You have a friend or loved one who has CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). First, let’s clear up any doubt: CIRS is very real. CIRS stands for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, a complex, multi-system illness caused by biotoxin exposure. It was first identified and mapped out by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, who developed the only … [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...]
Long COVID and CIRS: The Connection Nobody Is Talking About *Note: this blog was written by me, Mark Volmer. All spelling mistakes, misquotes, errors, and omissions are my own doing. It is not AI generated.* If you're a COVID long hauler, you already know the frustration. You survived the infection. You did everything right. But weeks … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: What is the CIRS Treatment Protocol? The only scientifically proven CIRS treatment is called the Shoemaker Protocol. When followed correctly, this 12 step treatment for CIRS has repeatedly proven to work. What is the CIRS Treatment Protocol? Dr. Shoemaker’s Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) treatment protocol is the … [Read more...]
Can Mold Cause Headaches and Migraines? What the Research Actually Shows *Note: this blog was written by me, Mark Volmer. All spelling mistakes, misquotes, errors, and omissions are my own doing. It is not AI generated.* Last year, I met Pam. She was seeing me for chronic headaches that no practitioner had been able to solve. She got weekly … [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...]