Complementary Medicine

To beat sugar addiction, you first have to identify which of the 4 types of sugar addict you are. Today I'll talk about the "The Happy Twinkie Hunter" and how undetected yeast overgrowth can drive sugar cravings.

To beat sugar addiction, you first have to identify which of the 4 types of sugar addict you are. Today I'll talk about the addiction type characterized by the feeling "Feed Me Now, or I'll Kill You!"

This particular hiccup remedy has worked not just for me but for everyone else I've introduced it to. It sounds a little tricky, but is actually quite simple.

Many of you are simply exhausted by the pace of modern life, and have found that sugar and caffeine give you a quick energy boost. What you've likely missed is that these are also "energy loan sharks." Borrowing money from a loan shark is a bad idea, and so is getting your energy from energy loan sharks.

Are you a sugar addict? If the answer is yes, you are not alone! With people basically eating their weight in sugar and flour each year, it is not surprising that we have become a planet of sugar addicts.

As expected, the XMRV virus research has stimulated interest in a host of studies to see if the initial study results can be replicated and to discover treatments for XMRV. Two interesting new studies have been recently reported.

Health

Got CFS? Dr. Oz Tackles the XMRV Virus

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on December 4, 2009

The Dr. Oz Show recently did a great job introducing the new research showing the presence of XMRV viral infections in CFS. As the earlier show I appeared on focused on general fatigue, I have been encouraging Dr. Oz to do a segment focusing on CFS, and on XMRV in particular, and I think he did an excellent and compassionate job! 

The Dr. Oz Show recently did a great job introducing the new research showing the presence of XMRV viral infections in CFS. As the earlier show I appeared on focused on general fatigue, I have been encouraging Dr. Oz to do a segment focusing on CFS, and on XMRV in particular, and I think he did an excellent and compassionate job! 

Health

Some Perspective on the XMRV Virus

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on November 3, 2009

There has been much buzz lately over the XMRV virus and the research on its role in CFS. Unfortunately this may actually be causing some to miss the larger picture of what is happening in CFS, with XMRV simply being one of many infections and problems in this illness. 

There has been much buzz lately over the XMRV virus and the research on its role in CFS. Unfortunately this may actually be causing some to miss the larger picture of what is happening in CFS, with XMRV simply being one of many infections and problems in this illness. 

Health

Regular Flu Shots Decrease Effectiveness of Swine Flu Vaccine

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on October 28, 2009

This study of over 12 million Canadians suggests that those who recently had the flu vaccine for the regular flu were less likely to be helped by the Swine flu vaccine.

This study of over 12 million Canadians suggests that those who recently had the flu vaccine for the regular flu were less likely to be helped by the Swine flu vaccine.

Fear

Should I Take the Swine Flu Vaccine?

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on October 15, 2009

There has been a lot of publicity regarding the Swine Flu. Unfortunately, most of it has been sensationalistic nonsense, instead of educational and helpful. It is important to put the Swine Flu in perspective. Bottom line — should you get the vaccine?

There has been a lot of publicity regarding the Swine Flu. Unfortunately, most of it has been sensationalistic nonsense, instead of educational and helpful. It is important to put the Swine Flu in perspective. Bottom line — should you get the vaccine?

"Stay free of allergies for life!" I couldn't believe my eyes when I read those words.

Ethics and Morality

Six Medical Myths Busted!

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on September 18, 2009

When making the choices needed to optimize health, it is critical to have accurate information. Otherwise, our diet and lifestyle sacrifices, for which we sometimes give up things we enjoy, may kill us instead of helping. The truth? Do the things that feel good, and you may live longer! 

When making the choices needed to optimize health, it is critical to have accurate information. Otherwise, our diet and lifestyle sacrifices, for which we sometimes give up things we enjoy, may kill us instead of helping. The truth? Do the things that feel good, and you may live longer! 

SSRIs

Treating Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth in CFS/FMS

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on September 10, 2009

Dry eyes and dry mouth is treatable. It is caused by autoimmune disorders that injure the glands that make tears and saliva, but also is aggravated by nutritional deficiencies and many medications. Some doctors who are not familiar with CFS/FMS immediately think of an autoimmune disease called Sjogren's syndrome, and go chasing the wrong problem. 

Dry eyes and dry mouth is treatable. It is caused by autoimmune disorders that injure the glands that make tears and saliva, but also is aggravated by nutritional deficiencies and many medications. Some doctors who are not familiar with CFS/FMS immediately think of an autoimmune disease called Sjogren's syndrome, and go chasing the wrong problem. 

Health

Natural Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 21, 2009

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, most commonly manifesting as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, affects approximately 1 million Americans. Although standard medical therapies consist largely of steroids, immune suppressants and modifiers, salicylates and sometimes surgery to treat complications, natural therapies can be very effective. 

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, most commonly manifesting as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, affects approximately 1 million Americans. Although standard medical therapies consist largely of steroids, immune suppressants and modifiers, salicylates and sometimes surgery to treat complications, natural therapies can be very effective. 

Health

Low Thyroid a Major Cause of Heart Attacks

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 14, 2009

Cardiovascular disease kills 2,800 Americans every day. Much of this is preventable using natural therapies. If thyroid medication was patentable and expensive, the drug companies would spend hundreds of millions of dollars to be sure doctors knew the research and used thyroid treatments more often.

Cardiovascular disease kills 2,800 Americans every day. Much of this is preventable using natural therapies. If thyroid medication was patentable and expensive, the drug companies would spend hundreds of millions of dollars to be sure doctors knew the research and used thyroid treatments more often.

Parenting

Pregnant? A Simple Test May Save Your Baby's Life!

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on August 6, 2009

Doctor's unnecessarily let 50,000 healthy babies die each year by ignoring thyroid issues in pregnant women. This risk can be avoided by taking a simple antibody blood test that can reveal if you need thyroid treatment. 

Doctor's unnecessarily let 50,000 healthy babies die each year by ignoring thyroid issues in pregnant women. This risk can be avoided by taking a simple antibody blood test that can reveal if you need thyroid treatment. 

Omega-3

Fish Oil Makes Smarter Babies

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on July 31, 2009

Want your baby to be a genius? How about great at sports? Several studies show that higher levels of fish oil intake will help. As a bonus, the babies also had better visual acuity!

Want your baby to be a genius? How about great at sports? Several studies show that higher levels of fish oil intake will help. As a bonus, the babies also had better visual acuity!

Hormones

Herbs that Provide Natural Pain Relief

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on July 24, 2009

Willow bark, boswellia, and tart cherry - three excellent herbs for providing natural pain relief.

Willow bark, boswellia, and tart cherry - three excellent herbs for providing natural pain relief.

Menopause

Treating Excessive Sweating, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on July 7, 2009

Excessive sweating (which can occur both night or day) is a very common part of CFS, fibromyalgia, and menopause and is also very common even in those without these problems. Here are a few ways to treat it.

Excessive sweating (which can occur both night or day) is a very common part of CFS, fibromyalgia, and menopause and is also very common even in those without these problems. Here are a few ways to treat it.

Chronic Pain

The Nose Knows! New Marker for CFS, Fibromyalgia Treatment

Jacob Teitelbaum MD on June 8, 2009

Bowel infections result in acid reflux, nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating and constipation -- and most people with CFS or fibromyalgia have some or all of these symptoms. A new hypothesis suggests that a certain "rotten egg smell" may have special meaning to them.

Bowel infections result in acid reflux, nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating and constipation -- and most people with CFS or fibromyalgia have some or all of these symptoms. A new hypothesis suggests that a certain "rotten egg smell" may have special meaning to them.