Joel Young, MD

The following is original research that was conducted at Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine.

Some doctors still think Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "fake" diagnosis. In this book, Joel Young, MD, presents the research, experience, and treatments that prove otherwise.

Millions of Americans experience Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), continuous exhaustion and a feeling comparable to that of having just run a marathon when all they have done is a daily living task, such as taking a shower or getting dressed.

Doctors don't have tests for CFS, and some think it's a faux or… Show more

Some doctors still think Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "fake" diagnosis. In this book, Joel Young, MD, presents the research, experience, and treatments that prove otherwise.

Millions of Americans experience Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), continuous exhaustion and a feeling comparable to that of having just run a marathon when all they have done is a daily living task, such as taking a shower or getting dressed.

Doctors don't have tests for CFS, and some think it's a faux or psychological disorder. Joel Young, MD, in this heavily researched book, explains why it a true physical illness, and how it may be treated. He details how he successfully treats the symptoms, which can include severe fatigue, "brain fog," chronic pain, and sleep problems. Unlike doctors who recommend exercise, supplements, or opioid medications, Young integrates long-acting stimulants, meditation, and dietary changes to reduce fatigue and non-opioid drugs, medical marijuana, and self-help options including yoga for the associated chronic pain. Show less

RCBM is a research hub, where we conduct clinical trials designed to test the effects of a new or existing treatment on and health and disease. A clinical trial is any research study that assigns human participants to ethical health-related experiments to evaluate the effects on health outcomes. Joel Young, MD has been conducting clinical trials with his team at RCBM since the early 2000’s. Since then, more than 50 clinical trials have been conducted at RCBM. We have studied various conditions… Show more

RCBM is a research hub, where we conduct clinical trials designed to test the effects of a new or existing treatment on and health and disease. A clinical trial is any research study that assigns human participants to ethical health-related experiments to evaluate the effects on health outcomes. Joel Young, MD has been conducting clinical trials with his team at RCBM since the early 2000’s. Since then, more than 50 clinical trials have been conducted at RCBM. We have studied various conditions including, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, major depressive disorder, binge eating disorder, opioid use disorder, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Show less