The #1 Mistake People Make When Buying a New Home | Heal Thy Self With Christine Cimabue #353

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Are new builds really mold-free? Can your home impact your health? In this deep dive, we explore how modern home construction affects indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and overall well-being. Learn how to advocate for a healthier home, choose better materials, and avoid common pitfalls in new builds and renovations. #mold #newhome #wellness Christine Cimabue IG: holistichomes.bychristine ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! BON CHARGE Go to https://boncharge.com/products and use code DRG for 15% off storewide LMNT Visit DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. Timestamps: 00:00:03 - Introduction and Context of New Builds 00:00:28 - Can New Builds Be Moldy? 00:01:34 - Custom Builds vs. Master Plan Communities 00:02:56 - Prioritizing Occupant Health 00:04:53 - Energy Efficiency vs. Aesthetics 00:06:39 - Customization for Healthy Homes 00:09:02 - Communicating Expectations to Architects 00:11:10 - Myths About Older Homes and Mold Resistance 00:14:10 - Quality of Framing Lumber Over the Decades 00:15:23 - Challenges with Indoor Air Quality in New Homes 00:16:53 - Importance of Air and Water Filtration 00:18:34 - Certification for Architects and Builders 00:19:43 - Role of Building Biologists in Home Building 00:22:07 - Questions to Ask Architects and Contractors 00:23:34 - Understanding EMFs and Their Impact on Home Health 00:26:10 - The Downsides of Smart Homes for EMF-Sensitive Individuals 00:30:06 - The Impact of Home Clutter on Mental and Physical Health 00:33:11 - Discussion on Building Materials: Wood vs. Concrete 00:36:09 - Analysis of Homes Surviving the Palisades Fire 00:38:29 - Personal Experience with Mold and Its Effects 00:40:56 - Creating a Leak Management Plan for Homes 00:45:15 - Managing Humidity Levels to Prevent Mold 00:48:20 - Importance of Advocacy in Home Building 00:50:24 - Emotional Investment in Home Building 00:52:07 - Resources for Homeowners: Instagram and Upcoming Book 00:54:23 - Conclusion and Encouragement for Future Homeowners Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

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0:00.0	The EPA estimates at least 50% of homes have some level of mold and water damage.
0:06.6	And a lot of it's just undetected, just not even known.
0:10.4	Whole home leak detecting is something that anyone can add new construction or on their existing homes now.
0:18.5	And that's something that is monitoring the flow of your plumbing and will
0:23.4	alert you if it detects a leak or a micro leak that might be going on in your plumbing
0:30.0	behind your walls. Today on Heel thyself, I'm joined by Christine Simabew. She's a visionary leader
0:35.4	in the construction industry who's redefining what
0:38.8	does it mean to build a healthy, holistic home? Christine specializes in creating spaces that
0:44.7	prioritize healthy occupancy first for the families. She's focusing on mitigating mold, reducing
0:50.4	EMF exposure, and actually protecting our home from all those harmful chemicals.
0:54.9	In this episode, we're going to dive deep into the essentials of building a safe, holistic
0:58.8	environment for you and your family with actionable tips to transform your living space
1:03.1	into a true, healthy healing sanctuary.
1:09.6	Thank you for joining this episode of Heal Thyself.
1:12.5	To support the show, please rate, review, and subscribe.
1:16.3	It gives us the opportunity to really expand this knowledge to people who need it most,
1:20.7	and you can do your part by just sharing the love.
1:23.3	Again, thank you for listening.
1:24.5	I'm forever grateful, and I love you all.
1:26.8	Let's get started. Okay, Christine, thank you for joining. I'm forever grateful and I love you all. Let's get started.
1:27.9	Okay, Christine, thank you for joining the show. Ooh, do I have some juicy questions for you?
1:33.1	Because your work is right at my alley and I'm so excited to really get into it. You know, I went on a walk the other day.
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