Fibromyalgia Self Care: Strategies for Managing Symptoms It was a crisp autumn morning when Sarah, a 45-year-old mother of two, realized she could no longer keep up with the life she once knew. Her teenagers were fairly self-sufficient, but suddenly even getting in the car to drive them to activities seemed insurmountable. Every movement felt … [Read more...]
How do you get diagnosed with CIRS? Imagine waking up every day feeling like you've run a marathon, your body weighed down by a fatigue that you can't sleep off. You may not even need to imagine it - this may be describing you. As you make your way through the frustrating maze of symptoms, you may have come across a potential piece of the … [Read more...]
If you're reading this post, it's highly likely that you suffer from some sort of vaguely explained illness. The illness, likely a syndrome, doesn't have treatment. It's more like the diagnosis of your illness was the last resort for your practitioner (or practitioners. You've probably seen more than half a dozen). The illness could be: … [Read more...]
You have a friend or loved one who has CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). Let’s get this out of the way first. CIRS is very real. Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker has spent his career first identifying, and then coming up with a treatment for CIRS. Because of his commitment we are now able to diagnose and treat this mysterious illness. What … [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...]
What is CIRS? CIRS, or chronic inflammatory response syndrome, is a complex medical condition. It's an illness with a wide variety of symptoms that is triggered by exposure to biotoxins. Biotoxins are substances produced by living organisms such as fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms. These toxins can cause a range of … [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...]