Movement Strategies That Avoid Post-Exertional Malaise in CIRS I still remember when a client told me she’d tried a “light walk every day” plan. She lasted three mornings. By day four she was bedridden, heart palpitations, brain fog so thick she couldn’t read a sentence. She said: “I thought movement would heal me. Instead, it broke me.” For many … [Read more...]

Expert Recap: How to Manage Social Boundaries when you have CIRS Community and support is key to CIRS recovery, but socializing can drain your already low battery. To connect with friends in a way that works for you, follow these four boundaries: Control your environment: Reduce sensory overload before it starts by getting together with … [Read more...]

Expert Recap: The CIRS Anti-Inflammatory Diet Diet does not cure CIRS, but it can offer your body support as you go through treatment. There is no one, proven diet for CIRS treatment, but focusing on the following will help: Whole, real foods Low glycemic foods Anti-inflammatory fats Foods high in protein Increased hydration … [Read more...]

Expert Recap: What to ask before starting CIRS Treatment When you're looking for a trained practitioner to treat CIRS, this is what to ask to find the one who can help you: Are you Shoemaker certified or trained? How do you confirm a diagnosis of CIRS? How do you handle environmental assessment and testing? What is your approach to … [Read more...]

Expert Recap: Phase One of the CIRS Treatment Protocol Phase One of the CIRS treatment protocol is about clearing the battlefield. By removing ongoing exposure, using binders to lower the toxic load, and treating MARCoNS if present, you give your body the best possible chance to heal. The first phase consists of: Removal from exposure. … [Read more...]