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Testosterone
Optimizing Blood Sugar Control in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on October 19, 2011

People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have difficulty regulating blood sugar (glucose), resulting in low levels in some CFS patients and elevated levels in others.

People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have difficulty regulating blood sugar (glucose), resulting in low levels in some CFS patients and elevated levels in others.

Sleep
What's New in SHINE Part 1: Sleep

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on September 28, 2011

In this series, I discuss new developments in the SHINE Protocol--my proven effective treatment approach for CFS and fibromyalgia. This week I discuss sleep.

In this series, I discuss new developments in the SHINE Protocol--my proven effective treatment approach for CFS and fibromyalgia. This week I discuss sleep.

Diet
Iodine Deficiency — An Old Epidemic Is Back

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 17, 2011

Fatigue? Pain? Weight gain? Breast cysts or tenderness? Here's why you might be at risk for an iodine deficiency, and an easy way to protect yourself.

Fatigue? Pain? Weight gain? Breast cysts or tenderness? Here's why you might be at risk for an iodine deficiency, and an easy way to protect yourself.

Dementia
Maybe It's NOT Alzheimer's

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 10, 2011

According to a new study, most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease don't even have it! Instead, they have other problems that were missed - and could have been treated if simply looked for.

According to a new study, most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease don't even have it! Instead, they have other problems that were missed - and could have been treated if simply looked for.

Health
New Law Makes Health Legal!

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 3, 2011

New Hampshire's state motto "Live Free or Die" is a fitting one as is revealed in a recent news report about Lyme disease and America's dysfunctional health care system.

New Hampshire's state motto "Live Free or Die" is a fitting one as is revealed in a recent news report about Lyme disease and America's dysfunctional health care system.

Health
Are Cholesterol Medications a Scam?

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on July 27, 2011

A recent government report showed that an astounding 25% of Americans aged 45 and older take statins, compared to only 2% in 1994. Yet recent analysis of research suggests statins may not provide the benefit we're led to believe.

A recent government report showed that an astounding 25% of Americans aged 45 and older take statins, compared to only 2% in 1994. Yet recent analysis of research suggests statins may not provide the benefit we're led to believe.

Diet
Eat Less Salt—and Die?

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on July 19, 2011

I'm being sarcastic, right? The official health wisdom--the wisdom everybody knows is right (because all the top health officials repeat it over and over again)--is that if you "restrict" the salt in your diet, you'll live longer. But is this true?

I'm being sarcastic, right? The official health wisdom--the wisdom everybody knows is right (because all the top health officials repeat it over and over again)--is that if you "restrict" the salt in your diet, you'll live longer. But is this true?

Autism
Is Autism Related to CFS and Fibromyalgia?

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on June 30, 2011

The same processes that trigger CFS and fibromyalgia in adults may trigger autism in children. A new study sheds light on the relationship between these disorders.

The same processes that trigger CFS and fibromyalgia in adults may trigger autism in children. A new study sheds light on the relationship between these disorders.

Chronic Pain
Brain Fog in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on June 7, 2011

Brain fog in people with CFS can be very severe and even frightening, leaving them concerned that they are developing Alzheimer's. But they're not. CFS brain fog is when you keep forgetting where you left the keys - Alzheimer's is when you forget how to use the keys!

Brain fog in people with CFS can be very severe and even frightening, leaving them concerned that they are developing Alzheimer's. But they're not. CFS brain fog is when you keep forgetting where you left the keys - Alzheimer's is when you forget how to use the keys!

Chronic Pain
Exciting New Discovery in Treating CFS & Fibromyalgia

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on May 26, 2011

New research suggests that statins might have a very helpful antiviral effect at high dose, and they may even hold promise as an effective new treatment for CFS and fibromyalgia if special (and simple) natural precautions are added in.

New research suggests that statins might have a very helpful antiviral effect at high dose, and they may even hold promise as an effective new treatment for CFS and fibromyalgia if special (and simple) natural precautions are added in.

Estrogen
Pelvic Pain in Men

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on May 18, 2011

Pelvic pain is common in the public in general, but especially common in those with CFS & fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, many patients are embarrassed to bring these up at their doctor visits and even when they do, physicians are often unfamiliar with these problems.

Pelvic pain is common in the public in general, but especially common in those with CFS & fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, many patients are embarrassed to bring these up at their doctor visits and even when they do, physicians are often unfamiliar with these problems.

Psychopharmacology
XMRV Update, Plus - A Possible New Treatment

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on May 9, 2011

A new study is out this week in the Journal of Virology, done by researchers I respect from the University of Utah, Fatigue Consultation Clinic, and ARUP Laboratories. The study was well done and did not find XMRV present in CFS patients.

A new study is out this week in the Journal of Virology, done by researchers I respect from the University of Utah, Fatigue Consultation Clinic, and ARUP Laboratories. The study was well done and did not find XMRV present in CFS patients.

Trust
7 Tips When Getting a Second Medical Opinion

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on April 25, 2011

If you're received a serious medical diagnosis, you should consider seeing another physician for a second opinion. Not because you shouldn't trust your first doctor, but because you need to become as informed on your illness as possible and different points of view can help you in considering your options for treatment.

If you're received a serious medical diagnosis, you should consider seeing another physician for a second opinion. Not because you shouldn't trust your first doctor, but because you need to become as informed on your illness as possible and different points of view can help you in considering your options for treatment.

Chronic Pain
Parenting When You Have Fibromyalgia

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on April 13, 2011

Feeling like they can't be there for their children is one of the hardest things many women with fibromyalgia fear. But I have found in my practice that having fibromyalgia actually results in closer and very loving relationships with kids.

Feeling like they can't be there for their children is one of the hardest things many women with fibromyalgia fear. But I have found in my practice that having fibromyalgia actually results in closer and very loving relationships with kids.