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Mycotoxic (Fungus) Moldy Foods - Top 10 List

  This post is directed towards food concerns as related to mold. Mold is in our air, it plays a beneficial role in our ecosystem. We need mold, but do we need it in our food?  Let this sink in - We cannot always control if we have mycotoxins in our food, we can control what foods we eat.  If you think mold may be contributing to your health related issues, it's time to start thinking about your diet.  Consuming any mycotoxin is never a good idea, so a diet consisting of foods with a higher probability of containing mycotoxins would not be considered wise.  You are what you eat, never forget it! Now to get a bit more clinical. Definition of Mycotoxic - Pertaining to or emanating from a mycotoxin.  Definition of Mycotoxin - Mycotoxin (from the Greek word (mykes) "fungus")  Definition of Toxin - From the Greek word toxikon, lit. (poison) is a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms.  Mycotoxins cause a wide range of health problems in humans when we ar

You Have Mold, Now What?

   We live in the Information Age, and unfortunately the Disinformation Age as well.   Everyday we receive calls from people who have discovered mold in their homes, places of business or elsewhere and they have questions. They have lot's of questions, and rightfully so. Most people will start by doing an internet search looking for answers. Some people become overwhelmed, some scared and some confused. To be honest all of those emotions are justified, let me tell you why.  Bad Advice But wait, a person on social media said this, my relative said that, I read this, I watched a video....etc. Who and/or what is to be believed? If your comfortable with your mechanic also cutting your hair or your plumber also doing your taxes, then by all means take the mold advice from just anyone. Solutions? When it comes to mold issues there is no cookie cutter solution, no magic wand, no one-size fits all. Each case has it's own set of variables and considerations. A product or technique u