10 Signs You Have Been Exposed To Toxic Mold!

Mold is very common and represents a huge issue in every household, as it grows everywhere and leads to numerous health complications.

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Mold often grows under the sink, in the basement, at the shower curtain, in the corners, in drywall, in leaking walls, etc.

Researchers found that even Christmas trees can breed mold, giving off millions of spores into the room and leading to winter allergies and asthma attacks. After two weeks, the indoor air quality dropped six-fold due to the Christmas tree decoration.

Mold can be of 1,000 types, and experts classify them according to the effects they have on people and other living things, as follows:

Allergenic Molds:

These molds are the least dangerous ones, and children are more prone to these allergies. They aggravate the asthma symptoms and lead to problems in people with a predisposed allergy to the specific mold.

Pathogenic Molds:

Pathogenic molds lead to infections and are extremely dangerous in the case of a weak immune system. People exposed to these mold types develop an acute response similar to bacterial pneumonia.

Toxigenic Molds:

These molds produce mycotoxins which lead to severe health effects, like immunosuppression and cancer. The toxic chemicals in these mold types are absorbed as soon as they are inhaled, touched, or ingested.

Dr. Mercola reports that these are the 5 most common indoor molds:

• Aspergillus: This mold is an occupant of house dust, and is often found in warm, extremely damp climates. It produces mycotoxins and results in lung infections.
• Penicillium: It can often be found on the carpet, wallpapers, decaying fabrics, and fiberglass duct insulation, and leads to asthma and allergies. Some species, like the antibiotic penicillin, produce mycotoxins
• Cladosporium: This common outdoor fungus grows on wood, textiles, and other damp, porous materials, and causes asthma-like symptoms and fever.
• Stachybotrys: This is an extremely toxic “black mold” that produces mycotoxins which lead to various health issues, such as serious breathing difficulties and bleeding of the lungs. It is commonly found on paper and wood, and not on tiles, linoleum, or concrete.
• Alternaria: This mold type is often found in the mouth, nose, and upper respiratory tract, and results in allergic responses.

These are the 11 most commons symptoms of mold illness:

• Eye Problems like Red Eyes or Light Sensitivity
• Vertigo and tremors
• Temperature Regulation or Night Sweats
• Weakness and fatigue
• Excessive Thirst and Increased Urination
• Headaches, Brain Fog, Memory Problems, Trouble Focusing
• Tingling sensation and numbness
• Unexplained Muscle Cramps and pain, joint pain, Persistent Nerve Pain
• Asthma and Sinus issues such as coughs or Shortness of Breath
• Digestive Issues such as diarrhea, nausea, appetite loss, Abdominal Pain