Tag: health

  • The Health Concerns of Mold in the Home!

    The Health Concerns of Mold in the Home!

    Mold in the home has been linked to many health issues including asthma and respiratory concerns. Is Mold making you sick? When we see mold on a piece of bread, we immediately throw it out. When we see mold in our shower, we scrub and sanitize it quickly. So why, when we see Mold in…

  • Radon Testing: Should the Mitigation Company Do the Testing?

    Radon Testing: Should the Mitigation Company Do the Testing?

    Should Radon Mitigation Companies Do Radon Testing? Is there a conflict of interest? Radon has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and it is estimated that it causes over 20,000 deaths a year. Radon occurs naturally and is caused…

  • What is Mold Toxicity?

    What is Mold Toxicity?

    Could mold be making you sick? Mold exposure was originally linked to health conditions such as upper respiratory issues, cough, and aggravation of asthma in asthma sufferers more than a decade ago. Since that time, studies have continued to attempt to define the link between exposure to mold and health conditions in adults and children.…

  • Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk

    Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk

    Do you know what’s in your indoor air? It might surprise you! Here are some common contaminants, and what you can do about them! When we think of air pollution, we often think of outdoor air, but studies have shown that indoor air can be just as contaminated and sometimes these contaminants can even cause…

  • Does Radon cause Cancer?

    Does Radon cause Cancer?

    With awareness increasing, many homeowners are concerned about the cancer risk that Radon represents. While Radon has been discussed a lot lately, it is a relatively new concern for home owners. Whether a high Radon level was detected through tests during a home sale, or as a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s…

  • BLACK MOLD: TRUTH VS. FICTION

    BLACK MOLD: TRUTH VS. FICTION

    You’ve heard of ‘Toxic Black Mold’ on the news, but how do you separate Truth from Fiction? Who hasn’t heard of “Toxic Black Mold“? After all, it’s been featured on both local news segments, as well as national programs such as 20/20 and 48 Hours. But what is Toxic Black Mold, and what does it…