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Natural Health & Symptoms of Black Mold Poisoning

Our natural environment gives us much beauty and nourishment. Mixed in with this beauty are things to look out for. Mold, for example, a type of fungus, is an organism which lives by feeding off of organic matter. Like other forms of fungus, it reproduces via spores, which spread through air and water. Molds may have a deleterious effect on some, depending on a variety of factors, such as allergies and the condition of the immune system. Molds also have some clearly beneficial effects. In fact, they participate in the recycling of nutrients in the environment because they help to break down dead material.

  1. Natural Health

    • Natural health is something most of us are born with.

      Natural health is something most of us are born with. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is not merely the absence of disease or debilitation. A healthy person is in a state of physical, mental and social well-being. Most people can stay in good health by availing themselves of fresh air, exercise, good nutrition and a positive outlook on life. Those who have experienced exposure to mold may fall short of this state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, it is not accurate to say that mold causes illness. Some molds are toxigenic, meaning they produce toxins which may in turn cause illness.

    Black Mold

    • Paper containing mold

      Stachybotrys chartarum, sometimes referred to as black mold, is a species of mold that can grow on surfaces high in cellulose and low in nitrogen. Fiberboard, paper and dust all have this chemical make-up in common. Stachybotrys chartarum is greenish-black in color and, according to the CDC, is not toxic. All molds should be treated as potential health risks, without singling out any particular type because, as stated above, some produce toxins.

    Symptoms

    • Eye irritation may be a symptom of sensitivity to mold.

      People who are sensitive to molds may experience the following symptoms: eye or skin irritation, nasal stuffiness, wheezing, breathing difficulties and fever. However, there are a number of other causes for these types of reactions. Since mold can usually be seen and smelled, it is advisable to take action to get rid of it, particularly if these symptoms persist. If the above-mentioned symptoms were not caused by mold, they will continue after the mold has been removed, and other possible causes can be investigated. It is especially important to rid the home of mold if there is a small infant or someone with a weakened immune system residing there.

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