341. Is Your House Making You Sick? - Joshua Rachal

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast.  _____ Joshua and I explore how hidden mold and poor construction practices in our homes can contribute to chronic illness, especially in individuals with mold sensitivities or CIRS. We dive into how homes should be evaluated, how to avoid the most common construction pitfalls, and how to take actionable steps—even DIY ones—toward a safer living space. Make sure to watch the full interview to learn more. Joshua Rachal is a Forensic Mold Assessor, Certified Master Inspector, and licensed Mold Assessment Consultant in Texas (MAC) and Florida (MA), known for his expertise in building science, construction defects, and mold diagnostics. After toxic mold impacted his own family, Josh shifted from running large-scale remodeling projects into becoming one of the nation"s most trusted mold experts. He’s conducted over 3,000 mold assessments, produced 350+ remediation protocols with 100% clearance success, and served as an expert witness in more than 120 legal cases. His reports have been cited by Senator Jon Ossoff in Senate hearings and he is regularly referred by medical and wellness professionals for comprehensive mold evaluations. We discuss the following: All about Joshua RachalCorruption in military housingHealth effects of mold exposureDo inspections test for other toxinsShould you hire a mold assessorThoughts on HERTSMI and Swiffer testsOptions if you can"t afford remediationAre HVAC units contaminatedDo air purifiers helpNew homes vs older homesShould inspectors ask about water damageTips for finding a healing homeAre airtight homes causing moldWhere to find Joshua Rachal _____ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteFacebook EFH CIRS TestingCIRS & Environment, ERMI and Ultimate CIRS Environmental Guide BundleHERTSMI-2Air Purifier _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  📫 Tips and Weekly Updates  FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️Work with Us  🎙️ Podcast   📺 YouTube  📸 Instagram  👥 Facebook   NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet    📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources  📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. Carnivore Cure available at Amazon.