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> Re: CS>mold headaches garlic
> From: Mary Lou Borgert
> Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 10:07:18
> Hi Mike, What does mold infection feel like?? I too think this is
> happening to me or else it is too much humidity in the house. In
> any case it is driving me crazy. You say "properly prepared
> garlic" what is that???
> Mary
Mary, I've been a bit busy - sorry for the delay in replying.
I am not a doctor and cannot give medical advise. The symptoms of
mold and fungus sensitivity are vague and hard to pin down. There
could be other health problems that give similar symptoms, so you
need to see a competent medical practitioner. Unfortunately, few
doctors are aware of how serious mold and fungus can be, and they
may misdiagnose. You have to do a lot of research yourself.
Mold and fungus sensitivity can be very serious. Different people
react differently. Some are incapacitated with the slightest
exposure, others can live in severe infestations with no noticable
harmful effect to their health.
Most information on the web is outdated and only talks about the
known varieties such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, and
Cladosporium.
In truth, any common household mold or fungus can be dangerous to
someone who has been sensitized. It is an allergic reaction of the
immune system, and can be debilitating or even life-threatening.
Here are some things to check around the house:
1. Does food like your bread get moldy quickly if you leave it on
the counter?
2. Is the concrete in your basement sealed properly?
3. Are there any leaks when it rains?
4. Are there any hidden plumbing problems that cause dampness in
the walls or ceilings?
5. Are there any sources of water or damp areas anywhere in the
house?
6. If you have hot air heating, lift the register covers and see
if the ducts are rusted.
7. Do you have carpets or hardwood floors? Carpets hold dampness
and mold loves to live in the fibers.
8. When you go shopping, do you smell a musty odor the instant you
step in the house?
Here are some articles that discuss some of the symptoms. (Sorry,
the long urls may wrap in your browser and you have to fix them.)
"Toxic Mold"
http://www.consumervoiceusa.com/HotTopicsHTML/SubTopicMold/ToixcMold/ToxicMold.html
"Effects of Molds"
http://www.consumervoiceusa.com/HotTopicsHTML/SubTopicMold/ToixcMold/MoldEffects.html
"Effects of Mold Toxins"
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/oehas/mold.html
"A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/hiddenmold.html
Here is a good site for more information:
http://www.mold-help.org/
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A mold headache is unlike any you have ever experienced before. It
is like someone has split your skull open with an axe, then poured
acid in the open wound. Meanwhile, they put a band around your head
and screwed it tight. You cannot work or think.
Garlic is the only thing I have found that helps, besides daily
laundry and eliminating all possible sources of mold spores.
As usual, there is a great deal of misinformation on the web. Here is
some information on Garlic that may be useful:
The Chemistry of Garlic
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"Odorless and stable, alliin is the most abundant sulfur compound
in whole, unbruised Garlic. It is stored inside one kind of Garlic
cell; in a separate type of cell, an enzyme called alliinase
awaits. When the cells are broken open, alliin mixes with
alliinase, and in about ten seconds all of the exposed alliin has
been converted into a new group of compounds: allicin and its
close relatives, which give off the aroma of fresh Garlic."
http://www.herbalchem.net/GarlicIntroductory.htm
"Garlic Compounds"
"Specifically, these compounds lower cholesterol by stimulating
the release of bile by the gall bladder (bile contains cholesterol
and related compounds) and by decreasing the production of
cholesterol in the liver. In addition, garlic compounds gently
lower blood pressure by slowing the production of the body's own
blood pressure raising hormones."
http://www.firmbottoms.com/Garlic.htm
"The Chemistry of Garlic Health Benefits"
http://www.garlicfestival.com/Rx/garlicchemistry.html
Consumer Lab "Product Review: Garlic Supplements"
http://www.consumerlab.com/results/garlic.asp
The Garlic Press
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I tried several different kinds of garlic press and settled on one
similar to the Zyliss Garlic Press:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cooks-corner/susdelgarpre.html
This model has a plunger that fits inside a channel. Here is a
picture of the plunger and cup in a model made of teak:
http://www.teaklimey.co.uk/Garlic/garly.jpg
Next, I cut a piece of aluminum from a sardine tin to fit the bottom
of the chamber and plug the holes. This crushes the garlic and
forces it through a torturous path around the plunger and up inside
the chamber. I think it does a better job of crushing each cell.
I crush an entire garlic bulb and put the pulp in a porcelain dish.
I let it sit for ten minutes, then put it in the fridge. This is
enough for two days.
The garlic should be eaten with food. I put it on a sandwich, and
make sure to take multiple vitamins with minerals each time. People
don't seem to react differently, so I don't know if they detect any
unusual odor or not.
This is a brief overview of the problem. I hope this helps answer
your questions, but if not, please let me know.
Best Regards,
Mike Monett
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