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Sleep Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

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Published: October 15, 2012
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In my recent book Real Cause, Real Cure (Rodale), I point out that lack of sleep can cause, or complicate, many different health problems, many of which you'd be surprised to find out are associated with poor sleep. These include heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Now scientists are linking a lack of deep sleep — the most restorative kind of sleep — to high blood pressure.

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 C or Fruits and Veggies Associated with Lower Risk of Diabetes

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Published: October 15, 2012
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In a study using food frequency questionnaires from 21,831 healthy subjects between the ages of 40 and 75 years, increased plasma vitamin C levels were found to be inversely associated with risk of type 2 diabetes. Subjects were followed up with for 12 years, during which time 735 people developed diabetes. Those with a blood vitamin C level in the top 20% had a 62% lower risk of developing diabetes than those in the lowest 20%.

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.

Sleep Less, Eat More?

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Published: October 15, 2012
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Numerous studies show that poor sleep causes weight gain — 6.2 extra pounds in people who average less than five hours sleep a night. The cause of the gain? Researchers have theorized that poor sleep affects three hormones that are key to weight control: human growth hormone (HGH), leptin and ghrelin. But a new study shows that the sleep/obesity link has another twist: when you sleep less, you eat more, no matter what happens to your hormones.

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.

Natural Prevention for Periodontal Disease (and Maybe Less Pain in RA!)

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Published: October 15, 2012
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A few years ago, researchers from Case Western University in Ohio showed that addressing periodontitis (a chronic bacterial infection of the gums that eats away both gum tissue and underlying bone) can decrease pain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis — less pain, fewer swollen joints and less morning stiffness. A new scientific study says you may improve this therapy by adding a high intake of high-antioxidant fruits and vegetables.

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.

Moderate Drinking Associated with Reduced Weight Gain in Women

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Published: October 15, 2012
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According to a prospective cohort study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women of normal weight who drink alcohol in light to moderate amount are less likely to be overweight than nondrinkers.

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.

Metformin Is Best Diabetic Medication for Heart Protection

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Published: October 14, 2012
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In this major review of 40 studies, the medication metformin was alone among oral antidiabetic agents to show a significant effect on cardiovascular (CV) risk in a meta-analysis of 40 select controlled trials. This was published in the October 27, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Metformin reduced CV mortality by 26% relative to any other antidiabetic agent or placebo, but there was no effect on all-cause mortality.

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 E for Infertility

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Published: October 14, 2012
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Unfortunately, because in vitro fertilization costs 30 to 40 thousand dollars — making it very profitable — most physicians never hear about natural treatments for infertility. The truth is that there is a long list of natural treatments that can be very effective at restoring fertility — and you can do them on your own! (For a detailed list, see my article, "Effective Natural Treatment for Infertility").

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.

Have a Cup of Green Tea - and Cut Your Cholesterol

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Published: October 14, 2012
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Japanese researchers analyzed data from 20 studies involving more than 1,400 people who either drank green tea or took supplements of green tea extract. They found that a natural component of green tea called "catechins" — a powerful antioxidant — offers strong natural medicine for a healthier heart.

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.

Acid-Blocking Drugs Can Trigger C. diff Infections!

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Published: October 14, 2012
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The gut infection Clostridia difficile (C. diff) is typically triggered by taking antibiotics — creating a diarrhea-causing toxin so insidious it kills some of its victims! Fortunately, the therapy is simple: taking either oral vancomycin (a C. diff-killing antibiotic) or Flagyl (an antiparasitic).

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 Helps Weight Loss

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Published: October 14, 2012
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Both of these new studies show the importance of vitamin D for losing weight. In the first, scientists claimed people who were overweight had lower levels of vitamin D, which is created when skin is exposed to sunlight. The study found that low levels of the vitamin in blood interfered with the function of a hormone called leptin, which tells the brain when the stomach is full. Researchers at Aberdeen University found that obese people produced 10% less vitamin D than people of average weight. The study also found that excess body fat absorbs vitamin D, stopping it entering the bloodstream.1 Because of this, cloudy British weather, which causes low vitamin D levels, can cause weight gain.

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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