Jack D. Thrasher, PhD., Toxicologist

Have you been exposed to chemicals such as the ones listed below and wonder what health effects they can cause? Do the ingredients on labels have you confused and have you wondering if the product is safe? Have you been exposed to water damaged structures and experienced health problems from the building? Have you gotten sick from cosmetics or fragrances? Have you experienced any adverse effects from a pharmaceutical? Do you have symptoms that are perplexing your physician? Do you have water intrusion and mold growth in your home or office? Are you experiencing a myriad of symptoms of the upper and lower respiratory tract, brain fog with loss of memory, fatigue, body aches and pains, recurrent flu-like symptoms? Has your illness puzzled your family physician?

You and your family members may be suffering from the ill effects of chemicals, environmental toxins, adverse effects of pharmaceuticals or acute or chronic exposure to the by-products of mold and bacteria that grow on water damaged materials in your home or office. We can work with your physician so that an appropriate diagnosis of what is causing your illness can be done. If you notice any odd odors that you cannot identify you may have a mold problem. The mold and bacterial growth can be highly visible, but often they are hidden from sight in such places as attics, air conditioning system, wall cavities and crawl spaces. Only a professional can make these determinations.

Since the middle 1980's Dr. Thrasher has recognized that individuals with environmentally related illnesses have severe reactions to the volatile organic compounds present in fragrances and other cosmetics. Exposure to chemicals from the aromas in fragrances precipitate symptoms of brain fog, increases neurocognitive dysfunction and brings on other symptoms such as fatigue, joint and muscle pain, reactive airway dysfunction and the aggravation of existing asthma. Dr. Thrasher is an advocate of a fragrance free environment and refrains from using any fragrance products.

He has reviewed over the years the toxicology testing used by the fragrance and cosmetic industry and has openly criticized their approach. For example, a product produced by Clarins that is rubbed on the stomach of pregnant women is touted to reduced and/or prevent stretch marks. This is a medical claim in the opinion of Dr. Thrasher, and has not been adequately tested for safety and efficacy of either the mother or the developing fetus. Such claims are against FDA regulations for these products and should not be permitted on fragrances and cosmetics marketed in the United States.

Dr. Thrasher was the technical director that headed the team that submitted petitions to the FDA to have 2 well known fragrances, by Clarins, be declared misbranded and seized at the United States borders.

We have the knowledge and resources utilizing current technology incorporating Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to identify DNA of mold species, e.g. Aspergillus fumigatus permits us to detect mold species in sample materials from a building. In addition, we have identified mold DNA in biopsy materials from various tissues (brain, liver, skin, lungs) of deceased and living individuals who were made ill from their exposure to molds. In addition, we have been able to identify mycotoxins (trichothecenes, aflatoxins, ochratoxin A) in homes and buildings as well as in human specimens, e.g. urine, early morning sputum, biopsy materials, etc.

We can review medical and test results, refer to qualified laboratories for further testing, prepare narratives with peer-reviewed scientific research to confirm our findings. Prepare declarations, affidavits, provide expert testimony, depositions and at trial for your behalf at workers compensation, state and federal courts.

If you and your doctor need assistance in diagnosing what ails you don’t keep playing medical roulette. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to efficiently and efficaciously identify the problem and participate in your road to peace of mind .If so, then Dr. Thrasher and Ms Crawley can assist you, your physician, family and attorney.