How CIRS and Lyme Disease Overlap. And How to Treat Both When I first met Sara, she came in with brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, and a history of mold exposure. Six months earlier, she’d been treated for Lyme — the doctor said she “should be better by now.” Over time, she got worse, not better. That’s when I began to suspect something deeper: what … [Read more...]
The CIRS Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Meal Ideas That Support Detox
CIRS Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Meal Ideas That Support Detox “When I first walked into that patient’s kitchen, I saw a box of processed cereal, sugary jam, and a fridge missing fresh greens. I asked: ‘Do you think your body is starving for nourishment or overwhelmed by what you’re eating?’ Over the years, I’ve learned that food is more than … [Read more...]
Can the CIRS Protocol Help People with Long COVID Symptoms?
Can the CIRS Protocol Help People with Long COVID Symptoms? When someone tells me, “I beat COVID… so why am I still sick?” my heart goes out to them. I hear this story weekly in clinic. And it almost always sounds like this: Sarah’s COVID test finally came back negative, and she expected life to go back to normal. But instead of recovering, she … [Read more...]
The 10 Questions to Ask Before Starting CIRS Treatment
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...]
What Are the Symptoms of Mold Toxicity in the Brain?
Expert Recap: What Are the Symptoms of Mold Toxicity in the Brain? If you're worried about brain inflammation from mold toxicity, you want to look for the following symptoms: Brain fog Short term memory issues Difficult concentrating Mood changes Insomnia and sleep disturbances Sensory overload Doctors will look for … [Read more...]
Mold Illness Treatment: Top Strategies to Reclaim Your Health
Expert Recap: Mold Illness Treatment When detoxing doesn't work, it's time to look at CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) as the source of your illness. CIRS is a proven illness caused by your body's inability to expel biotoxins. Here are the most important steps to reclaim your health: 1. Get Out of Exposure: You will not get better … [Read more...]
The 3 Hidden Causes Of Adrenal Fatigue You Need To Know
The common assumption is that stress causes adrenal fatigue. Stress does cause adrenal fatigue. But the source of stress is not what you think. When you think of stress, what comes to mind? Work? Relationships? Responsibilities? Commitments? Finances? Deadlines? All of the above cause stress. And therefore, they all can … [Read more...]
Achilles Tendonitis: A New Approach To Treatment
Achilles tendonitis is one of the most frustrating injuries to heal from. Could stretching and rest actually be moving you in the wrong direction? My right Achilles tendon has been hurting for months. I've been to see osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and fascia workers. I've used ice and Tiger … [Read more...]