UV Radiation

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--- In , " cocopollyphenol " <cocopollyphenol@...>

wrote:

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> Hi , I just was wondering if at altitude, since UV radiation is stronger,

maybe that also is playing a role.

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I am of the tentative belief that there's something about the sun that degrades

mold toxins, and that this is part of why mold sufferers feel worse on

cloudy/rainy/snowy days and during winter months. It might well be the UV

radiation, though possibly it's something else.

Whatever it is, it seems to happen fast. I'm hyper sensitive to the presence of

outdoor mold, and find that the problem goes away for me within a few minutes of

the bright sun coming out.

I tend not to think that the " altitude effect " is related to UV radiation

though. It seems to work just as well, for me, regardless of whether it's

cloudy at the higher altitude.

Someone who knows much more about the properties of mycotoxins than I do

suggested to me that objects release those toxins faster under periods of

relatively low barometric pressure. This would have the potential for

explaining why we feel worse as storms approach, but (because barometric

pressure differences are especially determined by altitude) would explain the

" denaturing " effect of altitude even better.

The last time I went to altitude (going from 1000 feet to 8500 feet and then

back down in the same day), I found that several garments that were problematic

for me (after several washings) became okay. This was just for two hours at the

high altitude. I certainly can't guarantee that others will get similar results

though! That's why I was hoping that other people besides me would try it.

Nice to hear that SOMEONE has found a really non-toxic home. Hope that place

stays good for them.

Has it gotten sunny where you're at yet? Please let us know how you're feeling

when it does!

Best,