Infections and Immunity: Our Body’s Defense System (Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional, Part 6)
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Hello Reader,
This is part 6 in my "Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Are Optional" series. This week's Brain Fog Friendly (BFF) Summary addresses infections and immunity. (From my newest edition of From Fatigued to Fantastic!)
BFF Summary
- The most common chronic infection we see is from Candida (yeast or fungal) overgrowth.
- There is no reliable test for Candida.
- Suspect Candida if you have chronic nasal congestion, sinusitis, or irritable bowel syndrome.
- Continued...
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I'm one of the featured speakers, and my topic is "The S.H.I.N.E.® Protocol for Overcoming Fatigue." Other topics will include:
- Managing Covid and the sometimes resulting "Long Hauler" phenomenon.
- How emotional trauma impacts energy levels.
- Dealing with complex immune conditions, such as Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and others.
- What foods you should eat, and which you should avoid.
- And much, much more...
Salt Restriction Generally Not Helpful
A new study shows that, except in a few Chinese communities with extraordinarily high sodium intake, salt intake was not associated with increased cardiovascular disease. And moderate salt intake was actually associated with lower risk of heart attack and stroke compared to people who had very low salt intake. As I've said for decades, except for a few illnesses, such as heart failure, severe salt restriction is generally a bad idea. Especially in people with adrenal fatigue. Yet it is a health myth that — like the advice to avoid eggs, chocolate, coffee or tea — seems to keep getting repeated in the medical community.
Helpful medical advice for those with high blood pressure? Increase high potassium foods such as tomato juice, V-8, coconut water, and avocados. This is more important for lowering high blood pressure than salt restriction.
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Q&A of the Week
Question: I've been taking the Energy Revitalization System for 20 years with excellent results. I recently had a bone density scan and it looks like I could benefit from additional bone support. What would you recommend I take for that?
Answer: Unless you have a history of blood clotting, I suggest adding Strontium 680 mg at night to the vitamin powder. This is an excellent combination for maintaining bone health.
Silly One-Liners
I used to think the brain was the most important organ. Then I thought, look what's telling me that.
It's hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally.
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.
A soldier survived mustard gas in battle, and then pepper spray by the police. He's now a seasoned veteran.
What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but their flag is a huge plus.
A Buddhist walks up to a hotdog stand and says, "Make me one with everything."
What is Bruce Lee's favorite drink? Wataaaaah!
Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 is a registered 6 offender.
You kill vegetarian vampires with a steak to the heart.
"This is your captain speaking, AND THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SHOUTING."
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. 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. 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.
