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Effective Treatment for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Muscle Pain
by Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FMS), currently estimated to affect three to six million Americans, are two illnesses which often coexist. Symptoms of disrupted sleep, subclinical hormonal deficiencies, muscle pain, fatigue, and immunologic changes are commonly reported in these overlapping syndromes. Both FMS and CFS are thought to be conditions related to a malfunctioning hypothalamus—the center in the brain that regulates internal body functions. As the body's "fuse box," the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating sleep, hormones, temperature, blood flow, blood pressure, and sweat production. When there is overwhelming stress on the body, such as an infection or injury related to CFS and FMS, the hypothalamus quite literally "blows a fuse," breaking its circuit to some or all of these functions, just as a house loses electricity. This broken circuit also disrupts energy flow to the muscles, resulting in pain. When deprived of cellular energy (ATP), muscles get stuck in their shortened position, in a way similar to rigor mortis. This hypothalamic dysfunction and energy disruption may result in symptoms associated with CFS and FMS. HELP FOR THE HYPOTHALAMUS Our study, "Effective Treatment of CFS and Fibromyalgia," examined the effects of several therapeutic approaches on hypothalamic function. Results showed that over 90% of patients improved with treatment (p<. 0001 vs. placebo), with a 90% average improvement in quality of life. In fact, many patients after treatment could no longer formally be diagnosed with CFS or FMS! In support of our work, an editorial in the Journal of the American Academy of Pain Management wrote "the comprehensive and aggressive metabolic approach to treatment detailed in the Teitelbaum study are all highly successful approaches and make fibromyalgia a very treatment-responsive disorder. The study by Dr. Teitelbaum,et al. and years of clinical experience make this approach an excellent and powerfully effective part of the standard of practice for treatment of people who suffer from fibromyalgia and myofascialpain syndrome." THINK S*H*I*N The study focused on the four main disorders commonly associated with these syndromes. These are key areas that must be treated to "reset" the hypothalamus, turning it back on to ultimately relieve the fatigue and pain: SLEEP Because an imbalanced hypothalamus can disrupt sleep, most patients require a mix of natural and prescription sleep treatments to affect a reboot. To help become well and pain free, it is critical to take the proper amount of the correct natural and prescription treatments to sleep 8 to 9 hours. I prefer to start with natural therapies. I have developed Revitalizing Sleep Formula from Enzymatic Therapy. This formula includes theanine, Jamaican dogwood, wild lettuce, valerian, passionflower, and hops. Take 1-4 capsules one hour before bedtime. HORMONAL DEFICIENCIES The hypothalamus is the main control center, via the pituitary, for most of the glands in the body. Blood tests may not reflect hormonal deficiencies, thus the effects of hypothalamic suppression may go undetected. Because of this and for other reasons, it is usually necessary to treat with natural adrenal, thyroid, and ovarian and testicular hormones, regardless of whether blood tests read normal. These hormones have been found reasonably safe when used in low doses. INFECTIONS Many studies have shown immune system dysfunction in FMS/CFS, which can result in many unusual infections. These may include viral infections, parasites and other bowel infections, as well as fungal/Candida infections. NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES Deficiencies spanning the nutritional spectrum are common for these syndromes and may require extensive supplementation. Since many are tired of being part of the "Handful Club" (taking handfuls of supplements each day), I have developed a product that contains 50 key nutrients that can be taken in the form of 1 capsule and one-half to 1 scoop of powder (as a good-tasting drink) daily. Called the Energy Revitalization System from Enzymatic Therapy, it replaces over 35 supplement tablets with a single drink. RIBOSE (CORVALEN): An Exciting New Discovery! A new understanding of an old nutrient proving itself essential to treating CFS and FMS and for those who want a powerful energy boost is CORvalen or D-Ribose by Valen Labs. It is a special sugar that is even OK for those who need to avoid sugar. For those familiar with biochemistry, you may remember ribose as the key building block for making energy in addition to making DNA and RNA. In fact, the main energy molecules in your body (ATP, FADH, etc.) use ribose and B vitamins/phosphate to make energy in the same way that the U.S. Mint uses paper to print money. To properly supplement and support your body's uptake of ribose would be similar to printing your own energy currency! CORvalen has many uses, including treating heart muscle weakness (or congestive heart failure). Results from our research center were so impressive they were reported in the national news services. In another study testing CORvalen by itself, two-thirds of CFS/FMS patients saw improvement and an average increase in quality of life of about 25%—outstanding results for a single nutrient! The use of Ribose (CORvalen) is a major step forward in treating fatigue with the average CFS/FMS patient in the study having a 43% improvement in energy after 2-3 weeks. Pain, sleep, and "brain fog" also improved. Take 1 scoop three times a day for two weeks, then decrease to a scoop twice a day. Lower the dose, however, if you become hyper or too energized. There are several treatments available, many of which can be seen on my web site, where you can access protocols for over 270 effective therapies and detailed instructions for use. Treatments are broken down by category (e.g., sleep, yeast treatments, pain, etc.) with natural alternatives offered for all prescriptions. With these tools, you have what you need to get well! We send you all our best wishes in your healing! |
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