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Mold and Allergies: 10 Ways to Reduce Symptoms

Posted: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

“There’s no question that the mold spores are very potent, but they are given off in extremely low levels,” he tells WebMD. “It’s really just another mold. What we see is an allergic reaction or asthma.” 

http://www.webmd.com/health-ehome-9/mold-allergies-symptoms

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Recent Customer Review Feedback – Asbestos Testing & Mold Inspections Arizona

Posted: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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Mold Found In Board Of Education Building

Posted: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Officials announced that the experts found at least four types of mold in the building, including Stachybotrys. The mold was found on the top two floors of the four-story building.

http://www.kctv5.com/video/15920733/index.html

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Mold causes woman to live in backyard tent – Interesting Video Link

Posted: Monday, January 4th, 2010

Mystery Illness Confines Woman To Tent

SOMERS POINT, N.J. – Doctors were perplexed when a healthy young woman from South Jersey developed a bizarre illness. Ordinary household odors make her so sick that she is living in a tent in her parent’s backyard.The treatment lasts 6 to 8 months and, if all goes well, should help Jennifer make a 70 to 90% recovery. The medication was developed after Hurricane Katrina when healthy people started developing debilitating mold-related illness.

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/100409_Mold_To_Blame_For_Mystery_Illness

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CHLORINE BLEACH IS INEFFECTIVE IN KILLING MOLD FOR THESE REASONS:

Posted: Monday, January 4th, 2010

CHLORINE BLEACH IS INEFFECTIVE IN KILLING MOLD FOR THESE REASONS:

The object to killing mold is to kill its “roots”.  Mold remediation involves the need to disinfect wood and wood-based building materials, all of which are porous materials. Thus, chlorine bleach should not be used in mold remediation as confirmed by OSHA’s Mold Remediation/ Clean Up Methods guidelines. The use of bleach as a mold disinfectant is best left to kitchen and bathroom countertops, tubs and shower glass, etc. …….

(We welcome all comments on this very controversial topic)

http://www.moldacrossamerica.org/notobleach.htm

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Property owners at risk from serious water damage claims

Posted: Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Property owners at risk from serious water damage claims

Paul Redington, property claims manager for Aviva, said: “Water damage claims tend to peak during the first two weeks of January and this could be as owners return to their premises following the festive break. However, losses don’t just occur during the Christmas break.  Any long period of closure can mean water damage can escalate where the leak remains undetected whether it is during holiday periods or even during the night or at weekends.

“With around 300 gallons of water passing through a pipe in just 10 minutes³ the results can lead to substantial damage.

http://www.news-insurances.com/property-owners-at-risk-from-serious-water-damage-claims/016711212

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Toxic Black Mold Syndrome

Posted: Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Youtube video with Dr.Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan explaining Toxic Black Mold Syndromehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEsHdBSiN7w

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Mold Allergy – Definition By Mayo Clinic staff

Posted: Friday, December 25th, 2009

Mold Allergy – Definition By Mayo Clinic staff   

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mold-allergy/DS00773

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Sneezin’ season | Mold, sap and dust on Christmas trees may aggravate allergies

Posted: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Those teeth again...
Creative Commons License photo credit: goforchrisSneezin’ season | Mold, sap and dust on Christmas trees may aggravate allergies

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/12/12/xmasallergy.ART_ART_12-12-09_A1_D7FVKES.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=101

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Mold Health Issues From Wikipedia

Posted: Monday, December 14th, 2009

P7140053Mold Health Issues From Wikipedia……

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_health_issues

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