What About My Stuff?

Of the many difficulties that new mold illness sufferers face, perhaps none is as fraught with confusion and frustration as the issue of what to do with their current stuff.…
Which Therapies Most Helped Improved Mold Patients?

Very frequently, when people who have been sick with a chronic disease report having made substantial improvements in their condition, others who also have that disease want to…
Toxic Mold and Brittany Murphy

On December 9, 2009, actress Brittany Murphy died of a lung infection which turned out to be Staphyloccoccus aureus, a very common bacteria that a healthy system should be able…
2018 Medical Practitioners Poll

The Paradigm Change mold practitioners poll allows individuals participating in online mold groups to share information about which medical professionals have been helpful to…
CDC Website Page on ME/CFS Mentions Mold Connection

Subsequent to a recent update, information provided about ME/CFS on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now includes a mention that mold may be a…
Stachybotrys and the Blood-Brain Barrier

Back in 2008, a few other mold avoiders and I came upon a doctoral dissertation about the neurological effects of satratoxin (a trichothecene mycotoxin made by Stachybotrys…
Were Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder Mold Victims?

During their first four years of marriage, Almanzo Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder had far more than their fair share of difficulties. Several years’ worth of their crops were…
The Best Mattresses For Moldies

Usually for those who are fleeing a moldy environment and replacing most or all of their possessions, I suggest starting off with camping mattresses. Even if people are not…

15 Simple Ways To Start Learning About Mold-Related Illness

Below is a list of resources providing an introduction to the topic of recovering from environmental toxic mold issues. Click here for details.

#1. Watch the “Moldy” movie.

This hour-long film (produced by Dave Asprey) provides a basic introduction to the topic of mold-related illness and may be watched for free.

#2. Read “Back From The Edge.”

This readable biography of Erik Johnson provides a quick introduction to a number of difficult topics on mold illness and is available for free from Paradigm Change.

#3. Visit the Paradigm Change blog.

This blog includes in-depth articles on a variety of interesting topics related to mold illness, written by Lisa Petrison and guest authors.

#4. Become familiar with the medical research.

The rapidly growing literature providing evidence that moldy buildings cause serious health effects is summarized on the Paradigm Change site.

#5. Look for mold in your home, workplace or school.

Are the buildings where you spend time okay with regard to toxic mold? A Paradigm Change page discusses the ins and outs of mold testing.

#6. Consider your own health issues.

Those who are not sure whether their health problems have anything to do with mold may want to start with the “Toxic Mold Illness Diagnosis” page.

#7. Learn about the psychiatric connection.

Research studies as well as patient reports suggest that mold may be an important factor in psychiatric illnesses such as depression or anxiety.

#8. Focus on the locations effect.

Many mold patients report reacting just as much to outdoor toxins as to indoor ones. The Paradigm Change Locations Ratings project provides useful info on this topic.

#9. Be inspired by improvement stories.

This Paradigm Change article provides quotes from more than 30 individuals on how mold avoidance and treatment has changed their lives for the better.

#10. Consult with a medical practitioner.

A page on the Paradigm Change website lists practitioners with experience treating mold illness, organized by state.

#11. Develop your mold avoidance skills.

A Facebook forum and other free info on avoidance issues is available from Mold Avoiders (run by Paradigm Change executive director Lisa Petrison).

#12. Explore the “Living Clean In A Dirty World” site.

This website (presented by Paradigm Change) provides links to a highly curated selection of recovery-oriented articles from a wide variety of information sources.