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  • A free, online event for CIRS patients? Yes, please!

    A free, online event for CIRS patients? Yes, please!

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    Let this be your guide to the first annual CIRS Summit! CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complex illness, so there is a ton to learn about it as you receive your diagnosis and navigate the Shoemaker protocol to heal. Jacie and Barbara joined the steering committee to plan and produce this FREE event, the first of its kind that is geared towards patients. We break down the talks and point out our favorites, so we hope this helps you decide which talks to catch during the next replay, or whether it might be worth purchasing the upgraded ticket for access to replay at your convenience. All proceeds go towards important CIRS Research. To watch the CIRS Summit, visit https://the-ultimate-cirs-summit.heysummit.com/

    For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, disclaimer, and where you can watch The CIRS Summit5:30 Introduction to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome by Jacie Gregory6:10 Staying Healthy Post-Protocol: Managing Re-Exposures: Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, Jenny Johnson PT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC, Jacie Gregory & Barbara Williams7:18 Building-Related Biotoxins: Mold, Bacteria and More by Larry Schwartz7:30 Envirobiomics: Because Health Matters: Dust Testing and Blood Panel for CIRS by Gianni Rosinni7:55 An Inconvenient Truth: Tick Borne Infections in CIRS Patients by Dr. Margaret DiTulio DNP, APRN8:28 The Science Behind Brain Injury and Repair by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker9:10 Surviving Hypersensitivity in CIRS by Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres9:54 Mindfully Navigating CIRS Recovery with Meditation by Melanie Joy Pensak M.S. CCC-SLP, CMT-P10:28 The Devil is in the Differential: Diagnosing Chronic Illness by Dr. Margaret DiTulio DNP, APRN10:35 Air Oasis: Love the Air you Breathe by Jon Bennert10:40 Processing Grief: An Essential Step to Healing by Melanie Joy Pensak M.S. CCC-SLP, CMT-P, Dr. Lauren Sparks, Brenda Stewart LPC, LMHC, CTH & Mindy Mastruserio MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP-II11:26 Understanding Red Hot Hands and Feet: Erythromelalgia in CIRS by Dr. Lauren Sparks11:33 Common Remediation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them by Bill Weber12:02 Leaky Buildings, Leaky Gut by Dr. Kellyn Milani NMD12:07 CIRS: A Trauma-Based Illness by Dr. Andrew Heyman12:10 Unlocking the Power of Genie to Inform your Recovery from CIRS by Louise Carder12:50 The Importance of the HLA: Genetic Susceptibility to CIRS by Dr. Scott McMahon13:11 The Importance of Family Support by Kendrah Betz & Matthew Betz13:22 CIRS & Hormones by Dr. Anjali Noble13:57 Eradicating MARCoNS by Dr. Joseph Mustom14:08 Fixing Your Cells and Brain with Plasmalogens by Dr. Dayan Goodenowe14:49 The Use of Peptides Beyond VIP by Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres15:08 CIRS, Dysautonomia and Upper Cervical Care by Dr. Andrea Jordheim16:10 Navigating Disordered Eating and CIRS by Brenda Stewart LPC, LMHC, CTH16:30 Microbiology DX: Ordering and Understanding Marcons testing by Dr. Joseph Musto17:16 PD Labs: Patient Driven Healthcare Solutions by Ray Solano17:30 A Unique Way To Treat CIRS & Lyme by Dr. Laura Varga17:40 Long Covid & CIRS by Jacie Gregory18:09 Breathwork for the Moldy Brain by Morgan Glodowski18:29 Deciphering the Alphabet Soup: CIRS Lab Tests and Reference Ranges by Dr. Ming Dooley19:04 A Medically Important Professional Home Inspection for a CIRS Person by John Banta20:06 Dietary Considerations for CIRS by Julia Davies20:37 Setting Yourself Up for Success on the Shoemaker Protocol by Dr. Eric Dorninger21:05 Navigating Project Pitfalls and Unlocking New Methods And Solutions by Brandon Apple22:25 Healing from CIRS Outside the US by Louise Carder, Dr. Jodie Dashore, Mark Volmer & Kate Barry PhD23:42 The Pain That No One Discusses: Suicidal Thoughts in CIRS by Mindy Mastruserio MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP-II24:54 Minimizing the Financial Burden of CIRS Care by Alan Gruning DO25:11 Coagulation & CIRS by Dr. James Ryan25:35 Testing and Treating Bacterial Endotoxins in our Environment by Michael Schrantz, CIEC26:39 Chasing the Ghosts of Water Damages Past by Greg Weatherman27:11 Navigating Workplace Accommodations by Jane Prescot27:40 How to Remediate and Maintain a Healthy Car by Mike Susi29:00 Autoimmune illnesses and CIRS by Dr Miles Nichols29:42 Assessing Your Own Home for Water Damage by Kendra Seymour30:06 The Impact of Medical Trauma for CIRS Patients by Dr. Lauren Sparks30:24 The Role of Clotting Disorders, Biofilm, and Actinobacteria in CIRS by Dr. Jacki Meinhardt30:39 MoldCo: Online, Affordable Mold Illness Care and Treatments by Ariana Thacker30:55 Putting it All Together: Patient Takeaways from The CIRS Summit by Jenny Johnson PT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC

    HELPFUL LINKS:Sign up for The CIRS Summit! https://the-ultimate-cirs-summit.heysummit.com/CIRSx talks (free!): https://www.cirsx.com/conference-archives/CIRSx courses: https://institute.cirsx.com/

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Improve CIRS treatment with the GENIE test: What can it tell you?

    Improve CIRS treatment with the GENIE test: What can it tell you?

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    The GENIE test is a blood test you can take to help diagnose CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, but it can also inform your treatment! Today we have our favorite guest, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, back to explain what the GENIE test is good for, what you might do differently based on your results, and how you can learn about your own with the help of a coach or doctor. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer5:00 What is the GENIE test?7:30 What does gene activity mean in the context of CIRS?9:00 HLA Haplotype test vs GENIE11:20 What are the benefits of getting the GENIE test done?16:35 Examples of genetic expressions and what they mean19:57 Indications of Lyme20:30 Downregulated Metabolism24:00 Endotoxin hyperreactivity26:30 Get help to understand your own GENIE test28:57 How to work with Christian

    HELPFUL LINKS:Christian’s membership communities, both for patients and practitioners: https://www.cirslab.com/Work with Christian: https://www.cirslab.com/contact

    Our previous episode on the GENIE: https://youtu.be/bCNp9qNqWWc?si=BqrZHUthROdyiiU5Check out The CIRS Summit! http://thecirssummit.com/

    Our previous episodes with Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres:Neuroquant: https://youtu.be/aQyU51D7O-c?si=-hol5adPP5SLsNN5ADHD: https://youtu.be/x_yL-voDyJY?si=48kzS4gRVZi0u8BMNicotine: https://youtu.be/hLumLIye7q4?si=JXp_Y7vozJxkS7_e

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen.

    Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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  • Pediatric Special Needs: Healing is possible through CIRS treatment

    Pediatric Special Needs: Healing is possible through CIRS treatment

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is difficult to treat outside the US, and for some, even finding a practitioner who understands the illness feels like an insurmountable task. It is even harder if you have a child with special needs that is suffering from CIRS as well. Thankfully, Dr. Jodie Dashore works with patients all over the world, young and old, and guides them through the Shoemaker Protocol as well as various plant-based medicinal therapies. Today, we discuss what it’s like to work with her, what conditions she addresses with her therapies, and some hope for those that are tired of being sick and looking for answers for themselves and their families. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:45 Dr. Jodie Dashore’s bio and how she got into CIRS treatment6:04 When to use the Shoemaker Protocol vs the herbal therapies11:27 When is the appropriate time to treat children16:08 Address CIRS first, especially with PANS19:38 The struggles of trying so many rabbit holes before finding CIRS21:44 Resources for international patients and pediatric special needs28:46 The CIRS Summit: December 1-6, 202431:04 What it’s like to work with Dr. Jodie Dashore

    HELPFUL LINKS:Register for The CIRS Summit! http://thecirssummit.com/Dr. Jodie Dashore’s website: https://bionexushealth.com/Dr. Jodie Dashore’s podcast (latest episode referenced in this episode): https://youtu.be/ko--e5zlMAM?si=aY4GrYBYbtDaB93S

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Got MOLD? Hire the right team to avoid costly mistakes! Kendra Seymour explains how.

    Got MOLD? Hire the right team to avoid costly mistakes! Kendra Seymour explains how.

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    The hardest part about healing from CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is step one: getting out of exposure. For many, this is the most expensive step, as it can mean costly remediation or even moving to a new home. That’s why we are so thankful for Kendra Seymour and the amazing work she does with her non-profit, Change the Air Foundation. Today, she’ll explain how to hire the right people and the best people to get your home clean and safe as quickly and cost effectively as possible. This episode is FULL of great tips, so please revisit it often and check the links below to check out the resources she mentioned in this episode.. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer1:13 Why your indoor air is so important2:40 What Change the Air Foundation does4:20 Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) vs Remediator7:00 Examples of bad, good, and great IEPs12:16 How to find a great IEP15:00 Why hire an IEP in addition to a remediator16:29 What makes a bad, good, and great remediator24:30 Special tips for renters25:55 The CIRS Summit27:50 Additional resources for you

    HELPFUL LINKS:The CIRS Summit! December 1-6, register for free here: https://thescirssummit.com/Change the Air Foundation’s website: https://changetheairfoundation.org/Link to their free downloads (what to ask an IEP, what to ask a remediator, mold remediation at a glance, a checklist for your own home inspection, and lots more): https://changetheairfoundation.org/free-downloads/The “Start Here” link Kendra mentioned: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-water-damage/Donate to Change the Air Foundation: https://changetheairfoundation.org/donate/

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • What if you can't see a doctor? Hope for healing for international and financially limited patients

    What if you can't see a doctor? Hope for healing for international and financially limited patients

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is already a complicated illness with a complicated treatment plan. For those outside the United States, access to care can be even more difficult. If you are struggling to find a doctor who can see you or get access to parts of the Shoemaker Protocol, this episode is for you. Though we still believe, based on decades of research, that the Shoemaker Protocol is the gold standard to heal from CIRS or mold illness, we are so happy to know that there are alternatives you may be able to pursue while you wait to see a doctor (or perhaps don’t have access to one where you live). For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:23 Dr. Kate Barry0:56 Dr. Barry’s own experience with CIRS and chronic fatigue3:12 How CIRS might be complicated to treat outside of the States6:30 The dangers of not testing a new home before you move in8:40 How environment/home testing is done in Australia10:29 Binder alternatives when access or tolerance is limited14:30 Timing and support becomes more important with less effective binders15:33 VIP access or alternatives outside the US19:00 NueroQuant, GENIE tests difficult in Australia20:15 Prepwork anyone should do before you start the protocol: diet23:00 Lifestyle changes, hydration, and stress management24:30 Gut health and detox pathways27:00 The importance of having a guide for these therapies28:00 The importance of creating your health team29:05 The importance of creating momentum at the start of your journey29:40 There are ways to adapt the protocol and your care for your needs32:00 The CIRS Summit: December 1-633:30 How to work with Dr. Kate Barry

    HELPFUL LINKS:Sign up for the CIRS Summit! https://thecirssummit.comFind out more about Dr. Kate Barry: https://www.drkatehealth.com/Her Symptom Cluster resource: https://www.drkatehealth.com/symptom-analysisSchedule a 15 minute call with Dr. Barry: https://www.drkatehealth.com/service-page/discovery-call

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a meat-based certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, meat-based, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Special Halloween episode! Maybe it's paranormal... or maybe it's mold

    Special Halloween episode! Maybe it's paranormal... or maybe it's mold

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness fit for horror movies - and guess what? Mold is quite often the star of the show. Today we do a silly episode (with some helpful bits, we think!) all about Jacie’s favorite movie genre: horror, and how biotoxins often play major role in our scary movies (and lives!). We tried not to spoil too many of these films, so we hope you enjoy whether you’ve seen some of these movies or not.. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 Intro and disclaimer

    2:11 The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock

    4:08 The Last of Us

    5:00 Archive 81

    5:47 Haunting on Hill House

    7:00 Reddit thread: what if it’s just water damage?

    8:57 Symptoms of paranormal experiences mimic CIRS

    11:20 Where to start if you want to watch horror movies

    13:00 Innate fear of biotoxins - perfect for the horror genre

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    True story behind The Birds: https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/12/hitchcocks-the-birds-mystery-solved

    The reddit thread we mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/tumblr/comments/vtbtce/paranormal_home_inspectors/

    Our Bible (and mold history) episode: https://youtu.be/Gg95J-IUCZU?si=g-objdsaf1S3LtQG

    The CIRS Group:

    Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

    Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

    Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • What do your genetics mean for chronic illness?

    What do your genetics mean for chronic illness?

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a genetic illness. Your genes don’t mean you’re doomed, but being aware of them will help you avoid the triggers that together could cause you chronic illness like CIRS, chronic fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and more. Today we’ll dig into what those genetic haplotypes are, what they mean, and how you can help yourself and your family avoid chronic illness no matter what your genes might say. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:35 Why you should get your genes tested2:12 How genes are connected to CIRS3:03 How the Genetic Haplotypes affect your CIRS experience4:46 Genetic implications for your children and family7:13 Struggling to convince family of CIRS is common

    HELPFUL LINKS:The HLA-DR Calculator at MyHouseMakesMeSick.com: https://myhousemakesmesick.com/hlacalc/Our episode with pediatrician Dr. Scott McMahon re: kids with CIRS (he goes into the genetic factor as well as how to educate your kids about CIRS): https://youtu.be/kBuAj41cHbo?si=E398hLWhrpGfrYma

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Everything hurts! How to manage your pain as you heal from mold and CIRS

    Everything hurts! How to manage your pain as you heal from mold and CIRS

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can sometimes cause intense, ongoing pain in severe cases. Joints, ligaments, muscles, your GI system, and even your brain can feel like it is on fire, and many normal pain medications won’t give relief. Today we wanted to do a special episode focusing on pain management for those of you experiencing pain that is incessant in hopes that one of these options might help you finally find some relief. As always, this is not medical advice: be sure to consult your CIRS doctor for which pain relief option might be best for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:40 Advocate for yourself1:50 Address root cause, but make it tolerable too3:55 Low Dose Naltrexone4:28 Cannabis, marijuana, or weed6:25 CBD7:05 Kratom7:28 Ketamine Therapy8:20 Curcumin9:24 MSM or Methylsulfonylmethane9:40 B1 therapy or B vitamins10:13 More dangerous options: Benzos or Benzodiazepines12:59 Opioids15:38 NSAIDS17:36 Other pain relieving activities: Heat or sauna18:50 Cold plunges19:12 Interact with animals

    HELPFUL LINKS:B1 Protocol: https://thiamineprotocols.com/

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • CIRS 101: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

    CIRS 101: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that affects 1 in 4 people, but won’t “show itself” unless that person is exposed to biotoxins. What happens when that happens? We dive into it today! Your mysterious chronic illness could totally be CIRS, and we hope that if it is, you find your path to healing ASAP. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer2:00 What is CIRS?2:30 Who might have CIRS?3:04 What are biotoxins?5:30 Why do biotoxins cause issues in some people but not others?9:00 The impact of biotoxins on the body11:00 The CIRS Symptom Clusters13:49 So you have CIRS, what next?

    HELPFUL LINKS:The CIRS Group playlist on getting a CIRS diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBhE7N-EFj4&list=PLtFmHRLGI2wGvamsYw4aQ4y9OyHnXkHU7The CIRS Group playlist on The Shoemaker Protocol, the only clinically proven path to healing from CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCT2iJrbI7w&list=PLtFmHRLGI2wHZTqMRx5Ty4Dv2bDXwt273Online Vision Contrast Sensitivity Test to help you determine if CIRS is likely for you: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Does your child get chronic headaches, tummy aches, or still wet the bed? It could be CIRS (mold!)

    Does your child get chronic headaches, tummy aches, or still wet the bed? It could be CIRS (mold!)

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, affects children too! And often can be treated far easier than the treatment for adults. Today, we have a very special guest, Pediatrician and FIRST EVER Shoemaker certified doctor, Dr. Scott McMahon. We ask him all the big questions about CIRS in children: how to diagnose, how to treat, how it manifests, and how to get your pediatrician on board with the Shoemaker Protocol. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice, please consult a CIRS literate doctor for help treating you or your children’s CIRS. ALSO: Stay tuned until the end for EXCITING news about CIRSx 2025 and the first ever CIRS online Summit! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 Intro and disclaimer

    1:27 Pediatric Mold Exposure: The Next Great Epidemic?

    11:05 CIRS in children vs adults

    16:55 Diagnosing and treating children for CIRS

    18:37 Common CIRS symptoms in children: ADHD

    19:34 Bed wetting or toilet training issues paThe Art and Science of CIRS Medicinest 6 years of age

    23:10 Growing Pains are a sign of CIRS

    26:40 Why one major symptom can indicate CIRS in children

    28:14 How the Shoemaker Protocol differs for children

    32:04 Kids can often skip the VIP Spray step

    39:30 What is the likelihood of passing on CIRS genes to your kids?

    43:08 How and when to explain CIRS to children

    46:00 How to approach your child’s pediatrician about CIRS

    50:30 Dr. McMahon’s upcoming podcast

    51:44 CIRSx 2025 Announcement: June 5th in Tempe, AZ

    54:24 The first annual CIRS Summit this December!

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Dr. McMahon’s website: https://scottmcmahon.doctor/

    Dr. McMahon’s book: The Art and Science of CIRS Medicine: https://a.co/d/9t1Vt7T

    Ming Dooley and Scott McMahon study to explain CIRS to your doctor: https://www.survivingmold.com/Downloads/Dooley-McMahon_Final_Publication_-_3-30-2020.pdf

    Ritchie Shoemaker, Scott McMahon, et al. study re: the diagnostic process for CIRS: https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/CIRS_diagnostic_protocol_final_5_1_2018.pdf

    For more information about CIRSx: https://www.cirsx.com/

    For more information about CIRS Summit: https://cirs-research-foundation.org/

    The CIRS Group:

    Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

    Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

    Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Chronic migraines and headaches might actually be something more sinister...and treatable!

    Chronic migraines and headaches might actually be something more sinister...and treatable!

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is almost always accompanied by headaches or migraines. If you suffer from headaches with any kind of regularity, you really should look into CIRS as a potential culprit. Why? There are actually a TON of effects CIRS causes in the body that all can make you feel brain pain. We go over all those causes and a solution in today’s episode. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:30 Headaches are one of the top five reported symptoms of CIRS2:00 Causes: Elevated cytokines and elevated immune response2:40 Electrolyte imbalance, aka ADH / Osmolality3:13 POTS, feeling light headed, fainting4:55 Use elevated symptoms like an exposure alarm and GTFO5:44 POTS tip: tell a flight attendant!6:38 Other causes: Hormone imbalance and fluctuations7:05 Ehlers-Danlos is also likely CIRS (and causes migraines)9:05 More stories of how Jacie and Barbara handle telling people about CIRS9:46 Another cause: Multi-Chemical Sensitivity10:45 MCAS or histamine response can cause headaches12:50 Chronic pain can also cause headaches13:09 Kids with chronic headaches14:32 Shoemaker Protocol helps all of the above!

    HELPFUL LINKS:Link to content creator Jacie suspects has CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/@taylorwynnAnother content creator Jacie suspects has CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/@physicsgirl

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • STOP wasting money on urinary mycotoxin tests! Seriously!

    STOP wasting money on urinary mycotoxin tests! Seriously!

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an expensive illness to treat - so why get unnecessary tests? Friggin don’t do it! Save your money. Today we tackle a very very popular, but very very pointless one: The Urinary Mycotoxin Test that supposedly tests you for mold. We will tell you why it’s pointless and feel free to send this to any doctor or practitioner that says otherwise. :) For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer1:40 The only thing Urinary Mycotoxin Tests can tell you2:44 No difference between healthy and chronically ill results3:53 The danger of getting tested with others in your household4:39 Bloodwork is also needed, making this urine test redundant at best6:30 Urine tests do not indicate treatment: all mycotoxins need the same binder7:40 The dangers of anti-fungals (-azoles)8:47 Urine tests will not show progress in treatment accurately9:34 The one saving grace of the urinary mycotoxin test10:09 Barbara’s conspiracy theory on urine tests11:35 Tell us if you took the urinary mycotoxin test and how it went for you

    HELPFUL LINKS:https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/Urinary_mycotoxins_10_8_19_RS_published.pdf

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Do you have sleep issues, hormone problems, and leaky gut? Why your MSH matters (and how to fix it)!

    Do you have sleep issues, hormone problems, and leaky gut? Why your MSH matters (and how to fix it)!

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, often comes with very low or “undetectable” levels of MSH, or Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone. This hormone, which naturally occurs in the body, is connected to so many systems and can consequently cause a ton of symptoms when it’s too low. Today, we tackle all the ways this can manifest in CIRS patients, and offer some tips on getting yours back to normal levels. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:47 What is MSH and what happens to it if you have CIRS?2:45 Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Pathway (see notes below)3:13 What does low MSH impact?3:33 Sleep issues3:40 Suppressed endorphins3:46 Leaky gut/GI issues4:05 Immune system dysregulation: co-infections4:40 MARCoNs5:57 Cortisol/ACTH dysregulation7:02 Sex hormones: DHEA, Testosterone7:41 ADH/Osmolality dysregulation: frequent urination and urgency, fainting9:56 How do you raise your MSH?10:32 Dr. Peg and Dr. Christian’s work re: Histamines and MSH12:08 Barbara’s experience with MSH coming up12:46 VIP spray’s role in MSH13:30 Additional support: Sunrises and KPV14:40 Why root cause healing is so important: brain atrophy

    HELPFUL LINKS:Dr. Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Pathway: https://www.survivingmold.com/resources-for-patients/diagnosis/the-biotoxin-pathwayOur CIRSx recap, which includes the talk Dr. Peg and Dr. Christian gave re: MSH: https://youtu.be/qkL6OuiD2mQ?si=ejvPUilbB0uncXcT

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • The path to healing is rarely linear: All the ways your CIRS journey might get derailed

    The path to healing is rarely linear: All the ways your CIRS journey might get derailed

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness with a healing journey that is rarely linear. Today, we wanted to acknowledge how tough some complex CIRS cases can be, so you know you’re not alone if your path to healing hasn’t been as straightforward as you wish it was. Also, we hope this episode gives you some ideas on what to do next if you feel like your healing has stalled. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer1:10 Setbacks from travel re-exposure2:05 COVID or Spike Protein triggering event3:00 Staying put to heal4:18 Limbic Retraining and therapy5:40 Tick-borne illness and Lyme8:32 Dental infections, root canal issues11:00 Leaky Gut, GI issues, H. Pylori, SIBO/SIFO, Candida13:23 MCAS and Histamine issues14:10 DHEA, Testosterone supplementation15:25 Thyroid function support16:35 Validation for how unfair but also normal the setbacks can be18:48 As you heal, your immune system comes back online

    HELPFUL LINKS:Spike Protein Protocol episode: https://youtu.be/lBQ0xi1tHLo?si=UxJQuff6hQirCS4bLimbic Retraining episode: https://youtu.be/tTzgIsdYovA?si=D-icIBUld7uT1dMwDr. Peg interview about tick-borne illnesses and Lyme: https://youtu.be/czSjykCdOR4?si=VGnEQ58HvKebVyg1Work with Judy Cho to fix your gut: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/Our CIRSx recap that includes Dr. Peg and Christian Navarro-Torres’ talk on MSH and histamines: https://youtu.be/qkL6OuiD2mQ?si=zo4reKuhfJ4gOY-T

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Can Mindfulness Support Your Recovery From Mold Exposure? Exclusive Interview with Melanie Pensak!

    Can Mindfulness Support Your Recovery From Mold Exposure? Exclusive Interview with Melanie Pensak!

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated by the Shoemaker Protocol, but there are supportive therapies that can “help the process of healing along” and one such practice is mindfulness meditation. We are joined today by Melanie Pensak to talk more about this fascinating topic. Melanie is a certified speech-language pathologist and mindfulness teacher, Shoemaker Proficiency Partner, the host of The Heart of CIRS podcast, and we are excited today to have her on to explore the topic of meditation. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Melanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditation4cirs/

    Melanie's Practice Portal Group: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so

    The Heart of CIRS Podcast: https://theheartofcirs.buzzsprout.com/

    #CIRSAlly Video: https://youtu.be/nZGAe_AFjQk?si=X9_GUUfmBxrkKBwt

    The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore resources:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

    Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

    Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • From Leviticus to the Middle Ages: Is CIRS the reason some survived the Black Plague?

    From Leviticus to the Middle Ages: Is CIRS the reason some survived the Black Plague?

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, has its roots in the BIBLE. Did you know? Today we discuss fun historic and biblical health and mold references to give us some context for why we may have evolved with these really fun, CIRSy genes. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:50 How did we evolve to have crappy genes?1:40 Protective genes during black plague may now cause autoimmunity3:55 Genes have a purpose4:39 The Biblical mold reference7:55 The emphasis on mold to keep yourselves “clean”9:20 Our bodies want to heal

    HELPFUL LINKS:The Harvard study Jacie found: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/genes-protective-during-the-black-death-may-now-be-increasing-autoimmune-disorders-202212012859The Biblical passage Jacie reads: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2014%3A33-53&version=NIV

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Pre-order Jacie’s book! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Can breathwork have the same effects as DMT? Heck yes it can! with special guest Morgan Glodowski

    Can breathwork have the same effects as DMT? Heck yes it can! with special guest Morgan Glodowski

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated by the Shoemaker Protocol, but there are supportive therapies that can “help the process of healing along” and one such practice is breathwork. We are joined today by Morgan Glodowski to talk more about this fascinating topic. Morgan is a multi-modality integrative health practitioner and owner of Moksha Embodied, where she utilizes functional labs, holistic protocols and somatic healing practices to help individuals get to the root of their symptoms and rewire their subconscious to break the mold of their condition. As an overcomer of CIRS and biotoxin illness herself, Morgan left her nursing career, and is now on a mission to inspire and educate patients and practitioners on the power of breathwork - a missing modality in medicine and mold recovery. Morgan is trauma-informed and trained in transformational breathwork and Kundalini yoga, specifically. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer1:44 How Morgan got into the CIRS world3:37 How breathwork supports CIRS recovery4:51 How this Kriya helps the body endogenously release DMT6:19 The research behind the benefits of this Kriya practice8:42 Who can benefit from breathwork10:23 What you can expect from a breathwork session with Morgan13:56 What the resistance can mean15:51 How to work with Morgan

    HELPFUL LINKS:Morgan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeglodowski/Morgan’s Website: http://mokshaembodied.com/Join the group program waitlist: https://forms.gle/eY4qmRr2is7GPoXe9Morgan’s CIRSx courses:https://institute.cirsx.com/p/breathwork-101-a-missing-modality-in-medicine-and-mold-recoveryhttps://institute.cirsx.com/p/breathwork-a-missing-modality-in-medicine-and-mold-recovery

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/Limbic Training Community: https://www.wired4healing.com

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Do you have Lyme or CIRS? Or Both? Let's talk Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses with the expert, Dr. Peg DeTulio

    Do you have Lyme or CIRS? Or Both? Let's talk Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses with the expert, Dr. Peg DeTulio

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can sometimes be “followed” or accompanied by co-infections. Today, we are diving into one of the most convoluted and confusing potential avenues CIRS patients might need to address: Tick-borne illnesses, of which there are many and not just Lyme disease! We are honored to have the leading expert in tick-borne illnesses with us today to help break it down: Dr. Peg DeTulio, who has decades of experience with 1000s of patients. Did you know it’s possible 20-50% of people with CIRS are also struggling with a tick-borne illness? If your healing journey has stalled, this may be a rabbit hole worth investigating. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 Intro and disclaimer

    3:00 Tick-Borne illnesses vs Lyme

    4:55 Symptoms of tick-borne illness

    6:28 For CIRS patients: treat mold before you address tick-borne

    9:38 Red flag: Improvements but some symptoms remain

    11:20 Western Blot test after CIRS is treated

    12:42 C3a and tick borne illness

    14:36 Testing process for tick-borne illnesses

    19:05 Night Sweats that do not resolve

    20:15 Air hunger or sighing at rest

    21:08 Using an herb before testing to wake up the illness

    22:28 Endemic areas and other risk factors

    27:36 How common is tick-borne illness within the CIRS community

    28:33 Can GENIE or NeuroQuant rule out Lyme or tick-borne illness

    31:58 How treatable are tick-borne illnesses?

    35:42 The benefits of treating slowly and carefully

    40:30 How to spread awareness of tick-borne illness

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Dr. Peg Detulio’s website: https://regenixhealing.com/

    Dr. Peg’s interview with Judy Cho: https://youtu.be/bjc2twvHGFs?si=9aJyIVGHmUp8Zj2r

    The CIRS Group:

    Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

    Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

    Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Ask us anything! Summer 2024 Live Q&A Webinar - The CIRS Group

    Ask us anything! Summer 2024 Live Q&A Webinar - The CIRS Group

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, so we understand you probably have lots of questions! This week, we had a LIVE AMA (ask us anything!) all about CIRS. We got some great questions, spanning everything from binders to remediation, from trigeminal neuralgia to spondyloarthropathy (say those illnesses three times fast). We hope you get a lot out of this one, and we look forward to the next! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:

    0:00 Intro and disclaimer

    1:18 Intro to Jacie, Barbara, and The CIRS Group

    3:30 What is CIRS?

    5:49 What is the Shoemaker Protocol?

    7:50 Healing from CIRS vs Maintenance afterward

    11:44 Symptoms of CIRS

    13:33 How to get diagnosed with CIRS

    15:20 The Archetypes of CIRS Patients

    18:07 What to do while you wait to see a doctor

    19:16 Improvements in symptoms

    20:58 What are the best binders to take?

    23:52 VIP expectations

    27:14 Ice-pick pains as a symptom, and nerve function

    29:25 How to wash clothing, and washing machine tip

    32:32 Genetic Haplotypes for CIRS

    33:48 Is Colesevelam the same as Welchol? Yes.

    33:57 The dangers of basements for mold

    35:05 How to test your house for mold

    36:32 Best way of eating, or diet, for CIRS

    38:00 Applesauce as a vehicle for taking CSM

    38:58 VCS test pass vs fail to determine CIRS

    41:07 How to prepare for remediation

    45:25 The importance of following the protocol in order

    48:08 CIRS and Long COVID

    50:02 Visual disturbances and CIRS

    51:38 MMP9 and TGFb1 bloodmarkers

    52:52 Bloodwork test collection

    54:19 MMP9 high, TGFb1 low and what that could mean

    55:20 Histamine supports

    56:21 MSH

    58:00 Outro

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Hoffman Center link for more info on CIRS: https://www.drbrucehoffman.com/post/chronic-inflammatory-response-syndrome

    GENIE test info: https://www.progenedx.com/faqs

    HERTSMI-2 test for mold only: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/hertsmi-2/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

    VCS test on SurvivingMold.com: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening

    Endotoxin only test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/e-endotoxin/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

    Actino test for buildings: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/actino-test/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

    Actino test for skin: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/actino-skin/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

    All three bundle: HERTSMI-2, Endos, and Actinos test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/sm-aeh-actino-endotoxin-hertsmi-2/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

    SurvivingMold.com article on Long COVID: https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/dr.-shoemaker-essays/new-research-article

    Our podcast episode on COVID and CIRS: https://youtu.be/lBQ0xi1tHLo?si=FY4-Jl1BI86IXPzB

    FLCCC Alliance resource on treating Long COVID:

    https://covid19criticalcare.com/treatment-protocols/

    https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLCCC-Long-COVID-Protocol-Summary-12-11-23.pdf

    https://covid19criticalcare.com/protocol/i-recover-post-vaccine-treatment/

    https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/I-RECOVER-Post-Vaccine-2024-03-01.pdf

    The CIRS Group:

    Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

    Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

    Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

  • Keep your home safe! Call a professional when dealing with mold: with special guest Michael Schrantz

    Keep your home safe! Call a professional when dealing with mold: with special guest Michael Schrantz

    · The CIRS Group Podcast

    For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

    In order to heal from CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, you must be in a clean living environment, free from an abundance of mold and harmful bacteria. Cleaning and properly remediating homes to the standard required for CIRS patients is tricky - but thankfully there are experts like Michael Schrantz, an Indoor Environmental Professional, who can help you determine the best path towards living in a clean environment. Check out the links below to listen to his podcast and hire him to help you with your home. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

    TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro and disclaimer0:48 How Michael got started as a CIRS-literate IEP2:54 When should you hire an IEP?5:18 CIRSx course for IEPs and remediators5:53 What to expect when you hire an IEP10:45 How an IEP can help you decide what to prioritize13:20 Do it once, do it right14:10 The peace of mind of having a team15:47 How to utilize a virtual IEP consultation17:36 What to look for in a local remediator20:15 What happens when test scores get worse instead of better?23:23 When should you consider leaving your home?26:08 The role a realtor can play in helping you find a safe home28:49 Tips for healthy home maintenance35:18 Paranormal Activity

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Work with Michael: https://environmentalanalytics.net/Michael’s podcast: https://iepradio.com/The CIRSx course he co-authored: https://institute.cirsx.com/p/medically-important-remediation-101Watch talks from prior CIRSx conferences, including Jennifer Schrantz’ talk on finding a safe home (almost last video on the right side): https://www.cirsx.com/july-2023-conference-boulderWater leak detectors: https://a.co/d/3ym6dIsMats for under the sink: https://a.co/d/cuAgfGWUV-C light for HVAC systems: https://rgf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RGF-SpecSheet-REME-HALO-Zero-v1-Digital.pdfOrder MSQPCR tests (like ERMI and HERTSMI2): https://www.envirobiomics.com

    The CIRS Group:Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

    Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivoryBlog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

    Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

    Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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