“Save $1,518.00…” While Protecting Your Family From Potentially Toxic Molds Dear Friend, How much is the health and well-being of your family worth? Each year millions of people are unknowingly exposed to mold in their homes and businesses. Exposure symptoms range from minor flu-like irritations to much more serious cases […]
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Using Molds As Forensic Tools In Building Investigations
One question we often receive is whether there are some molds that are specific to marijuana grow ops. Well, if there were some, we could use them as forensic tools to detect buildings that were ever used as grow ops long after the operations were discontinued. Recent research has shown that molds can effectively be used as […]
Let’s understand moulds- their good and bad aspects
Moulds (or mildew) are fungi. Fungi are neither plant nor animal but, since 1969, have their own kingdom. The fungi kingdom includes such wonderful organisms as the delicious edible mushrooms, the makers of the “miracle drug” penicillin and the yeast that makes our bread rise and our fine wines ferment. Biologically, all fungi have defined […]
Could Mold Trigger Parkinson Disease?
Parkinson disease (PD), a common movement disorder in humans was discovered in 1817 by a British doctor, Dr. James Parkinson. The exact causes of Parkinson disease are poorly understood but recent studies suggest that several environmental agents including microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs), may be involved. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremor, rigidity, slowness […]
Mold Allergy Symptoms at Home and Workplace: What You Need to Know
Mold exposure at home and the workplace can cause allergy in susceptible individuals. Mold allergy symptoms may be difficult to isolate from those caused by other allergy triggers (allergens) such as pollen, dust mites, cockroach allergens, animal allergens (hair, dander, saliva) and chemicals. Pollen is generally an outdoor problem although it could, in summer, infiltrate […]
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