The CIRS Group Podcast

For more information and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie delve into the complexities of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and how often these occur among CIRS patients. It also happens to be Lyme Disease Awareness Month! They'll cover important information about tick borne symptoms, testing methods, and treatment approaches. Common tick borne illnesses include: - Lyme disease, often caused by Borrelia burgdorferi - Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) - Bartonella includes, but is not limited to, Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) and Trench Fever - Babesia, causing babesiosis - Rickettsia, causing rickettsiosis - Ehrlichiosis - Anaplasmosis Barbara will also share her personal experience with tick-borne illness testing. Additionally, they discuss when to consider testing for Lyme and tick-borne illness, the role of conventional and herbal treatments, and offer practical advice for those seeking medical support. Tune in to learn more and get actionable steps to aid your healing journey. For more information and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:25 Why CIRS and chronic Tick-Borne Illnesses can happen 03:00 Symptoms of acute and chronic tick borne illness  4:06 Lyme Disease cause and symptoms 05:56 Bartonella or Cat Scratch Fever 7:15 Babesia cause and symptoms 7:47 Other tick borne infections 8:30 Why tick borne illness can come up later in your treatment 9:55 How do you get tick borne illness? 11:55 Who is at risk for getting tick borne illnesses? 13:20 How do you test for Tick-Borne Illnesses? 18:32 Barbara's experience with testing for tick borne illnesses 23:36 When to Consider Testing and Treatment 28:25 Conclusion and join us at TheCIRSGroup.com HELPFUL LINKS: Our interview with Dr. Peg re: tick borne treatment: https://youtu.be/czSjykCdOR4?si=d_KlC1KMM0rjBEo7 Tick Borne testing options discussed: https://igenex.com/ https://www.mdlab.com/testing/vector-borne/ Labs that will handle special tick blood tests: Any Lab Tests Now: https://www.anylabtestnow.com/ Clinical Pathology Laboratories: https://www.cpllabs.com/ --- Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara get into dust testing for mold, discussing personal experiences and sharing expert insights. They highlight different testing methods, including why MSQ-PCR testing is better than other methods, and when to use the ERMI vs the HERSMI-2 test. They'll explain why dust testing is generally more reliable than air sampling. They'll also go over how to do dust collection properly and how to interpret mold test results. Most importantly: Jacie and Barbara recommend working with an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to get a comprehensive understanding of your environment and how to properly remediate. None of this is medical advice: always consult your doctor and IEP before making any changes to your treatment plan. For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com 00:00 Introduction to Dust Testing 00:49 Different Methods of Mold Testing 02:08 Importance of MSQPCR Testing 02:52 Understanding Mold Species and Air Sampling 05:36 HERTSMI-2 and ERMI Tests 06:54 Additional Tests: Actino and Endotoxins 09:06 When to Test Your Environment 13:14 How to Properly Collect Dust Samples 22:01 Interpreting Your Test Results 24:40 Conclusion and Resources HELPFUL LINKS: Science behind mold testing: CIRSx talk by Bill Weber: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11385222/video/955676414 Sequencing of remediation: CIRSx talk by Brandon Apple: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11385222/video/955676522 ERMI test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/ermi/ HERTSMI-2 test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/hertsmi-2/ Our Endotoxin episode: https://youtu.be/O0iKndNzfYA?si=Fe6dJQmF4ZZoutuD Our Actino episode: https://youtu.be/q-KW5ZXUHVM?si=OOdQp6_cgd84wVQ2 Our interview with Michael Schrantz on hiring an IEP: https://youtu.be/_BEwFVdpRcY?si=DsFN5k9SL3qWZMdw Our GENIE episode: https://youtu.be/bCNp9qNqWWc?si=1B3MIykrvavbbqc6 Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

In this episode of The CIRS Group Podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dig into which binders ACTUALLY WORK for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) patients. They explain what binders are, how they help in detoxifying the body, and why they are essential for those with a genetic predisposition to CIRS. The episode details the intricacies of the Shoemaker protocol, the various types of binders such as cholestyramine, Welchol, and MycoBind, and their effectiveness. They'll also talk about generic binders like charcoal and clay and why they may not work to successfully treat illness from biotoxins. They also discuss how to properly take binders, manage side effects, and track progress through symptom tracking and blood work analysis. This episode aims to provide valuable insights and practical advice for CIRS patients while stressing the importance of consulting with a certified practitioner for appropriate medical guidance. Join the hosts in demystifying the world of binders and learn how to effectively manage your health journey with CIRS. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the CIRS Group Podcast 00:50 What are binders? 03:49 Why Shoemaker endorsed binders are best 04:53 How to choose the Right Binder 10:34 How to Take Binders Effectively 15:52 Tracking Progress and Final Thoughts HELPFUL LINKS Research showing -azoles potentially causing brain atrophy: https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/TDM_metabolism_9_24_2020.pdf https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/MRA_2_25_21_FINAL_Health_Risk_Assessments_from_Water_Damaged_Buildings_2_.pdf https://www.survivingmold.com/docs/BIBLIO_FUNGICIDE_RESISTANCE_MECHANSIMS_01_09_10.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10024029/ Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com Welcome to another episode of the CIRS Group podcast with Jacie and Barbara! In this episode, we delve into nutrition strategies to support healing from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). We'll tackle the importance of personalized diets, the role of a nutrition coach versus a nutritionist, and guidelines from the Shoemaker Protocol. Key topics include the benefits of a carnivore diet, the challenges of leptin resistance, and addressing issues like inflammation, histamine/MCAS, and food sensitivities. We'll also touch on the complexities of gut health, vitamin deficiencies, and adapting dietary strategies based on individual needs. Remember, none of this is medical advice, and it's crucial to consult your own healthcare provider before making any dietary changes. For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:57 Understanding Nutrition for CIRS 02:33 Shoemaker's Recommendations 04:01 Exploring the Carnivore Diet 09:25 Histamine and Gluten Considerations 12:57 GI Health and Vitamin Deficiencies 19:57 Leptin Resistance and Final Thoughts Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are discussing the most common symptoms, as well as lesser known issues that many CIRS patients endure before they get treated. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:09 The Symptom Clusters and how CIRS is diagnosed 03:55 Identifying symptoms in yourself 07:16 Common but lesser known symptoms 11:24 Archetypes in CIRS Patients 14:57 Diagnoses that may really mean CIRS 25:14 Join us at TheCIRSGroup.com! The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Other CIRS Support Communities: CIRS Lab: https://cirslab.com Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Melanie Pensak's Meditation for CIRS community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for health and business tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Book a CIRS coaching call with Barbara: https://calendly.com/actlikebarbara/cirs-coaching 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, writer, 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie welcome the OG CIRS coach and patient advocate, Jenny Johnson. As a board-certified health coach and founder of Simplified Wellness Designs, LLC, Jenny has helped countless CIRS clients navigate their health journey. We'll hear about Jenny's personal battle and recovery from CIRS, her insights into effective treatment strategies, and practical advice for maintaining health post-recovery. Jenny will also share about how you can work with her: one-on-one coaching, consulting services, and her 'Equipped to Overcome CIRS' online course. Whether you're newly diagnosed or well into your CIRS journey, this episode is packed with valuable information and hope from one of the leading experts in the field. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:06 Meet Jenny Johnson: The OG CIRS Health Coach 02:15 Jenny's Personal Journey with CIRS 04:33 Family's Recovery Stories 09:18 Life Post-Protocol: Managing and Thriving 16:35 Advice for Those Overwhelmed by CIRS 18:39 The Role of Coaching in CIRS Recovery 19:44 Jenny's Services and Offerings 27:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Jenny Johnson's links: Website: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/ CIRS Community, Courses and Group Coaching: https://cirshealingcollective.mn.co/share/hCQ3hTjDCb1f1QZQ?utm_source=manual The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

For more information, please visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara dive into the complexities of renting and moving while living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). They discuss the importance of consulting with IEPs (Indoor Environmental Professionals), choosing the right location, conducting thorough inspections, and the vital steps of decontaminating belongings with small particle cleaning before moving in. The episode also provides strategies for getting out of a bad lease if the living conditions are not up to CIRS patient standards. We hope this provides valuable insight and practical tips to ensure a safe and healthy living environment as you heal from CIRS!  00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:23 Choosing the Right Location 03:24 Apartment Hunting Tips 06:24 Testing the Unit 10:41 Moving In and Cleaning 15:14 Dealing with Contaminated Items 16:46 Getting Out of a Bad Lease 20:15 Final Thoughts and Resources Our episode with Kendra Seymour re: how to conduct your own home inspection: https://youtu.be/zmt9e42LLac?si=LYw8ndskD5GhX96t The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for health and business tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Book a CIRS coaching call with Barbara: https://calendly.com/actlikebarbara/cirs-coaching 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, writer, 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Sign up for updates and our next webinar! https://webinar.thecirsgroup.com/ In this episode of The CIRS Group Podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dive into the shortcomings of conventional Western medicine, particularly for those suffering from chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases.  We share personal stories about the inadequacies we've faced, the importance of finding doctors who can address root causes, and how to advocate for your health. We cover why a team approach, involving proficiency partners and specialist doctors, is crucial for effective treatment and healing. The conversation is grounded in their experiences with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), highlighting the necessity of holistic, personalized care. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:58 Personal Experiences with Conventional Medicine 02:54 Challenges with Conventional Medical Appointments 06:10 The Importance of Holistic and Functional Medicine 13:47 Navigating the Healthcare System and Self-Advocacy 17:26 Building Your Healthcare Team 24:37 Final Thoughts and Resources HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: List of certified CIRS practitioners: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/list-of-certified-practitioners List of CIRS Proficiency Partners: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/surviving-mold-proficiency-partners-diplomates The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Other CIRS Support Communities: CIRS Lab: https://cirslab.com Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Melanie Pensak's Meditation for CIRS community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for health and business tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Book a CIRS coaching call with Barbara: https://calendly.com/actlikebarbara/cirs-coaching 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, writer, 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.

CIRS Q&A: Tackling Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Co-Infections, and Recovery For more information and support, visit us at https://www.thecirsgroup.com Welcome to our first 2025 CIRS Q&A session! In this episode, Barbara and Jacie provide answers to your pressing questions about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). We dive into the Shoemaker Protocol, tips for identifying safe new environments for moving, and specific strategies to handle co-infections like SIBO, Lyme, and Bartonella. We also discuss managing symptoms like fatigue, hormone issues from menopause, and dealing with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS or histamine response). Whether you're new to CIRS or further along in your healing journey, this session provides valuable insights to help you take control of your health. Don't miss out on practical advice for improving your well-being and staying proactive in your treatment plan. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:26 Overview of CIRS and Shoemaker Protocol 03:05 Q&A Session Begins 03:39 Hypometabolism and Weight Loss 07:17 Cross Contamination and Cleaning 11:06 Muscle Fatigue and Co-Infections 14:07 Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) 20:21 Moving and Small Particle Cleaning 26:13 Exploring NID IV Therapy 27:28 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Short-Term Symptom Management 28:30 Increasing MSH: Strategies and Recommendations 30:20 Affordable Service Practitioners 33:13 Managing Treatment Costs and Financial Strategies 34:15 Combating Fatigue from CS and Menopause 37:01 Ensuring a Safe Living Environment 42:18 Treating Methane SIBO During Actos and Endo Cleaning 46:05 Becoming a CIRS Practitioner 49:11 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Helpful Links: SinusKey Test: https://patients.microgendx.com/products/sinuskey Envirobiomics #7: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/sm-aeh-actino-endotoxin-hertsmi-2/ Prescriptions for a Healthy House https://a.co/d/f8VjmZy Join CIRSLab: https://www.cirslab.com/ Check out the CIRS Summit: https://the-ultimate-cirs-summit.heysummit.com/

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are exploring what the triggers can be for people who develop CIRS: biotoxins! We cover mold, endotoxins, actinos, spider bites, ticks, cyanobacteria, and even vaccines. Check out the links below for more resources. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:40 Barbara's terrible explanation of CIRS and our favorite biotoxins 4:36 Genetic predisposition and a story about pfiesteria 6:40 Other common biotoxins 8:10 How exposure to a biotoxin can cause a whole shift in your health 9:20 Triggers vs ongoing exposure 10:14 New info on endotoxins coming up on your GENIE test 11:34 Triggers outside of biotoxins: Trauma 12:42 Jacie's story of physical trauma 13:36 Trauma in childhood increases risk of developing chronic illness 14:48 Treat the biotoxin and/or trauma in addition to CIRS 16:22 CIRS can be put into remission with the Shoemaker Protocol HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: Our previous episode on Genetics vs the GENIE test: The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Other CIRS Support Communities: CIRS Lab: https://cirslab.com Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Melanie Pensak's Meditation for CIRS community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for health and business tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Book a CIRS coaching call with Barbara: https://calendly.com/actlikebarbara/cirs-coaching 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, writer, 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.  

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Unfortunately, very few doctors are educated and certified to help you heal from it. Today, we want to help you find the doctor and health coach that is right for you. Check out the links below for more resources to aid you in your search. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com   TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:50 Why use a Shoemaker certified practitioner 3:00 How to find a Shoemaker certified practitioner 5:24 How to use your general practitioner in conjunction with a Proficiency Partner 6:34 Shoemaker Certified Practitioner vs Proficiency Partner 8:35 Cautionary tale re: using a non-Shoemaker certified doctor 10:37 The benefits of adding a Proficiency Partner to your team 11:40 Educating your CIRS-ignorant providers   HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: Surviving Mold website: https://www.survivingmold.com Book with Christian: https://consult-christian.as.me/schedule/a89e8b00 Nutrition with Judy: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/ CIRS studies to share with your doctor: https://www.survivingmold.com/Downloads/Dooley-McMahon_Final_Publication_-_3-30-2020.pdf https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/CIRS_diagnostic_protocol_final_5_1_2018.pdf Our podcast on What is CIRS: https://youtu.be/eqso4R0cQhg?si=lceCk-iCRfG1NnVf   The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/   Other CIRS Support Communities: CIRS Lab: https://cirslab.com Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Melanie Pensak's Meditation for CIRS community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/   Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/   Find Barbara for health and business tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Book a CIRS coaching call with Barbara: https://calendly.com/actlikebarbara/cirs-coaching   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, writer, 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is what we were diagnosed with three years ago. A little over two years ago, we started this podcast - and this week we celebrate 100 episodes! Today we discuss what CIRS has taught us: tips and cautionary tales for healing, how to navigate things when it gets complicated, and reminders of what's most important. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:40 Don't cut corners like skipping remediation 3:48 Doing the right tests at the right time 5:45 Healing is a marathon, not a sprint 9:04 Expect setbacks 10:30 Everyone is different 11:50 Peeling back the layers of the onion: co-infections 13:05 It's OK to take breaks, just keep going when you can 15:10 Share your story 16:30 CIRS hits your weakest points 18:50 Record your symptoms so you can reflect on improvements 20:18 Jacie is working out now! Healing is possible 21:08 CIRS will test your relationships 23:23 Join a support community The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Other CIRS Support Communities: CIRS Lab: https://cirslab.com Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Melanie Pensak's Meditation for CIRS community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 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 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, writer, 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we have a special guest! Dr. Dayan Goodenowe is a researcher that has unlocked the power of plasmalogens and thankfully, this is something that can be a real game changer for people struggling with CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. We cover what they are, where they come from, how to try them for yourself, and more. Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:28 What are plasmalogens? 6:20 What do plasmalogens do? 10:20 How Dr. Goodenowe started working with plasmalogens 13:10 Glia and Nuero: what are the differences? 16:47 Titrate up slowly and carefully 18:40 Jacie's experience with plasmalogens, and how plasmalogens help even in exposure 23:30 Getting to baseline to build resilience 26:45 Side effects to look out for when starting out 21:10 Blood test to determine your needs/deficiencies 38:24 How to work with Dr. Goodenowe or purchase his products HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: Dr. Goodenowe's website: https://drgoodenowe.com/ His Prodrome website to purchase plasmalogens: https://prodrome.com/ The CIRS Summit: https://thecirssummit.com/ 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 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be exacerbated by histamine response, or MCAS, aka Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. There are ways to keep this in check as you heal, and there is actually a good reason to address it that can mean raising your MSH!  Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:46 Histamines and what it does in your body 2:42 MCAS or mast cell activation syndrome 5:10 How MCAS/histamine treatment can help MSH 6:21 How to know if you have a histamine reaction 7:37 Ways to treat histamine reactions 11:00 Low histamine foods 13:18 Striking a balance in managing histamines HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: Cromolyn Sodium nasal spray: https://a.co/d/aIZMfA4 Billy Doe Meats: https://billydoemeats.com/ 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 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.  

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, and sometimes we might stall in our healing journey. When that happens, it's a good idea to think about what stones might be left unturned. For some, that could be an oral infection or a bad root canal. Today, we'll talk about some prevention tips and how to mitigate potential problems with your oral health that could be keeping you sick. Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:47 So, why are we talking about oral health? 1:26 When to dive down this rabbit hole 3:19 Prevention tips 10:30 Cone Beam Scan 11:54 Holistic or Biologic Dentists 12:45 Swabbing for MARCoNs 14:13 Beeskeepers for actinos colonization 15:10 Disclaimer about trying new products 16:45 Word of caution   HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED: Ask The Dentist: https://www.instagram.com/askthedentist Toothpastes: Boka: https://a.co/d/2siCwHN Fygg: https://a.co/d/d91aCxW Mouthwash: https://a.co/d/cSvvg4O Tongue scrapers: https://a.co/d/12ySY4L MARCoNs test: https://www.microbiologydx.com/order-collection-kits Beekeepers: https://a.co/d/ePutuIE   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 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.    

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is caused by several different environmental toxins. None are more damaging than POOP! So today, we are talking all about endotoxins: what they are, what they do to your body, how to test your home, and how to maintain a clean home, free from poopy little guys. Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:45 What are endotoxins? 3:28 Why an absence of odor doesn't mean you're safe 5:18 Why are endotoxins so bad? 6:40 Where do endotoxins come from? 8:40 Ways to test for endotoxins 11:04 How to test your home for endotoxins 12:25 Smoke Test 14:09 The importance of hiring an Indoor Environmental Professional 16:34 How to maintain the health of your home 20:43 Special note about Studor Vents 22:10 Replacing toilet seals 23:15 Internal Endotoxins HELPFUL LINKS: Our GENIE episodes: https://youtu.be/bCNp9qNqWWc?si=SFpDQpsk8Mely7pP https://youtu.be/OoiT7WZ_UJI?si=XdghIUym5Tj0fpHL Envirobiomic's test for Endos: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/e-endotoxin/ Our interview with IEP Michael Schrantz: https://youtu.be/_BEwFVdpRcY?si=HfHrmHcNhVLt5xjs Green Gobbler product: https://greengobbler.com/ 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 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com or subscribe to our newsletter to join us for our next live Q&A webinar! https://www.thecirsgroup.com/webinar CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated with the Shoemaker Protocol. Research and clinical experience has shown that patients tolerate the protocol far better when they incorporate lipid replacement therapy. This means more supplements! But not all supplements are created equal. Today we'll cover the most often recommended lipids for you to consider when you start your healing journey. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:32 Why you start lipid replacement before you start binders 1:14 Side effects of binders that lipid replacement will help you with 3:00 How to know you're taking enough fats 4:02 How fats can impact your MMP9 level 4:52 The danger of taking too much lipid replacement 5:17 The lipid replacement options, starting with fish oils, Omaprem 6:39 Phosphatidylcholine 8:56 Plasmalogens 12:15 Do Neuro when you are in a “good place” 13:25 Consider staying on lipid replacement long term HELPFUL LINKS: Omaprem: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/shopping/inflammation/omaprem-spm-fatty-acids Fish Oils: https://shop.bioticsresearch.com/products/biomega-1000 Phosphatidylcholine: https://bodybio.com/products/bodybio-pc-phosphatidylcholine?variant=34379596136583&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=17855439090&utm_content=&utm_term=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=17855439090&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkoe9BhDYARIsAH85cDMeyrEJAWstHbDJF9kLXOvoOkkwMRr9vNqqvEbSiUdYrXaJodENBlQaAkJsEALw_wcB Plasmalogens: Glia for repair (earlier in the protocol): https://prodrome.com/products/prodromeglia-softgel?variant=50891696930976 Neuro (to promote brain growth): https://prodrome.com/products/prodromeneuro-softgel?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=f4d553f7c&pr_rec_pid=7578764083360&pr_ref_pid=7578764214432&pr_seq=uniform&variant=50891105042592 The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Join us for our next live Q&A webinar! https://www.thecirsgroup.com/webinar 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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that almost always has devastating effects on a VERY important blood marker: MSH, or Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone. MSH affects everything from sleep, hormones, gut health, mental health, energy, and so much more. If you are struggling in any of these arenas, this episode is for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:50 How is MSH produced 3:05 What does MSH do? 3:58 MSH and sleep issues 6:20 Healthy MSH range 6:58 How to raise MSH 7:32 MARCoNs and MSH 10:19 Supplemental protocols to increase MSH 13:00 Other helpful tips to raise MSH: Sunlight 14:21 KPV 15:38 What NOT to do to raise MSH HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Jacie's book (and leave a review!): https://a.co/d/1uYwP0q Check out The CIRS Summit VIP pass to watch 50+ interviews with CIRS experts on every topic, including MSH and MARCoNs: http://thecirssummit.com/ Watch the CIRSx Talk about increasing MSH: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11385222/video/955676586 The CIRS Group: Join our support community: https://thecirsgroup.com Check out our 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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness usually caused by your genes. But there are two different genetic based tests you can get! One to determine your Genetic HLA Haplotype, and one to see what genes are up or down regulated. Both inform your treatment to varying degrees, so today we want to help you understand which does what and whether these tests make sense for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:05 The confusion between genetic haplotypes vs GENIE tests 2:00 HLA Genetic Haplotypes: what is that? 4:08 Why HLA testing is important 5:04 HLA does not change, and you'll probably need help to figure out what it is 6:42 Autoimmune genes vs CIRS genes 8:08 What is the GENIE test? 8:50 When should you get the GENIE test? 9:55 GENIE shows the expression of genes 11:30 What the GENIE can tell you 11:50 How to interpret your GENIE (hint: get help) 13:37 When and whether to test if you are tight on funds HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Jacie's book (and leave a review!): https://a.co/d/1uYwP0q The CIRS Summit: http://thecirssummit.com/ MyHouseMakesMeSick HLA calculator: https://www.myhousemakesmesick.com/hlacalc/ Our GENIE test episodes: https://youtu.be/bCNp9qNqWWc?si=Y0naeyaEGVUXYm5W https://youtu.be/OoiT7WZ_UJI?si=s6aUTNO3iLf9fKvQ Order the GENIE here: https://www.progenedx.com/product-index Book a consultation with Christian to interpret your GENIE: https://cirslab.circle.so/checkout/11-with-christian The CIRS Group: Join our support community: https://thecirsgroup.com Check out our 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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, but we hope to break down some of the bigger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones for you in this episode. We will cover nutritional goals, cleaning, medication timing, fitness goals, and limbic/emotional support goals and give you tangible, actionable steps for each so you can start building better habits in 2025! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:35 JACIE HAS A BOOK!! Benefits of carnivore 3:17 Look for a doctor or work with a coach 7:17 How to build CIRS habits in a sustainable way 7:40 Cleaning habits/strategies 9:13 Vacuuming, drains, bathrooms 13:10 Remembering to take medications and supplements 15:10 Building a fitness and movement routine 18:13 Limbic Work, preparing and supporting yourself mentally, Vision Boarding 21:10 Find a support network, accountability buddy, or group HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Jacie's book (and leave a review!): https://a.co/d/1uYwP0q Check Surviving Mold for CIRS doctors: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/find-a-physician-in-my-area Published Research to present to your doctor: https://www.survivingmold.com/Downloads/Dooley-McMahon_Final_Publication_-_3-30-2020.pdf https://www.survivingmold.com/Publications/CIRS_diagnostic_protocol_final_5_1_2018.pdf Wire rack/shower caddy to hold bottles: https://a.co/d/2YOZctc Green Gobbler: https://a.co/d/bWBpJMH The Joy Plan book: https://a.co/d/1mZIXNm Our episode on Limbic Retraining: https://youtu.be/tTzgIsdYovA?si=Z8iEDmZcOKUBy12c The CIRS Group: Join our support community: https://thecirsgroup.com Check out our 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 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is the illness both Jacie and Barbara were diagnosed with in April 2022. They last gave a health update one year ago, so today we're bringing you up to speed on their progress recovering from mold / biotoxin illness using the Shoemaker protocol and various supplemental therapies. They also cover grief and stress processing as well as travel and recovering from re-exposure. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:05 Jacie's recap of her health journey 1:54 Nicotine 2:45 Tick Borne testing, plasmalogens, peptides, and resilience 3:25 Environment testing and moving plans 4:14 Travel experiences 4:45 NeuroQuant timing and more about Nicotine 6:50 Jacie feels good! But also dealt with re-exposures 8:40 Limbic Retraining and slowing down, stress management 9:55 Jacie's Book! 12:00 Barbara's update: grief processing and recap 15:05 Therapy: CPT for PTSD, and ADHD treatment 17:13 Stress Management and vision boarding 18:18 Barbara's CIRS plans and nicotine use 20:26 Autoimmune flare-up: Alopecia Areata 22:34 Unexpected stress will affect your healing HELPFUL LINKS: Order Jacie's book! NOW AVAILABLE: The 30-Day Carnivore Boot Camp: A Beginner's Guide to Successfully Doing an All-Meat Lifestyle: https://a.co/d/7MHCf5i Our past health update episode: https://youtu.be/NseNf6XLQxI?si=YYpJzX_dPKbHauYE Our Nicotine episode: https://youtu.be/hLumLIye7q4?si=VzQzNgQet5BjIosv 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 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.

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 Summit 5:30 Introduction to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome by Jacie Gregory 6:10 Staying Healthy Post-Protocol: Managing Re-Exposures: Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, Jenny Johnson PT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC, Jacie Gregory & Barbara Williams 7:18 Building-Related Biotoxins: Mold, Bacteria and More by Larry Schwartz 7:30 Envirobiomics: Because Health Matters: Dust Testing and Blood Panel for CIRS by Gianni Rosinni 7:55 An Inconvenient Truth: Tick Borne Infections in CIRS Patients by Dr. Margaret DiTulio DNP, APRN 8:28 The Science Behind Brain Injury and Repair by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker 9:10 Surviving Hypersensitivity in CIRS by Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres 9:54 Mindfully Navigating CIRS Recovery with Meditation by Melanie Joy Pensak M.S. CCC-SLP, CMT-P 10:28 The Devil is in the Differential: Diagnosing Chronic Illness by Dr. Margaret DiTulio DNP, APRN 10:35 Air Oasis: Love the Air you Breathe by Jon Bennert 10:40 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-II 11:26 Understanding Red Hot Hands and Feet: Erythromelalgia in CIRS by Dr. Lauren Sparks 11:33 Common Remediation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them by Bill Weber 12:02 Leaky Buildings, Leaky Gut by Dr. Kellyn Milani NMD 12:07 CIRS: A Trauma-Based Illness by Dr. Andrew Heyman 12:10 Unlocking the Power of Genie to Inform your Recovery from CIRS by Louise Carder 12:50 The Importance of the HLA: Genetic Susceptibility to CIRS by Dr. Scott McMahon 13:11 The Importance of Family Support by Kendrah Betz & Matthew Betz 13:22 CIRS & Hormones by Dr. Anjali Noble 13:57 Eradicating MARCoNS by Dr. Joseph Mustom 14:08 Fixing Your Cells and Brain with Plasmalogens by Dr. Dayan Goodenowe 14:49 The Use of Peptides Beyond VIP by Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres 15:08 CIRS, Dysautonomia and Upper Cervical Care by Dr. Andrea Jordheim 16:10 Navigating Disordered Eating and CIRS by Brenda Stewart LPC, LMHC, CTH 16:30 Microbiology DX: Ordering and Understanding Marcons testing by Dr. Joseph Musto 17:16 PD Labs: Patient Driven Healthcare Solutions by Ray Solano 17:30 A Unique Way To Treat CIRS & Lyme by Dr. Laura Varga 17:40 Long Covid & CIRS by Jacie Gregory 18:09 Breathwork for the Moldy Brain by Morgan Glodowski 18:29 Deciphering the Alphabet Soup: CIRS Lab Tests and Reference Ranges by Dr. Ming Dooley 19:04 A Medically Important Professional Home Inspection for a CIRS Person by John Banta 20:06 Dietary Considerations for CIRS by Julia Davies 20:37 Setting Yourself Up for Success on the Shoemaker Protocol by Dr. Eric Dorninger 21:05 Navigating Project Pitfalls and Unlocking New Methods And Solutions by Brandon Apple 22:25 Healing from CIRS Outside the US by Louise Carder, Dr. Jodie Dashore, Mark Volmer & Kate Barry PhD 23:42 The Pain That No One Discusses: Suicidal Thoughts in CIRS by Mindy Mastruserio MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP-II 24:54 Minimizing the Financial Burden of CIRS Care by Alan Gruning DO 25:11 Coagulation & CIRS by Dr. James Ryan 25:35 Testing and Treating Bacterial Endotoxins in our Environment by Michael Schrantz, CIEC 26:39 Chasing the Ghosts of Water Damages Past by Greg Weatherman 27:11 Navigating Workplace Accommodations by Jane Prescot 27:40 How to Remediate and Maintain a Healthy Car by Mike Susi 29:00 Autoimmune illnesses and CIRS by Dr Miles Nichols 29:42 Assessing Your Own Home for Water Damage by Kendra Seymour 30:06 The Impact of Medical Trauma for CIRS Patients by Dr. Lauren Sparks 30:24 The Role of Clotting Disorders, Biofilm, and Actinobacteria in CIRS by Dr. Jacki Meinhardt 30:39 MoldCo: Online, Affordable Mold Illness Care and Treatments by Ariana Thacker 30:55 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.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 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.

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 disclaimer 5:00 What is the GENIE test? 7:30 What does gene activity mean in the context of CIRS? 9:00 HLA Haplotype test vs GENIE 11:20 What are the benefits of getting the GENIE test done? 16:35 Examples of genetic expressions and what they mean 19:57 Indications of Lyme 20:30 Downregulated Metabolism 24:00 Endotoxin hyperreactivity 26:30 Get help to understand your own GENIE test 28:57 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=BqrZHUthROdyiiU5 Check out The CIRS Summit! http://thecirssummit.com/ Our previous episodes with Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres: Neuroquant: https://youtu.be/aQyU51D7O-c?si=-hol5adPP5SLsNN5 ADHD: https://youtu.be/x_yL-voDyJY?si=48kzS4gRVZi0u8BM Nicotine: https://youtu.be/hLumLIye7q4?si=JXp_Y7vozJxkS7_e 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 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.

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 disclaimer 0:45 Dr. Jodie Dashore's bio and how she got into CIRS treatment 6:04 When to use the Shoemaker Protocol vs the herbal therapies 11:27 When is the appropriate time to treat children 16:08 Address CIRS first, especially with PANS 19:38 The struggles of trying so many rabbit holes before finding CIRS 21:44 Resources for international patients and pediatric special needs 28:46 The CIRS Summit: December 1-6, 2024 31:04 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.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.

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 disclaimer 1:13 Why your indoor air is so important 2:40 What Change the Air Foundation does 4:20 Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) vs Remediator 7:00 Examples of bad, good, and great IEPs 12:16 How to find a great IEP 15:00 Why hire an IEP in addition to a remediator 16:29 What makes a bad, good, and great remediator 24:30 Special tips for renters 25:55 The CIRS Summit 27:50 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.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.

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 disclaimer 0:23 Dr. Kate Barry 0:56 Dr. Barry's own experience with CIRS and chronic fatigue 3:12 How CIRS might be complicated to treat outside of the States 6:30 The dangers of not testing a new home before you move in 8:40 How environment/home testing is done in Australia 10:29 Binder alternatives when access or tolerance is limited 14:30 Timing and support becomes more important with less effective binders 15:33 VIP access or alternatives outside the US 19:00 NueroQuant, GENIE tests difficult in Australia 20:15 Prepwork anyone should do before you start the protocol: diet 23:00 Lifestyle changes, hydration, and stress management 24:30 Gut health and detox pathways 27:00 The importance of having a guide for these therapies 28:00 The importance of creating your health team 29:05 The importance of creating momentum at the start of your journey 29:40 There are ways to adapt the protocol and your care for your needs 32:00 The CIRS Summit: December 1-6 33:30 How to work with Dr. Kate Barry HELPFUL LINKS: Sign up for the CIRS Summit! https://thecirssummit.com Find out more about Dr. Kate Barry: https://www.drkatehealth.com/ Her Symptom Cluster resource: https://www.drkatehealth.com/symptom-analysis Schedule a 15 minute call with Dr. Barry: https://www.drkatehealth.com/service-page/discovery-call 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 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.

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.

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 disclaimer 0:35 Why you should get your genes tested 2:12 How genes are connected to CIRS 3:03 How the Genetic Haplotypes affect your CIRS experience 4:46 Genetic implications for your children and family 7:13 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.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.

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 disclaimer 0:40 Advocate for yourself 1:50 Address root cause, but make it tolerable too 3:55 Low Dose Naltrexone 4:28 Cannabis, marijuana, or weed 6:25 CBD 7:05 Kratom 7:28 Ketamine Therapy 8:20 Curcumin 9:24 MSM or Methylsulfonylmethane 9:40 B1 therapy or B vitamins 10:13 More dangerous options: Benzos or Benzodiazepines 12:59 Opioids 15:38 NSAIDS 17:36 Other pain relieving activities: Heat or sauna 18:50 Cold plunges 19:12 Interact with animals HELPFUL LINKS: B1 Protocol: https://thiamineprotocols.com/ 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.

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 disclaimer 2:00 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 body 11:00 The CIRS Symptom Clusters 13:49 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=PLtFmHRLGI2wGvamsYw4aQ4y9OyHnXkHU7 The CIRS Group playlist on The Shoemaker Protocol, the only clinically proven path to healing from CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCT2iJrbI7w&list=PLtFmHRLGI2wHZTqMRx5Ty4Dv2bDXwt273 Online 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.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.

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.  

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 disclaimer 0:30 Headaches are one of the top five reported symptoms of CIRS 2:00 Causes: Elevated cytokines and elevated immune response 2:40 Electrolyte imbalance, aka ADH / Osmolality 3:13 POTS, feeling light headed, fainting 4:55 Use elevated symptoms like an exposure alarm and GTFO 5:44 POTS tip: tell a flight attendant! 6:38 Other causes: Hormone imbalance and fluctuations 7:05 Ehlers-Danlos is also likely CIRS (and causes migraines) 9:05 More stories of how Jacie and Barbara handle telling people about CIRS 9:46 Another cause: Multi-Chemical Sensitivity 10:45 MCAS or histamine response can cause headaches 12:50 Chronic pain can also cause headaches 13:09 Kids with chronic headaches 14:32 Shoemaker Protocol helps all of the above! HELPFUL LINKS: Link to content creator Jacie suspects has CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/@taylorwynn Another content creator Jacie suspects has CIRS: https://www.youtube.com/@physicsgirl 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.

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 disclaimer 1:40 The only thing Urinary Mycotoxin Tests can tell you 2:44 No difference between healthy and chronically ill results 3:53 The danger of getting tested with others in your household 4:39 Bloodwork is also needed, making this urine test redundant at best 6:30 Urine tests do not indicate treatment: all mycotoxins need the same binder 7:40 The dangers of anti-fungals (-azoles) 8:47 Urine tests will not show progress in treatment accurately 9:34 The one saving grace of the urinary mycotoxin test 10:09 Barbara's conspiracy theory on urine tests 11:35 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.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.

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 disclaimer 0:47 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 issues 3:40 Suppressed endorphins 3:46 Leaky gut/GI issues 4:05 Immune system dysregulation: co-infections 4:40 MARCoNs 5:57 Cortisol/ACTH dysregulation 7:02 Sex hormones: DHEA, Testosterone 7:41 ADH/Osmolality dysregulation: frequent urination and urgency, fainting 9:56 How do you raise your MSH? 10:32 Dr. Peg and Dr. Christian's work re: Histamines and MSH 12:08 Barbara's experience with MSH coming up 12:46 VIP spray's role in MSH 13:30 Additional support: Sunrises and KPV 14:40 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-pathway Our 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.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.

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 disclaimer 1:10 Setbacks from travel re-exposure 2:05 COVID or Spike Protein triggering event 3:00 Staying put to heal 4:18 Limbic Retraining and therapy 5:40 Tick-borne illness and Lyme 8:32 Dental infections, root canal issues 11:00 Leaky Gut, GI issues, H. Pylori, SIBO/SIFO, Candida 13:23 MCAS and Histamine issues 14:10 DHEA, Testosterone supplementation 15:25 Thyroid function support 16:35 Validation for how unfair but also normal the setbacks can be 18:48 As you heal, your immune system comes back online HELPFUL LINKS: Spike Protein Protocol episode: https://youtu.be/lBQ0xi1tHLo?si=UxJQuff6hQirCS4b Limbic Retraining episode: https://youtu.be/tTzgIsdYovA?si=D-icIBUld7uT1dMw Dr. Peg interview about tick-borne illnesses and Lyme: https://youtu.be/czSjykCdOR4?si=VGnEQ58HvKebVyg1 Work 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.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.

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.

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 disclaimer 0:50 How did we evolve to have crappy genes? 1:40 Protective genes during black plague may now cause autoimmunity 3:55 Genes have a purpose 4:39 The Biblical mold reference 7:55 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-202212012859 The Biblical passage Jacie reads: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2014%3A33-53&version=NIV 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.

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 disclaimer 1:44 How Morgan got into the CIRS world 3:37 How breathwork supports CIRS recovery 4:51 How this Kriya helps the body endogenously release DMT 6:19 The research behind the benefits of this Kriya practice 8:42 Who can benefit from breathwork 10:23 What you can expect from a breathwork session with Morgan 13:56 What the resistance can mean 15:51 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/eY4qmRr2is7GPoXe9 Morgan's CIRSx courses: https://institute.cirsx.com/p/breathwork-101-a-missing-modality-in-medicine-and-mold-recovery https://institute.cirsx.com/p/breathwork-a-missing-modality-in-medicine-and-mold-recovery 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/ 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.

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.  

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.  

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 disclaimer 0:48 How Michael got started as a CIRS-literate IEP 2:54 When should you hire an IEP? 5:18 CIRSx course for IEPs and remediators 5:53 What to expect when you hire an IEP 10:45 How an IEP can help you decide what to prioritize 13:20 Do it once, do it right 14:10 The peace of mind of having a team 15:47 How to utilize a virtual IEP consultation 17:36 What to look for in a local remediator 20:15 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 home 28:49 Tips for healthy home maintenance 35:18 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-101 Watch 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-boulder Water leak detectors: https://a.co/d/3ym6dIs Mats for under the sink: https://a.co/d/cuAgfGW UV-C light for HVAC systems: https://rgf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RGF-SpecSheet-REME-HALO-Zero-v1-Digital.pdf Order MSQPCR tests (like ERMI and HERTSMI2): https://www.envirobiomics.com 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be difficult to explain and difficult to treat, mostly because of the steps and how different everyone's symptoms can look. The CIRS Project is a brand new non-profit that hopes to change all of that. They are focusing on making the message of CIRS clearer and more concise so less people are overwhelmed when they get diagnosed or when they try to explain it to loved ones. Beyond that, they are hoping to build clean housing that can be offered to underprivileged people needing to get out of exposure. We absolutely love their mission and cannot wait to see their vision come to life. Be sure to check them out at https://www.thecirsproject.org/ and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:14 Why they decided to create The CIRS Project 3:10 The CIRS Project's founders' CIRS backstories 7:00 The impact of CIRS on relationships 8:45 The importance of streamlining CIRS education for the patient 10:14 The communication goals for The CIRS Project 14:19 Major goal of the Project: Transitional housing for healing 16:05 Streamlining the chaos of explaining CIRS 19:50 How CIRS awareness will spread: sharing the human experience 22:58 What is next for The CIRS Project 27:00 Why it's so important to share your story HELPFUL LINKS: Learn about or donate to The CIRS Project: https://www.thecirsproject.org/ Get more of our guests' CIRS backstory on the Vitality Hour Podcast, hosted by Dr. Eric Dorninger, with guests Aaron Pettigrew, Chris Foth, and Tim Martin: https://youtu.be/6WxFMhYm2rk?si=33OeE0qCpHwVzpoR 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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com   Guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CTP, MA, RN Therapist Brenda Stewart, LMHC, NCC, CTH   CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can take a toll on the mental health of the patient, just as much and sometimes more so than physically. No one knows this better than our guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, a Shoemaker Certified Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Brenda Stewart, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trauma specialist. Together they are offering a much needed extra layer of support for CIRS patients that are experiencing PTSD or other trauma-like responses due to CIRS and other events in their lives: group therapy. Today, they'll explain why trauma plays such a big role in so many CIRS patients' lives and what can be done to heal and move past it. This is not medical advice - please consult your physician or provider for what 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 disclaimer 0:30 Dr. Lauren Sparks' background and personal CIRS story 2:07 Brenda Stewart's background and personal CIRS story 4:19 People with CIRS want to help others with CIRS 4:43 How and why trauma complicates CIRS, or possibly causes it 10:00 What modalities of therapy are best for CIRS patients? 12:33 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Narrative Therapy 16:17 What is EMDR and what to expect during a session 20:27 Group Therapy option through Dr. Sparks' practice 23:20 Why group therapy might be more beneficial for CIRS patients 27:23 Group therapy promotes connection and feelings of safety 28:28 Who would most benefit from their Group Therapy offering 30:08 How to sign up for Dr. Sparks' and Brenda's Group Therapy program 32:33 If you feel resistant to group therapy, explore why that is   HELPFUL LINKS: Dr. Sparks' practice's website with information about their new group therapy options: https://www.untamediona.com/therapy Send an email to Dr. Sparks' team if you are interested in working with them: connect@untamediona.com 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com   CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that we strive to demystify for you here, every week on The CIRS Group Podcast. This week we will be concluding our fun CIRSx 2024 recap series - and we've saved some of the heaviest talks for last! Today we're covering Histamine/MAST cell reactivity, the dangers of consuming seed oils, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy, and ADH/Osmolality issues (peeing too much!). We heard some great talks by Dr. Louise Carder, Dr. McMahon, and more - so check out today's episode to learn our big takeaways from these great talks. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com   TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:12 Dr. Louise Carder's talk on Histamines 3:26 Important takeaways about histamines 4:35 Things you can do if you struggle with histamines 6:00 Histamine support can cause better MSH levels 7:02 Dr. Knobbe's Seed Oils talk 9:20 Dr. Jim Ryan's talk about platelets 11:30 Platelets activate differently with CIRS 12:42 Dr. Meyers' talk on Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment 15:20 Takeaways from this talk: MARCoNs, mitochondrial function, inflammatory markers 16:10 Pressure matters: what Dr. Meyers recommends 18:22 Dr. McMahon's talk on ADH: Pee all that you can pee 19:25 How to tell if you're peeing too much 21:50 Kids and bed-wetting 22:39 How to correct ADH/Osmolality issues 24:03 Why The CIRS Group is great (no, really!) HELPFUL LINKS: Dr. Louise Carder's website: https://www.louisecarder.com/ Dr. Chris Knobbe's book, The Ancestral Diet Revolution: How Vegetable Oils and Processed Foods Destroy Our Health - and How to Recover! https://a.co/d/79KIEEY Dr. Jim Ryan's website: https://www.progenedx.com/ Dr. Ryan Meyers' clinic website: https://www.themovement.clinic/ Dr. Ryan Meyers' instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docryanmeyers/ US Hyberbarics: https://www.ushyperbarics.co/ Dr. McMahon's website: https://scottmcmahon.doctor/   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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com   CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that we strive to demystify for you here, every week on The CIRS Group Podcast. This week we will be continuing our fun CIRSx 2024 recap series - recapping the talks on breathwork, CIRS coaching, and litigation. Yes, you might be able to sue for damage done to your health and your home if someone is responsible for your mold problem! Let's dive in. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com   TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:40 Breathwork talk by Morgan Glodowski 3:04 Research backed benefits of breathwork 5:42 Similarities to Wim Hof 6:44 Creating Healing Momentum by Jenny Johnson and Jane Prescot 7:38 Why you might want a CIRS Coach 9:50 Borrow a non-CIRS brain 12:15 Hope is the biggest correlation to healing 12:54 Resources for CIRS Coaches 13:38 Kristina Baehr, Esq. talk on Litigating Mold 16:05 Suing over mold will help get CIRS recognized 17:00 Questions to ask yourself to determine if you have a case 21:07 Bob McKee, Esq. talk on Raising the Bar 23:05 What to do when insurance denies your claim 23:47 Statute of Limitations 24:45 Proof of toxicity requires dose and duration 26:05 Convince the jury that this could happen to them 27:25 Who is being sued? And should you test your house? HELPFUL LINKS: “Sudarshan Kriya Breathwork” Morgan Glodowski's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgan.glodowski/ Jenny Johnson's website: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/ Jane Prescot's website: https://getmymoldylifeback.com/ Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD's group: https://www.cirslab.com/home Judy Cho's group options: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/groups Find Proficiency Partners (usually coaches) on Surviving Mold's website: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/surviving-mold-proficiency-partners-diplomates CIRSx Institute Courses (including coaching): https://institute.cirsx.com/p/courses SurvivingMold's Proficiency Partner certification: https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/online-proficiency-partners-course Attorney Kristina Baehr's website: https://www.well.law/ Previous episode about proper testing: https://youtu.be/bJt6PqFYvPA Attorney Bob McKee's website: https://themckeelawgroup.com/ 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/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com   CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated chronic illness that can affect a quarter of the population if they get exposed to biotoxins. Today, we continue our CIRSx conference recap with some medical talks by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, Dr. Peg DiTulio, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, and Ming Dooley L.Ac. For those of you who have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, be sure to watch until the end for some extra interesting research aimed at your condition (which is most likely actually CIRS). For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com   TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:39 Dr. Shoemaker's talk: passing the baton 3:22 Proper screening: history of exposure 6:03 Tools to show inflammation and exposure 9:00 Keep researching, keep publishing 10:06 Dr. Peg DiTulio and Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres: MSH talk 10:55 Histamine issues are highly underrated in treatment 11:38 MARCoNs matter to raise MSH 12:18 GENIE should include histamines 12:40 As MMP9 goes down, MSH goes up 13:33 Treating Thyroid gets better MSH outcomes 13:49 COVID and MSH 15:05 If you are plateauing consider co-infections 16:04 Ming Dooley: Comparing Shoemaker research with Chronic Fatigue 18:48 EMDR showed promise in one patient with CFS 20:00 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is CIRS 21:50 17 years to get medical research into the mainstream 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/ 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 HELPFUL LINKS: SAIIE: Sequential Activation of Innate Immune Elements, available for purchase on SurvivingMold.com: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/presentations/saiie-a-health-index-for-people-re-exposed-to-water-damaged-buildings Dr. Shoemaker's website: https://www.survivingmold.com/ Dr. Peg DiTulio's website: https://regenixhealing.com/ Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres' website: https://www.cirslab.com/ Ming Dooley is a licensed acupuncturist, who works with her husband, an MD, and his website is: https://www.drdooley.net/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness with a clinically proven, peer reviewed treatment called the Shoemaker Protocol. Every year, doctors certified in the Shoemaker Protocol organize an information packed conference called CIRSx. Today, we are continuing our recap of CIRSx and covering three talks about indoor environment improvements you can do today in your own home to improve your air quality and start healing from CIRS. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:35 Air Oasis talk 5:03 Info on buying an iAdapt 2.0 7:00 Aaron Pettigrew and Chris Foth update 9:55 Don't slack off and give yourself grace 11:56 The CIRS Project non-profit 14:14 Actinos Update by Dr. Dorninger 16:47 How to manage actino cleaning 20:54 COVID as a priming event 21:14 Actinos are a violent driver of neurodegeneration 21:56 Air Oasis iAdapts seem to help with actino reactivity 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/ 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 HELPFUL LINKS: Where to buy an Air Oasis iAdapt 2.0: https://www.airoasis.com/ Podcast of Air Oasis owner John with IEP Michael Schrantz: https://youtu.be/Ke2fzV9cv-Q?si=ABXfKVcJK3p5bteO Christian (CIRSLab)'s affiliate code for AirOasis to get 10% off: CIRSLAB10 Chris Foth, Aaron Pettigrew interview with Dr. Dorninger: https://youtu.be/6WxFMhYm2rk?si=zwqpacNTclMtJyCn Our last actinos episode: https://youtu.be/q-KW5ZXUHVM Skin test for actinos: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/actino-skin/?v=3e8d115eb4b3 Homebiotic product: https://homebiotic.com/ 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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that can affect up to 25% of the population, thanks to genetics and environmental toxins. Today, we continue to recap CIRSx 2024, this time showing our Indoor Environmental Professionals some love! We had some fantastic talks by Michael Schrantz, Bill Weber, and Brandon Apple, plus Dr. Eric Dorninger and Dr. Jari Louhelainen and the topics covered include poop (or endotoxins), indoor air quality, indoor air testing, and the proper sequencing of remediation. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:13 Endotoxin talk by M. Schrantz and Dr. Dorninger 2:15 Endotoxins don't always smell 2:58 How to test for endotoxins 4:39 DIY tips to deal with Endotoxins 6:30 What to avoid to keep endotoxins at bay 7:29 Air Quality talk by Dr. Jari Louhelainen 9:57 Real time air testing 11:00 The problem with HEPA filtration 11:57 Prevalence of government and leadership cover up 13:44 Mold Sampling Methods talk by Bill Weber 15:00 Air Sampling pros and cons 16:50 When to use air sampling 17:53 Why hire your own IEP or inspector 19:21 Remediation Sequencing talk by Brandon Apple 21:54 Verify after every step - test, test, test 24:00 Lean into your CIRS-literate IEP 25:15 The painful verification process 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/ 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 HELPFUL LINKS: Michael Schrantz' company website: https://environmentalanalytics.net/ Dr. Doringer's website: https://drdorninger.com/ Dr. Jari Louhelainen: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/pharmacy-and-biomolecular-sciences/jari-louhelainen Bill Weber's company website: https://avelar.net/articles_publications/team/bill-weber/ Brandon Apple's company website: https://www.moldsci.com/ Endotoxin test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/e-endotoxin/?v=3e8d115eb4b3 National Company that administers smoke tests: https://www.americanleakdetection.com/ Green Gobbler product: https://a.co/d/9jTf8vW ERMI Test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/ermi/?v=3e8d115eb4b3 HERTSMI-2 Tests: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/hertsmi-2/?v=3e8d115eb4b3   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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated, multi-symptom, multi-system illness - so why wouldn't there be an annual CIRSx conference for it?! We had a really great time at CIRSx this year, and this episode is our quick summary of all of it. We talked to lots of doctors, heard a ton of great talks, had a lot of fun and are so happy to be part of this wonderful community. We will do more in-depth, helpful-tip-packed episodes in the next few weeks, but for now, we wanted to give you guys the highlight reel from our weekend in Frisco, Texas. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:10 Travel considerations for those with CIRS 2:10 Hotel moldy vibes 4:10 The DFW airport is not OK 5:21 The Proficiency Partner Program 8:15 Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD was recognized 10:57 Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker's amazing speech 13:50 The impact of meeting members and listeners 16:21 Exciting interviews coming soon 19:57 Why you shouldn't have FOMO 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/ 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 HELPFUL LINKS: The CIRSx website: https://www.cirsx.com/ Follow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cirslab Sign up for Christian's research-oriented membership: https://www.cirslab.com/ Michael Schrantz' website: https://environmentalanalytics.net/ Dr. Peg DiTulio's website:https://regenixhealing.com/meet-the-staff Amber (and Atlas, the mold sniffing dog) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mold_free_yogi/   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.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects many (if not all) of the systems of the body, including the ears, aka your Vestibular System. We are very lucky that Jacie has worked in audiology for many years and is now able to share her wisdom and clinical experience with us to help us understand the paths to heal from tinnitus, hearing loss, balance, and vertigo issues, and the inflammation (or injury) at the root of those problems. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:40 Jacie's background in Audiology 2:15 Why ears and eyes are so sensitive and reactive 4:15 What is Tinnitus? 6:27 Tinnitus caused by bent and broken hair 8:41 The vestibular system, vertigo, the spins 10:00 Meniere's Disease - testing methods 10:46 Inflammation is the root cause 11:32 Deplaning Syndrome and Epley Maneuvers 14:17 Hearing loss - the sooner you treat, the better your outcome 17:13 Ear and hearing maintenance/cleaning tips for everyone 19:30 Barbara's embarrassing story The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Follow Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Limbic Training Community: https://www.wired4healing.com Follow Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara HELPFUL LINKS: Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test:  Article about Texas Roadhouse owner, Kent Taylor's health struggles: https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/03/22/979929592/texas-roadhouse-founder-kent-taylor-dies-after-struggle-with-post-covid-19-sympt MindEar app: https://www.mindear.com/ Meniere's info and testing procedures: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menieres-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374916 Canalith Repositioning Procedure/Epley Maneuver info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/canalith-repositioning-procedure/about/pac-20393315 Fun/frustrating Maze Ball game referenced: https://a.co/d/6WIt3UZ DMI Baby Nasal Aspirator, Ear Syringe, Clears Airway & Nasal Passages: https://a.co/d/d1KzgWj 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, which can be found at TheCIRSGroup.com

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness that is most often triggered in patients from water damage. Today, we are going to dig into Jacie's recent experience dealing with a leak in her home and how she mitigated the damage and came out OK on the other side. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:52 Jacie's adventure with a leak in her apartment 5:02 What to do if you are a renter 6:50 What to do if you're a homeowner 7:53 Get three bids for a project 9:24 The steps to take when you discover a leak 11:20 Air filters and fans 12:13 Probiotic spray and  14:40 Preventative measures 17:39 Testing afterwards 19:10 Community support 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/ 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 HELPFUL LINKS: Michael Schrantz' website to hire him as your IEP: https://environmentalanalytics.net/ Air Oasis, use code CIRSLAB for a discount (our friend's discount code, not ours): https://www.airoasis.com/ HomeBiotic spray: https://homebiotic.com/ Under Sink Mat for Kitchen: https://a.co/d/9zS31k4 Leak Alarm: Geevon 4 Pack Water Leak Detectors: https://a.co/d/gmH66Uv Govee WiFi Water Sensor 3 Pack, Water Leak Detector: https://a.co/d/4b2S1Kb Environmental testing Jacie referred to: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/sm-aeh-actino-endotoxin-hertsmi-2/?v=7516fd43adaa 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. Catch Jacie and Barbara on Judy Cho's podcast to learn more about their health journeys and why they started The CIRS Group: When Carnivores are Affected by Mold Illness - Jacie Gregory & Barbara Williams - https://youtu.be/CR8Uj-d_fok