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13/11/2025

When relapse happens, or the protocol “isn’t working,” the key thing to do is to find the area of contamination that’s affecting you and remove yourself from it, and/or remediate it, for good. The Shoemaker Protocol™ is very clear that when biotoxin exposure is ongoing treatment simply will not work. First, check your main environments for water damage and test them with ERMI or HERTSMI-2 dust sample kits available at EnviroBiomics Labs. Also, take the online VCS test to check your symptoms, make sure its CIRS, and get a baseline. Learn more here about preventing exposure here: https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/guidelines-for-preventing-exposure-through-the-holidays-and-always

06/11/2025

We are pleased to introduce our featured Shoemaker Protocol™ Proficiency Partner, Dr. Miranda Costa, ND, MS, a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND) in Oregon and California with an office conveniently accessible in the southern OR city of Grants Pass and via Telemedicine. Dr. Costa is skilled in primary care, integrative oncology care, disease prevention, genomics, environmental medicine, hormonal therapies, clinical nutrition, and is highly skilled in CIRS/Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Lyme Disease/chronic infections, and pain management. Learn more and contact Dr. Costa here:
https://www.newmedicinecollaborative.com/our-practice-keene

29/10/2025

Are you curious about how the Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) screening can reliably test for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS/Biotoxin/Mold Illness)? Understanding the answer to this question can be radically life changing. Additionally, getting answers about why, how, and when these tests are relevant can support recovery, prevent relapse, and help CIRS patients thrive. For a limited time, you can get answers to these VCS questions and more in the Membership Q&A Library sneak peek here:

https://www.survivingmold.com/special-community-preview-the-membership-qa-library

24/10/2025

Special community sneak peek! We are excited to announce a new benefit for Surviving Mold Members: the Membership Q&A Library. For a limited time, the entire community can check out the expanded and updated Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Q&A category. From frequently asked, to more specific and informational, find answers to questions you didn’t know to ask! The Q&A library is an invaluable treasury of Dr. Shoemaker’s best insights, information, and resources, for patients and practitioners alike. Learn more and take a look now over at the Surviving Mold site:

https://www.survivingmold.com/

27/09/2025

Dealing with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) requires a village, and having a support team is essential for lasting recovery. The mental and emotional effects of living with CIRS are very real. Symptoms can include brain fog, sleep disturbances, memory loss, and mood disorders, in addition to the emotional challenges that come with managing a life-altering illness. A support group can make a significant difference in your journey. Shoemaker Protocol™ Proficiency Partners offer a variety of resources, including 1:1 support, case management, online support groups, and self-paced courses. You can explore the Surviving Mold Community Coaching & Support Offerings or check the expanding list of Proficiency Partners to find the best support for you. (Protocol Practitioners – keep us posted, let us know your offerings so we can let the community know!)

https://www.survivingmold.com/resources-for-patients/cirs-support-groups-and-private-coaching

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25/09/2025

With fall officially here, it’s an ideal time to prepare for the seasonal changes ahead. A deep rigorous home cleaning and a thorough maintenance check can prevent re-exposure and support your healthiest season ahead. For example, check for the potential of ice dams, inspect ductwork, clean gutters to remove leaves and debris, and replace furnace filters. Additionally, if you're a Surviving Mold member, be sure to check the membership portal for new and relevant Q&As, as well as seasonal information and resources. You can also ask your own questions. Get started with the Rigorous Cleaning Checklist today!

https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/cirs-spring-cleaning-checklist

21/09/2025

When it comes to testing your environments for the presence of mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms that contribute to CIRS, work with a specialized laboratory you can trust. EnviroBiomics collaborates with Dr. Shoemaker and leading medical and environmental experts to ensure the highest CIRS standards. Learn more about the recommended “Dr. Shoemaker HERTSMI-2 Environmental Test,” ERMI, diagnostic tests, and practitioner discounts at the link, and see the site for info guides and resources:

https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/recommended-shoemaker-protocol-testing-services-available

18/09/2025

Fall is in the air, and it’s an ideal time to prepare for the changing temps and cooler months ahead. The Shoemaker Protocol™ supports patients to recovery, but then it requires continual re-exposure prevention. With Protocol relapse prevention strategies, plus vigilant, proactive systems, habits, and precautions, thriving with CIRS is absolutely doable. For instance, as soon as you feel the start of those familiar symptoms, take the online VCS test for confirmation, and nip it in the bud! Here’s an article to help you out, “Make it Your Season to Thrive: 2 Keys & Great Tips for Living with CIRS.” Prepare now, and make thriving your new normal!

https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/make-it-your-season-to-thrive-2-keys-great-tips-for-living-with-cirs

13/09/2025

As part of the Shoemaker Protocol™ team, we’re happy to introduce this month’s featured Proficiency Partners! Dr. Joseph D. Musto, M.Sc., Ph.D., BCLD/CC (ABB), Bedford, MA; Rebecca Hart, ANP-BC, IFMCP at Faith Hope & Wellness Clinic, Pooler, GA; and Dr. Matthew Burnett, ND, NSAc, of Salt Lake City, UT. Proficiency Partners combine their unique areas of expertise and passion with the proven, published, Shoemaker Protocol™ Proficiency training. To learn more about how they can help you on your journey to lasting recovery, view the Proficiency Partner list here:
https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/surviving-mold-proficiency-partners-diplomates

12/09/2025

Fall is in the air and it’s a perfect time to head back to school – on your schedule. Join the dedicated team of Shoemaker Protocol™ Practitioners trained in the only proven, published, peer-reviewed protocol for treating CIRS/biotoxin illness. Your listing will be featured on the Surviving Mold website, and you’ll be a part of the List Serve of practitioners who brainstorm, share information, and dialogue daily. And most of all, you’ll be trained to help restore lives. Demand is growing worldwide for Shoemaker Protocol™ trained practitioners. Learn more & get started HERE:

https://www.survivingmold.com/legal-resources/community/online-proficiency-partners-course

06/09/2025

Is it depression, dementia, hormonal mood swings… or mold illness? No, it’s not “all in your head.” As a multi-symptom illness, CIRS/mold illness commonly triggers brain-related symptoms, among others. To find out if the symptoms you’re experiencing could be mold illness, start the Shoemaker Protocol™ diagnostic path with Surviving Mold’s online VCS test and the online Quick Start Guide. NeuroQuant testing and Surviving Mold’s online NeuroQuant Analysis may also be of help in your assessment. This sophisticated program interprets information from the original NQ report to assess for “mold illness” (CIRS-water damaged building effects) and CIRS-Post Lyme Syndrome. Learn more about the NeuroQuant Analysis here: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-neuroquant-analysis

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29/08/2025

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