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...]
Mold in your house will make you sick. But your eyes and nose will not be enough to detect it. Mold is sneaky. It hides in areas you cannot see or smell! You need to use specialized testing, known as ERMI and HERTSMI2 to find out if your home is making you sick. However, before you begin testing you need to remove yourself from the source of … [Read more...]
Can eating mold make you sick? No - mold on your food isn't the type of mold that's going to make you sick. The molds that make you sick are found in water-damaged buildings. Today, we get to debunking the claim that mold on food makes you sick (it doesn't!). Let's get going! Is your food moldy? A lot of the food you eat contains mold. … [Read more...]
Could Mold Be Making You Sick? What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You *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.* Rachel had seen nine different doctors in three years. Rheumatology. Neurology. Gastroenterology. Each one ran their tests, … [Read more...]
CIRS and Gut Health: Why Mycotoxins Often Trigger Digestive Issues *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. The image, however, is AI generated* If you’ve been living with chronic gut issues like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, SIBO that … [Read more...]
Traveling With CIRS: How to Stay Safe on Planes, Hotels & Airbnb *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.* Lena had been looking forward to this retreat for months. Three nights in Bali, reconnecting with friends, some sun. She deserved … [Read more...]
Why Some Patients Don’t Respond to Binders (and What to Try Next) *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.* I’ve been taking my binders daily for months,” Erin said, her voice tired but hopeful, “but I still drag. My brain fog cycles. I feel … [Read more...]