The Intricate Microbial Interplay Between Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses By Cesar Collado There is a complex relationship between bacteria, fungi, and viruses that provides valuable insight into causes of serious infections. The coexistence and simultaneous presence...
Toxic Black Molds
Part 1: Superantigen Response to Mold
Life-Threatening Toxic Shock Syndromes, Superantigen Responses The consequences of mold exposure reach well beyond historic beliefs that mold is simply involved in allergies. Mold pathology has recognized mold, mainly as an antigen. However, mold flourishes in...
Mold Blind Spots Series
Shining Light on Misunderstood Mold Facts By Cesar Collado This series will provide multiple articles that shed light on often overlooked mold sensitivity triggers or mold blind spots. The following articles will provide crucial aspects of mold-related issues that...
Keep an Evaporative Cooler Mold Free
Overview Main Problems: Swamp coolers will grow mold if not properly maintained.Mold potentially will blow throughout the residence.Unit may eventually leak.Severity of Mold Risk: Cost of Recommendation: $20-$100Guide The Problems Mold Prevention &...
I Don’t Have Access to A Mold-Literate Doctor
Overview Main Problems: Modern medicine rarely considers environmental causes of illnessFinding a mold-literate doctor is difficult Mold-literate doctors can be expensive. Severity of Mold Risk: Cost of Recommendation: $50-$200 /yearGuide The Problems Mold Prevention...
8 Common Mold Myths
8 Common Mold Myths that should be better understood.
How To Prevent Your Pet From Being A Mold Risk
Overview Main Problems: Pets can be a source for moldMold can make pets sick too.Pets can spread mold throughout your home.Severity of Mold Risk: Cost of Recommendation: $10-$50 /year Guide The Problems Mold Prevention & Recommendations The Problems Pets Can Be A...
Can a Fungi Apocalypse Happen?
HBO MAX’s “Last of US” Stretches Some Interesting Fungus Facts Recently, I have received many questions regarding the possibility of a “fungal apocalypse”. The HBO Max series, "The Last of Us," depicts a fictional scenario where a fungal infection, Cordyceps fungus,...
Pathogenic Mold Is Becoming a Global Health Priority
Pathogenic Mold Threats: Truth or Fiction? Recently, a popular video game turned HBO Max Series, “The Last of Us”, fictionalized the possibility of a pathogenic mold that causes a “fungal apocalypse”. In the show, the fungal pathogen found in...
How To Live With Indoor Plants
OverviewMain Problems:Overwatering plants can cause mold growth on or around the plant.Water overflow onto carpeting or drywall.Many plants can result in excessive humidity.Severity of Mold Risk:Cost of Recommendation:$10-$50 /yearGuideThe Problems Mold Prevention...