What’s Lurking in Your Environment

Your environment could be the reason for Neurological conditions like Parkinsons, Alzheimer's and Motor Neuron Disease, as well as a trigger for some Cancers. Environmental toxins may have different outcomes.

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Your environment could be the reason for Neurological conditions like Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s and Motor Neuron Disease, as well as a trigger for some Cancers. Environmental toxins may have different outcomes

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder due to selective loss of motor neurons (MND) and it is on the increase.

A team of researchers, led by a University of Miami neurology professor, have found that the toxin in those algae blooms can lead to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) MND.  Australian Professor Rowe said one theory was that a toxin produced by blue-green algae called beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA-Toxin) might be one environmental risk factor for some people.

Did you know that when testing for bacteria in water-damaged homes we record high levels of Cyanobacteria(blue-green algae).

Photocatalytic Air Purification System (PAPS) has reduced some inflammatory triggers, toxins and viral exposures.

What else is lurking in your home environment or workplace?

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