybotrys, is the most widely recognized danger in damp buildings. It’s not the only mold that can cause allergy, other forms of inflammation, and toxicity. But it is especially potent and the focus of this article is what makes Stachybotrys extraordinarily harmful. Stachybotrys
Indoors and outdoors, the air we breathe is full of particulate matter—a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets. The size of the particulates is a critical factor in understanding its safety. The size of a particle determines its behavior in the air, as well as its effects within the
Due to the notoriety of Stachybotrys, the toxic mold Chaetomium is overlooked and under-recognized. Similarities with Toxic Black Mold Chaetomium and Stachybotrys have much in common. They both consume cellulose-containing materials such as gypsum board, wallpaper, insulation, and straw. They both grow only at high levels of water saturation which
Aspergillus is a family of mold with over 100 species worldwide. It is a common fungus found within indoor environments and a cause of a type of fungal infection called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). ABPA is a combination of allergy plus lung infection. After Aspergillus spores invade the lung tissue,
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, known as SIBO for short, is an overlooked cause of mystery gut symptoms. It develops in a wide range of immune mediated conditions, including contact with toxic mold, Lyme disease, long COVID, and food poisoning-induced autoimmunity. Causes and Symptoms Though not commonly thought of as such,
Within an indoor environment, excess moisture is a necessary precondition for microbial growth. Factors such as temperature, nutrient availability, and oxygen level influence what mold and bacteria will grow. But without dampness, no growth can occur—it’s just too dry. The level of moisture is described by a measure called water
The microbiome is a term that refers to non-human cells that colonize the gut. Bacteria and fungi, including Candida, are normal residents within the large intestine. With damage to the digestive system, however, the numbers and location of these microbes can become a health hazard. The first article to describe
In 2009, the World Health Organization published a position paper about the dangers of indoor dampness and mold. At over two hundred pages, this summary is inaccessible for all but the most committed reader.
In 2009, the World Health Organization published a position paper about the dangers of indoor dampness and mold. At over two hundred pages, this summary is inaccessible for all but the most committed reader.
In 2009, the World Health Organization published a position paper about the dangers of indoor dampness and mold. At over two hundred pages, this summary is inaccessible for all but the most committed reader.
