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This Site's Purpose...

...is to help moms research the effects of environmental toxins which contribute to the ill health of our children. We provide information on the chemical sensitivities that result from exposure to pesticides, molds and mycotoxins, herbicides, and more.

Genetic Susceptibility

Thursday, 27 January 2011 12:51 | Written by Andrea

Why do some people become chronically ill following an exposure to toxic mold, while others recover quickly? I received an email this week from an individual who vacated a stachybotrys-infested office three weeks ago and is already much better. We left our home two years ago and are still working on our recovery. Numerous factors contribute to the mystery, such as the level and duration of the exposure, prior exposures, and the age of the individual. The biggest factor, however, involves genetics.

The Issue of Cross-Contamination

Written by Andrea

Cross-contamination is defined as "the transfer of mold spores, mycotoxins, gram negative and positive bacteria and all by-products from one item to another." If I must leave a contaminated environment, what can I take with me? What must I leave behind? What can be cleaned? Here's my response, based on our experience, to the question, "Why the dumpsters?"

Global Indoor Health Network

Wednesday, 22 September 2010 19:20

Global Indoor Health Network is a newly-formed group of scientists, physicians, researchers, building engineers, indoor air quality experts, industrial hygienists, attorneys, teachers, injured workers, advocates, and others.

Global Indoor Health Network was previously named ACHEMMIC (Action Committee on the Health Effects of Mold, Microbes and Indoor Contaminants) and will continue the goal of raising awareness on the issue of indoor air quality.

Global Indoor Health Network's Vision is as follows:

Our vision is a global community of individuals and organizations working together to ensure that comprehensive information and guidance concerning medical treatment, investigative techniques and solutions are available to address the effects of contaminants in the indoor environment of homes, schools and businesses.

Toxic Tort Lawsuits Now Easier to Win in Michigan

Tuesday, 22 December 2009 00:00 | Written by Saulius Mikalonis

Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that plaintiffs don't need an expert witness to prove that they suffered physical ailments as a result of exposure to mold. The Court says the defendant must disprove that the mold exposure did not cause the alleged illnesses.

The Michigan Court of Appeals in a case called Genna v Jackson recently ruled that plaintiffs alleging injury from exposure to mold did not have to present an expert witness to prove that they had suffered physical ailments as a result of exposure to mold. According to the court, it was enough that mold was present and that the plaintiffs had physical ailments that could be attributed to mold exposure, even though they did not present a witness that could make a causal connection between the exposure and the injuries that the plaintiffs allegedly suffered. The court left it to the defendant to disprove that the mold exposure did not cause the alleged illnesses.

CDC's Fragrance-Free Policy

Sunday, 19 September 2010 18:09

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now following a fragrance-free policy as part of its "Indoor Environmental Quality Policy." This clearly sets the stage for other public institutions to follow suit.

The policy has been instituted in all of the CDC's offices, affecting more than 15,000 employees nationwide. According to this article appearing in the American Chronicle,

The goal of the policy is to promote and protect the health and well-being of CDC personnel, contractors, and visitors; to prevent work-related injury and illness, as well as harm and pollution of the environment; and to insure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

The policy contains extensive guidelines, which are quite significant for people suffering from Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), such as providing notices at least 5 working day in advance to the occupants, in case of renovation, demolition projects, and maintenance and operation activities conducted in Government-owned facilities as well as in leased facilities, and to schedule the work, if feasible, for non-duty hours, such as weekends, off hours, as in CDC's own words, "This will allow individuals with pre-existing medical conditions, or people with chemical sensitivities that could be aggravated by construction activities, to make alternate arrangements to work away from the site."

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6 Key Questions

Saturday, 17 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Dr. Jack Thrasher

When health issues exist it's important to consider the environment. Radon, asbestos, and lead are commonly considered. Mold and its contaminants are not. Pesticide use is also critical. Toxicologist Dr. Jack Thrasher offers these six questions for anyone attempting to correlate an illness with the environment.

1. Have you used a pesticide applicator to treat for any type of insects and/or spiders? Inside the home or outside the home?

2. Are you on a septic tank system and do you have sewage-type odors?

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MomsAgainstMold.org

Exciting News!

This Site's Purpose...

Genetic Susceptibility

The Issue of Cross-Contamination

Global Indoor Health Network

Toxic Tort Lawsuits Now Easier to Win in Michigan

CDC's Fragrance-Free Policy

6 Key Questions