Mold is a fungus type and different from plants, animals and bacteria. Molds are kind of decomposers of dead organic matter such as leaves, wood and plants. Mold can sometimes infect living plants and animals. Spores and organs such as human hair is the favorite of the mold colonies, but are too small for us to see without a microscope. If a large amount of mold growing on the surface, often appears black or green. The rust color is affected by nutrient source and age of the colony. If mold is growing behind your home wallpaper, colorful pink may appear or purple spots. (more…)
Almost everyone is not affected by exposure to mold, if they are not exposed to many fungi or mold. Unfortunately, they are not sure what kind of molds that are available around us. Also we do not know if much exposure for a short-term exposure to mold can worse than not exposure for a long time. Everyone is different, corresponding to a set of exposure, is for some people not so for others. Remember, mold is everywhere, we are all exposed to mold every day. (more…)
Children in the early of their life is prone to allergy because their body immune system is not developed completely. As a matter of fact, allergies in children are on of the most common chronic childhood disease (including childhood asthma). While it is true that there are still unclear causes of allergies, it’s believed that the complex interactions between genetics and the environment may lead to children allergies (allergic asthma children). There are times when your little effort can make a big difference as preventive actions to your kids. As parents you can follow this simple tips to trim down the possibility of your kids from developing allergy. (more…)
Allergic reactions is natural body’s response to “foreign substance” or “invader” that potentially harmful to your body. Once this object which is known as “antigen” entered your body, immune system will trigger some series actions to fight against infections. There are some common substances which are related as allergens: dust, pollen, mold, plants, chemicals, foods, insect, hymenoptera venoms, bacteria or viruses. (more…)
