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Tips on Detoxifying from Unhealthful Mold Exposure

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Tips on Detoxifying from Unhealthful Mold Exposure

Tips on Detoxifying from Unhealthful Mold Exposure

Black mold contains mycotoxins that can cause a number of chronic health problems. If you find yourself suffering from these symptoms of mold and fungus exposure, there are natural methods you can use to detoxify your system.

Symptoms of Black Mold Toxicity

  • Mold spores frequently enter your body through the sinus passages, so they often aggravate the respiratory system. Sneezing, coughing and a burning sensation in the mucous membranes are common symptoms of mold exposure.
  • Skin is also an entry point for mycotoxins, which can result in itching and rashes.
  • Fighting off mycotoxins can send your immune system into overdrive, causing headaches, fatigue and fever.

Natural Treatments for Mold Exposure

  • Activated charcoal has filtering properties that cause it to bind to toxic elements and flush them out of your system. Be sure to use activated charcoal obtained from natural sources such as coconut shells.
  • Garlic is widely used as an antifungal supplement. Recommended doses are two to four grams of fresh garlic or 600 to 900 milligrams of garlic tablets per day.
  • Mold and fungus feed on sugar, so cut back on your intake or eliminate it altogether.
  • Chlorophyll has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can protect DNA from mycotoxin damage. Add chlorophyll-rich foods such as kale, spinach, broccoli and asparagus to your diet.

Stern Mold: Your Answer for Effective Mold and Fungus Removal Treating your symptoms will provide some relief, but mold removal is the only permanent solution. Visit our website to schedule a free mold inspection and learn more about MoldExterm, our eco-friendly and non-intrusive program for mold removal and prevention.

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Tips for Healing from Mold Toxicity Exposure

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Tips for Healing from Mold Toxicity Exposure

Although there has been more research done recently on mold illness, it remains unrecognized by many doctors. People suffering from mold sickness often endure misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis while their health and quality of life continue to decline, not realizing that the cause of their suffering exists in their home or workplace and continues to spread.

The mold illness and Lyme disease connection

In his 2005 book, Mold Warriors, Ritchie Shoemaker, MD directed the attention of many practitioners to the connection between Lyme disease and mold sickness. Many people with Lyme disease appear more susceptible to mold sickness.

Having one illness can predispose people to other health issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already established that mold can trigger asthma attacks in asthmatics and ongoing exposure to mold spores is likely to lead to asthma in otherwise healthy children.

Healing from mold toxicity

If you suspect you or a loved one has mold sickness, start by seeking out a doctor who specializes in mold-related illnesses. They may recommend mycotoxin testing, but there’s no quick fix to mold illness. Healing from it requires a multifaceted and comprehensive approach. You must start by eliminating any mold problem within your home.

The most effective mold treatment

Stern Environmental Group has been serving residential and commercial clients in New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island for over 20 years. We are mold experts and use the highly effective MoldExterm mold treatment method to effectively eliminate mold problems for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. MoldExterm is safer, quicker, doesn’t require ripping out walls, and comes with a guarantee. Contact us today for more information.

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Mold and Lyme Disease – the Connection

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Mold and Lyme Disease - the Connection

Mold and Lyme Disease – the Connection

Lyme disease and toxic mold are both unpleasant topics to think about. Research is now indicating that there may be a connection between the two. Dr. Wayne Anderson, an independent practitioner with offices at Gordon Medical Associates, believes exposure to Lyme disease will make a person more susceptible to mold sickness.

Both mold and Lyme disease can affect a person’s immune system and a person who already has a compromised immune system is more likely to have an adverse reaction when exposed to mold spores.

Mold and potential adverse affects

Molds are fungi that act as one of nature’s recyclers of organic waste. Mold only needs food, moisture, and the right temperature to survive and thrive. Mold uses both sexual and asexual methods to reproduce. It spreads airborne spores that are too small to be seen with the naked eye but can lead to serious health problems if inhaled.

People sensitive to mold will experience allergic reactions such as sneezing, runny nose, and dry eyes. Long-term exposure to mold spores can be problematic for otherwise healthy people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that mold exposure can trigger asthma attacks in people with asthma and long-term mold exposure may cause asthma in healthy children.

The best mold treatment

Many people think mold treatment is expensive, messy, and time-consuming. This is because traditional methods required tearing out walls and stirring up a lot of drywall dust. The process would disrupt households and businesses for several days and the costs were enormous. The MoldExterm method is faster, safer, less costly, more effective, and comes with a guarantee. Contact us for a free inspection and consultation.

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Just How Important is Mold Remediation to Your Health?

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Learn About Mold: What Are The Signs of a Mold Related Illness?

Learn About Mold: What Are The Signs of a Mold Related Illness?

If you discover mold in your home or business, you may think you’re capable of cleaning it up yourself. Without professional NJ and NYC mold remediation, you could be putting yourself and your family at risk for some serious health problems.

Mold: Not Just a Cosmetic Issue

Microscopic mold spores are always present in the air, both indoors and out. Most people are not affected unless they suffer from allergies. Difficulties start to arise when mold colonizes on an interior surface.

Extended exposure to a mold infestation can cause a wide range of upper respiratory symptoms, even in people who are not generally susceptible to allergies. These symptoms include sneezing, irritated eyes, coughing and wheezing.

Danger is even greater for people with pre-existing lung conditions or compromised immune systems. They can be vulnerable to aspergillosis, a fungus ball that develops in the lungs or sinuses, or experience bleeding from the lungs or nose.

The risks are not limited to physical ailments. Studies have linked mold exposure to sleep disorders, depression and cognitive difficulties such as memory loss.

When Cleaning Isn’t Enough

Simply cleaning a mold-infested surface doesn’t address the underlying cause, which is usually excessive moisture. If the problem isn’t resolved, you could find yourself caught in a repeating cycle of mold exposure.

Expert NJ and NYC Mold Remediation from Stern Mold

Professional mold removal doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Our proprietary MoldExterm process is non-invasive, eco-friendly and normally completed within one day.

Contact Stern Mold to learn more and schedule a free mold inspection by one of our friendly and efficient technicians.

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Learn About Mold: What Are The Signs of a Mold Related Illness?

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Learn About Mold: What Are The Signs of a Mold Related Illness?

Learn About Mold: What Are The Signs of a Mold Related Illness?

You’ve heard all the news stories and reports about the health risk of exposure to mold. What you might be unclear about is how to recognize the signs of a mold-related illness.

Have you or a family member been experiencing any of these symptoms with seemingly no cause? It might be time to seek professional NYC mold removal for your home or business.

Physical Ailments

• Microscopic mold spores are ingested with every breath you take, so they can trigger upper respiratory allergic reactions even in people who have no history of allergies. Symptoms range from sneezing and runny nose to coughing and wheezing.

• Mold can aggravate existing respiratory problems such as asthma, while people with immune system deficiencies can develop lung infections.

• Some varieties of mold contain mycotoxins that can irritate your digestive system, resulting in nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pains and loss of appetite.

• Unexpected weight gain is a surprising side effect of mold exposure. Mycotoxins can disrupt the balance of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite.

• If you experience that familiar tingling of your extremities “falling asleep” without obvious cause, it could be mycotoxins affecting sensory nerves.

Mental Symptoms

• Prolonged mold exposure can lead to the disturbing problem known as “brain fog,” involving cognitive difficulties such as memory loss and inability to focus.

• Depression can be caused directly by mold exposure or indirectly by perceived lack of control over your environment.

Contact Stern Mold for Professional NYC Mold Removal

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Contact us today to schedule a free mold inspection by our helpful and experienced technicians.

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