Struggling with puzzling health issues that just won’t go away? Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) could be the missing piece.

Jacie Gregory and Barbara Williams of The CIRS Group join us to explain the science behind CIRS, how it’s diagnosed, and why symptoms vary from person to person. They share the top strategies for treatment, the importance of avoiding biotoxin exposure, and how the Shoemaker Protocol can be an answer to recovery. They also recommend helpful tips for managing CIRS on a budget, handling setbacks, and finding the right support.
Tune in to this relatable episode as two CIRS survivors share their top resources.

Episode Highlights:

• What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)? (3:21)
• What did Jacie and Barbara create The CIRS Group? (5:11)
• Has Jacie had trouble with loved ones believing in CIRS? (8:05)
• What’s the biggest misconception about CIRS? How is it diagnosed? (11:00)
• How common is it to overlook your own symptoms on CIRS questionnaires? (15:39)
• How does the Shoemaker Protocol treat CIRS? What’s the typical timeline? (17:40)
• What are some tips for affording treatment? (24:56)
• How do you handle setbacks? (30:40)
• What are some helpful CIRS resources and how do you find a CIRS doctor? (36:33)

Links mentioned in interview:

The CIRS Group Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cirs-group-podcast/id1662749446

https://www.youtube.com/@thecirsgroup

Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening

Start Here tab: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-water-damage/

Shoemaker Protocol certified practitioners: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/list-of-certified-practitioners

CIRS Lab: https://www.cirslab.com

Get in touch with our guest:

The CIRS Group: https://www.thecirsgroup.com

The CIRS Group on Instagram: #thecirsgroup
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