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What are Environmental Sensitivities?

There are a variety of particles and compounds that have become a part of our modern lifestyle and that have increased our breathing exposures to chemicals, microbials, and other allergens. This mixture of toxins, often referred to as a “stew”, now make up more of our indoor breathing and individuals’ bodies must process and remove (detox) to maintain wellness (homeostasis). Whether or not symptoms develop in people exposed depends on:

  1. The nature of the particle or material (e.g., allergenic, toxic, or infectious)
  2. The exposure level concentration and duration of time
  3. The genetic susceptibility of exposed persons

Susceptibility varies with the genetic predisposition (allergic reactions do not always occur in all individuals), age, pre-existing medical conditions (diabetes, cancer, or lung conditions), use of immunosuppressive drugs, and concurrent exposures. These reasons make it difficult to identify dose-response relationships that are required to establish “safe” or “unsafe” levels (i.e., permissible exposure limits.).

Allergenic Response

Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergic disease, and that number is increasing.  An allergic response is a cascading chain reaction unique to each individuals genes.  For example, if you have an allergy to pollen, your immune system detects the pollen and a foreign invader (allergen).  Your immune system will respond by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that travel to cells where chemicals are released causing an allergic reaction.  This reason usually causes symptoms in the following:

Asthma, Respiratory aggravation/ infection

Sneezing, Nasal congestion, Runny nose

Headache

Skin rash

Itching, Watery eyes

Wheezing

The reason why:

The reason why an individual will have an allergic response is because each type of IgE has a specific detection system for each type of allergen. So, a person allergic to animal dander has IgE antibodies specific to that dander. The single most influential factor in developing allergic disease is the genetics associated with your family history.

Generally speaking, atopic (genetically predisposed) or immuno-compromised individuals will symptomize when exposed to even low levels of microbial material or biotoxins. Individuals with: allergies, asthma, sinusitis or other respiratory conditions; a weakened immune system; elderly; pregnant women and children are at increased risk of mold health effects.

The nonatopic (not genetically predisposed) individuals can endure exposures for longer periods of time. However, these otherwise healthy individuals have often been found to develop health symptoms when exposed to slightly elevated concentrations over longer periods of time (low dose exposure).

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What is Environmentally Acquired Illness?

Environmentally acquired illness refers to chronic health problems caused by exposure to mold and other biotoxins, persistent Lyme disease, chemicals and VOC’s, heavy metals, dust, and other irritants found in the environment.  The two primary causes are unhealthy indoor air and persistent infections.

Homes and buildings are inflicted with both leaks and occasions of elevated humidity that become contaminated with mold and bacteria.  Many individuals will not exhibit short-term exposure symptoms, however, gene data research has identified a 20%-25% subset of the population that are unable to effectively remove (detox) the biotoxins causing persistent inflammation.

Chronic inflammation can trigger damage to multiple system of the body including, the brain, immune system, the heart, the lungs, and others.  The inability to effectively process and remove these toxins creates a cumulative spiral that can lead to a complex chronic condition and subsequent disease.

Step 1: 

THE STERILANT: InstaPURE

First we apply our EPA- approved sterilant, InstaPURE, that serves to denature biologicals on contact and just as importantly depose any remaining fragments onto horizontal surfaces for complete removal.  Comprised of microscopic disinfectant particles that measure only a few microns, InstaPURE can permeate the hardest to reach recesses without damaging any surfaces. Although lethal to mold and pathogens, it’s safe enough to be FDA-approved for food contact.

Step 2: 

THE PROTECTION: EverPURE

The second step is the application of a microbiostatic antimicrobial called EverPURE which makes interior surfaces less hospitable to microbials.  The chemical composition of this barrier is both charged and shaped to induce cellular disruption to fungi, providing an additional measure of protection.

Why does there seem to be an increase in environmental illness? 

Environmental factors have been poorly understood by the medical community for sometime, despite the reference to remediation of black growth in Leviticus 14 of the Bible.  A combination of multiple factors have increased the prevalence of difficult-to-diagnose illnesses and include, but not limited to the following:

    • The push for tight energy efficiency homes and HVAC equipment that has had unintended consequences
    • The use of toxic chemicals in products and materials
    • The additional stress, and subsequent immune suppression, generated from the pace of life that has been adopted by modern digital society
    • Reduction in fresh air ventilation
    • Deferred home and HVAC maintenance in homes and education environments
    • Improper education and standards of contamination identification and removal (remediation)
    • The indoor lifestyle has lead to people spending at least 90% of their time indoors, subsequently breathing over 2500 gallons of indoor air per day.

Common Environmentally Acquired Illnesses include:

Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergic disease, and that number is increasing.  An allergic response is a cascading chain reaction unique to each individuals genes.  For example, if you have an allergy to pollen, your immune system detects the pollen and a foreign invader (allergen).  Your immune system will respond by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that travel to cells where chemicals are released causing an allergic reaction.  This reason usually causes symptoms in the following:

Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), which is primarily characterized as mold illness or biotoxin illness)

Persistant Lyme disease and other infections caused by Batonella, Babesia, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), mycoplasma, and others

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)

Multiple chemical sensitivity

Other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or fibromyalgia are now considered to be linked to biotoxin illness

Wheezing

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