two-part series by Maoshing Ni, D.O.M.,L.Ac. and Gary S.
Smolker, Esq. which illuminates health and practical
environmental considerations on the subject matter. In Part One
of this article, I discussed the problems of mold infestation
and its potential impact to one’s health. I pointed out that in
Chinese Medicine, dampness is considered to be the cause of many
illnesses such as high cholesterol, cancer, metabolic disorders,
chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergies, environmental
illness and as a progenitor of mold which may lead to diseases
such as candidiasis and in extreme cases, mycotoxic syndrome,
which in some cases can be fatal. This article will focus on
prevention and treatment options. Initial symptoms of mold
infestation may begin as common allergic reactions of sneezing,
runny nose, sinus congestion, itchy eyes and skin, tightness in
the chest, shortness of breath and fatigue. Over time however,
these allergic symptoms may lessen or worsen depending on your
individual immunity. Often, lo