How to handle a health flare: testing, treatment, and short-term relief

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Jacie and Barbara return from an unexpected break, caused by Jacie's autoimmune flare after moving into an apartment with a high actino score. Today's episode outlines what to do during a CIRS “flare” or symptom backslide. Some tips covered inclide: defining early warning signs, using objective tracking tools like the VCS test, symptom logs, and wearables, and scheduling periodic bloodwork (including MSH, MMP-9, and TGF beta-1). Their step-by-step approach emphasizes testing the environment (HERTSMI-2 or ERMI, plus endotoxins and actino), getting on waitlists for CIRS providers and Indoor Environmental Professionals, and addressing root cause through remediation, cleaning, and restarting the protocol. They'll also cover how to reduce inflammation with supportive measures while waiting for care. Once healed from CIRS, many patients build long-term resilience by investigating “side quests” like co-infections and keeping a clean environment. For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Back from break
01:20 Disclaimer
02:05 What is a health or autoimmune flare?
03:03 How to monitor your health at home
05:11 First step to recover from a flare: testing
06:26 Environment testing options: Mold, Actinos, Endos
07:49 VCS and bloodwork testing
09:30 Schedule with an Indoor Environmental Professional and/or Doctor
12:05 Treat root cause, but reduce inflammation however you can
14:36 Work on nutrition, supplements, and other therapies
16:53 Cleaning and how Jacie made quick progress
18:01 Mindset: You are not at zero
19:22 Build resilience long term, and attack co-infections
21:17 Take care of yourself

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HELPFUL LINKS:
Our episode on testing your environment: https://youtu.be/nRrZs7xbXcc?si=k3zDvBWc_wio7Idu
Our episode that covers the VCS test/CIRS diagnosis: https://youtu.be/CCT2iJrbI7w?si=ttQT3rZFsgG2fOdu
Our episode on CIRS Bloodwork: https://youtu.be/XMtbxLLZzaU?si=jn_lTvXeHBGKEpVl
VCS Test: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening
Environment Testing: https://lisbiotech.com/home/services-2/

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

The CIRS Group:
Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com
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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.