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Let's Have a Party in Our Pantry

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Published: October 23, 2012
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To help kick off the new "Cookbook Corner" in my newsletter, I invited one of my favorite sugar-free health coaches, Zita Annen, to share her insights on how to rid your life of sugar without losing the pleasure it brings. I invite you to read her guest column below, and happily recommend her as a wonderful health coach to guide you on getting rid of excess sugar, while keeping the joy in your life! — 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.

Iron More Effective Than Requip for Restless Leg Syndrome

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Published: October 23, 2012
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Here is another study confirming what we have known for years — that addressing low iron (even with normal iron tests) is critical for addressing Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) — and I find it to be more effective than the medication Requip.

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.

Insomnia in Children Ages 5-12

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Published: October 23, 2012
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In children 5-12 years of age the most common causes of insomnia include...

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.

Optimal Testosterone Levels Associated with Longer and Healthier Life

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Published: October 23, 2012
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More and more studies are showing that low testosterone is associated with increased deaths at a younger age—especially from heart disease. Click here to see an interview with Adrian S. Dobs, MD, Professor of Medicine and Oncology and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

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.

Green Tea Outperforms Black for Heart Protection

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Published: October 23, 2012
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A seemingly slight difference in fermentation processes creates an enormous potential health benefit of green tea over black.

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.

Celebrex and Motrin and Heart Attack Risk

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Published: October 23, 2012
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Both Celebrex and Motrin family medications increase the risk of heart attacks by 40%. Interestingly, Naproxen (Alleve, Naprosyn) did not increase heart attack risk. Motrin families like Motrin cause 16,500 deaths a year from stomach bleeds as well. Because of this, and because the natural remedies are both safer and more effective, I recommend these instead (for more information, see "Arthritis? A 6 Week Program to Help Heal Your Achy Joints").

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.

Calcium Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

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Published: October 23, 2012
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As we've noted for decades, we do not recommend taking calcium supplements unless you have loss of bone density (osteoporosis). This study showed that women in their 70's who took calcium supplements had a 50% increased risk of heart attacks. I suspect this risk can be avoided by taking other nutrients to balance the calcium—especially magnesium and vitamin K.

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 B6 Deficiency Is Common

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Published: October 23, 2012
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Research at Tufts University has suggested that deficient vitamin B6 levels are common in the United States, and could be reduced via supplementation.

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.

New Law Makes Health Legal!

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Published: October 23, 2012
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I'd like you to tell you about a recent news story out of New Hampshire that reveals a lot about America's dysfunctional health care system.

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.

Top 5 Commandments for Holiday Eating

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Published: October 23, 2012
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With holiday season upon us, wonderful foods will tempt us to overindulge at every turn. Most take for granted that putting on a few extra pounds is an inevitable part of the fun. Not so. By following a few simple rules you'll can enjoy your holiday goodies while staying healthy, too.

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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