As one of the few mold inspection companies specializing in cases involving hypersensitive individuals, we get countless calls, messages, and emails inquiring about advice on whether a person should stay or leave their residence. People will describe a situation and seek specific answers about what is safest for them. Every time our answer is: We … Read more
When dealing with biotoxin illness and hypersensitivity to mold, the worrying doesn’t stop once you leave home. We understand that you must be vigilant about mold avoidance or minimization no matter where you go. Travel is unavoidable; whether it’s for work, vacation, or visiting family or friends, hotel or Airbnb travel will be necessary at … Read more
We hear so much about toxic mold. What is it that makes mold so toxic? In short, mycotoxins are the toxins released by a fungus (mold). There are over 500,000 species of mold, but only 200 of them are considered toxic to humans. Those 200 molds release mycotoxins which is what makes them harmful. Mycotoxins … Read more
When dealing with mold illness, the thought of moving and finding a safe home is a daunting task. Those coping with CIRS must face the pressure of checking all boxes to ensure their house doesn’t pose a risk while simultaneously balancing the financial commitment that home-hunting entails. It’s not as much fun as it once … Read more
Overview The brain fog caused by mold sickness is real! When dealing with the logistics of severe mold exposure and determining what to do with your personal items, how to fix your home or whether to move, and whether your symptoms are from mold, the number of details you must deal with can be overwhelming. … Read more
One of the challenges of living with CIRS, MCS, and Lyme disease is that it is essential to minimize toxic exposures where you live, work, or anywhere you go. Overflowing the bucket with too much toxic load can cause additional symptoms or flare-ups when one’s bucket is full. Dr. Shoemaker’s first step in mold treatment … Read more
Overview By the time most people realize mold is a problem, it is a serious concern and an expensive one. Unfortunately, the invisible enemy of mold often presents many Catch 22’s. Sometimes the area that needs to be remediated is in an unreachable area. In many cases, the price tag for complete remediation is too … Read more
Unfortunately, in our line of work, we come across many situations in which a client has been told a common misconception about mold and its impact on health. It is all too common for people to minimize the effects of mold. Furthermore, many think they can clean up mold themselves and pass along utterly false … Read more
For someone hyper-sensitive to their environment, such as individuals who deal with CIRS, finding a safe home is one challenge, but then the thought of travel can feel like it is truly an impossible feat! If you feel good at home, the last thing you want to do is rock the boat and try to … Read more
The Foundation of Training for Mold Doctors Anecdotally, it has been common knowledge that indoor mold is not healthy for centuries. The importance of removing mold from the home is even alluded to in the bible. However, “mold sickness,” otherwise known as biotoxin illness or as we discussed in a recent article, CIRS, has only … Read more