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with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
Dr. Teitelbaum's SHINE Approach to CFS/FM Treatment
In his 30 years of clinical experience, and in his landmark study on Effective Treatment of CFS/FM, Dr Teitelbaum has found that his SHINE approach to treating CFS/FM is successful in the vast majority of patients.
SHINE represents four areas of health issues that need to be addressed when creating a treatment program. These health issues and their roles in treating CFS/FM are as follows:
S = SLEEP: Get adequate sleep, preferably eight to nine hours a night. Sleep replenishes the body's energy and heals its muscles. Inadequate sleep will leave you exhausted and in pain.
H = HORMONES: Get tested for hormone deficiency and treated if needed. Hormone deficiencies can contribute to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
I = INFECTIONS: Get treatment when symptoms of infections occur. The lack of restorative sleep in CFS/FM leads to dysfunctional immune systems. Underlying viral, bacterial, bowel, sinus and yeast infections are common and can be a contributing cause or result of CFS/FM.
N = NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS: Optimal nutritional supplementation is essential. Many nutrients can be depleted as a result of CFS/FM. B-12, magnesium, Acetyl L Carnitine and glutathione, as well as your basic A, B, C and D vitamins need to be supplemented at a level that your average over the counter multivitamin cannot provide.
E = EXERCISE: Exercise as able. After 10 weeks on the 4 steps above, you will be able to slowly increase your exercise—without being wiped out the next day!
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Dear Dr. T,
I was diagnosed several years ago with Graves and was given Rai. I was doing okay until around January. My levels have been in the hyper stage for about 9 months. My doctor told me to stop taking my synthroid for a couple days. Then my levels went to 17 hypo. I ended up in the hospital with severe anxiety and depression. Can it be my adrenals? Even though they did a 24 hour urine and blood test, they came back normal. In the AM I always feel so terrible but always feel better in the afternoon and evening. Sometimes when I wake up I feel like there is something missing in my brain. It’s hard to explain. Any suggestions?? Thanks.
I was diagnosed several years ago with Graves and was given Rai. I was doing okay until around January. My levels have been in the hyper stage for about 9 months. My doctor told me to stop taking my synthroid for a couple days. Then my levels went to 17 hypo. I ended up in the hospital with severe anxiety and depression. Can it be my adrenals? Even though they did a 24 hour urine and blood test, they came back normal. In the AM I always feel so terrible but always feel better in the afternoon and evening. Sometimes when I wake up I feel like there is something missing in my brain. It’s hard to explain. Any suggestions?? Thanks.
Dr. Teitelbaum’s response:
It could be the adrenals or thyroid despite the tests being normal. I would recommend you read the sections on these in my book From Fatigued to Fantastic! as the symptoms can guide you. I also recommend doctors at the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers (see fibroandfatigue.com for more info).
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
SHINE represents four areas of health issues that need to be addressed when creating a treatment program. These health issues and their roles in treating CFS/FM are as follows:
S = SLEEP: Get adequate sleep, preferably eight to nine hours a night. Sleep replenishes the body's energy and heals its muscles. Inadequate sleep will leave you exhausted and in pain.
H = HORMONES: Get tested for hormone deficiency and treated if needed. Hormone deficiencies can contribute to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
I = INFECTIONS: Get treatment when symptoms of infections occur. The lack of restorative sleep in CFS/FM leads to dysfunctional immune systems. Underlying viral, bacterial, bowel, sinus and yeast infections are common and can be a contributing cause or result of CFS/FM.
N = NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS: Optimal nutritional supplementation is essential. Many nutrients can be depleted as a result of CFS/FM. B-12, magnesium, Acetyl L Carnitine and glutathione, as well as your basic A, B, C and D vitamins need to be supplemented at a level that your average over the counter multivitamin cannot provide.
E = EXERCISE: Exercise as able. After 10 weeks on the 4 steps above, you will be able to slowly increase your exercise—without being wiped out the next day!
click here to read more about SHINE
find a SHINE support group near you
magazine and newspaper appearances
television and radio appearances
publications
recent press releases
posted on January 18, 2008 | 600 views | tags: adrenal, CFS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, FMS, Grave's disease
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