CIRS Symptoms and Causes
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) as a result of exposure to mold and water-damaged homes or buildings is a devastating illness that can destroy lives.

Every year millions of people experience brain fog, severe fatigue, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. They see countless doctors only to be given labels, including chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, or worse, being told everything is normal or “it’s all in your head.”
What is CIRS?
CIRS is a severe inflammatory condition that occurs when genetic susceptibility and prolonged exposure to mold and other biotoxins results in the body being overburdened by toxins that it cannot process. On the outside, a person may look perfectly healthy, but on the inside, an inflammatory storm is raging.
Relief with Mold Toxicity Treatments, Virtual Consultations, and the Shoemaker Protocol

Dr. Jonah Yakel is a chiropractor and functional health practitioner who focuses on mold-related illness, inflammation, CIRS, and autoimmune-related conditions. For years Dr. Yakel unknowingly battled with CIRS experiencing chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, and severe cognitive impairment—despite working with some of the best doctors, sticking to a strict diet, and taking every imaginal supplement. But when Yakel crossed paths with Dr. Richie Shoemaker, he began Dr. Shoemaker’s protocol and he was able to heal, recover, and ultimately, get his life back.
Today, Dr. Yakel provides consultations and coaching via video while working in close collaboration with Dr. Mikhail Kogan and George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine to provide the intense follow-up often needed for those recovering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and Mold Toxicity.
Navigating and recovering from mold-related illnesses can be a complex and intensive process. Drawing from his personal experience and recovery, while also working with experts in the field, including Dr. Richie Shoemaker, Dr. Yakel brings a depth of knowledge to support people in the healing process. This process includes removal from the toxic environment, cleansing and detoxifying the body of biotoxins, and supporting the body’s recovery from damage caused by chronic inflammation as a result of mold exposure.
CIRS is real and can have significant impacts on your health. The good news is that there are approaches available to manage these impacts! Talk to GWCIM specialists Dr. Jonah Yakel and Dr. Mikhail Kogan.