The Dr. Neil Nathan & Dr. Jill Crista Approach to CIRS Note: This is part 2 of 4 of a series of blogs where I map the major thinkers in CIRS and mold-related illness: what each one believes, where each one excels, and where each one breaks down. Introduction: I argued that the four major camps of CIRS treatment aren’t actually contradicting … [Read more...]
The Case for Measuring the Illness: Pros and Cons of the Shoemaker Protocol Note: This is part 1 of 4 of a series of blogs where I map the major thinkers in CIRS and mold-related illness: what each one believes, where each one excels, and where each one breaks down. Introduction: I argued that the four major camps of CIRS treatment aren't … [Read more...]
What is the most effective Mold Illness Treatment? Your guide to the four thought leaders in mold treatment This is an introduction to a series of blogs where I map the major thinkers in CIRS and mold-related illness: what each one believes, where each one is strong, and where each one breaks down. This four-part series is a passion project for … [Read more...]
Flourish Clinic recently welcomed Alex Kessler of healthyhomeguide.com to our treatment team. This week, Alex chats about the best air filter for CIRS. The Best Air Filtration for CIRS Don't miss part one: The Best Air Purifier for CIRS Have you heard of ultra fine particles? Ultra fine particles are smaller than 0.1 microns, … [Read more...]
Flourish Clinic recently welcomed Alex Kessler of healthyhomeguide.com to our treatment team. This week, Alex chats about the best CIRS air purifiers, and if HEPAs are worth the hype. I wasted $2000 on HEPA purifiers Have you ever spent way too much money on what was supposed to be the best CIRS air purifier, turned it on, and … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: Travelling with CIRS Travelling with CIRS is possible with the strategic preparation. Prioritizing access to outdoor air circulation and safe accommodations are key. Bring a portable air purifier and ensure you have enough binders to get through a flare. Finally, trust your intuition. If somewhere feels unsafe, leave. If you're … [Read more...]
Why Some Patients Don’t Respond to Binders (and What to Try Next) *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’ve been taking my binders daily for months,” Erin said, her voice tired but hopeful, “but I still drag. My brain fog cycles. I feel … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: CIRS and Lyme Disease 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 … [Read more...]
