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CIRS and Gut Health: Why Mycotoxins Often Trigger Digestive Issues

Last Updated on: December 3, 2025 by Mark Volmer

CIRS and Gut Health: Why Mycotoxins Often Trigger Digestive Issues If you’ve been living with chronic gut issues — bloating, diarrhea, constipation, SIBO that keeps coming back, food reactions, abdominal pain — you’re not alone. Many of the patients I work with have tried multiple gut protocols, yet the symptoms return the moment they stop … [Read more...]

Traveling With CIRS

Last Updated on: October 12, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Traveling With CIRS: How to Stay Safe on Planes, Hotels & Airbnb Lena was excited about the retreat: 3 nights in Bali, reconnecting with friends, seeing the sun again. But halfway through her first hotel night, she woke gasping, chest heavy, brain fog thick. Her throat burned. She abandoned the trip and came back home early feeling worse than … [Read more...]

Why Some CIRS Patients Don’t Respond to Binders

Last Updated on: October 12, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Why Some Patients Don’t Respond to Binders (and What to Try Next) “I’ve been taking my binders daily for months,” she said, voice tired but hopeful, “but I still drag. My brain fog cycles. I feel clogged. Sometimes I think: are binders just a placebo for me?” She was right to ask. Binders are a cornerstone of many mold/biotoxin protocols, but … [Read more...]

CIRS Symptom Assessment – Quiz

CIRS Symptom Assessment This assessment evaluates the symptoms commonly associated with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) using Dr. Shoemaker's diagnostic criteria. Please select any symptoms you have experienced recently or are currently experiencing. Your results will help determine if your symptom pattern aligns with CIRS. This … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Post-Exertional Malaise in CIRS

Last Updated on: January 22, 2026 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: How To Avoid Post-Exertional Malaise in CIRS Post-exertional malaise is a common symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and CIRS. Here are some foundational principles for movement in CIRS: Pacing is key. Start ultra-gentle. Ensure you rest frequently. Movement and rest is better than movement without rest. Emphasize … [Read more...]

CIRS Symptom Assessment Results – High

CIRS Symptom Assessment Based on your responses, your symptom pattern aligns with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). This is a treatable condition, but requires proper diagnosis and a structured treatment protocol. We recommend taking the next step: book a discovery call with our team to discuss testing options and create a … [Read more...]

CIRS Symptom Assessment Results – Low

CIRS Symptom Assessment Your results suggest CIRS is unlikely at this time. However, if you're still experiencing unexplained symptoms, we recommend booking a discovery call to explore other potential root causes. [Button: Book Discovery Call] … [Read more...]

CIRS Symptom Assessment – Email Signup

Are you suffering from fatigue? Take our CIRS assessment. Do you have CIRS? This short assessment evaluates the symptoms commonly associated with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Stop the deep internet dive, and find out for sure. The following 13 questions are based on … [Read more...]