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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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If You Sit All Day, THIS Is Falling Apart Inside You

Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits of stretching every day. A simple stretching workout can provide the following benefits: •Improved sleep •Decreased inflammation •Decreased pain •Counters past injuries •Calms the nervous system Many people think their muscles are tight when it’s really the fascia! Your fascia is like a wetsuit that surrounds the entire body. Helene Langevin of the National Institutes of Health discovered through acupuncture that when a needle is inserted into the sk...

May 27, 20257 min

The Big Magnesium MISTAKE 50%+ People Are Making

You can have normal magnesium blood levels and still have a magnesium deficiency! This is because only 1% of magnesium is in your blood! The other 99% is inside your cells. Common magnesium deficiency symptoms include: •Muscle spasms •Muscle twitches •Anxiety •Poor sleep •Sugar cravings •Charley horses Almonds, spinach, and chocolate contain magnesium, but you would need to consume a lot to meet your requirements! Gut inflammation can decrease magnesium absorption by 60 to 70%. High-carb diets, ...

May 26, 20256 min

The #1 BEST Food to Remove FAT from the LIVER

Don’t wait for fatty liver symptoms to address your liver health! Find out what to eat for a fatty liver and discover the #1 superfood for liver health that can remove fat from the liver naturally. NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is being changed to MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), which essentially means a fatty liver with inflammation. Doctors treat this condition with medications and never truly address the root cause.NAFLD is often blamed on “too much nutrit...

May 23, 20256 min

My #1 BEST Health Tip of All Time (Works in SECONDS)

Try these 11 easy health hacks to improve your health and well-being today. Stop following health fads and try these health hacks that work. From acupressure for pain relief to apple cider vinegar for digestion, these top health hacks don’t cost anything and work within seconds! 0:00 Introduction: 11 simple health hacks 0:52 Increase CO2 1:33 Gallbladder massage 2:25 Acupressure for pain relief 4:12 Acupressure points for instant relaxation 5:43 Apple cider vinegar 6:23 Joint pain relief 7:29 Ac...

May 19, 20259 min

The #1 Best Food for Aging Skin

If you want glowing, youthful skin, you must work from the inside out. Discover one of the best anti-aging foods for your skin to add to your diet today! 0:00 Introduction: How to look younger 1:46 The best anti-aging food 4:27 Collagen and anti-aging 4:52 The best anti-aging diet Is your beauty routine actually aging you? The creams and lotions you think are helping your skin could have plastics, toxic chemicals, and hidden carcinogens. Even the products containing collagen will not be absorbed...

May 19, 20256 min

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - May 16, 2025

To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show. Fill this out to be a part of the LIVE show! — https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7 Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on Thursday afternoon before the Friday Live Show. Thanks for watching! Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, a...

May 16, 20251 hr 1 min

The ROOT CAUSE of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is not a disease! Learn how to lower blood pressure with dietary changes and increased intake of specific nutrients that act as natural blood pressure remedies in the body. Address the root cause of hypertension rather than just treating the symptoms. 0:00 Introduction: What causes high blood pressure? 1:15 Blood pressure explained 2:10 How to lower blood pressure and address nutritional deficiencies 2:38 Natural blood pressure remedies 4:33 Fixing insulin resistance to lower...

May 16, 20256 min

STOP Eating for 3 Days?! (72 Hours)

What happens to your body during a 3-day fast? In this video, we’ll cover the fasting health benefits of both intermittent fasting and extended fasting for 72 hours or longer. I’ll also share some expert fasting tips for even more fasting benefits. 0:00 Introduction: Not eating for 3 days?1:02 Intermittent fasting benefits1:44 Extended fasting benefits3:12 Autophagy and fasting 4:22 72-hour fast benefits 4:49 Immune benefits of extended fasting5:36 Fasting tips 6:28 How to break a fast Did you k...

May 15, 20257 min

They Got ADHD All Wrong — And I Can Prove It

ADHD is not genetic! In this video, we’ll examine the profound connection between ADHD and diet. Discover the foods that worsen ADHD symptoms, the relationship between ADHD and sugar intake, and the best ADHD diet to address the nutritional deficiencies that may be causing some of the symptoms in the first place. 0:00 Introduction: ADHD and poor nutrition 0:13 ADHD diagnosis and ADHD symptoms 1:54 Side effects of ADHD medications 2:04 ADHD causes 3:32 ADHD and food 4:24 ADHD and nutritional defi...

May 13, 20258 min

Depression Has NOTHING to Do With Your Brain

What causes depression? Surprisingly, depression has nothing to do with your brain and everything to do with your gut microbiome. In this video, we’ll take an in-depth look at the brain-gut connection and the often overlooked relationship between depression and gut health. 0:00 Introduction: Depression explained 1:17 Side effects of SSRIs 1:32 St. John’s wort and depression 2:27 The brain-gut connection 3:22 Depression and gut health 3:40 Depression and gut inflammation 3:51 Antibiotics and depr...

May 12, 20256 min

What Happens When You Drink Lemon Water Every Day

What would happen if you drank lemon water for 30 days? In this video, we’ll look at the benefits of drinking lemon water daily and how a glass of lemon water in the morning can improve your health and vitality. 0:00 Introduction: What happens when you drink lemon water? 0:12 Lemon water in the morning 2:37 Lemon water benefits 2:47 Lemon water skin benefits 3:57 Lemon water and digestion 4:19 Lemon water for the immune system 4:48 Lemon juice and your teeth 5:18 Benefits of lemon peel With so m...

May 12, 20256 min

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - May 9, 2025

To find the Dr. Berg App - search on your phone: Dr. Berg app Talk to Dr. Berg LIVE ➜ ➜ https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show. Fill this out to be a part of the LIVE show! — https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show...

May 09, 20251 hr 2 min

The #1 BEST Remedy for Dental Plaque (TARTAR)

Plaque and tartar are biofilms, which can be described as a protective shield against the immune system in your mouth. Biofilms are produced by a microbe called Streptococcus mutans, which also causes cavities. Surprisingly, this microbe has been found in other parts of the body, including the valves of the heart and the plaque in your arteries. Sugar consumption is one of the leading causes of tartar, but consuming sugar with starch is even worse! This can form a glue that sticks to your teeth....

May 08, 20256 min

Why Men Are Fading: The Hidden Testosterone Crisis

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Mark Richards, one of the leading experts in testosterone replacement therapy. There are many environmental causes of low testosterone, including plastics, forever chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides. If you’ve been exposed to too many chemicals, your cells that make testosterone will be affected! On average, population testosterone levels today are 60% lower than in the 1970s. Many of the negative side effects associated with testosterone therapy,...

May 06, 202512 min

The #1 BEST Collagen-RICH Food (That NO ONE Is Talking About)

Bone broth, pork rinds, and egg whites are some of the most common collagen sources. These collagen-boosting foods are great for your health, but the best collagen-rich food is much less talked about. You can not get collagen from plants! It must come from an animal source. Vegan collagen sources are typically only collagen-supporting products, such as vitamin C, which is necessary for collagen function. Although collagen comes from animal sources, you don’t get much from meat. Collagen makes up...

May 05, 20255 min

DO NOT Fail This Brain Test (For Early Dementia)

Memory loss is not the only early sign of dementia! Other common cognitive decline symptoms involve the speed at which you process information and your attention and focus. To perform the clock drawing test for dementia, set a timer for 30 seconds and draw a clock with the time set at 10 minutes after 11. To evaluate your results for any dementia risk factors, examine the following: •Were any numbers jumbled or missing? •Did you write all 12 numbers? •Were the numbers spaced correctly? •Were the...

May 02, 20256 min

Your Skin Is WARNING You (Don’t Ignore This!)

These 5 colon issues and gut problems can wreak havoc on your skin’s health! 1. An altered microbiome means your gut contains more bad bacteria than healthy gut microbes. It’s often caused by diet or antibiotics. An altered gut microbiome can cause inflammation that can become systemic, leading to rosacea. 2. SIBO is a condition where gut microbes are in the wrong place. Most microbes should be in the large intestine, not the small intestine. SIBO can lead to nutritional deficiencies, inflammati...

Apr 30, 20256 min

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - April 25, 2025

To find the Dr. Berg App - search on your phone: Dr. Berg app Talk to Dr. Berg LIVE ➜ ➜ https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7 To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show. Fill this out to be a part of the LIVE show! — https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7 Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the sh...

Apr 29, 20251 hr

THIS Lowers Blood Sugar Levels FASTER than Anything Else

1. High-intensity interval training (HIIT)Just a few minutes of high-intensity exercise with lots of rest can quickly deplete excess sugar in your blood. Try doing exercises such as burpees, plyometrics, or a spin bike. 2. Apple cider vinegarApple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can slow down a blood sugar spike after consuming sugar. Combine one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 8 ounces of water and drink this after a high-carb meal. 3. Berberine, NAC, and other supplementsBerbe...

Apr 28, 20256 min

The FASTEST Way to Lose Cellulite

Cellulite is a disruption of the connective tissue and fascia under your skin. Cellulite typically occurs only on the thighs and buttocks and doesn’t occur on the stomach, arms, or breast tissue. An enzyme involved in menstruation is often responsible for this disruption in collagen. If you only focus on losing weight without rebuilding the collagen in your legs, you will still have cellulite! Consuming collagen will provide the raw materials, but will not correct the problem. To reduce cellulit...

Apr 28, 20257 min

3 BEST Supplements to Build Muscle (FAST)

Today, we’re going to talk about the best supplements to build muscle fast! Don’t bother taking single amino acids for muscle growth! Double-blinded studies have shown this isn't an effective way to build muscle or increase muscle growth. Amino acids can also turn into sugar, which can increase your blood sugar. Avoid tribulus and fenugreek if you are building muscle. These compounds can increase testosterone, but not enough to build muscle. As we age, testosterone decreases and cortisol increas...

Apr 25, 20255 min

Sugar vs. Cocaine: Which Is Worse for Your Brain?

Sugar creates similar effects to cocaine and heroin in certain parts of the brain. In one study, if given a choice, a lab rat will go after sugar instead of cocaine! Sugar can alter your hormones and put you in a state of anxiety. It can even cause a mild form of dementia, leading to forgetfulness and memory loss. Sugar affects the hippocampus, which controls memory. The brain can run on glucose, but too much glucose can eventually hinder absorption. You only need one teaspoon of sugar in your b...

Apr 23, 20256 min

My Best Tips of All Time: Dr. Berg [Upgrade Version]

Apply these healthy habits today for your best health yet! 1. Only eat when you’re hungry. 2. Only drink when you’re thirsty.Over-consuming liquid dilutes electrolytes, especially sodium, which can cause dehydration. 3. Carbonated water is more hydrating. 4. Find the diet that works best for you. 5. Practice intermittent fasting.Intermittent fasting allows your body to recycle damaged proteins, create new tissues, clean up pathogens, and eliminate bacteria, viruses, and mold. 6. Stop snacking be...

Apr 22, 202510 min

#1 Best Food to Unclog Arteries

Aspirin helps prevent heart attacks by thinning the blood and reducing clot formation. A blood clot causes 80% of all heart attacks and strokes. While Aspirin has helped people, it does come with side effects and may not be for everyone. Surprisingly, 50% of all heart attacks occur between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., likely due to higher levels of cortisol in the morning. Both cortisol and adrenaline can increase clotting. EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, acts as a natural blood thinner without the neg...

Apr 21, 20256 min

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - April 18, 2025

Talk to Dr. Berg LIVE ➜ ➜ https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7 To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show. Fill this out to be a part of the LIVE show! — https://forms.gle/3a3n9arSxwDtqboa7 Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on the Thursday afternoon before the Frida...

Apr 19, 20251 hr 2 min

Do THIS Daily to Burn Fat (No Diet)

It's very difficult to lose even one pound of body fat without changing your diet. If you eat junk food, you’ll have to burn even more calories to burn extra fat. Weight loss is 15% exercise and 85% diet! You have to change your diet if you want to lose weight. There’s no way around it! Exercise improves fitness, muscle tone, and health, but it is not the key to weight loss and certainly won’t help you lose weight fast. If you want to lose fat and not just water weight, you have to keep insulin ...

Apr 18, 20256 min

Drink This Before Bed — It Could Change Your Life

Today, we’re going to talk about the best drinks for diabetes management and prevention to support healthy blood sugar as you sleep. These 7 drinks help improve sleep quality by preventing troublesome issues like night waking and nighttime urination. Blood sugar often decreases at night, increasing cortisol, which increases blood sugar levels. Poor sleep can also cause blood sugar issues, and frequent urination at night can contribute to this problem. Here are 7 nighttime drinks to help stabiliz...

Apr 17, 20255 min

Simple Trick to Fix Bad Circulation & Blood Flow in Your Feet and Legs

If you have poor circulation in the legs and feet, you might experience the following: edema, swelling, painful feet, and cramps in the feet and calves. According to Dr. Stephen Hussey, author of "Understanding the Heart," the heart spins the blood, acting as a mechanism to create structured water. Similar to the way a tree pushes water up from the roots, increasing structured water throughout the circulatory system can improve circulation. You can increase structured water in your blood with in...

Apr 16, 20257 min

7 Silent Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It’s known as the “silent killer” because, by the time you know you have it, it’s often too late. Pay attention to these 7 early warning signs of pancreatic cancer. 1. Sudden unexpected weight loss A problem with the pancreas can affect digestion and appetite, which can cause you to lose weight unexpectedly. 2. Abdominal pain This is typically dull, persistent pain that can radiate to the left shoulder. Sometimes, it shows up as radiatin...

Apr 15, 20258 min

The Vitamin Harvard Quietly Buried

Did you know that many conditions treated by Big Pharma can be inexpensively corrected with vitamin D? Leo Pharma and Almirall are two pharmaceutical companies that specialize in dermatology. Many of their products contain synthetic vitamin D for skin problems. Coincidentally, these companies also played a role in the sun-phobia movement. The sun is one of the best remedies for skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. You need at least 10,000 IUs of vitamin d3 every day to maintain healthy vitam...

Apr 14, 20258 min
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