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Low Thyroid (Even if Tests Are Normal) Is a Major Cause of Heart Attacks

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Published: October 22, 2012
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In earlier newsletters, we talked about how missing an underactive thyroid by relying on blood testing is a major cause of totally preventable miscarriages (over 50,000 a year in the US alone). It is also a major cause of unexplained infertility (see "Addressing Infertility Naturally"), unexplained fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and a host of other problems. A new landmark study showed that women whose thyroid blood tests showed thyroid function to be in the lower third of the normal range vs. the upper third (i.e., TSH was in the upper third vs. the lower third) of the normal range (which doctors would say is "just fine") were 69% more likely to die from a heart attack.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

High Salt Intake Is Associated with BETTER Health

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Published: October 22, 2012
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This study is a fascinating one. It is based on the NHANES data base, which is one of the most respected (if not the most respected) nutritional data bases in the country. What the study showed is the opposite of what we have been lead to believe medically. It showed that the lower the salt intake, the HIGHER the risk of death. Put differently, our advice to people to avoid salt is more likely to be harmful than helpful!

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Chocolate Shown to Improve Mood and Brain Function

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Published: October 22, 2012
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Flavonoids are a type of natural compound found in many of the plant foods that we eat, including grapes, apples, green and black tea, and cocoa — plus cocoa-containing food products such as dark chocolate. The benefits of consuming flavanoids have captured the attention of researchers in recent years. Known benefits include a reduction in platelet aggregation and improvements in insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. In addition, a particular variety of flavanoid found in cocoa — the "cocoa flavanol (CF)" — has been found to increase cerebral blood flow and brain activity.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Does Water from the Dead Sea Heal Aching Joints?

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Published: October 22, 2012
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Researchers in Israel found that soaking in water from the Dead Sea relieved the pain of knee osteoarthritis more effectively than simply soaking in a Jacuzzi filled with tap water. What's the secret?

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Adequate Vitamin D Levels May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients

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Published: October 21, 2012
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In this study, presented at The Endocrine Society's annual 2009 meeting in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shalamar Sibley from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis told the conference about their research findings. In 38 overweight and obese men and women, Vitamin D levels (25 hydroxy vitamin D) were measured before beginning a low-calorie diet.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

FDA Approves Stevia

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Published: October 21, 2012
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Good News! The FDA has finally approved Stevia for use as a sugar substitute. After over a decade of economic special interests seeming to block the way (i.e., NutraSweet), the FDA has finally approved the healthy herb Stevia as a natural sweetener to add to foods and sodas.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Low Vitamin D and Obesity

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Published: October 21, 2012
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In a study of 217 obese children ages 7-18 years, vitamin D deficiency was associated with increased weight and blood pressure, and a lower "Good Cholesterol (HDL)." Over half (55.2%) of all children were found to be vitamin D deficient (defined as 25-OH-D < 20 ng/ml) which, given the importance of vitamin D, is frightening. Vitamin D deficient children were much more likely to be both obese and insulin resistant. This is important because insulin resistance causes weight gain (as well as causing diabetes).

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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 Deficiency Is Even Common in Sunny States

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Published: October 21, 2012
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Recent research showed that Vitamin D deficiency is even common in my home state of Hawaii and even my "adopted" home state of Texas. It is important to get plenty of sunshine (not sunburn) and a good idea to get Vitamin D in your multivitamin wherever you live.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Coffee May Block Thyroid Hormone Absorption

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Published: October 21, 2012
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In this study researchers took women whose blood tests showed a low thyroid despite therapy. Six of those who reported taking their thyroid with coffee were studied as were 9 volunteers.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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.

Lower Your Risk of Stroke with Potassium

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Published: October 21, 2012
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The mineral potassium is a must for regulating pH, the acid-alkaline balance of the body’s chemistry. It’s also crucial for the health of your muscles, nerves, heart, kidney, and adrenal glands. Potassium is found mostly in vegetables and fruit, and the government's Recommended Daily Value is 3,000 mg. But most Americans get only about 2,000. According to a new study, that may be one reason why 800,000 Americans a year have strokes.

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. His newest book (June 10, 2024) is You Can Heal From Long COVID. 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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