A TOXIC PROBLEM

Mould exposure can cause a wide range of health issues and be tricky to diagnose – and recovery can take years

BY ALULUTHO GUZANA

WHEN she’s out in the sunshine tending to her blooms, she’s filled with gratitude. Adene Nieuwoudt is just so happy to feel like herself again. Being able to go to the gym, take a walk and cook up a storm for her family are not things she will take for granted ever again. Because there were days not so long ago when even the simplest tasks felt like insurmountable challenges, says Adene (44) , who runs a flower business in Wolseley in the Western Cape. For five years she struggled with her health, experiencing symptoms such as brain fog and fatigue, without any clear answers as to what might be wrong. Then eventually in May 2023 came the diagnosis that finally pointed to the root of the problem – mould…

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You South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3 April 2025

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