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Ten-Point Tune-Up, Step 2: Hormonal Optimization

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Published: September 16, 2014
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In the first installment of my "Ten-Point Tune-Up" series (a ten-step method to energize every system and organ in your body) I discussed the importance of getting a good night's sleep. In this installment, I'd like to talk to you about another must for vitality and good health: optimizing your hormones.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Enjoy Your Vices Round 37 - The Salt Controversy

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Published: September 2, 2014
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Unless there is good reason to do so, salt restriction is a bad idea. This is especially so in people with fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue and/or autonomic dysfunction (POTS, NMH), where salt restriction will cause you to crash and burn. So my recommendation? Get a good quality sea salt, such as Celtic Sea Salt or even the pink sea salt grinders at Costco, and let your taste buds be your guide.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Laurie's Corner: Healthy Skin

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Published: August 19, 2014
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Here are some thoughts from my wife, Laurie, on healthy skin. — Dr. T

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Ten-Point Tune-Up Step 1: Optimize Your Sleep

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Published: August 19, 2014
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I recently wrote about my recommended "Ten-Point Tune-Up" for optimizing key systems in your body, so you can feel and look younger and vital right now (there's no time to slow aging like the present!). And the first step in my tune-up is making sure you get a good night's sleep.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Press Release: Immediate

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Published: July 31, 2014

VoiceAmerica Radio Launches 'The Cutting Edge of Health and Wellness Today'

New Show Features Hosts Neil Nathan, MD and Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2014—People today are deluged with information about health—some of it is accurate and valuable, while some of it is misleading, erroneous, self-serving and just plain wrong.

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Loss, Grief and Healing: The Secret Doorway to New Joy (Part II)

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Published: July 14, 2014
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In part II of this series, my friend and colleague, Bill Gottlieb, CHCl describes the 10 "doorways to healing" that he walked through as he moved from debilitating grief to renewed enthusiasm for life.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Stroke

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Published: July 7, 2014
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In another recent study on vitamin D, scientists found those with low blood levels of the nutrient were 60% more likely to have a stroke. Sunshine is GOOD FOR YOU! I find the current advice to avoid sunshine to be toxic. The proper advice? Avoid sunburn, not sunshine!

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Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Vitamin D - A Natural Anti-Depressant, Maybe as Powerful as Drugs

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Published: July 7, 2014
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Australian researchers analyzed data from 15 studies on depression and vitamin D, and supplementing with the vitamin D improved the condition by 22%. And, the researchers noted, the positive effect "was comparable to that of anti-depressant medication." Sunshine is an excellent way to get vitamin D and I recommend getting 1,000-2000 units a day.

See study »

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

Coenzyme Q10 Reduces Risk of Death By an Astounding 50%!

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Published: June 26, 2014
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In a major 2-year study of 420 patients with heart failure, those who took CoQ10 supplements had half the risk of a "major cardiovascular event" (like a hospitalization from heart failure) and half the risk of death from any cause. (Ironically, most heart failure patients are treated with statins, which block the formation of CoQ10!) Interestingly, CFS and fibromyalgia are also associated with both coenzyme Q10 deficiency and heart and mitochondrial energy furnace dysfunction. Ribose and CoQ10 are 2 key ways to optimize energy production!

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

My Goal is to Help You Live a Long Life, Yet Die Very "Young"

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Published: June 23, 2014
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Today's goal should be YOUTHFUL AGING — living a long life while staying healthy into your golden years — rather than spending decades in physical decline with dependance on an ever increasing number of prescription drugs.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.

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