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Is Your House Making You Sick? 
Are you curious about the hype over toxic mold? Have you experienced a mold exposure and are unsure of your next step? This valuable resource from momsAWARE's Andrea Fabry is designed to help you navigate your way through mold testing, remediation, exposure symptoms, detox methods, cross-contamination issues, legal recourse, and much more! It's a handy, concise guide offering hope and help for anyone concerned about indoor air quality and its effect on human health. Now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions: Is Your House Making You Sick? A Beginner's Guide to Toxic Mold.
Hurricane Flooding Resources
As families in the Southeast face cleanup in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, momsAWARE offers practical help for homeowners dealing with mold damage assessment. Don't miss our Flood Recovery Resources & Info section and our Water Damage Awareness Video Series. If someone you know has been affected by the flooding from the recent devastating storms, please be sure to pass along these valuable resources!
Choosing a Mold Remediator
Tackling a serious mold issue yourself can often make matters worse, as opening up a wall without proper containment can easily exacerbate the problem. But finding a qualified mold remediator who understands the potential hazards of improper remediation can be difficult. See How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company for eight questions to ask before making a hiring decision.
The Holidays and Your Health
Have you given up all hope of healthy eating this holiday season? Would you like to make it through the holidays without sacrificing your health or your sanity? Don't miss our article on The Holidays and Your Health. We offer five simple suggestions for navigating the holiday food maze and starting out the New Year better than ever before! For additional helpful tips on de-stressing your holidays by making good food choices, check out our article Better Food, Better Mood.
Five Natural Products
Are you one of the many who are trying to use fewer chemicals in your home? The good news is that switching to natural cleaning and personal care products can actually save you money! See our article on Five Cheap, Natural, Accessible Products for Your Home and discover a few common items that will go a long way in your household!
Vinegar of the Four Thieves
Vinegar of the Four Thieves has been passed down since the time of the Black Plague, when robbers rubbed a mixture of herbs and vinegar on their bodies to protect themselves from certain death. Antibacterial herbs are combined with raw apple cider vinegar to create a natural cleaner effective in the kitchen, bathroom, and any room that requires disinfection. See our article on The Naturally Healthy Bathroom for the DIY recipe and a helpful how-to video from Andrea!
Healthy Holiday Recipes
Looking for a comfort beverage this holiday season that is gluten-free and sugar-free? Visit Rejuvenating Recipes for our Hot Cacao Drink and Coconut Milk "Eggnog." Don't miss our many other healthy, festive recipes your family will enjoy, including Crustless Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie, Grain-Free Stuffing, Avocado Ice Cream, and Andrea's delicious Cacao Almond Balls (pictured at right).
What Is Building Biology?
How important is the relationship between our health and our indoor environment? Can natural building materials really make a difference in our homes, offices, and schools? Building Biology studies these questions and offers 25 guiding principles for safe, health-supporting building practices. See our article explaining What Is Building Biology? to find out more!
Building Relationships: Toxins in Our Home
momsAWARE's Andrea Fabry joins Dr. Gary Chapman to tell her compelling story of sick children, a sick home, and the radical decisions that affected her marriage, family, and future—and led her down a path toward helping others with the knowledge she gained on the journey. If you missed this inspiring broadcast, listen online to our Building Relationships Interview.
Toxic Mold: You Are Not Alone
Those who have experienced ill health due to toxic mold exposure often feel isolated, and even crazy. Toxic Mold: You Are Not Alone will assure you that many are struggling with feelings of isolation, desperation, desolation, and panic. We share excerpts of emails received in a three-week period in 2018 in hopes that, if you're dealing with a mold exposure, these will validate your own experience and help lessen your feelings of isolation.
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"How I Survived Toxic Mold" Have you experienced a serious toxic mold exposure or know someone who has? These stories will encourage anyone walking through this difficult valley. Read the accounts of several fellow travelers who have made it to the other side in our Mold Survival Stories. |
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Natural Year Challenges
Did you miss our Natural Year Challenges? Our Food Edition looks at the benefits of sprouting, dehydrating, and fermenting your food, and includes many great recipes and how-to videos. Our Household Edition helps you integrate chemical-free products into your home for safe and natural cleaning and air purifying. If you're hoping to live more naturally in the coming year, why not get a head start and check out the momsAWARE Natural Year Challenges!