Toxic Dust and Mold Weaken Immune System

June 17th, 2012 by Dr. Keith Nemec

According to a new study released, Americans are exposed to a variety of potentially dangerous chemicals and toxic dust in their homes from products such as computers, frying pans and shower curtains.

The study, called “Sick of Dust,” found 35 hazardous industrial chemicals in household dust samples from 70 homes in seven states, including Michigan and California. It was commissioned by nine environmental groups, including the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland and the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition in San Jose.

“It literally brings home the fact that hazardous chemicals are in our daily lives,” said Beverly Thorpe, international director for Clean Production Action, one of the study’s sponsors. “We feel now is a prime opportunity to overhaul chemical regulation in the United States.”


But the American Chemistry Council, which represents major chemistry companies, said that just because a substance is found in toxic dust or in the body at low levels doesn’t necessarily mean it causes health problems.



-Associated Press

Dr. Keith & Laurie Nemec comments on Toxic Dust and Mold Weaken Immune System:


1. Mold

2. Dust

3. Chemicals

4. Bacteria and viruses

As these studies have shown, the mold will weaken the immune system and trigger many types of immune disorders one being asthma. Toxic dust represents the chemicals in your house and the world. This study shows 35 hazardous industrial chemicals in household dust, some including pesticides, toxic chemicals, and flame retardants just to name a few.

Another study shows that common house dust aka toxic dust contained 33 chemicals that promote breast cancer formation.

What is the answer?

First purify your home environment by the following steps:


2. Remove all carpets as soon as possible. Carpets are loaded with chemicals, mold and toxic dust. Replace with hardwood floors.


4. Purchase an air purifier which detoxifies chemicals, kills mold, bacteria and settles floating dust to the ground.

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