What Is Sick House Syndrome?
Sick House Syndrome occurs when your house makes you sick.
Sick houses can occur due to local weather conditions.
In the Southern Appalachians, including Asheville, Greenville, and nearby areas, yearly rain and snowfall may be more than 60 inches. That level of moisture can create a range of problems. Those problems can affect the health of the home and the people in it. When ignored, those causes can lead to Sick House Syndrome.
Of course, Sick House Syndrome can occur in any geographic area. However, people who feel sick at home need to focus on their home environment. Physical symptoms may suggest that their home’s eco-system does not support their health and lifestyle.
What Are the Symptoms of Sick House Syndrome?
Sick House Syndrome can cause physical symptoms or be a factor in illness. When your house is sick, you may also experience sickness. Some common symptoms of people in sick homes include:
Sick house syndrome is not “all in your head.” It is real, and all too common.
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What is Sick Building Syndrome? Is it the same thing?
Sick Building Syndrome is used when NOT talking about your home. Other locations, such as your office, workplace, or school can also make you sick. Both terms describe the serious nature of the ills people face when spending time in a place that is unhealthy.
These include electromagnetic frequencies, energy audits, and mold exams.
We recognize that feeling sick at home is a serious matter. A Healthier Home Exam detects the causes of issues that make homes and buildings sick.
Our Pioneering Work At A Healthier Home
A Healthier Home remains a pioneer in the industry since its foundation in 2011.
When it’s your health that matters most, we recommend our one of a kind EnviroVention™ examination. Since 2016, our pioneering method combines the strength of the healthy homes guidelines with quality of life criteria. Known as an EnviroVention, this exam meets the needs of persons who cope with a serious illness.
Often, functional and integral medicine professionals in our area recommend us as a resource to their patients. Here’s a glimpse of what we do.
First, a client provides information about a diagnosis. Together, we look at the home’s eco-system through the lens of that illness. Then, we locate the triggers that worsen symptoms. Further, our clients achieve improved symptom management. Finally, we help achieve the best state of wellness for home health.