By Ava Hartwell, IndoorAirInsights.com Every winter, like clockwork, people start complaining about congestion, sinus pressure, and headaches. I used to be one of them. Every December, I would chalk my symptoms up to “seasonal allergies” or dry air or just the stress of the holidays. But the truth — the uncomfortable, unpopular truth — is […]
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When I was recovering from mold exposure, I became painfully aware of how many “healthy” cleaning products are actually loaded with fragrances and chemicals that made my symptoms worse. I needed something that wouldn’t trigger headaches, chest tightness, or that awful heavy feeling in my sinuses. That’s when I found Force of Nature, and honestly,
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When I finally learned that the “mystery symptoms” wrecking my life were coming from mold in my own home, the first thing I craved was control — something I could plug in, turn on, and trust to keep the air around me clean when everything else felt unsafe. That’s how the AirDoctor AD3500 ended up
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Before I understood how mold worked, I thought it all came down to one villain: “black mold.” I didn’t realize there were many different types of molds found in homes — each with its own causes, patterns, symptoms, and risks. In this post, I break down the common molds people discover indoors, how they form, and what I learned when several of them were quietly growing inside my own walls.
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When I first started feeling sick in my own home, I had no idea mold could be the reason—or how long it had been affecting me. In this post I break down why some people react to mold in days while others take months, the subtle early symptoms I ignored, and the one question that finally made everything click: do you feel better when you leave your house?
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Can I Live in a House With Mold? The Honest Answer I Wish Someone Had Given Me Can I Live in a House With Mold? The Honest Answer I Wish Someone Had Given Me By Ava Hartwell When my home first started making me sick, I didn’t have the vocabulary or the knowledge to even
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What Mold Exposure Can Do to a Child’s Developing Body What Mold Exposure Can Do to a Child’s Developing Body (And Why So Many Parents Miss the Signs) By Ava Hartwell I can handle a lot when it comes to my own health. I’ve lived through brain fog so thick I forgot what I was
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Introduction to Indoor Mold Toxicity Indoor mold toxicity refers to the adverse health effects that can result from exposure to mold growing within indoor environments. Mold, a type of fungus, thrives in damp, warm conditions and can develop on various materials, including wood, drywall, and carpets. Conditions conducive to mold growth often arise from moisture
By Ava Hartwell, IndoorAirInsights.com I used to believe that buying more houseplants would “fix” the air in my home. It sounds ridiculous now, but when you’re desperate — when your body is falling apart and you’re waking up every day feeling foggy, inflamed, and anxious — you cling to any tiny spark of hope. And
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Understanding the Hidden Dangers: Factors Impacting Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical aspect of any environment as it significantly influences health and well-being. Many individuals underestimate the potential dangers lurking within their indoor spaces, unaware of various hidden factors that can deteriorate air quality. One of the primary contributors to poor
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