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      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

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      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

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      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

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      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

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      Holiday Hacks for Moldies

      9:59 pm

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      2:41 pm

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

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      5:22 pm

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      Carpet Removal for Mold-Sensitive Individuals

      10:40 pm

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      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

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    • Mold Prevention

      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Mold Prevention

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Mold Prevention

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

  • Stories
    • Personal Stories

      Steps I Took to Heal My Body From…

      2:41 pm

      Personal Stories

      The Elephant in the Room

      4:12 am

      Personal Stories

      The Problems Caused by False Negative Mold Tests

      7:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Get “Unstuck” From the Cycle of Inflammation and…

      5:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Mold Colonization in Your Sinuses Could Be Holding…

      2:36 pm

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    • Homemade Products

      Homemade Mold Wipes 2.0: New Formula, MORE Uses

      3:55 am

      Homemade Products

      A Natural Antifungal That Does it All: CitriDrops…

      3:36 am

      Homemade Products

      Dusting Tips for a Mold-Safe and Healthier Home

      5:43 am

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      Allergy Relief with MicroBalance Health Products on Know…

      10:40 pm

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      Antifungal Rosemary Coffee

      9:55 pm

  • News
    • Mold in the News

      Mold in My School: What Should I Do?

      5:23 am

      Mold in the News

      Mold In The News: Candida Auris

      5:34 pm

      Mold in the News

      Mold in the News: Is There a Mold-Virus…

      5:30 pm

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      Flood and Hurricane Mold Remediation Strategies

      9:35 pm

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      How to Clean Concrete Pavers and Patios for…

      3:21 pm

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      Hope and Support for Mold Canaries

      8:29 pm

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      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

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      Mold Research Study

      8:59 pm

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      A Candid Chat With a Professional Mold Inspector

      4:17 pm

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      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

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  • About
  • Healthy Home
    • Healthy Home

      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

      Healthy Home

      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Healthy Home

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Healthy Home

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Healthy Home

      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

  • Cleaning
    • Cleaning Tips

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

      Cleaning Tips

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      Holiday Hacks for Moldies

      9:59 pm

  • Products
    • Products

      Steps I Took to Heal My Body From…

      2:41 pm

      Products

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Products

      Micro Balance EC3 Candles

      5:22 pm

      Products

      Carpet Removal for Mold-Sensitive Individuals

      10:40 pm

      Products

      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

  • Prevention
    • Mold Prevention

      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Mold Prevention

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Mold Prevention

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

  • Stories
    • Personal Stories

      Steps I Took to Heal My Body From…

      2:41 pm

      Personal Stories

      The Elephant in the Room

      4:12 am

      Personal Stories

      The Problems Caused by False Negative Mold Tests

      7:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Get “Unstuck” From the Cycle of Inflammation and…

      5:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Mold Colonization in Your Sinuses Could Be Holding…

      2:36 pm

  • Homemade
    • Homemade Products

      Homemade Mold Wipes 2.0: New Formula, MORE Uses

      3:55 am

      Homemade Products

      A Natural Antifungal That Does it All: CitriDrops…

      3:36 am

      Homemade Products

      Dusting Tips for a Mold-Safe and Healthier Home

      5:43 am

      Homemade Products

      Allergy Relief with MicroBalance Health Products on Know…

      10:40 pm

      Homemade Products

      Antifungal Rosemary Coffee

      9:55 pm

  • News
    • Mold in the News

      Mold in My School: What Should I Do?

      5:23 am

      Mold in the News

      Mold In The News: Candida Auris

      5:34 pm

      Mold in the News

      Mold in the News: Is There a Mold-Virus…

      5:30 pm

      Mold in the News

      Flood and Hurricane Mold Remediation Strategies

      9:35 pm

      Mold in the News

      How to Clean Concrete Pavers and Patios for…

      3:21 pm

  • Interviews
    • Interviews

      Hope and Support for Mold Canaries

      8:29 pm

      Interviews

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

      Interviews

      Mold Research Study

      8:59 pm

      Interviews

      A Candid Chat With a Professional Mold Inspector

      4:17 pm

      Interviews

      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

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    Tips and Tools for Staying Well on Vacation

    by Catherine 5:23 pm

    I am in Florida right now vacationing with my family, and because of the way that I travel now—with all of my mold prevention products and remedies—everyone suggested that I should write a post about it. I actually cannot believe that I haven’t done this sooner, since it has become my “new normal,” but better late than never, I suppose.

    First of all, when you or your family members are mold sensitive, entering a new “home away from home,” or hotel room can be quite scary. You just don’t know if you can trust what you are walking into. The fear of getting sick again may even cause such great anxiety that you opt out of vacation altogether. I used to dread vacation. That is sad, I know, but after losing my health for so long, I wasn’t willing to chance anything, even for a vacation. These days, after much experimentation, and lots of preparation, I feel like my family and I can go just about anywhere, and am ok. There are definitely some environments that would be toxic to just about anyone, but a typical hotel room, condo or vacation rental home doesn’t worry me much anymore.

    Why?

    I bring an arsenal of mold-cleaning, prevention, and immune-boosting products with me. These products seem to do the job of keeping me and my family well outside of our mold-free bubble. So, instead of yammering on any longer, I am going to give you my tried and true lists of tips and tools to take with you when getting away for travel or on vacation.

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    How To DEEP CLEAN Your Washing Machine for Mold

    by Catherine 10:04 pm
    10:04 pm

    Hi, Guys! I realize I hadn’t written a DIY post in a while, so today is where I do just that. Today, I am going to teach you how to…

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  • Mold in the NewsPersonal Stories

    Dr. Jack Thrasher: A Toxicology Pioneer and Mold Warrior

    by Catherine 4:13 am
    4:13 am

    This post is definitely late for me, but after I read the excellent article published on SinusitisWellness.com as a tribute to Dr. Jack Thrasher and his most recent paper with…

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  • Healthy HomeMold Prevention

    Humidifiers and Mold: Are They Helping or Hurting Your Health?

    by Catherine 3:00 am
    3:00 am

    Today I want to conquer a controversial topic: humidifiers, and more specifically, cool mist humidifiers. Ok, ok. I know that humidifiers are not exactly what you would call controversial, but…

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  • Homemade ProductsMold PreventionUncategorized

    Antifungal Rosemary Coffee

    by Catherine 9:55 pm
    9:55 pm

    I love podcasts. I love being able to absorb personal stories, health and society information, or to get lost in a true crime series while on the go. One of…

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  • Healthy HomeMold Prevention

    Could Chlorine Be Prolonging Your Mold/Fungal Issues? Simple Tips on Limiting Chlorine Exposure

    by Catherine 3:34 am
    3:34 am

    Summer is coming. We have started to hit warmer temperatures for days at a time, and the evenings aren’t getting as cold as they used to. It’s all very exciting,…

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  • Homemade ProductsProducts

    Homemade Antifungal Coconut Oil Cream

    by Catherine 2:35 pm
    2:35 pm

    One of the things my husband really struggled with when his body was depleted and compromised from our mold exposure was Candida. If you are not familiar with the intricacies…

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  • Cleaning TipsHealthy HomeInterviewsMold Prevention

    Bathroom Ventilation: Everything You Ever Wanted and Needed to Know

    by Catherine 3:16 am
    3:16 am

    I recently wrote a blog post detailing how to clean your bathroom ventilation fans properly for mold. (HERE is a link to that post on the blog.) Because ventilation, and…

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    Eliminate Odors, Bacteria, and Fungus From Your Feet and Shoes: Part II and A Giveaway!!!!

    by Catherine 10:41 pm
    10:41 pm

    (Note: This post is Part II of a 2-part series on cleaning your feet and shoes for mold and bacteria. Today’s post features a Homemade Athletic Shoe-Cleaning Wash. To read…

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  • Healthy HomeHomemade ProductsProducts

    DIY Antifungal Foot Wash

    by Catherine 3:56 pm
    3:56 pm

    (Note: This post will be a 2 part series. Today’s post features a DIY Foot Wash.) Recently, I went on a trip with my Mom and my kids. We had…

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I am not a doctor, medical professional, scientist, professional environmentalist, pathologist, toxicologist, herbalist or mold treatment specialist.  I am simply a mold victim who got through my own ordeal with great clinical advice and treatment from a doctor skilled in working with mold patients. I also bring hard-earned knowledge from my years of experience dealing with and remediating my home and body for mold successfully. My family members and I are now symptom free, and our home has tested mycotoxin-free of mold. As with any new products or health protocols, I advise you to seek out your own experts and doctors and to not solely base your recovery on ANY suggestion or method I write about in this blog. I take no responsibility legally or medically. 

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