This week, I’m joined by Dr Nicole Bijlsma for a deep dive into the invisible threats in our homes and how to minimise risk: mold, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), dust mites, and poor air quality, and how they’re so often missed by doctors and naturopaths alike.

• Nicole shared her powerful story of turning personal health battles into a mission to educate others, emphasising that exposure history is the key to uncovering root causes of chronic illness.
• We tackled the alarming effects of Wi-Fi and baby monitors on sleep, with Nicole’s groundbreaking research showing how even adults are impacted by EMFs: disrupting non-REM sleep and increasing insomnia risk within just seven nights.
• Practical, actionable advice: HEPA vacuums, hard-wired tech, and proper ventilation are non-negotiables, especially in humid climates like Sydney. Nicole also broke down how to manage dust mites, maintain mattresses, and avoid steam cleaning carpets (a hidden mold risk!).
• There’s hope on the horizon: New Work Health and Safety legislation now classifies mold as a biological hazard, giving renters and homeowners stronger rights to demand proper remediation.
• Nicole’s call to action? Educate yourself, document everything, and push back using the right language because your health is worth the fight.

This episode is packed with eye-opening insights and tools to help you create a safer, healthier home. Don’t miss it!

Alexx Stuart

Your Host, Low Tox Life

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?

• Podcast #52: Electromagnetic frequencies with Building Biologist Nicole Bijlsma
• Show #145: Nicole Bijlsma on the potential dangers of 5G

Want to learn more about this week’s guest? 

Website: www.buildingbiology.com.au 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/homehealthdoc/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebijlsma1/

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