Warning Signs of Mold Toxicity Everyone Should Know

Despite the commonly held belief that black mold exposure is a serious health concern, no convincing research suggests that exposure to this type of mold causes conditions such as cancer or lung disease.

Mold is a type of fungus. It is present almost everywhere, including the air. In general, normal amounts of mold in the environment do not pose a substantial health risk to healthy people with regular immune system function.

There is no single type of mold called “black mold” — many molds are black. When people use the term, they may be referring to a type called Stachybotrys chartarum (S. chartarum), also known as Stachybotrys atra.

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that exposure to S. chartarum is more dangerous than exposure to any other type of mold.

However, some people may be more sensitive to mold spores than others, and they may develop respiratory symptoms after inhaling even a small number of spores. In large quantities, mold spores can cause ill health in almost anyone.

Therefore, people should remove any mold growth in the home and take steps to prevent it from growing back.

In this article, we look at some facts and myths surrounding black mold exposure. We also describe ways to remove and prevent mold growth in the home.

Here are 17 warning sings

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• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• GI problems/food sensitivities
• Weight fluctuation
• Numbness and tingling
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Neurocognitive problems
• Brain Fog/Confusion/Memory loss
• Mood issues
• Sleep issues
• Auto-immune issues
• Inflammatory problems

And, you should be extra careful if you notice that your immune system is weakened. In this case, certain opportunistic infectious diseases from the mold can even cause serious problems for your lungs, skin, eyes and more.

Where Does Mold Hide?

Well, did you know that almost 50% of the buildings in the United States have water damage? So, there is a good chance you’ve been in the same room with the mold. Mold usually flourishes in damp, poorly ventilated areas. And, it usually starts with a plumbing problem, a leak in your roof or the aftermath of a flood. Actually, the mold can develop in any place where the water travels – underneath the carpet, in wood and poor construction materials. The dirty HVAC units collect dust and moisture, which makes them the perfect environment for mold to grow, even if you don’t have any leak.

And, here is some shocking news. Mold doesn’t just multiply in damp and dark places. Well, some of the toughest strains to grow in dry, arid climates. Besides the environment molds, there are also molds in food as well. Well, foods that contain high amounts of mycotoxins are: grains, nuts, chocolate, coffee and wine. So, if you are too sensitive to mold in your surroundings, then you’re more likely to be to the molds in your food as well.

Every day, we are exposed to pesticides, solvents, chemicals, various bacteria and viruses. And the molds are also one part of the total environmental toxic load which is put in our bodies. And so many things can happen to our bodies when our environments aren’t optimal, making us weak. So, if you wish to have high performance in your everyday tasks, lots of energy and high focus, then eliminating toxic mold exposure from your bodies is critical. 

What Do I do Now?

Well, we don’t think that the modern medicine is entirely aware of the mol’s effects on the human body and the symptoms. But, nowadays, the mold researches and conversations are growing and mold is getting more mainstream media coverage. So, if you think that mold is a problem for you and your family, then the best way to fight against this problem is to get informed. And, the good news about this is that once you remove the threat of mold from your surroundings, your body will respond very fast and return to normal.

Test For Mold In Your Environment

The best and most accurate test for mold is the ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index), initially developed by the EPA. Well, they usually take samples from your home, office or any other place you spend your time. So, you should test your space before you do anything, because the mold spores can make the situation even worse.