Fibromyalgia Self Care Tips 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 like trudging through thick … [Read more...]
Key Takeaways: Mounting evidence is showing a close link between Fibromyalgia and mold sickness, or CIRS. Both have identical symptoms, and even better, both can be treated and cured through the same 12 step protocol. Expert Recap: How are mold and Fibromyalgia related? Mold is not something you want inside your house. Toxic mold is even … [Read more...]
How Do You Get Diagnosed with CIRS? What Most Doctors Miss *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 want to start with something that happens on a regular basis. Diane came into my office carrying a 3" binder of test results and a look … [Read more...]
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you suffer from a vague syndrome that doesn’t have an official treatment. Perhaps you’ve seen more than half a dozen practitioners who scratched their heads on your condition. Before receiving a CIRS diagnosis, practitioners might have guessed you had: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Chronic … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]