I used to believe that if I could identify the exact mold, I could finally decode my symptoms. What I learned instead is that mold symptoms overlap far more than people realize—and chasing a perfect “match” can keep you stuck longer than it should.
Are There Specific Symptoms for Specific Molds? The Truth Behind “Symptom Matching” Read More »
Mold exposure in children rarely looks the way parents expect. This article explains how it showed up in my kids in subtle behavioral, emotional, and physical ways, why those signs are often dismissed, and what patterns mattered more than any single symptom.
What Mold Exposure Can Look Like in Children — and Why It’s So Easy to Miss Read More »
One of the most confusing parts of mold exposure is realizing you’re sick while others in the same home seem fine. This article explains why mold affects people differently, what actually determines who gets sick, and why this question doesn’t mean you’re wrong.
Why Isn’t Everyone in My Home Sick? What Mold Taught Me About Individual Susceptibility Read More »
Before mold was ever mentioned, I was handed labels that didn’t quite fit. Anxiety. Stress. Autoimmune. Idiopathic. This is why mold illness is so often misdiagnosed — and what finally helped me see the pattern.
I used to believe that if I could just identify the exact mold, I’d finally understand my symptoms. What I learned instead changed how I look at mold illness entirely — and why symptom “matching” often leads people in the wrong direction.
Mold symptoms rarely look dramatic at first. This article explains how mold showed up in my body in subtle, confusing ways, why those symptoms are so often dismissed or misdiagnosed, and what patterns matter more than any single symptom.
What Mold Symptoms Actually Look Like (And Why They’re So Often Missed) Read More »
Mold symptoms rarely look the way people expect. This guide explains how mold showed up in my body and my family, why symptoms vary so widely from person to person, and why so many people miss the connection for far too long.
I used bleach on mold because I thought that’s what you were supposed to do. It looked clean. It smelled clean. But it quietly made things worse. This article explains why bleach doesn’t solve mold problems the way most people think it does — and what actually matters instead.
Does Bleach Kill Mold? What I Believed at First — and What I Learned the Hard Way Read More »
Mycotoxin testing is often one of the first things people turn to when they suspect mold exposure — and one of the most misunderstood. This article explains where to get mycotoxin testing, why urine testing is commonly used, how to interpret results responsibly, and why a “negative” test doesn’t always mean mold isn’t part of the picture.
Mycotoxin Testing: What It Can Tell You, What It Can’t, and What I Wish I’d Known Sooner Read More »
Hiring the wrong mold remediation contractor can make contamination worse, spread spores throughout your home, and delay recovery for months. This guide explains what proper mold remediation should include, the systems a qualified contractor must understand, and the exact questions you should ask before letting anyone work on your home.
