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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Dr. Eric Berg DC drberg.com
Dr. Eric Berg D.C. — not a medical doctor. Educational content only; not medical advice. Consult your physician for diagnosis or treatment.
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7 Top Remedies that Really Work

Download All 25 Top Home Remedies That Really Work: https://bit.ly/3H74uQA Today, I want to cover the best natural remedies that I’ve found really helpful. All of these remedies have multiple great potential uses—I’m only going to highlight the top uses for each. Here are seven powerful potential natural remedies. 1. High-quality sea salt • Helps improve weakness in the body (especially during fasting or exercise) • Lowers the sympathetic nervous system (the fight-or-flight stress response) 2. A...

Jan 03, 20248 min

How to Use Your Feet to Diagnose Liver Problems—Dr. Berg Explains

In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at some of the different foot symptoms you may be experiencing and connect them to the health of your liver. One common sign of liver problems is red and brown spots on the lower leg. These spots are caused by poor circulation and are often seen in people who have diabetes or cirrhosis of the liver. When the liver isn't functioning properly, you may experience bruising and discoloration. You may also notice that the lower leg is swollen and shiny and n...

Jan 02, 202413 min

Who Is Dr. Berg's Doctor?

Please help me welcome a very special guest, Dr. Tsoukalas. We’re going to discuss a new topic that I’m very interested in—we’re talking about metabolomics. I haven’t shared my thoughts on this topic yet, but I believe it’s the future of medicine. Dr. Tsoukalas is my trusted doctor, and he has evaluated my family and myself. He is very knowledgeable on the topic of metabolomics and trains doctors in this area. Today, he’s going to share some of his knowledge with us and help us understand this n...

Jan 01, 202427 min

The Top SUPERFOODS for the Kidneys—Explained by Dr. Berg

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the best and worst foods when dealing with a kidney problem. The kidneys are composed of complex filters known as nephrons. A proper diet is crucial to support these nephrons. If your nephrons are damaged, you may end up with a build-up of phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. It is essential to avoid junk food and minimize eating out. One of the leading causes of kidney damage is diabetes, which comes from high blood sugar. Avoid sugar and compounds that ...

Dec 31, 202310 min

Is It Safe to Take 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3? Dr. Berg Explains

Today, we’re going to take a look at vitamin D. Every cell and tissue in your body has receptors for vitamin D. However, there is still no medical consensus on what vitamin D deficiency is. Many people are deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency can negatively affect your immune function and can cause inflammatory conditions like arthritis, autoimmune disease, depression, and high blood pressure. Vitamin D toxicity is very rare. Symptoms of vitamin D toxicity mirror the symptoms of vitamin ...

Dec 30, 202310 min

The #1 Ultimate Cure for Cataracts - Dr. Berg Explains

In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at a simple natural solution for cataracts. Cataracts can be described as cloudiness or opaqueness of the lens of the eye. They are the number one cause of blindness and are typically treated with surgery. Too much oxidative stress can lead to cataracts. Oxidative stress occurs when there’s too much oxidation in the body and not enough antioxidants. Too much oxidation in the eye mainly stems from sugar consumption. If you have too much sugar in your bl...

Dec 29, 20237 min

Vitamin D and Cortisol: Why Are Their Functions So Similar?

Let’s talk about the interesting relationship between vitamin D and cortisol. When you’re under chronic stress, vitamin D is less absorbed in your gut. The building block for vitamin D is the same building block for cortisol. That building block is cholesterol. But, when you go through stress, your cholesterol is used to build more cortisol than vitamin D. However, you need plenty of vitamin D when you go through stress. Many people aren’t getting the vitamin D they need. The more stress someone...

Dec 28, 202312 min

The Big Benefit of the RHODIOLA for Exercise Endurance

Let’s talk about rhodiola. Rhodiola is an adaptogen, which is a type of herb that helps you adapt to stress. It’s been suggested that rhodiola has a really interesting effect of significantly reducing perceived effort after exercise. Rhodiola has a lot of potential benefits and may help with certain issues, including: • Stress • Coughing • Fatigue • Depression • Altitude sickness • Tissue and organ damage from hypoxia Rhodiola may even help support cognitive function as well as improve HRV and a...

Dec 27, 20238 min

The CARB More Deadly than Sugar (SURPRISING)

Today, we’re going to talk about the carbohydrate that’s more dangerous than sugar: maltodextrin. Of all the ultra-processed food ingredients, I consider this one the worst. Maltodextrin is GMO, refined, and highly processed. It can lead to belly fat, diabetes, and gut inflammation, yet it’s considered safe. Even though maltodextrin is not a sugar and it’s not sweet, it behaves like sugar in the body. It’s also higher than sugar on the glycemic index. Maltodextrin is an ingredient in many differ...

Dec 26, 20238 min

How Sitting Is KILLING Your Back & Body

Today, we’re going to talk about sitting and what it’s doing to your fitness level. Fitness makes up just one part of your health. You also have your diet, supplements, and sleep. But you can’t get fit without motion—without exercise. Fitness is an enhanced capacity to survive and adapt to your environment. It’s an extra tool to help you buffer stress more easily, increase flexibility and strength, and look and feel better. On the flip side, a sedentary lifestyle is associated with stress and di...

Dec 25, 202314 min

7 Top Supplements That REALLY Work

Today, I want to cover the best supplements that I’ve found really helpful. The supplements I’m going to cover address very specific health concerns and work in the majority of cases. This is based on my personal observation and use. Seven powerful supplements: 1. AHCC • Helps enhance natural killer cells • May be beneficial for people with HPV • May be beneficial for people with a lowered immune system • Has anti-inflammatory effects • May help improve the autonomic nervous system (adapt to and...

Dec 24, 202310 min

The Unique Benefits of Using Vitamin D3 and K2 Combined

Let’s talk about the potential benefits of taking vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 at the same time. Vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 work closely together. Vitamin D3 supports the absorption of calcium in the small intestines. Vitamin K2 takes calcium from the blood and transports it to the bones and teeth. It also activates a protein that keeps calcium out of the arteries, joints, and other areas of the body where it shouldn’t be. Vitamin K2 has many additional potential benefits, from supporting healthy bl...

Dec 23, 20239 min

The #1 First Signs of 14 Nutritional Deficiencies

Today, I’m going to cover the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies. There are many different nutrients to cover, but today, we’re going to talk about the top thirteen (plus one bonus). You can find a more comprehensive list of the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies on my website. Earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies 1. Vitamin A deficiency #1 sign: Difficulty seeing in the dark 2. Vitamin B1 deficiency #1 sign: Nervous tension 3. Vitamin C deficiency #1 sign: Swollen or red g...

Dec 22, 20235 min

The #1 Most Inflammatory Food in the World

Today, I want to cover the most inflammatory food in the world. There is a lot of debate over what the most inflammatory food is. Some people say meat, while others say it's the fiber in plants. Some people do well consuming fiber, and others don’t. Why? Humans can’t digest fiber. Your microbes are what break down fiber by fermenting it. While fiber is anti-inflammatory, unfermented fiber is inflammatory. If you don’t have enough of the right microbes in your gut, you could have more of an issue...

Dec 21, 20239 min

How to Remove Skin Tags and Warts Overnight - Dr. Berg Explains

Today, I’m going to share how to remove skin tags and warts fast. In some cases, it may take a few days to a few weeks. However, I think you’ll notice a shrinkage in the skin tag or wart each time you apply this natural remedy. Skin tags and warts are growths on the skin that are essentially benign tumors. Benign tumors don’t spread and aren’t cancerous. Skin tags and warts are associated with high levels of estrogen, high insulin levels, and HPV. 95% of the population has HPV. Natural killer ce...

Dec 20, 20237 min

This SUCKS! - Dr. Berg

Every year, a few times a year, I have a bad reaction to poison ivy. This time, it has affected my eye. Each time I was exposed and had a bad reaction, I was given prednisone. It got to the point where, after I was exposed, the effects of the poison ivy wouldn’t go away after using prednisone. People typically take prednisone for its anti-inflammatory or immune suppressant effects. But prednisone has side effects. Prednisone is a synthetic version of cortisol. Cortisol has benefits. It’s a hormo...

Dec 19, 202311 min

Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Measure Your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Today, I want to introduce you to something called heart rate variability (HRV). HRV is a measurement of the variations between the heartbeats. There are different time distances between your heartbeats. The more varied the timing is between the heartbeats, the healthier a person is, and the higher the HRV is. The less varied the timing is, the less healthy the person is, and the lower the HRV is. HRV measures the autonomic nervous system. It has been well-researched and can help a person unders...

Dec 18, 20237 min

Vitamin D Deficiency and Zinc (THEY DEPEND ON EACH OTHER)

Today, we’re going to talk about the fascinating connection between vitamin D and zinc. Many people don’t realize that zinc is vital to allow vitamin D to work in the body. If you’re deficient in zinc, the vitamin D receptor won’t accept vitamin D. On the flip side, vitamin D allows zinc to be transported through the body. Symptoms of zinc deficiency: • Loss of taste or smell • Low testosterone • Diarrhea • Alopecia • Inflammatory skin problems • Vision problems • Ulcers • Inflammation • Poor im...

Dec 17, 20236 min

4 Big Ways to Drop Your Cancer Risk

Today, I want to cover important things you can try to lower your risk for cancer. Cancer originates from normal cells. When something harmful happens in your environment, it can potentially create destruction to the mitochondria in your cells. Damaged mitochondria can no longer provide energy to a cell, and the cell is forced to use a different energy source. Now, we’re looking at a cancer cell. When mitochondria become damaged, and a cell turns into a cancer cell, the cancer cell becomes immor...

Dec 16, 20239 min

Himalayan vs. Celtic Sea Salt: WHICH IS BETTER?

Let’s talk about sea salt. It’s important to get sea salt that has been extracted from parts of the world with very low, or zero, microplastics. The best types of sea salt are: • Himalayan sea salt • Celtic Sea Salt • Redmond Real Salt sea salt • Baja Gold sea salt All of these types of sea salt contain sodium chloride and trace minerals. If you want a sea salt that’s higher in trace minerals, you might want to go with Baja Gold. But, if you need more sodium chloride, the other types of sea salt...

Dec 15, 20239 min

Instantly Lower Blood Pressure within 60 Seconds

Today, I want to share an interesting home remedy that can potentially lower your risk of hypertension. Many people with high blood pressure are told to reduce their sodium intake. However, a deficiency in sodium can lead to high blood pressure. A low-salt diet can actually worsen your blood pressure. In my opinion, potassium is one of the key factors in restoring healthy blood pressure levels. Not decreasing sodium—just increasing potassium. Vitamin D is also important for someone with hyperten...

Dec 14, 20239 min

Intermittent Water Drinking: DON'T Drink Until Thirsty

Is it healthy to drink water all day long? Let’s talk about it. Yes, we need water—I’m not against drinking water. But I think we need to rethink the concept of sipping on something constantly. An interesting research paper suggests that thirst triggers oxytocin, the trust and love hormone. This is also a powerful stress-reducing hormone. If you drink something all day long, you may not trigger oxytocin as much as if you waited until your body gave you signals of thirst. We know the importance o...

Dec 13, 20238 min

Instead of Body Mass Index (BMI), Use THIS...

Let’s talk about the problems with using BMI (body mass index) as a weight or health measurement. One of the biggest problems with BMI is that it doesn’t tell you how much fat you have versus muscle. It also can’t give you much of an idea of what's going on with your overall health. Other common measurements: • BMR (basal metabolic rate): Measures how fast you’re burning calories • TDEE (total daily energy expenditure): Measures the quantity of energy being burned • Keto calculator: Measures BMR...

Dec 12, 20238 min

The #1 Best Remedy for Hemorrhoids - Dr. Berg

Let’s talk about the best natural remedy for hemorrhoids: Collinsonia root. Collinsonia root has been used as an herbal remedy for a very long time. It’s used to address the venous system and the liver. Collinsonia root is therapeutic for venous congestion, which is the stagnant flow of blood in the venous system. Collinsonia root may also help with certain conditions, such as: • Laryngitis • Sore throat • Bronchitis • Mucus • Digestive issues Pregnancy, belly fat, ascites, and constipation lead...

Dec 11, 20234 min

How to STOP Prediabetes Going Into Diabetes

How can you stop prediabetes from developing into diabetes? Let’s talk about it. There is something that occurs before prediabetes called insulin resistance. This is a condition where your body is resisting high levels of insulin. High insulin levels are created from consuming a high-carb diet. Insulin resistance will keep your blood sugar levels appearing normal until you develop prediabetes. However, you’ll still experience symptoms of insulin resistance. Eventually, though, the beta cells tha...

Dec 10, 202310 min

How to Regrow Your Hair (UPDATED VITAL INFO)

Today, I’m going to cover the best natural ways to regrow hair. Whether you’re losing hair, your hair is thinning, or you have alopecia—these tips for hair loss may help. Hair is protein, and protein is made of amino acids. Lysine is a specific amino acid that greatly impacts hair growth. Lysine also helps make hair stronger and more elastic. The best foods for hair growth are foods high in lysine, like red meat and eggs. Consuming six to eight ounces of high-quality protein twice a day will giv...

Dec 09, 20239 min

Clean Out Your Kidneys of Oxalates and Stones - Dr. Berg

Let’s talk about oxalates and the best ways to flush out oxalates to help prevent kidney stones. Signs your oxalate levels are high: • Kidney stones • Gout • Headaches • Eye pain • Urinary pain • Genital pain • Muscle pain • Intestinal pain Foods high in oxalates: • Almonds • Peanuts • Spinach • Chocolate • Kiwi • Strawberries • Beets • Tea • Bran Dietary oxalates aren’t correlated with oxalates in your urine. Just because you consume foods high in oxalates doesn’t mean you will develop any prob...

Dec 08, 20236 min

The Unique Benefits of ASHWAGANDHA (How and When to Take it) - Dr. Berg Explains

Today, I want to cover the amazing herb ashwagandha. Top potential benefits of ashwagandha: 1. Lowers stress and anxiety 2. Supports weight loss 3. Reduces insulin resistance 4. Promotes quality sleep 5. Enhances cognitive function 6. Improves stamina and strength while exercising 7. Reduces inflammation 8. Stimulates the thyroid 9. Enhances the immune system 10. Supports healthy testosterone levels 11. Decreases pain 12. Improves muscle spasms 13. Reduces fluid retention 14. Increases heat shoc...

Dec 07, 20236 min

How WORRY Ruins Your Body (HOW TO STOP IT)

Let’s talk about stress and cortisol. I’ve seen many people get on the right track with their diet and exercise—but they're still stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Being in fight-or-flight mode, having elevated cortisol and adrenaline, for a long period isn’t healthy. Chronic stress has been known to negatively affect the body in many ways, including: • Shrinking your grey matter • Shrinking your thymus gland • Creating muscle atrophy • Decreasing testosterone • Running the body on sugar (even when...

Dec 06, 20235 min

The Real Reason Why You Are TIRED All the Time

Let’s talk about fatigue—the root cause and how to fix it. It all starts with your mitochondria. The mitochondria are the energy factories deep inside your cells that make ATP. ATP is the energy of the body. Certain foods contribute to the energy-making process of the body more than other foods. It’s almost impossible to extract energy from ultra-processed foods. Important nutrients to support energy include: • Vitamin B1 • Vitamin B2 • Vitamin B3 • Folic acid • Vitamin B12 • Magnesium • Mangane...

Dec 05, 202316 min
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