In 2020, I went on a health journey with a local naturepath, I took a mycotoxin test which tells you if your body has mold or any other environmental toxin build up. Mold was not on the radar but, natural gas and glysphate were. I started Saunaing, taking Low Dose Naltroxen, doing Peleton rides everyday and being involved in a monthly therapy group. I felt better than I had in years. My symptoms isolated to monthly migraines but, my fatigue was barely there and I wasn’t getting sick every month anymore Fast forward to In June 2021, my husband’s skin broke out in an eczema flare and in the past, we were able to keep his symptoms at bay with diet and lifestyle. This time it was different and we needed to resort to a Cortizone shot which he hadn’t had in the 8 years that we were married. His skin was so inflamed, for over two months we wrapped him in bandages, his skin was basically an open wound. The end of September 2021 came and my fatigue came back full swing, I couldn’t workout, his skin was just as bad as it was 3 months prior. We were at a loss! One day we walked downstairs and noticed a wet spot at the bottom of our stairs, this had happened a couple times throughout the years. We replaced outside water spikets, sprinkler heads, even “filled” a hole in the concrete. We thought we had it taken care of. The water spread from the bottom of the stairs to the wall across from it probably 3 yards from each other. We decided to have a local mold inspector out that my new naturepathic doctor had recommended, he ended up finding Stachybotrys chartarum aka black mold under the stairs in our crawl space. This started our 13 month journey of a remodel. Ultimately finding 3 MAJOR water damage places, a 7 foot crack in our foundation, a condensation pump for the furnace had a crack that was leaking to the bottom of the stairs AND in our master bedroom which at the time we didn’t know would be an issue. There was a major water leak that had contaminated our subfloor in that room. This experience propelled me into a journey of managing general contracting for a water-damaged house. It taught me how to guide contractors through necessary procedures, although I made mistakes along the way, which I now have to trust God to guide us through. Twelve months after returning home, I can confidently say that health-wise, we are far better than we used to be. My passion and goal is to help people find healing through studied practices, nervous system regulation, and diet. Hopefully with a lot less stress than I went through on my journey. I screwed up on this journey so hopefully, you won’t have to. Not sure if you have mold? I lived in this spot for probably 3 years before I finally got our house tested. We kept coming back to the start of fall every year with a damp floor at the bottom of our stairs that we thought we fixed the year prior. You may think, I’ve never had flooding, etc, just minor water issues. To put into perspective mold can grow in 24hrs without proper drying and cleanup. Do you have unexplained health issues? Not saying this is the case all of the time but, in MANY cases mold can be the root cause of your mold issues. One major scientific study talks about neurological syndrome being the result of some people who have been exposed to mold.With this being said one study that stuck out to me was many people who dealt with mold illness and all the outcomes that come with it usually started with an already present autoimmune condition.Conditions often with Mold as the root cause:CANDIDA, HPYLORI, and MCAS Where to start with your home? Get Mold TestingFind out what mold you are dealing withSet up containmentRemediate Where to start with your health? Find a Naturopath who specializes in mold and understands mold (see physician section)Online Doctor Dr. Jess MD, a great resourceDealing with any of these illnesses, skin, headache, MCAS, Candida, Fatigue, Anxiety, Anger, Insomnia, breathing issues Contractor Section: Finding contractors that specialize in mold illness is challenging but, do not give up. You can be your family’s advocate, I want to equip you with the knowledge of where to start and how to help your family establish health in your home again.If the mold has gone all the way to the studs you will need to remove them.Building Materials that may be useful for remodeling or building a home, spray foam insulation, non paper faced gypsum wallboard, water-resistant fiberglass facing gypsum wallboard or panels, or cement board. These products may provide more resistance to moisture and mold than regular drywall faced with paper. This is because paper-facing provides a food source for mold. Insurance Section: What to ask for home insurance?What is covered?Can you get a discount due to not being covered?If you rent, where to start in asking and asking legal demands as a renter? Practitioner Section: What tests to get done from a naturopath?Mycotoxin TestIf you don...
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