Expert Recap: How to tell if you have CIRS A trained CIRS practitioner will take the following markers into consideration when making a CIRS diagnosis: TGF-β1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1) MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) C4a (Complement Component 4a) MMP9 (Matrix Metalloproteinase-9) VEGF (Vascular … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: How to test for CIRS The GENIE test (Genomic Expression: Inflammation Explained) is a blood test that looks at the way genes express themselves in people suffering from CIRS. This matters because CIRS doesn’t show up on a standard CBC or metabolic panel. But it does leave a fingerprint in your genetic expression and that’s exactly … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: Is CIRS a real disease? Yes, CIRS is a real disease. There are three criteria that must be met for a condition to be real: 1) The condition must have specific symptoms described in peer-reviewed literature The 13 symptom clusters and 37 symptoms of CIRS have been published multiple times in peer-reviewed literature, and CIRS has … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: What is CIRS? Key Takeaways: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a multi-system illness that causes a chronic dysregulation of the immune system. CIRS is caused when a genetically susceptible individual is exposed to biotoxins. Over time, the immune dysregulation causes many symptoms that may be diagnosed as CFS, … [Read more...]
Expert Recap: Is CIRS an Autoimmune Disease? No, CIRS is not an autoimmune disease. Unlike autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, CIRS is characterized by an inability to shut down the inflammatory response, even after removing the triggering toxin. Is CIRS an Autoimmune Disease? When Sarah was diagnosed … [Read more...]
Understanding CIRS Symptoms: Early Signs and What to Look For Lisa always prided herself on being active and energetic, the type of person who could juggle work, family, and hobbies without breaking a sweat. But gradually, things began to change. It started with unexplained fatigue that didn’t go away, even after a full night’s sleep. Then came … [Read more...]
How do you get diagnosed with CIRS? Imagine waking up every day feeling like you've run a marathon, your body weighed down by a fatigue that you can't sleep off. You may not even need to imagine it - this may be describing you. As you make your way through the frustrating maze of symptoms, you may have come across a potential piece of the … [Read more...]
Can you catch CIRS from your friend? It's a valid question. And certainly, one that brings with it a large amount of anxiety from someone progressing through the CIRS treatment protocol. The short answer to the question of whether CIRS is contagious is no. But like everything, there's a great deal of nuance missed when we stop the discussion … [Read more...]