Episode #205: GENIE Testing in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker.  Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of biotoxin related illness.  While illness acquired following exposure to the interior environment of water-damaged buildings (WDB) comprises the bulk of Dr. Shoemaker's daily practice, other illnesses caused by exposure to biologically-produced toxins are quite similar in their "final common pathway."  What this means is that while the illness might begin acutely with exposure to fungi, spirochetes, apicomplexans, dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria, for example, in its chronic form, each of these illnesses has similar symptoms, lab findings, and Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) findings.  Taken together the inflammatory illness from each of these diverse sources is known as  Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Key Takeaways: What is GENIE? Is HLA-DR still relevant? What are the common triggers of CIRS?  Actinobacteria?  Endotoxins?  Mold and mycotoxins? What is hypometabolism? How does CIRS impact insulin and blood sugar? What is apoptosis? What is the role of coagulation in CIRS? Are upregulated cytokines seen in CIRS? Can GENIE identify those that may have Lyme? What are defensins? What is Ikaros? What is the role of MAP kinases in CIRS? What do Toll receptors tell us? How are B and T cells involved in CIRS? How many CIRS markers are needed in GENIE to suggest CIRS? What is the PTSD gene? How often is histamine involved? What are the cytoskeleton and microtubules?  What can be determined around the function of Treg cells? What are the recent additions to GENIE in the realm of Parkinson's disease? What has GENIE told us about MARCoNS? Connect With My Guest:  http://SurvivingMold.com Interview Date: September 11, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode205. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.