December 2025

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The Top 12 Foods With Higher Mold Burden (And What to Choose Instead During Recovery)

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When recovering from mold exposure, lingering symptoms can sometimes come from unexpected places — including everyday foods. This guide breaks down twelve commonly consumed foods with higher mold burden, why they can be problematic for mold-sensitive individuals, and gentler alternatives that may support healing without unnecessary restriction.

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Why Mold Exposure Can Make You Sensitive to Everything (And What That Actually Means)

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Many people notice heightened sensitivity to light, sound, smells, chemicals, or stress after mold exposure — and it can feel like the world suddenly became overwhelming. This article explains why that happens, how mold can affect the nervous and immune systems, what science helps us understand, and why increased sensitivity doesn’t mean everything around you is toxic.

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EMFs and Mold: What’s Being Claimed, What the Science Actually Shows, and What Still Isn’t Clear

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Mold growth in buildings is driven by moisture, not electromagnetic fields. But as concerns about EMFs grow, many people are asking a different question: if mold is already present, could EMF exposure influence how it behaves — and could that matter for our health? In this article, I sort through the claims being made online, what the science actually shows, and where uncertainty still remains, without fear or hype.

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Why I Trust HEPA Vacuums With Sealed Systems — And Why They Matter More Than Most People Realize

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Vacuuming is often treated like a basic cleaning task, but in mold-affected homes, the wrong vacuum can actually make exposure worse. This article explains why sealed HEPA vacuum systems are trusted in the health and wellness community, how they differ from standard vacuums, and why this is one product I would personally use and recommend in a sensitive home.

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The Moment I Realized My Home Was Harming Me — And Why That Realization Is So Hard to Accept

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There’s a specific moment many people exposed to mold remember clearly — the moment they realize it isn’t stress, anxiety, or bad luck. It’s their home. This post explores why that realization is so emotionally difficult, why people fight it at first, and why trusting that instinct can change everything.

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Do Air Purifiers Actually Help With Mold? What They Can — and Can’t — Do

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Air purifiers are often the first thing people buy when they suspect mold, but there’s a lot of confusion about what they actually help with. In this post, I explain when air purifiers can reduce symptoms, when they give a false sense of safety, and why they never fix the root mold problem — even when they make you feel better.

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What Renters Can Do If They Have Mold — And the Rights Most People Don’t Know They Have

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One of the most common messages I receive is from renters who know their home is making them sick — but feel powerless to fix it. They can’t rip out walls, they’re afraid of retaliation, and they don’t know their legal rights. This guide explains what renters can do when mold is present, what landlords are legally responsible for, and how to protect your health while navigating a system that often feels stacked against you.

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How Do I Know If Mold Is Making Me Sick? The Signs I Ignored for Too Long

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When I first suspected mold, I didn’t feel “sick enough” to be sure. My symptoms were confusing, inconsistent, and easy to explain away. Looking back, there were clear signs my body was reacting to my home — I just didn’t know how to recognize them yet. This post walks through the most common clues mold is affecting your health, especially the subtle ones doctors often miss.

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The Worst States in the U.S. for Mold Exposure — And Why This Isn’t Talked About Enough

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Where you live in the U.S. plays a much bigger role in mold exposure than most people realize. Climate, housing construction, humidity, storms, and even building culture all matter. After what my family went through, I stopped believing mold is just a “home maintenance issue.” In this post, I share my opinion on the worst states for mold exposure — and why residents in these areas are often gaslit when their symptoms don’t make sense.

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Why I Don’t Believe “A Little Mold Is Harmless” Anymore

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I used to believe what everyone says — that a little mold is normal, harmless, and nothing to worry about. Doctors said it. Inspectors shrugged it off. Friends repeated it. But after watching my health unravel and my kids change inside our own home, I can’t say that anymore. This post explains why the “harmless mold” narrative is deeply misleading, who it protects, and what I wish I’d questioned sooner.

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