I first learned the link between chronic fatigue syndrome and mould last year. It was about 12 months into a severe, and until then, unexplainable relapse. I was fortunate to have one of the few mould literate physicians in Australia practising nearby, and have been on treatment for over 6 months now, on the Shoemaker protocol. Treating CIRS (mould illness) is serious business, … [Read more...] about CIRS (Mould illness) Treatment – 6 Months in
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Starting Treatment for Mould Illness: the Shoemaker Protocol
Recently, I discovered my long term health challenges (fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome) are due to a condition known as CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), caused by mould exposure. Since this diagnosis, my life has been turned upside down, but I have already seen improvements. Treatment for CIRS is a long term (and expensive) process. It has many … [Read more...] about Starting Treatment for Mould Illness: the Shoemaker Protocol
Redefining Success – life in the slow lane
The biggest journey of serious health challenges is the process of mentally busting out of the matrix. Getting stuck on how life should look gets people stalled in denial, frustration and resistance. Having a chronic illness changes everything, but it doesn’t make you a failure at life. Turning your back on lifelong dreams is no easy task. The grieving process needs to … [Read more...] about Redefining Success – life in the slow lane
Lyme: How a diagnosis can take decades
After two decades, over $70K, and at least 20 medical professionals, finally a diagnosis: Lyme. I believe this is the last missing piece in my health puzzle. I would like to say I have simply been very unlucky and hit a series of dodgy doctors, but the truth is this situation is common. Many people with Lyme Disease often spend years written off as other conditions of … [Read more...] about Lyme: How a diagnosis can take decades
How to Go to the Dentist: Part I
My Tips for going to the Dentist This article is about how I've managed to access brilliant, safe and (almost affordable) dental care over the last decade or so; it's also written for those having difficulty accessing dental care. Perhaps, like a friend of mine, you're about to facilitate an appointment with a new dentist and have hesitations? If it's an art to master … [Read more...] about How to Go to the Dentist: Part I