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What are All the Causes of CIRS?

What are All the Causes of CIRS?

Last Updated on: July 14, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: What Are All the Causes of CIRS?  It usually starts with mold. Maybe it was a leaky roof or a musty basement you barely noticed. Maybe you were told it couldn’t be mold because it wasn’t visible. So you cleaned, remediated, or moved and expected to feel better. But you didn’t. In fact, you got worse. This is a hallmark sign of … [Read more...]

What Causes CIRS

How to Recognize Mold Allergy Symptoms and Find Effective Relief

How to Recognize Mold Allergy Symptoms and Find Effective Relief

Last Updated on: September 15, 2025 by Mark Volmer

How to Recognize Mold Allergy Symptoms and Find Effective Relief The Day Everything Changed: Sarah’s Story When Sarah moved into her dream home — a charming, century-old farmhouse just outside the city — she never imagined that her health would soon unravel. Within weeks, she began waking up congested, her eyes red and itchy. At first, she blamed … [Read more...]

What Causes CIRS

5 Signs Your Chronic Fatigue Might Actually Be CIRS

5 Signs Your Chronic Fatigue Might Actually Be CIRS

Last Updated on: July 14, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: 5 Signs your Chronic Fatigue Might Actually be CIRS You’re Tired — But This Isn’t Normal Fatigue You wake up tired. You go to bed tired. And somewhere in between, you ask yourself:“Am I just getting older? Stressed out? Or... lazy?” Your bloodwork is flawless. Your doctor says you're the picture of health — maybe even suggests … [Read more...]

Symptoms of CIRS

5 Signs You Need a Mold Detox

5 Signs You Need a Mold Detox

Last Updated on: July 10, 2025 by Mark Volmer

5 Signs You Need a Mold Detox (And How to Start Feeling Better) Feeling Off — and Not Sure Why? It Could Be Mold. You don’t have to see mold for it to be making you sick.Fatigue, brain fog, headaches, anxiety, respiratory issues — these symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. But for many people, the real culprit is hidden in their … [Read more...]

How to Treat CIRS, What Causes CIRS

Is CIRS a Real Disease?

Is CIRS a Real Disease?

Last Updated on: August 11, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: Is CIRS a real disease? Yes, CIRS is a real disease. There are three criteria that must be met for a condition to be real: 1) The condition must have specific symptoms described in peer-reviewed literature The 13 symptom clusters and 37 symptoms of CIRS have been published multiple times in peer-reviewed literature, and CIRS has … [Read more...]

What Is CIRS?

What is the Shoemaker Protocol?

What is the Shoemaker Protocol?

Last Updated on: October 1, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: What Is the Shoemaker Protocol? The Shoemaker Protocol is the only peer-reviewed, medically recognized protocol designed to treat CIRS at the root cause. Created by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, this 12-step protocol is the gold standard for addressing the immune dysregulation that defines CIRS. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Only … [Read more...]

How to Treat CIRS

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome: Treatment & Recovery Tips

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome: Treatment & Recovery Tips

Last Updated on: October 1, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Expert Recap: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome: Treatment & Recovery Tips That Actually Work The Shoemaker Protocol is the only medically recognized and peer-reviewed method to diagnose and treat Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). It is evidence-based, structured, and highly individualized. CIRS Treatment You're sure you … [Read more...]

How to Treat CIRS

Can Mold Cause Fatigue?

Can Mold Cause Fatigue?

Last Updated on: April 22, 2025 by Mark Volmer

Can Mold Cause Fatigue? Does mold make you tired? Absolutely - in fact, chronic fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of mold sickness. If you are susceptible to mold illness and are exposed to mold, your cells will struggle to make energy. As a result, this mold exposure will cause fatigue. A mold and fatigue story... You wake up … [Read more...]

Symptoms of CIRS

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