Please note: we filmed this back in November, and moved some episodes around - any comments about the CIRS Summit are a bit out of date, but you can still watch the replays by visiting https://cirs-summit-2025.heysummit.com/
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In this special episode of the CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie answer a variety of questions during a live, recorded Q&A webinar. Topics discussed include identifying whether you have CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), the Shoemaker treatment protocol, managing symptoms, dietary changes, and the effectiveness of different binders. They also cover secondary topics like dealing with Lyme disease and tick borne illness, experiencing muscle weakness, and incorporating therapies like cranial sacral and lymphatic drainage for better detox. A must-watch for anyone navigating the complexities of CIRS and seeking expert advice on the path to healing.
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00:00 Intro and Disclaimer
03:01 How do I know if I have CIRS?
07:19 Can I heal on a low dose of welchol?
08:27 Why utilizing a CIRS literate doctor is important
10:00 Tips to poop regularly when taking binders
12:20 How to know when VIP treatment has worked
14:54 Who gets CIRS? What causes CIRS?
16:17 How to manage histamine responses to food
19:43 Addressing Co-Infections: Lyme and Bartonella
24:14 How long does it take to heal?
27:48 Gall Bladder issues in CIRS patients
29:01 MARCoNs Test: Can You Do It Yourself?
29:44 Challenges with binders and intensification or herx reactions
31:56 Binders and The Paper Towel metaphor
33:16 Join the CIRS Group Community
34:37 Addressing full ileostomy concerns
36:37 Muscle weakness and how to build strength
40:51 When to incorporate VIP treatment for neuroinflammation
44:29 Cranial Sacral and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
50:39 Gut Pain - should I try VIP? Or work with Dr. Lacey
53:51 Final Thoughts and Resources
For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com
CIRS Summit: https://cirs-summit-2025.heysummit.com/
Find a Shoemaker Certified practitioner or coach: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/list-of-certified-practitioners
https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/surviving-mold-proficiency-partners-diplomates
Interview with Dr. Lacey re: GI issues: https://youtu.be/baldT8N7nl4?si=TjgkHXmG8J9psKRQ
Interview with Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres re: Neuroquant MRIs: https://youtu.be/Lc_LfUeiYTM?si=LtVBCRRicVbVKLgS
Order MARCoNs testing: https://www.microbiologydx.com/order-collection-kits
Dr. April's website for cranial manipulation: https://www.recoverfrommold.com/
Work with Dr. Lacey on gut issues: https://www.drlacey.org/
Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs
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.