What to Test For: Mold, Bacteria, VOCs

Up to 50% of homes are at risk of mold exposure, and knowing the warning signs could protect you from the harmful effects of black mold and mycotoxins. In this episode, I share the latest research and my personal experiences with mold symptoms and testing to help you identify hidden mold in your home — including how to choose the right testing option for your situation. I also cover the most common mold mistakes to avoid, so you can find mold, test for it, and confidently take the right next steps.

📖 Full Mold Checklist & Resources Guide: https://drruscio.com/guides/get-home-mold-guide

🧫 Mold Tests

The DUST Test (Our affiliate link): https://www.thedusttest.net/ZM5BLQ/SL1HB/

ERMI Testing

EnviroBiomics: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/sm-aeh-actino-endotoxin-hertsmi-2/?ref=7699

Bacteria Test: Endotoxins + Actinobacteria Test

Other Mold Supports

Austin Healthmate Plus: https://austinairsystems.com/products/healthmate-plus?srsltid=AfmBOoqg7qnkE7tizHHdVX-xbvFVpahHMYwhNKn58uviu_DyA2c7Jqiz

Intellipure H1000 Air Purifier: https://www.intellipure.com/collections/air-purifiers/products/h-1000-air-purifier

HALO-LED® Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier: https://rgf.com/products/air/halo-led-whole-home-in-duct-air-purifier/

Airthereal MA10K-PRODIGI Digital Ozone Machine: https://bit.ly/4bCrp4Z

EC3 Sanitizer Fogger: https://bit.ly/3Pw6M2T

EC3 Air Purification Candle: https://bit.ly/41niRdi

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📌Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:25 Mold Symptoms & Warning Signs

05:53 Best Ways Check Your Home for Mold

10:52 Home Testing

21:18 2 Ways to Address Mold Right Now

26:06 3 Common Mold Mistakes

29:39 Closing Thoughts

🎧 Featured Studies

📉 Prevalence of Building Dampness:

https://iaqscience.lbl.gov/prevalence-building-dampness

📉 NIOSH Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool (DMAT):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37206088/

📉 Why Home MYCOTOXIN Test:

https://drcrista.com/pages/environmental-mycotoxin-test

📉 Antibodies against molds and mycotoxins following exposure to toxigenic fungi in a water-damaged building:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14992307/

📉 The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079838/

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