Expert Recap: How to tell if you have CIRS A trained CIRS practitioner will take the following markers into consideration when making a CIRS diagnosis: TGF-β1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1) MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) C4a (Complement Component 4a) MMP9 (Matrix Metalloproteinase-9) VEGF (Vascular … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: How to test for CIRS The GENIE test (Genomic Expression: Inflammation Explained) is a blood test that looks at the way genes express themselves in people suffering from CIRS. This matters because CIRS doesn’t show up on a standard CBC or metabolic panel. But it does leave a fingerprint in your genetic expression and that’s exactly … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: What Are the Symptoms of Mold Toxicity in the Brain? If you're worried about brain inflammation from mold toxicity, you want to look for the following symptoms: Brain fog Short term memory issues Difficult concentrating Mood changes Insomnia and sleep disturbances Sensory overload Doctors will look for … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: Mold Illness Treatment When detoxing doesn't work, it's time to look at CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) as the source of your illness. CIRS is a proven illness caused by your body's inability to expel biotoxins. Here are the most important steps to reclaim your health: 1. Get Out of Exposure: You will not get better … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: 3 Mold symptoms in kids that parents should watch for Kids can experience mold exposure symptoms too. The following are the most common mold toxicity symptoms in kids: Persistent fatigue and brain fog Skin rashes and unexplained inflammation Behavioural and emotional changes If you are concerned that mold is making your … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: 5 Long-Term Mold Exposure Symptoms and How to Treat Them Effectively Key Takeaways: Long-term mold exposure symptoms include: Chronic Fatigue Cognitive decline/brain fog Ongoing respiratory issues Sensory/skin issues Hormonal and immune dysregulation If you’ve been sick for months or years with no clear … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]