Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 This is the most symptom entailed list I have found.... http://www.holistichelp.net/mold.html Recently we have begun to see a rise in mold related health problems from toxic molds such as stachybotrys, strains of aspergillus, chaetomium and penicillium. Health problems can be so severe that some people actually have had to burn their homes. Although, we are beginning to see a lot of exposure in the media regarding these molds, and thus it is increasing awareness in our society about mold related health issues, we often don't hear about the devastating health problems that are caused by common everyday molds present in all our environments. Mold is an invisible microscopic organism and it is everywhere. It is in the air and grows on everything. Typically we can't see it until it grows into larger colonies. It is the most widespread living organism in thousands of varieties indoors and out. Mold puts out showers of spores into the air that can be in the millions. It is present in highest numbers in the spring and fall, but is present in all seasons and is often underestimated for the vast amount of havoc it can perpetrate on one's health. Molds make toxins called mycotoxins that can do the same damage to our health as any chemical such as formaldehyde, toluene, natural gas or trichloethylene. They can even initiate cancers, cause chemical sensitivity and just about any symptom you can think of ranging from high blood pressure to depression. Not only do molds trigger typical organs such as nose, chest or skin with allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, rashes, hives and eczema, but the brain can also be the target organ. Mold can be a primary cause of depression, obsessive compulsion, panic attacks, schizophrenia, tourettes syndrome, migraine, headaches, or inability to concentrate. In susceptible individuals mold can also cause dermatitis, dizziness, fatigue, algias, irritability, weakness, burning eyes, arthritis, lower IQ, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, hyperactivity, symptoms attributed to MS, heart palpitations, cravings for sweets or carbohydrates, gastrointestinal distress such as irritable bowel, indigestion, heartburn, etc., and much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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