Can you catch CIRS from your friend? It's a valid question. And certainly, one that brings with it a large amount of anxiety from someone progressing through the CIRS treatment protocol. The short answer to the question of whether CIRS is contagious is no. But like everything, there's a great deal of nuance missed when we stop the discussion … [Read more...]

You have a friend or loved one who has CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). Let’s get this out of the way first. CIRS is very real. Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker has spent his career first identifying, and then coming up with a treatment for CIRS. Because of his commitment we are now able to diagnose and treat this mysterious illness. What … [Read more...]

Is breast implant illness actually CIRS?  With a number of overlapping symptoms, many patients wonder if their breast implant illness is actually CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome). Before we dive in, let's take a look at breast implant illness. What is breast implant illness? Breast implant illness (BII) is a term … [Read more...]

The CIRS and Candida connection  I think every chronic fatigue patient I've seen at the clinic has previously had a diagnosis of candida overgrowth. It's often the first line of therapy for fatigue in the natural health world. There is a lot of overlap between CIRS and candida symptoms. But the similarities stop there. The causes of CIRS and … [Read more...]

Do natural treatments work on CIRS? The debate between natural treatments and pharmaceuticals is ongoing. While pharmaceuticals have absolutely changed modern medicine and saved countless lives, there is a growing recognition of the unique advantages offered by natural remedies. Natural remedies, derived from plants, herbs, and other natural … [Read more...]

What is CIRS? CIRS, or chronic inflammatory response syndrome, is a complex medical condition. It's an illness with a wide variety of symptoms that is triggered by exposure to biotoxins. Biotoxins are substances produced by living organisms such as fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms. These toxins can cause a range of … [Read more...]

What is long covid? More than three years after the initial report of COVID-19, an unexpected health condition known as long covid affects up to 50% of people who had covid (1). These covid long haulers experience a wide range of symptoms, including: Chronic fatigue Headaches Shortness of breath Loss of or distorted sense of smell Muscle … [Read more...]

Dr. Shoemaker's CIRS Treatment Protocol is the only scientifically-proven way to treat Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).However, it is also complicated and confusing. And to make things even more difficult, every person can react differently. That's why I've broken down the Shoemaker Protocol. I want to help you understand what … [Read more...]