Best thecirsgroup Podcasts (2025)

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Which binders ACTUALLY work? A Guide for Mold Toxicity and CIRS Patients 21:29

1d ago21:29

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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 t…

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What can you eat in order to heal? Find what works for you: CIRS Nutrition Tips 21:56

9d ago21:56

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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 coac…

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CIRS: A Multi-System, Multi-Symptom illness (that may be your answer to healing chronic illness!) 25:50

16d ago25:50

25:50

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 inf…

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Life after CIRS! What to expect after you complete the Shoemaker Protocol and heal: w/Jenny Johnson 28:38

23d ago28:38

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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 ab…

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Need to break the lease for your health? Move to a clean space to heal from CIRS & mold illness 21:33

30d ago21:33

21:33

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 locati…

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Medical Trauma is REAL: Don't fall victim to the insane flaws of the conventional medical system 25:32

1M ago25:32

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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 per…

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Ask Us Anything! CIRS Q&A Webinar: navigating healing and treatment from mold 49:25

1M ago49:25

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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 …

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What causes CIRS, aka mold illness? Mold! And other biotoxins like ticks, spiders and poop 18:42

2M ago18:42

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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 v…

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Who Treats CIRS? Find a doctor and health coach that's right for you and healing from mold illness 16:21

2M ago16:21

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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. Che…

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The CIRS Group 100th Episode! What chronic illness taught us 24:28

2M ago24:28

24:28

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 …

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Repair your brain with plasmalogens: Heal MS, Parkinsons, Autism, & CIRS - Dr. Dayan Goodenowe 43:38

2M ago43:38

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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…

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Do you get itchy after you eat? It might be histamines - let's talk about it! MCAS and CIRS 14:54

3M ago14:54

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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 …

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Is your root canal keeping you SICK? Let's talk about your teeth! 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

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 a…

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How POOP might be keeping you sick (and what to do about it!) 26:21

3M ago26:21

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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…

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When fats matter: Up your lipids to get back your health! 15:03

3M ago15:03

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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 whe…

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The blood test EVERYONE should get (but no one does): MSH - Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone 16:32

4M ago16:32

16:32

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 struggli…

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What do my genes say about me? CIRS and mold reactions explained by your GENES! 15:30

4M ago15:30

15:30

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,…

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Set your 2025 up for success! Make healing from chronic illness more manageable this year 26:18

4M ago26:18

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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…

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Where are they NOW?! Jacie and Barbara give a health update: CIRS and mold recovery 24:45

4M ago24:45

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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…

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A free, online event for CIRS patients? Yes, please! 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

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…

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Improve CIRS treatment with the GENIE test: What can it tell you? 31:58

5M ago31:58

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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…

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Pediatric Special Needs: Healing is possible through CIRS treatment 33:12

6M ago33:12

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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,…

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Got MOLD? Hire the right team to avoid costly mistakes! Kendra Seymour explains how. 29:58

6M ago29:58

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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 wo…

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What if you can't see a doctor? Hope for healing for international and financially limited patients 34:23

6M ago34:23

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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 Proto…

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Special Halloween episode! Maybe it's paranormal... or maybe it's mold 14:29

7M ago14:29

14:29

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 …

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What do your genetics mean for chronic illness? 9:07

7M ago9:07

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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 ge…

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Everything hurts! How to manage your pain as you heal from mold and CIRS 20:59

7M ago20:59

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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 focu…

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CIRS 101: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome 14:35

8M ago14:35

14:35

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 …

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Does your child get chronic headaches, tummy aches, or still wet the bed? It could be CIRS (mold!) 55:48

8M ago55:48

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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 …

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Chronic migraines and headaches might actually be something more sinister...and treatable! 15:30

8M ago15:30

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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…

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STOP wasting money on urinary mycotoxin tests! Seriously! 12:23

8M ago12:23

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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…

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Do you have sleep issues, hormone problems, and leaky gut? Why your MSH matters (and how to fix it)! 16:36

9M ago16:36

16:36

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, w…

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The path to healing is rarely linear: All the ways your CIRS journey might get derailed 20:50

9M ago20:50

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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.…

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Can Mindfulness Support Your Recovery From Mold Exposure? Exclusive Interview with Melanie Pensak! 24:36

9M ago24:36

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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 to…

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From Leviticus to the Middle Ages: Is CIRS the reason some survived the Black Plague? 10:21

9M ago10:21

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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 …

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Can breathwork have the same effects as DMT? Heck yes it can! with special guest Morgan Glodowski 20:03

10M ago20:03

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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. Morga…

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Do you have Lyme or CIRS? Or Both? Let's talk Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses with the expert, Dr. Peg DeTulio 43:45

10M ago43:45

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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 d…

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Ask us anything! Summer 2024 Live Q&A Webinar - The CIRS Group 58:31

10M ago58:31

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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 …

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Keep your home safe! Call a professional when dealing with mold: with special guest Michael Schrantz 36:51

10M ago36:51

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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 li…

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Clarity through the chaos: The CIRS Project's mission of education and clean housing for those that need it 28:51

10M ago28:51

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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 …

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Trauma and CIRS: Healing through connection - with Dr. Lauren Sparks and Therapist Brenda Stewart 35:18

11M ago35:18

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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 o…

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Do you pee too much? More than 4 times a day might mean CIRS! CIRSx 2024 Recap 24:41

11M ago24:41

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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 His…

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Sick from mold? You can sue for damages. CIRSx2024 recap: Coaching, Breathwork, and Litigation 29:19

11M ago29:19

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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 mi…

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Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome untreatable? Not if you look at CIRS research! CIRSx 2024 recap 22:36

11M ago22:36

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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-To…

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Air purifiers lower actino reactivity? Let's dig into how to make your home safer! CIRSx Recap 24:13

11M ago24:13

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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 r…

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Let's talk indoor environment testing and remediation: CIRSx 2024 recap 28:05

12M ago28:05

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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 Micha…

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Ever been to a moldy conference? We have! Here's our CIRSx 2024 Recap 23:28

12M ago23:28

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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, he…

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Got Tinnitus? You might have CIRS! Healing inflammation from mold illness can silence the noise 21:38

1y ago21:38

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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 wis…

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You're leaking! What to do to prevent mold or water damage when healing from CIRS 20:19

1y ago20:19

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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 …

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The power of your mind: Practicing mindfulness and its role in healing from CIRS 25:09

1y ago25:09

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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that can cause us to dissociate from our own bodies, as a way of self-protection. If you are far enough along with your healing, it can become important to rebuild that connection and tune in to what your body needs and feels, so that…

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