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From Fatigued to Fantastic | 
 enlarge | Author: Jacob Teitelbaum
Publisher: Avery
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 1583332898
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.0478
EAN: 9781583332894
ASIN: 1583332898
Publication Date: October 4, 2007
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The original, bestselling guide to treating chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia-now completely revised and updated. For the more than twenty-five million Americans who suffer from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other fatigue-related illnesses, there is only one bestselling guide-From Fatigued to Fantastic. This new, completely updated third edition incorporates the latest advances in science and technology to help alleviate the baffling, often dismissed symptoms associated with severe, almost unrelenting fatigue. Dr. Teitelbaum's integrated treatment program is based on the clinically proven results of his landmark study and on his more than thirty years of experience in working with patients to overcome their illnesses. Using the most current information, Dr. Teitelbaum helps his readers evaluate their symptoms and develop an individualized program to eliminate them. Specific guidelines for diagnosis and care are clearly and concisely presented, along with supporting scientific studies and treatment recommendations that include the latest and best strategies for using prescription and over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, alternative therapies, and/or dietary and lifestyle modifications. In addition to providing cutting-edge research, up-to-date scientific information, and practical advice, Dr. Teitelbaum offers the compassionate understanding of one who has himself battled and overcome these disorders.
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 Fatigued to Fantastic October 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I preferred the last edition. It was easier to read than the new revised edition.
 You GOTTA love this book!!! September 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I am also testing on a 3 month basis for lupus and other autoimmune disorders. This book gave me so much strength as the author himself had once suffered from fibro and through his and a colleagues research found something of a "cure". This book is filled with hope and is not a downer like so many of these types of books are. It makes you feel good that maybe you wont be stuck in your bed all your life. After reading this book I went to Dr. T's website and I filled out the questionaire, I am now waiting for my test results to come in so that I can do the rest of the online diagnosis tool. He has already provided me with many recommended meds to try and deal with the problems I am having. As he is a bonafide doctor who is the leading fibromyalgia researcher and founder of the fibro centers in America I feel I can trust him 100%. That has been hard to do on the internet because of all the scams I have run into. This man makes many of his own supplements that help one to feel better and yet he makes no profit out of it, it goes to help those who have these problems. He truly is interested in helping people. He is also trying hard to get fibro clinics set up all over America so that other people can get help for their pain and fatigue. All one has to do is look at the picture of the man who wrote this book and watch the video of him on his website. Right away you can see straight through him to his big heart which he is not trying to hide at all. Besides the terrific website and the fibro centers one can attend there are also many other things in the book that suggest ways of relief. It is a very well-rounded book and I have actually read it twice, something I never do when it is a book like this. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is experienceing fatigue or who has been diagnosed with fibro or CFS. Believe me it is worth the money and thats the wonderful part to, it is not that much money to start with! cuddle up and enjoy your reading! irishbookfairy
Thank you Dr Teitelbaum. The definative work on CFS September 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Thank you, thank you, Dr Teitelbaum. Here is THE definative work on M.E. CFS & Fibromyalgia.
I have been a sufferer for a great many years and am now well enough to help others in my neuro-therapy clinic. If there is a single book I reach for most often it is this one. The updated 2007 version is outstanding. Thorough, broad ranging, expert, clinically tested treatments that cover the board and are presented in a way which empowers the M.E/CFS sufferer to treat themselves or work with their doctor.
Dr Teitelbaum advocates the SHIN protocol. Actually I would suggest it should be called the SHINE protocol. Here are the stages and what each letter stands for:
S = sleep. Without 8-9 hours of good quality deep sleep a night the body cannot heal. This is the foudnation stone. And Teitelbaum is deadly serious about getting this right. Many pages cover every conceivable issue and long lists of useful supplements and medications to get you there. My sleep was truly awful. I reckoned that no doctor could help it and gave up after a few attempts at sleeping pills (hang-over, side effects, useless etc. But this section of the book gets you back on track. It WILL help you learn how to get back that missing sleep.
H = hormones. They're all discussed here in a rational intelligent way. DHEA, Thyroid, Adrenals, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and a few little extras. He is passionate about which hormones need testing and the PROPER tests to do. How to interpret the results, or indeed how to trial the supplements without tests. Which type of each hormone to use, the dosage, the test ranges to aim for, the possible complications, the safety issues (bio-identical hormones are way safer than pharmaceutical ones), where on his website to read more and WHY hormone replacement is so very critical to healing.
I = Immune and Infections. Lots of people with M.E /fibromyalgia have lots of infections. There's a big chapter on how to deal with these - from parasites to bacteria, from viruses to candida. There is an emphasis on natural treatments but he also uses antivirals and antibiotics where indicated. Also an emphasis on getting the immune system back up and running - essentially balancing it out again
N = Nutrition. This is basically why and how to supplement with lots of good nutritional pills. Lots of great discussion on why certain minerals and vitamins are important in M.E - each one discussed in detail and the dosage etc. Although this is the section that is often covered in other books on the disease, Teitelbaums version is superior in my opinion because it is based on experience with tens of thousands of patients and their actual outcomes.
Finally, I think Teitelbaum should add an E to the end of his SHIN protocol and call it SHINE, because
E = Energy. The very first chapter of the book is about how to get the mitochondria - the cells little powerhouse - working again and thereby give your body, your heart and your brain more energy. Essential, of course. The big new thing out there - and Dr T is crazy for it - is D-Ribose. He discusses how much to use, how it is the single most powerful tool in his clinic and what sort. Additionally he advocates Co Q 10, Acetyl L carnitine and Malic Acid/Aspartate for energy.
About half of the book is taken up with the SHINE protocol in a way that is highly user friendly whilst also in depth. The second half is:
a) A serious look at additional treatments for M.E/Fibro out there, including the Shoemacker work on Neurotoxins (an important one), Dr Berg protocol for blood clotting and a BIG section on Pain Relief. He's good on pain. He really gets it and attacks it with vigour and intelligence.
b) Lots of Resources, where to buy stuff, how to diagnose yourself with various sub-groups, internet resources, psychological issues relating to M.E, spiritual (in the broadest sense) support that helps healing, and good usable lists of supplements for various categories.
I cannot praise this book too highly. Dr Teitelbaum and his clinic have conducted the only blind, placebo controlled published study for an integrated medicine approach to M.E/Fibromyalgia. And it was a huge success. He draws on great and deep experience in the field and writes with compassion and understanding. But also with a strong grounding in science and proof of efficacy. There are other approaches out there which make good adjuncts to this one - but if you can only have one then, WITHOUT A DOUBT it should be this book.
Just a few extra tips/resources.
If you do want to follow the natural remedies recommended then there is no better one-step shop for everything you could want than www.iherb.com. There are the cheapest and largest on the net
If you feel you have no choice but to go the pharmaceutical route and feel that you cannot find or afford a doctor who will prescribe for you (I am not advocating this, merely respecting that this is a reality for many) then the best no-prescription pharmacy that I know of on-line is www.internationalpharmacy.com. They have never let down anyone that I know of over the past five years, their stuff is always the real thing and they are extrememly cheap and fast. There is pretty much nothing in the book (medicine wise) which you cannot get yourself from this company. A subsidiary one is www.inhousepharmacy.com.
If this you follow the Teitelbaum progamme really seriously for several months but make no significant progress then I would bet these are you two next best options (they are the areas T is least stong on)
1) Gut involvmet. The gut plays a huge role in immunity, toxicity and even brain health. See "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" on Amazon.
2) Toxins. I do not know of a one stop shop for how to really deal with a toxic overload in the body. But I tend to use those protocols designed for autism - as many autistic children have an immune and central nervous system (CNS) collapse due to toxic overload. And some forms of M.E/CFS/Fibro are essentially just and immune/CNS collapse syndrome.
Finally there are two psychological therapies for CFS in the United Kingdom that have significant effect for many sufferers. The first is Mickel Therapy - check it out on Google or YouTube. The second is Gupta Amygdala retraining. These therapies in NO WAY suggest that CFS/M.E/Fibro is a psychological disease. But rather that processes in the mind affect the body and vice versa.
After some pause writing this I would say that if you have these diseases the first two things in the world that you should do are
a) Buy this book
b) Look up Gupta Amygdala retraining on YouTube. It is pretty much free to view and learn the main bulk of his outstanding work on how deep parts of the limbic system interact with our thoughts and keep the brain and immune system in a state of alarm. Brillian stuff and virtually free.
If you want to take it deeper - or you know you have a toxin issue/lots of neurological symptoms/lots of gut and digestion problems then proceed to
c) Gut and Psychology Syndrome book
d) www.Co-Cure, books on autims esp Healing Childhood Epidemics by Bock on Amazon
c) Look up some of the stuff currently around on chronic Lyme (which often mimics M.E)
But buy this book first and foremost. About 70% of you poor fellow suffers will never need to look any further.
My warm best wishes to you all and best of luck.
From Fatigued to Fantastic August 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A definite must read book for people with connective tissue disease aka fibromyalgia aka chronic fatigue syndrome. This author is a physician that also suffered from fibro and he has implemented vitamins, exercise, and whole foods as a way to improve or cure fibro. Read the book! This author has also written a book entitled "Pain Free 1-2-3" with more information. Buy them both!
Commutation of a Life Sentence July 4, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Before he was a doctor, Jacob Teitelbaum came down with the mysterious, chronic fatigue syndrome, which many consider a hopeless diagnosis. He was told that it his prognosis was bleak, and for a while even was homeless. He persevered, found a cure for his ailments, and has now become the famous and respected Dr. Teitelbaum.
In this book, he describes the diagnosis, causes of, and treatments for, chronic fatigue sydrome, treatments that return 90% of his patients to work. Unfortunately, many of the diagnosis that Dr. Teitelbaum says cause chronic fatigue, such as severe intestinal infections, heavy metal toxicities, and unusual endocrine problems, etc. are not acknowledged by "mainstream," "establishment," or "corporate" medicine, despite the fact that when treated, people recover...
The choice is yours: chronic disability, or health with Dr. Teitelbaum's regimen.
Although I have given this book five stars in recognition of its vast compendium of helpful information, I regret that this book does go into all too great depth explaining how heavy metals can cause some of the problems Dr. Teitelbaum describes, and how to treat the more severe toxicities. Some doctors who treat the fungal infections Dr. Teitelbaum describes, and are involved in medical research of them, say that they almost never see these infections in people without undue heavy metal burdens, and that removing the heavy metals allows the body to rid itself of the fungal infections (the fungi in question are exceptionally good at absorbing and binding heavy metals.) Heavy metal toxicities are also known to cause the seemingly bizarre endocrine problems Dr.Teitelbaum describes and treats, and to cause mitochondrial dysfunctions, another dysfunction that Dr. Teitelbaum describes and treats. From a patient's point of view it is always preferable to cure rather than treat an illness. Some of these subjects explored in great depth in other books I have reviewed.
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