Mold Biotoxin Illness (CIRS) Recovery in Edina, MN

The Comprehensive Diagnostic Deep Dive

The In-Depth Clinical Evaluation

• What It Is: A detailed consultation to map your symptom timeline and history of potential exposures, which is crucial for diagnosis.

The Definitive CIRS Laboratory Panel

• What It Is: A specific, advanced panel of blood tests to definitively diagnose CIRS according to established criteria.

• How It Works (The Science): The diagnosis of CIRS is confirmed through a pattern of specific biomarkers. Our comprehensive lab panel is designed to assess this pattern, measuring key markers of the CIRS inflammatory cascade, such as:

  • Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1 (TGF-B1)

  • Complement C4a

  • Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

  • Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9)

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)

• Additional Testing: We also utilize the Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test, a sensitive screening tool for neurotoxin-induced damage, and may order a MARCoNS nasal swab to test for the presence of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria that can thrive in the sinuses of CIRS patients.

The Detoxification Protocol

Step 1: Removal from Exposure

• What It Is: The absolute, non-negotiable first step in any CIRS protocol.

• How It Works: A patient cannot get better if they are still living or working in a water-damaged building. We provide guidance and resources to help patients identify and remediate the source of mold exposure. Treatment cannot be successful without this step.

Step 2: Medically Supervised Toxin Binding

• What It Is: The use of specific binding agents to actively pull biotoxins out of the body.

• How It Works (The Science): Biotoxins are trapped in a cycle of enterohepatic recirculation (they are processed by the liver, dumped into the bile, and then reabsorbed in the gut). We break this cycle by using prescription binders like Cholestyramine or natural binders like Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay. These agents "soak up" the biotoxins in the gut and ensure they are safely eliminated from the body.

Advanced Cellular & Endothelial Repair

IV Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Therapy

• What It Is: The intravenous infusion of phosphatidylcholine, the primary building block of all cell membranes.

• How It Helps CIRS: Biotoxins are lipophilic (fat-loving) and embed themselves in our cell membranes, particularly in mitochondria and neurons, impairing cellular communication and energy production. IV PC directly replenishes this essential nutrient, helping to repair damaged cell membranes, improve mitochondrial function, and "push" embedded toxins out of the cells where binders can then remove them.

Extracorporeal Counterpulsation (ECP/EECP)

• What It Is: A non-invasive therapy where large cuffs on the legs inflate and deflate in sync with your heartbeat to augment blood flow.

• How It Helps CIRS: This therapy directly treats the capillary hypoperfusion that is a hallmark of CIRS. The augmented blood flow stimulates the release of nitric oxide that repairs the damaged lining of blood vessels and promotes the growth of new ones. This improves oxygen delivery to every tissue, directly combating the fatigue, muscle pain, and brain fog caused by poor circulation.

Neuro-Endocrine & Systemic Restoration

The Five Pillars of Biohacking for CIRS

• How They Help CIRS:

  • Photobiomodulation (PBM): Powerfully reduces systemic inflammation driven by cytokines like TGF-B1 and directly supports mitochondrial function to combat fatigue.

  • Advanced Oxygen Therapy (EWOT): Hyper-oxygenates tissues, creating an anti-inflammatory environment and boosting cellular energy.

  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy: Improves microcirculation, supports cellular detoxification, and reduces systemic pain.

  • NanoVi Therapy: Helps your cells repair the massive protein damage caused by the extreme oxidative stress of CIRS.

  • Acupuncture: Can be highly effective for managing the chronic pain, headaches, and sleep disturbances.

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide) Nasal Spray

• What It Is: The final and most critical step in the Shoemaker CIRS protocol, using a prescription nasal spray to restore a key regulatory hormone that is depleted in CIRS.

• How It Helps CIRS: Once a patient's inflammation is controlled and their MARCoNS test is clear, VIP therapy is used to "reboot" the system. It is a master regulator that helps correct remaining hormonal abnormalities, resolves capillary hypoperfusion, and turns off the persistent inflammatory response, resolving the most stubborn, lingering symptoms.

The Neuro20 Suit & TMS: Restoring the Brain

• How They Help CIRS: The neurotoxic effects of mold are profound.

  • The Neuro20 Suit: For patients with muscle wasting and poor coordination, the Neuro20 suit helps rebuild the mind-body connection and stimulates the production of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) for cognitive recovery.

  • Exomind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): CIRS frequently leads to severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD-like symptoms. TMS is an FDA-cleared therapy that uses magnetic pulses to gently retrain the neural circuits disrupted by neuroinflammation.

As part of our commitment to offering the most advanced integrative therapies in the country, we are actively developing our Concierge CIRS Recovery Intensive. This program will be designed for patients traveling to our Edina clinic for an immersive, multi-week healing experience. Future additions to this program will include:

• Therapeutic Apheresis (Plasmapheresis): The ultimate "system reset," this advanced medical procedure physically removes the inflammatory biotoxins and cytokines from the bloodstream, offering a powerful tool for the most severe and sensitive patients.