Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. Unveils Vitality Pyramid

Establishes Practical Guidelines for Reaching and Maintaining Optimal Health and Wellness

ANNAPOLIS, MD – July 6, 2006 – Seventy-five percent of the U.S. population can’t get out of bed in the morning (Source: TIME Magazine). Twenty -six million Americans suffer from disabling fatigue that’s lasted at least one month. Today there is a critical need to stem this growing “vitality drain.”

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantasatic! (Avery Penguin Putnam) and the nation’s leading vitality expert, has a solution. In partnership with Enzymatic Therapy, Dr. Teitelbaum has developed the Vitality Pyramid, which defines the essential lifestyle components needed for optimal health and well-being.

“The USDA has given us the Food Pyramid with guidelines for a healthy diet. Our Vitality Pyramid presents the building blocks for vital health that applies to everyone. It is useful for those at the pinnacle of good health to help maintain the superior level of wellness they enjoy, as well as those who make up over 11 percent of the population walking around in a fog also known as the “walking wounded.”

The Pyramid is based on Dr. Teitelbaum’s gold standard research and 25 years of treating patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and its painful cousin fibromyalgia (CFS/FM) which unnecessarily cripples between six to ten million Americans. His treatment protocol is based on integrative therapies that have been proven to work, including natural remedies, nutritional supplements, prescription or OTC medications, and dietary and lifestyle changes.

The Vitality Pyramid is made up of the core components as depicted below:

Vitality Tip #1: Fuel your energy system by getting proper nutrition, limiting the amount of sugar you eat and drinking plenty of water.

At the base of the Pyramid, which outlines the mental and physical components required for optimal vitality, is Proper Nutrition. “The Standard American Diet (or SAD) is a major hindrance to vital living.

The average American eats 150 pounds of sugar per year. Another 18 percent of our calories come from white flour. These two factors alone result in a loss of approximately one-third of our vitamins and minerals,” explains Dr. Teitelbaum.

“Besides needing vitamins, minerals, and adequate protein, we also need to drink lots of good quality water. As a society, we walk around chronically dehydrated – so much so that we don’t even notice it. Simply pay attention to your mouth and lips. If they are dry, you’re thirsty and need more water,” he says.

Vitality Tip #2: Get adequate rest so your body has time to heal and recharge its batteries.

The second tier of the Pyramid involves getting Adequate Restful Sleep. According to Dr. Teitelbaum proper rest means getting at least 8 to 9 hours of good sleep every night. He points out, “A hundred years ago, the average American slept nine hours a night – this has now been whittled down to 6 ½ hours, which is inadequate for tissue repair or to recharge our batteries. Further, this lack of sleep contributes to chronic pain and fatigue.” Dr. Teitelbaum notes there are many natural aids that can be used to improve sleep if you have insomnia, but that a first start is to make the time for a good solid night’s sleep of eight hours minimum.

Vitality Tip #3: When stressful situations arise, be authentic with your feelings, letting go of blame, and keeping your attention on what feels good will help you stay balanced and energized.

Managing Excess Stress is the third tier of the Vitality Pyramid. The survival instinct of “fight or flight” is ignited when we face a potentially stressful or threatening situation. When a person becomes angry, for example, the adrenaline kicks in to fuel the body’s automatic defense system. This fight or flight triggers secretion of the adrenal glands, including several important hormones that help maintain the balance of multiple body functions. These secretions must be maintained at a level where they do not overload and deplete our energy, or even cause damage to the pancreas.

“Learning to feel your feelings fully and authentically no matter what has occurred is essential to vital health,” says Dr. Teitelbaum. “This allows you to quickly shift your attention back to things that feel good so you can easily let go of stressful thoughts and feelings and move forward with your life.

Dr. Teitelbaum’s all-natural nutritional supplements line, Fatigued to Fantastic! is available at fine health food stores. This three-step system addresses the Vitality Pyramid and is an all-natural solution that aids in creating optimum health and vitality. The Fatigued to Fantastic 1-2-3 step program is comprised of the following:

Fatigued to Fantastic!® as a foundation to support energy levels. A delicious, citrus-flavored, sugar-free drink mix and B Complex capsule supply the key vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that provide exceptional energy to get you through the day.

Fatigued to Fantastic!® Revitalizing Sleep Formula helps you get to sleep faster and maintain a healthy sleep cycle so you wake up energized in the morning.

Enzymatic Therapy's Raw Adrenal supplies the necessary nutrients to support adrenal gland function. Using Raw Adrenal can help you stay calm and energized throughout even the most stressful day.

One hundred percent of Dr. Teitelbaum’s royalties for his nutritional formulas are donated to charity.

About Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery Penguin Putnam) and one of the world’s foremost experts in treating chronic fatigue and pain, has a scientifically proven method for boosting vitality and transforming health. A former victim of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome himself, Dr. Teitelbaum has dedicated his career to helping patients regain their health and vitality. Dr. Teitelbaum’s 28 years of experience in treating chronically ill patients has provided a profound insight into the dynamic relationship between happiness and healing.

About Enzymatic Therapy

Enzymatic Therapy manufactures and distributes over 200 natural medicines, nutritional supplements, vitamins and herbal extracts. All Enzymatic Therapy formulations are lab-tested for purity, potency and bioavailability, and the company distributes its extensively researched product line to health food stores nationwide.