When it comes to buying or building a home, many people focus on location, size, and affordability. However the most important thing that affects your life and the lives of your loved ones is the health of every occupant. This is why understanding the concept of a biological home is so important. Building Biology refers to a home as the “third skin”. A biological home is seen as a living organism...
| Mold Illness | What's so tricky about mold illness is that its symptoms can greatly overlap with those of other conditions. To name a few - chronic fatigue, ADHD, autism, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, neurological issues, PANDAS/PANS, MS, Tourette's syndrome, adrenal fatigue, fibromyalgia... And then it begs the question - is mold illness at the root of many of these conditions? Symptoms and...
Spring is in the air and it's so welcomed here in the mountains! Anyone else feeling inspired to shift the energy and clear space for all things new? In the past, people believed that the spring cleaning ritual was a representation of getting rid of the bad luck of the previous year, symbolically purging negativity while ushering in the new, and all the positive energy that is sure to follow in the...
Did you know that mold illness is often referred to as the great imitator? (Very similar to Lyme Disease) It often goes overlooked or misdiagnosed as other conditions, making it difficult to pinpoint. 🤔 Possible symptoms associated with mold illness: 💫 Cognitive issues: memory issues, word-finding issues, executive function issues, lack of motivation, brain fog 💫 Psychiatric issues:...
Mold can pose a number of health risks to people, including allergies and even more serious illnesses. Exposure to mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. Prolonged exposure may lead to more serious complications like difficulty breathing, asthma, bronchitis, and in some cases, even neurological disorders. Some molds may also produce toxins called mycotoxins that can cause symptoms such...
Did you know that taking off your shoes before entering your home can have some serious health benefits?🚫👞 According to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Health, shoes can track in up to 421,000 different bacteria from the outside! To name a few… E. coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Serratia ficaria – shoes were also shown to bring in harmful microorganisms from fecal...