The Silent Killer – Mould.

It is very important to know the signs of mould toxicity, to help you and your family stay healthy.

When you hear the word mould, the first thing you usually picture is dirty shower tiles or ceilings. However, this silent killer is everywhere and we’re ingesting and breathing it every day, without even knowing it.

Mould is not only the visible patches we can see growing in wet or damp areas of your home. Most of the mould is not visible. Undetected, it can grow under your floors, behind your walls, in your air conditioning system and even in your food. Mould likes damp and poorly ventilated spaces.

Usually, it starts with a small leak behind your shower or in your roof. Also, it appears in flooded places that have not been properly cleaned and in places such as dirty air conditioners. A highly contaminated air conditioner will need immediate replacement.

Airborne mould spores can be present in the air every day. Mould exposure shuts down your immune system and starts a cascade of diseases and conditions that can take months and even years to diagnose and cure.

Not all moulds are bad or toxic however there are some toxic and even lethal varieties called mycotoxins that are difficult, but not impossible to get rid of.

Mycotoxins contaminate everything around them, including everything in your home such as air conditioners, furniture, curtains, carpet and even your clothes.

Once they enter your body, mycotoxins will shut down your immune system and wreak havoc on your nervous system, brain, joints, and more. It can be the cause of many diseases, even cancer, and the damage caused by these toxins in many cases is irreversible.

According to a study published in the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture:
“Chronic mould toxicity is characterised by low-dose exposure over a long period of time, resulting in cancers and other commonly invisible effects, while acute mould toxicity has a rapid onset and an obvious toxic response.”

The symptoms of chronic exposure to mould may start as mild but as your body becomes overrun by mould, the symptoms will increase. The symptoms of mould toxicity can be very similar to the one of other conditions, such as fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, Celiac disease, which often leads to misdiagnosis. Some common symptoms of mould contamination are:
• Blurred vision
• Auto-immune problems
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Weight fluctuation
• Neurocognitive problems
• Brain fog/Confusion/Memory loss
• Mood issues
• Sleep issues
• Inflammatory problems
• Digestive problems/food sensitivities
• Numbness and tingling
• Sensitivity to light

Severe mould infestations need professional treatment, especially if your air conditioner is the culprit.
If you are worried about mould contamination in your air conditioner, please contact us today for fast professional air conditioner cleaning service.

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