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 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 (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) Treatment is the only scientifically proven CIRS protocol. Unfortunately, it is also complicated and confusing as every person can react differently to treatment for CIRS. That’s why I’ve broken down the Shoemaker Protocol. I want to help you understand how to treat … [Read more...]
There are a lot of fake diagnoses out there - Is CIRS a real disease? If you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome you have likely been told at least once that your symptoms aren't real; some (maybe all) are just in your head. You may have even heard this enough times that you have started to question yourself. So when you heard … [Read more...]
Mold exposure can cause headaches If you spend time in a water damaged building, it is highly likely that mold exposure is causing your headaches or migraines. How mold causes headaches To be clear - your brain cannot feel pain. However, mold exposure causes a variety of health issues that can cause headaches. 1. The nervous system & … [Read more...]
What is the best way to treat mold toxicity? The Shoemaker protocol. It was designed and developed by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker - arguably the world's leading expert on mold sickness and CIRS treatment (chronic inflammatory response syndrome). It is an evidence-based, scientifically proven method to treat mold toxicity. The Shoemaker Protocol has … [Read more...]
Do you have symptoms of CIRS? If you experience strange symptoms - like those found in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome - you may be suffering from mold sickness. To find out if you have symptoms of mold sickness you can take the questionnaire below. It is the initial screening form I use to help diagnose toxic mold illness. It was … [Read more...]