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Why Am I Gaining Weight with CIRS—and What You Can Do About It

Why Am I Gaining Weight with CIRS—and What You Can Do About It

Last Updated on: August 28, 2025 by Mark Volmer

I Haven’t Changed My Diet—So Why Am I Gaining Weight? If you’ve been struggling with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: the weight just won’t budge. Some patients even find themselves gaining weight despite eating well, exercising (when able), or even eating less than before. Friends or … [Read more...]

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What to Ask Before Starting the Shoemaker Protocol: A Patient’s Guide To Finding The Right Practitioner

What to Ask Before Starting the Shoemaker Protocol: A Patient’s Guide To Finding The Right Practitioner

Last Updated on: August 28, 2025 by Mark Volmer

What to Ask Before Starting the Shoemaker Protocol: A Patient's Guide To Finding The Right Practitioner A Story Too Many Patients Know You’ve finally discovered Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Maybe it was after years of fatigue, brain fog, pain, or mysterious symptoms that no doctor could explain. Maybe it was after bouncing … [Read more...]

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Beginner’s Guide to the CIRS Treatment Protocol: What Happens in Phase 1

Beginner’s Guide to the CIRS Treatment Protocol: What Happens in Phase 1

Last Updated on: August 28, 2025 by Mark Volmer

A Beginner’s Guide to the CIRS Treatment Protocol Why Am I Still Sick?– A Familiar Story You’ve seen every specialist you can think of. Rheumatologists, neurologists, gastroenterologists in hopes of getting answers to your relentless fatigue, brain fog, pain, or mysterious skin and gut issues. The tests come back “normal.” Maybe you’re given a … [Read more...]

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What Are the Symptoms of Mold Toxicity in the Brain?

What Are the Symptoms of Mold Toxicity in the Brain?

Last Updated on: September 5, 2025 by Mark Volmer

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...]

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Mold Illness Treatment: Top Strategies to Reclaim Your Health

Mold Illness Treatment: Top Strategies to Reclaim Your Health

Last Updated on: August 14, 2025 by Mark Volmer

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...]

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The 3 Hidden Causes Of Adrenal Fatigue You Need To Know

The 3 Hidden Causes Of Adrenal Fatigue You Need To Know

Last Updated on: October 4, 2024 by Mark Volmer

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...]

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Achilles Tendonitis: A New Approach To Treatment

Achilles Tendonitis: A New Approach To Treatment

Last Updated on: October 20, 2021 by Mark Volmer

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...]

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Is Reiki Real?

Is Reiki Real?

Last Updated on: March 10, 2020 by Mark Volmer

On one side, you have the scientists who claim irrefutably that reiki does not do a damn thing. On the other, you have attuned reiki masters who claim reiki can cure just about anything. Including cancer.  What's really going on with reiki? The inherent problem with determining for yourself whether or not reiki works is the confirmation bias. If … [Read more...]

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