The Optimistic Lemon

06/12/2022

This is worth evaluating. We have found mold around our water dispenser, both outside AND inside the freezer compartment. Another area to check is the drip pan which can grow mold if not well ventilated, for example when your fridge is surrounded by cabinets. Some have also mentioned mold growing on refrigerator coils…think dust+dark+humidity=mold.

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03/29/2022

03/29/2022

Wow, it has been a long time since I've posted! Going through a mold journey is a very long and complicated process. Tackling health first and foremost...and then the remediation, tossing belongings and managing what remains, finding a new place to live, and the emotional trauma that ensues. And this leads me to where we are today...seeing light at the end of the tunnel, healing, moving forward, rediscovering joy...and finally ready to share what has helped us recover, both our health and our lives.

11/14/2020

This will be the 3rd toxic mold panel I’ve taken in the last 20 months. Now 8 months post Stachybotrys in our home, 7 months post mystery mold from an AirBnB, 6 months post Aspergillus attempting to escape mold. We’ve been living in an RV for the last 6 months to heal. Hoping for improved numbers!

10/26/2020

It looks like mold has become a problem beyond earth! Once again the dangers of mycotoxins, produced by mold, are completely overlooked in this article. Molds are allergenic, mycotoxins are toxigenic.

A new study shows that mold spores are present inside the station and may also survive on the outside walls of the International Space Station (ISS)

05/31/2020

A great article explaining how mold and their mycotoxins can become so toxic, causing serious chronic illnesses and even cancer.

https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2020/02/05/mycotoxins-and-gut-health/
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Take a peek in your refrigerator. Its contents may look harmless, but what if there was an invisible danger potentially wreaking havoc on your health?

05/27/2020

I can always tell when they’ve stumbled into mold from outside with burning lungs and sinus pain. This is their first bath at the camper. We’re using our go-to, Citrisafe Pet Shampoo to remove the mold/mycotoxins from their fur. We’ll be sleeping better tonight! 🐶 🐶
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05/24/2020

We’ve moved into a fifth wheel to escape toxigenic molds and to finally be in a clean place to heal. We’re fogging today with to make sure we’ve prevented cross contamination. It’s amazing how sensitive one becomes once having mold illness (not a mold allergy). Here’s to healing!
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05/13/2020

Think you’ve found mold in your home? We’re talking way beyond bread mold or a spot in the shower. Maybe you’re thinking, “It’s probably not a big deal...or is it? How do I know?!” The only way to find out is by testing. You have to know what you’re dealing with in order to treat it appropriately and effectively...and without causing more potential harm to the health of you and your family. Your testing company should be completely independent of your remediation company. One should not profit from the other in order to ensure you receive unbiased recommendations in the final report. One place to begin searching for a certified mold inspector is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). You can do a search for the type of professional you need, whether for inspection or remediation. Beware of “free” or cheap. That isn’t how it works and they probably aren’t worth their salt. Mold is nothing to push aside and ignore...it could silently and steadily cost you or health. We have spent well over $150,000 in medical expenses for what we now know to be chronic illnesses due to mold (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, an unresolved traumatic brain injury, and immunosuppression are only the tip of the ice berg). The cost of mold testing pales in comparison. If you suspect you or a loved one may have cancer, wouldn’t you want to know so it can be treated with the best possible care out there? Mold is no different and depending on the type of mold, combined with your genetic makeup, could have the same end result. The great news is...mold is treatable and preventable! Don’t waste time hoping it will go away with a little bleach or Kilz...two of the worst remediation plans by the way. Just take the first step in getting it tested. Things could come back fine or remedied with a few small fixes. The peace of mind will be priceless. Our only regret is not testing sooner.

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04/14/2020

Aspergillus is just one of the many toxigenic molds in which I’ve tested positive, and this on in particular at the highest level, Class IV. It’s really frustrating when people, especially the medical community, don’t take mold exposure seriously. I’m extremely grateful for the friends, family, and medical professionals who do take the time to understand and learn about this silent killer. It contributes to so many other chronic illnesses...it’s treatable!

Since 2001, at least 14 young patients have been infected by Aspergillus mold. Seven have died.

04/02/2020

I’m a nerd for information. This paper by the CDC highlights fungal infections and the mycotoxins they produce, particularly in the sinusus, especially as it relates to water damaged buildings (WDB). These infections can be very difficult to treat due the biofilms these fungi and yeasts produce as a defense mechanism to continue living in the body.
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It has recently been demonstrated that patients who develop chronic illness after prior exposure to water damaged buildings (WDB) and mold have the presence of mycotoxins, which can be detected in the urine. We hypothesized that the mold may be harbored ...