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.
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 »
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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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.
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.
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.
What Renters Can Do If They Have Mold — And the Rights Most People Don’t Know They Have Read More »
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.
How Do I Know If Mold Is Making Me Sick? The Signs I Ignored for Too Long Read More »
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.
Why I Don’t Believe “A Little Mold Is Harmless” Anymore Read More »
No one prepares you for the guilt that comes with realizing your own home harmed the people you love most. I didn’t just get sick — my kids lived in it too. This is the hardest part of my mold journey to write about: the shame, the grief, and the slow process of forgiving myself for what I couldn’t see at the time.
The Guilt I Carry Knowing My Home Made My Family Sick Read More »
For a long time, I couldn’t explain why I felt clearer, calmer, and more like myself whenever I left my house — only to feel sick again when I returned. It wasn’t stress or coincidence. It was my environment. In this post, I explain why mold exposure often causes symptoms that improve away from home, what that pattern really means, and why your body is often the first warning sign.
Why Mold Makes You Feel Worse at Home (And Better the Moment You Leave) Read More »
