A Moldy Home, a Flu-Like Illness and the Deaths of Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack
On December 9, 2009, actress Brittany Murphy died of a lung infection, which turned out to be Staphylococcus aureus, a very common bacteria that a healthy system should be able to keep in check. The cause of death was stated by the coroner to have been pneumonia, with secondary factors of anemia and multiple drug […]
Top 3 Reasons Your Crawl Space Has Mold
WHY DOES MY CRAWLSPACE HAVE MOLD? Crawl spaces are the ideal environment for toxic mold in NH to thrive. Most crawl spaces are dark, dirty, and humid. Bugs like to live in these areas since the outside air in the summer (and in the winter if you neglect to close your vents) enters, which can […]
Documentary Sheds Light on Toxic Household Products
A family-oriented documentary called ‘Stink!’ (available for streaming here) shines a bright light on the unregulated use of toxic chemicals in U.S. consumer products, from baby wipes and shampoo to floor cleaners and laundry detergents. The idea for the film originated from director Jon Whelan’s experience in tracking down the source of a strong […]