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...]
How to Avoid Post-Exertional Malaise in CIRS
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...]
Social Boundaries during CIRS Recovery
Expert Recap: How to Manage Social Boundaries when you have CIRS Community and support is key to CIRS recovery, but socializing can drain your already low battery. To connect with friends in a way that works for you, follow these four boundaries: Control your environment: Reduce sensory overload before it starts by getting together with … [Read more...]
How CIRS and Lyme Disease Overlap
How CIRS and Lyme Disease Overlap. And How to Treat Both When I first met Sara, she came in with brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, and a history of mold exposure. Six months earlier, she’d been treated for Lyme. The doctor said she “should be better by now.” Over time, she got worse, not better. That’s when I began to suspect something deeper: what … [Read more...]
The CIRS Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Meal Ideas That Support Detox
Expert Recap: The CIRS Anti-Inflammatory Diet Diet does not cure CIRS, but it can offer your body support as you go through treatment. There is no one, proven diet for CIRS treatment, but focusing on the following will help: Whole, real foods Low glycemic foods Anti-inflammatory fats Foods high in protein Increased hydration … [Read more...]
Can the CIRS Protocol Help People with Long COVID Symptoms?
Expert Recap: Can the CIRS Protocol help Long COVID? Long COVID and CIRS share a significant biological overlap. While long COVID is not caused by biotoxins, it can be the triggering event that causes CIRS. When followed properly, the Shoemaker Protocol has been shown to work on long COVID patients. Can the CIRS Protocol Help People with Long … [Read more...]
Why Am I Gaining Weight with CIRS? And What You Can Do About It
I Haven’t Changed My Diet... Why Am I Gaining Weight? If you’re living with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), you’ve probably experienced the maddening reality of weight that simply won’t cooperate. Some of my patients even watch the scale climb despite eating well, moving gently, or in some cases, eating less than they did before … [Read more...]
The 10 Questions to Ask Before Starting CIRS Treatment
Expert Recap: What to ask before starting CIRS Treatment When you're looking for a trained practitioner to treat CIRS, this is what to ask to find the one who can help you: Are you Shoemaker certified or trained? How do you confirm a diagnosis of CIRS? How do you handle environmental assessment and testing? What is your approach to … [Read more...]
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