S.H.I.N.E. Protocol

• Overview

  S.H.I.N.E. is a functional medicine-based recovery method developed by Dr Jacob Teitelbaum. It stands for Sleep, Hormones, Immunity/Infections, Nutrition, and Exercise (as able), and offers a comprehensive wellness roadmap for ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.

• How It Works

  Delivered as an eight-hour self-paced online course (free), the programme teaches an integrated approach to optimising key systems and energy. Tools include an Energy Analysis Program to help identify personal contribution factors.

• Worth Knowing

  In clinical studies, over 90% of patients reported improvement using S.H.I.N.E., including a 75–90% increase in quality of life within months to years. While evidence may appeal to those wanting structured improvement of physical systems, it is text-heavy and may require personal medical knowledge to apply effectively.

• Typical Costs

  • Online course: free

  • Practitioner training: around $695 USD (roughly £540 GBP or €640 EUR), though not always needed for self-use

• Discounts + Affordability

  Entire patient-facing course is offered freely; no payment required for access.

• Links

  • Course and resources: psychiatryredefined.org

  • Background and effectiveness: Health Rising summary