Recently, I've been asked to help the friends and loved ones of mold avoiders understand why mold avoidance is so important. I completely understand why people are skeptical of mold avoidance! It is a strange and unusual thing to do, and without very good reason, it would not be justifiable.  

So, this episode of my podcast has two goals: First, it will help loved ones and family to understand the deeper health problems which are beneath the surface in people who react to mold. And second, it will explain why we need to pursue mold avoidance in order to address these issues. 

You can also watch this video on how mold avoidance changed my life. And, you can read my new book on the same topic. Of course, for people new to this topic, I also recommend the book, Back from the Edge, by Erik Johnson and Lisa Petrison, PhD.

There has been a lot of confusion lately about what keeps people with mold illness from recovering. There is a lot of talk of chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, nuclear waste, fragrances). And there is a lot of talk of mold. But there is still confusion. Because the mold toxins we call "super toxins" are actually a mix of BOTH chemicals AND mold. When the mold gets a hold of the chemicals, the mold produces particularly bad mycotoxins. 

In this podcast episode I will shed light on this confusing topic and help to identify which toxins matter, and which toxins are merely a nuisance. 

If you haven't already, I also highly recommend you reading this foundational article: Outdoor Toxins of Particular Relevance to Mold Illness Patients.

Science hasn't been able to fully define or understand mold illness. Therefore, many mold illness patients are left to try to heal on their own, without the help of mainstream medicine. Even many alternative medical practitioners are in the dark about mold illness. 

in the meantime, people still want to recover. I have observed that many very smart people have put a lot of time and effort into understanding this condition, and have developed a "toolbox" for us to use to understand how to improve our health. Part of this toolbox includes names, or labels, for various types of mold toxins. Are these labels a good idea or a bad idea? Listen to this podcast episode to hear my opinion on this topic.

Please give me five minutes of your time to tell you about something really important - something you may have missed. This 5 minutes may change your life.

15 minutes listen time. 

If your house has a mold problem, you are literally living in a SEVERELY DANGEROUS situation where you are immersed in a poisonous substance that is building up in your body and causing chronic illness. You have chronic poisoning. This is not a small thing! It is a very big deal. 

In this episode, we will examine the "mold sabbatical," and why it is the first step in recovery, and a gift to your healing journey. This is an important podcast!

Also, you can join our Facebook Group where we discuss and help people with mold avoidance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moldavoidanceqa

15 minutes listen time. 

If your house has a mold problem, you are literally living in a SEVERELY DANGEROUS situation where you are immersed in a poisonous substance that is building up in your body and causing chronic illness. You have chronic poisoning. This is not a small thing! It is a very big deal. 

In this episode, we will examine the "mold sabbatical," and why it is the first step in recovery, and a gift to your healing journey. This is an important podcast!

Read more in my new book, Lyme Disease Supercharge. 

Also, come join us in discussion on a Facebook Group co-run by Bryan Rosner:

Practical Mold Avoidance Group

This video is sort of how you have to change your thinking: 

Neo Walks through the Door in the Matrix

What is a "pristine location" and why are they important in recovering from mold illness? A very important topic.

When you see a baby bear cub, the mama is probably around the corner!

Smart people like to figure things out on their own. But with mold illness, I would encourage people to start off by following the rules.

Bryan Rosner talks extreme mold avoidance with Connie Strasheim. Don't miss Bryan's new book, coming in 2019, entitled Lyme Disease Supercharge!