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Use a Sleep Mask for Deeper Sleep — and Even Weight Loss?

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Published: May 11, 2022
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Using Phone in Bed

New research from Northwestern University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (March 14), shows that if you sleep with a light on — even a light so dim that you can't read by it — this triggers your adrenaline (sympathetic nervous system) to remain active during 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.

May 12 Is International Fibromyalgia & CFS Awareness Day

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Published: May 10, 2022
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World Fibromyalgia and CFS Awareness Day

May 12th is the birthday of nurse Florence Nightingale, who was known to have suffered from what we now know as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. In honor of her many achievements as founder of modern nursing, the day has been designated an international awareness day for these and other chronic immunological and neurological diseases.

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.

Sleep Intensive Care

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Published: May 10, 2022
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Man Hugging Pillow

We're up to part 13 of my continuing series on "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional." This week I'm sharing my BFF on what I call "Sleep Intensive Care" — a quick list on the importance of getting good sleep, the particular problem of sleep in CFS and fibromyalgia, and tips for getting that healthy 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.

S.H.I.N.E.® Intensive Care, Plus - What Are CFS & Fibromyalgia?

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Published: April 27, 2022
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Dr. T with New From Fatigued to Fantastic

In this week's continuing series on "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional" (part 12), we have two short Brain Fog Friendly Summaries: The effectiveness of the S.H.I.N.E.® protocol, and a reminder to all of us of exactly what CFS and fibromyalgia are.

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.

Use a Sleep Mask for Deeper Sleep – and Even Weight Loss?

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Published: April 14, 2022
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Sleep Mask

New research is showing something very surprising. If you sleep with a light on, even a light that's so dim that you can't read by it, it triggers your adrenaline (sympathetic nervous system) to stay stimulated during sleep. And one of the reasons for nonrestorative sleep in CFS and fibromyalgia is the nervous system being stuck in the high adrenaline mode during 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.

Why Melatonin May Not Work for You

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Published: April 14, 2022
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Difficulty Sleeping

Melatonin is a good natural sleep aid. But there are situations where it doesn't seem to help. This excellent article at Health Digest provides some reasons for this, along with other suggestions for getting sounder sleep, including even the many health benefits of sleeping in the buff ;-)

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.

Prescription Pain Relief

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Published: April 14, 2022
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Prescription Medications

In last week's newsletter, I described the 10 key types of pain and the natural remedies that can be used to treat them. In this part 11 in my "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional" series, I'll show my Brain Fog Friendly (BFF) Summary for the prescription medications that are sometimes necessary to use.

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.

The 10 Key Types of Pain, and Natural Pain Relief

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Published: April 8, 2022
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Woman With Back Pain

This is part 10 in my "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional" series. This week I'll describe the 10 key types of pain. Then, in my Brain Fog Friendly (BFF) Summary, I'll walk you through a number of options for natural pain relief.

The 10 Key Types of Pain

These are the ten most common kinds of pain. I would note that all of these can also be seen in fibromyalgia.

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.

Emotional and Spiritual Optimization: A Critical Foundation for Overall Health

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Published: March 30, 2022
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Happy People

This is part 9 in my "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional" series. In this week's Brain Fog Friendly (BFF) Summary, I'll discuss the importance of having a healthy mental outlook on life, and how critical this is to healing from any illness.

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.

Dog Scan for Long COVID?

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Published: March 25, 2022

Dog Sniffing Man's Hand

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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