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[Guest guest]

<>The Autoimmune Epidemic

Dear Readers,

This week, we are honored to have an interview with Donna

Nakazawa, the author of The Autoimmune Epidemic. As is the case with CFS

and Fibromyalgia (and for many of the same reasons), our immune systems

are getting overwhelmed and attacking our own bodies (autoimmune

disease). Lupus, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, childhood diabetes

and rheumatoid arthritis are just a few of the nearly a hundred known

autoimmune diseases. Nakazawa cites national statistics which show that

one in 12 people--and one in 9 women--has an autoimmune disease. That's

nearly 24 million Americans. Yet even though autoimmune diseases afflict

more than double the number of people who have cancer, and a woman is 8

times more likely to have an autoimmune disease than breast cancer,

these issues are given low priority by those who fund medical research.

In her interview, Donna Nakazawa discusses the research behind

and causes of autoimmune disease and how to protect yourself from

getting them. I invite you to read her book and this interview to learn

more about this important topic.

Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-the-autoimmune_epide\

mic.html>

BOOK REVIEW

This week, I am honored to have Joyce , a medical librarian I have

great respect for, give us a review of The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies

Gone Haywire in a World out of Balance--and the Cutting Edge Science

that Promises Hope by Donna Nakazawa, (Touchstone/Simon &

Schuster, February 2008). Available from Amazon

<http://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-Epidemic-Balance-Cutting-Edge-Promises/dp/0743\

277759/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1209030742 & sr=1-1>

($16.50).

Read review »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-book_review_the_auto\

immune_epidemic.html>

RESEARCH BRIEFS

Toxic chemicals, infections and nutritional deficiencies can contribute

to both CFS and autoimmune illness. Today's research briefs look at the

role of childhood toxin exposure in developing CFS, how antacid use

contributes to food poisoning, and the role of vitamin D and fish oil in

preventing childhood diabetes--an all too common autoimmune illness.

Can Toxic Chemicals Trigger CFS?

This study suggests that chemical exposures, even in childhood, could

predispose people to developing CFS & ME. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-can_toxic_chemicals_\

trigger_cfs.html>

Low Stomach Acid Increase Odds of Food Poisoning

Long term use of antacid medications has been shown to cause nutritional

deficiencies and osteoporosis. This new study shows they also increase

the risk of food poisoning. Although it's OK to use acid blockers (e.g.,

prilosec, zantac, etc) intermittently, a better approach is to use our

natural program to heal your indigestion

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Indegestion-eliminating_chron\

ix_acid_reflux.html>

so you can come off the antacids comfortably--while restoring healthy

digestion. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Indigestion-low_stomach_acid_\

food_poisoning.html>

Fish Oil May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/arctic-omega-gel-cap/>\

)

may prevent Type 1 diabetes. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_d-e/Diabetes-fish_oil_prevents_ty\

pe_1.html>

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation may also help prevent diabetes. A recent

newsletter focused on problems caused by Vitamin D deficiency

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_t-z/Vitamin_d-could_save_your_lif\

e.html>--

including diabetes. This new study shows that it plays a role in

childhood diabetes as well. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_d-e/Diabetes-vitamin_d_protects_c\

hildren_from_type_1.html>

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Annual FM/CFS Awareness Conference

The Fibromyalgia Coalition International will host its 8th Annual FM/CFS

Awareness Conference on May 16 & 17, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in

Overland Park, Kansas. Doctors Teitelbaum, Hal Blatman and Rodger

Murphree are among the speakers. For more information, visit

www.fibrocoalition.org <http://www.fibrocoalition.org>.

FEATURED QUESTIONS FROM READERS

Q: CFS and multiple sclerosis taught this reader the meaning of life and

turned into a blessing. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_1>

Q: Curing CFS by treating viral infections? Can I take Valcyte if I also

have hepatitis C? What if I can't afford Valcyte? Answer »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_2>

Q: Help with interstitial cystitis symptoms. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_3>

Q: How do I know if my fatigue is CFS or coming from Lupus or other

problems? Answer »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_4>

LECTURES & MEDIA APPEARANCES

If your support group would like a free DVD of one of Dr. Teitelbaum's

lectures to play at a meeting, please email us

<mailto:amy@...> with your support group name and address and

we will be glad to send you a complimentary copy.

Visit our website to see a list of Dr. Teitelbaum's upcoming Speaking

Engagements

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/about-dr-t/Speaking_engagements.html> or

to see some of his appearances in the Media

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/media/Magazines_and_newspapers.html>.

Q & A WITH DR. T

Visit our website to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Index.html>.

If you don't find the answer to your question there, we invite you to

ask Dr. Teitelbaum

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/ask-a-question.html> a question directly.

CONTACT US

[Guest guest]

A book like this is long overdue, perhaps it will promote add'l

research for our kids STILL suffering from Autism. ( You know...

the ones who go only so far with the protocol. )

Sincerely, Michele

PS ~ I, myself are working on a book to someday have

published. There will be many untold stories of what a lot of

us went through during the late 80's and 90's.... some not

even finding .

" Ms. Michele "

In a message dated 5/4/2008 8:53:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

sjsmith@... writes:

<>The Autoimmune Epidemic

Dear Readers,

This week, we are honored to have an interview with Donna

Nakazawa, the author of The Autoimmune Epidemic. As is the case with CFS

and Fibromyalgia (and for many of the same reasons), our immune systems

are getting overwhelmed and attacking our own bodies (autoimmune

disease). Lupus, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, childhood diabetes

and rheumatoid arthritis are just a few of the nearly a hundred known

autoimmune diseases. Nakazawa cites national statistics which show that

one in 12 people--and one in 9 women--has an autoimmune disease. That's

nearly 24 million Americans. Yet even though autoimmune diseases afflict

more than double the number of people who have cancer, and a woman is 8

times more likely to have an autoimmune disease than breast cancer,

these issues are given low priority by those who fund medical research.

In her interview, Donna Nakazawa discusses the research behind

and causes of autoimmune disease and how to protect yourself from

getting them. I invite you to read her book and this interview to learn

more about this important topic.

Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-the-autoimmune_epi

demic.html>

BOOK REVIEW

This week, I am honored to have Joyce , a medical librarian I have

great respect for, give us a review of The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies

Gone Haywire in a World out of Balance--and the Cutting Edge Science

that Promises Hope by Donna Nakazawa, (Touchstone/Simon &

Schuster, February 2008). Available from Amazon

<http://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-Epidemic-Balance-Cutting-Edge-Promises/dp/07

43277759/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1209030742 & sr=1-1>

($16.50).

Read review »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-book_review_the_au

toimmune_epidemic.html>

RESEARCH BRIEFS

Toxic chemicals, infections and nutritional deficiencies can contribute

to both CFS and autoimmune illness. Today's research briefs look at the

role of childhood toxin exposure in developing CFS, how antacid use

contributes to food poisoning, and the role of vitamin D and fish oil in

preventing childhood diabetes--an all too common autoimmune illness.

Can Toxic Chemicals Trigger CFS?

This study suggests that chemical exposures, even in childhood, could

predispose people to developing CFS & ME. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Immunity-can_toxic_chemical

s_trigger_cfs.html>

Low Stomach Acid Increase Odds of Food Poisoning

Long term use of antacid medications has been shown to cause nutritional

deficiencies and osteoporosis. This new study shows they also increase

the risk of food poisoning. Although it's OK to use acid blockers (e.g.,

prilosec, zantac, etc) intermittently, a better approach is to use our

natural program to heal your indigestion

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Indegestion-eliminating_chr

onix_acid_reflux.html>

so you can come off the antacids comfortably--while restoring healthy

digestion. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_f-n/Indigestion-low_stomach_aci

d_food_poisoning.html>

Fish Oil May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/store/products/supplements/arctic-omega-gel-cap

/>)

may prevent Type 1 diabetes. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_d-e/Diabetes-fish_oil_prevents_

type_1.html>

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation may also help prevent diabetes. A recent

newsletter focused on problems caused by Vitamin D deficiency

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_t-z/Vitamin_d-could_save_your_l

ife.html>--

including diabetes. This new study shows that it plays a role in

childhood diabetes as well. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/health_articles_d-e/Diabetes-vitamin_d_protects

_children_from_type_1.html>

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Annual FM/CFS Awareness Conference

The Fibromyalgia Coalition International will host its 8th Annual FM/CFS

Awareness Conference on May 16 & 17, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in

Overland Park, Kansas. Doctors Teitelbaum, Hal Blatman and Rodger

Murphree are among the speakers. For more information, visit

www.fibrocoalition.org <http://www.fibrocoalition.org>.

FEATURED QUESTIONS FROM READERS

Q: CFS and multiple sclerosis taught this reader the meaning of life and

turned into a blessing. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_

1>

Q: Curing CFS by treating viral infections? Can I take Valcyte if I also

have hepatitis C? What if I can't afford Valcyte? Answer »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_

2>

Q: Help with interstitial cystitis symptoms. Read more »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_and_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_

3>

Q: How do I know if my fatigue is CFS or coming from Lupus or other

problems? Answer »

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Questions_an

d_answers.html#cfs_fm_4-25-2008_4>

LECTURES & MEDIA APPEARANCES

If your support group would like a free DVD of one of Dr. Teitelbaum's

lectures to play at a meeting, please email us

<mailto:amy@...> with your support group name and address and

we will be glad to send you a complimentary copy.

Visit our website to see a list of Dr. Teitelbaum's upcoming Speaking

Engagements

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/about-dr-t/Speaking_engagements.html> or

to see some of his appearances in the Media

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/media/Magazines_and_newspapers.html>.

Q & A WITH DR. T

Visit our website to find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/Index.html>.

If you don't find the answer to your question there, we invite you to

ask Dr. Teitelbaum

<http://www.endfatigue-dev.com/qa/ask-a-question.html> a question directly.

CONTACT US

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