#96 Is Your Environment Making You Sick with Amie Skilton

Our Guest: Amie Skilton Former functional medicine practitioner of 18 years, Amie Skilton’s view of root cause medicine was forever altered as a result of an environmentally acquired illness. In 2017, after developing CIRS herself, she discovered the world of building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. She realized her naturopathic, nutritional and herbal toolkit were only as useful as her environment was healthy. She’s now on a mission to raise awareness in the public arena, and educate practitioners, on a commonly overlooked but monumentally significant influence on health and wellbeing.  _______________ Topics include: What is a Building Biologist for those that don’t know? Are there any particular places in Australia that have the highest or lowest rates of mold? What are signs or symptoms someone is being exposed to mold?  Why do some people get affected and not others? Is all mold visible to the naked eye? What’s the process someone should go through if they suspect they may be exposed to mold? Particularly in relation to getting their home If mold is found in a home, what are the first steps someone should take in removing it? (what are the do’s and don’ts) Do landlords have a responsibility to remediate an apartment if mold is found and are there any laws in how this has to be done? Is it necessary to chuck your belongings away if they have mold on them? What are your top 5 tips for preventing mold from occurring in the first place? If someone is looking into buying a home, or even moving into a rental apartment, how can they be sure there isn’t mold in there before committing? What’s next for you in this space of building biology. Do you have any upcoming events, courses, programs or offerings? _________ Resources Mentioned: Amie's 5-G webinar  More info on EMF-Proof Your Home eCourse   Social & Website Links w: https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com/ i: instagram.com/thatnaturopath f: facebook.com/Amie.Skilton.Naturopath t: twitter.com/AmieSkilton