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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 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.
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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 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
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The CIRS Group:
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
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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
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The CIRS Group:
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
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The CIRS Group:
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
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HELPFUL LINKS MENTIONED:
The CIRS Group:
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
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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
Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/
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
Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara
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
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HELPFUL LINKS:
The CIRS Group:
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
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The CIRS Group:
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
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HELPFUL LINKS:
The CIRS Group:
Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.
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