The Controversy Surrounding Stachybotrys Mold and its Potential Health Effects

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The fungus known as stachybotries, which is often referred to as black mold, is the subject of many studies trying to determine its potential health effects.
However, there is currently a lack of proof that stachybotries directly causes these health issues.
It is known that the spores of stachybotries contain microtoxins that could potentially be inhaled and cause health problems.
Having someone else's heart inside the speaker created a psychological struggle, resulting in survivor guilt.
The experience has led to a change in the speaker's perspective on life, where they no longer let small things bother them and focus on what truly matters.

In celebration of Dr. Tom Volk’s life: Mushrooms! Psilocybin! Humongous fungus! Black mold! Foraging! The incredibly charming and warm Dr. Tom Volk, world-renowned mushroom expert, welcomes Alie into his office to dive deep into the underground world of fungal enthusiasts and touch on pathogens and medicinal therapies. Dr. Volk himself was a heart transplant patient, and shared how his life had been changed since a donor saved it. Also: Alie holds his old heart in her hands. Dr. Tom Volk passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 63, and this encore is to celebrate his life and his life’s work with you.

Dr. Tom Volk's awesome fungus website

This week's donations were made to DonateLife.net and The Mycological Society of America and his beloved BlueStars.org