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...]
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...]
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...]
Genetics, the mono virus, gut bacteria, and even hormones have all been blamed for chronic fatigue. But what if we are getting too specific? Maybe the root cause of fatigue is something more generalized. I believe chronic fatigue is a consequence of inflammation. Out of control inflammation that affects multiple body systems. The last time … [Read more...]