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Without knowing it, millions of people are exposed to toxic mold every day – by touch, by breathing or by consuming food.
Mold is often a quiet but all the more dangerous killer
It can grow on walls, under the floor and even often settle in our food.
What many of you do not realize is that mold has the potential to make a person very ill and even in some cases can be fatal. People often underestimate the danger that mold poses to our bodies. If uncontrolled growth occurs, it can lead to overload and failure of the immune system.
When someone suffers from mold toxicity, they often don’t even know what is causing his or her health problems and then become frustrated with treatments that don’t work.
Aflatoxin
Some molds release invisible but poisonous chemicals known as mycotoxins, the most well-known of which is aflatoxin. Removing these substances from the body is indeed difficult, but not impossible.
Mycotoxins tend to settle in almost every environment we inhabit. They contaminate furniture, clothing and other household items. After entering the body they spread through the blood and gradually weaken the immune system, the joints, the nervous system and other organs. They change how you feel, how you think and even how long you will live.
Besides mycotoxins, molds also produce powerful allergens and trigger bodily reactions depending on what a person is sensitive to.
Mold toxicity
Chronic mold toxicity is not commonly diagnosed, because its symptoms resemble other illnesses. It is often mistaken, for example, for Lyme disease, celiac disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and other conditions. Research shows that exposure to mold can trigger the following symptoms:
- neurocognitive problems
- brain fog, confusion, memory loss
- mood swings
- insomnia
- autoimmune disease
- inflammatory conditions
- joint pain
- fatigue
- headaches
- digestive problems, sensitivity to certain foods
- weight fluctuations
- numbness or tingling of the skin
- vision problems, blurred vision
- light sensitivity
If you have a weakened immune system, certain fungal infections can also affect your lungs, skin, eyes and other organs.
Many buildings show damage from water and damp. If you live or work in such a building, then there is a good chance that you and the mold live in the same room. Mold thrives in damp, dark and poorly ventilated places. Sometimes it starts with poorly sealed pipes, a leaking roof or as a result of flooding.
The problem often also arises in bathrooms, where humidity is naturally higher, especially if wet surfaces are not sufficiently wiped after showering or bathing and the air is not ventilated. Simply anywhere water flows, mold can form even on invisible parts – behind walls, under carpets, in wood and low-quality building materials.
Dirty and poorly maintained air conditioning and ventilation systems also contribute to the problems. The situation is worsened by the fact that some types of mold thrive not only in dark and damp, but also in dry environments.
Foods to watch out for
In addition to environmental mold, you also need to watch out for foods. Foods that commonly contain mold include:
- grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats)
- nuts
- pistachios
- chocolate
- coffee
- wine
If you are sensitive to environmental mold, you will likely also be more sensitive to mold in foods. Buy only foods that you are sure were stored properly. Sometimes this may be impossible, and therefore it is better to avoid such foods altogether.
