Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Today, we’re going to talk about one of the best natural remedies to increase testosterone: onions. Testosterone does a lot in the body, including increasing libido, controlling male characteristics, and increasing muscle growth. When someone takes testosterone, they inactivate the gland that makes the hormone. Generally, we want to choose natural ways to increase testosterone, which can involve natural glandular therapy. Onions are high in quercetin, which triggers the luteinizing hormone. Luteinizing hormone controls and can increase the production of testosterone in males. Onions also have a lot of additional health benefits: • They have powerful antioxidant effects • They have properties that help with insulin resistance • They have anti-cancer properties • They can help increase nitric oxide to support the vascular system • They may help reduce the risk of cataracts • They may help reduce the risk of allergies • They have potent anti-inflammatory properties • They may help decrease blood pressure • They can act as a diuretic It’s best to consume raw onions to support healthy testosterone levels. However, you can sauté the onions or cook them—just be sure not to overcook them.

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Let’s talk about how omega-3 fats help support the heart and how to decrease the risk of sudden cardiac death and arrhythmias. Health benefits of fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids): • They are antiarrhythmic • They are anti-inflammatory • They trigger genes that can help turn off the fibrosis effect of the heart • They are antithrombotic • They support the endothelial layer in the arteries • They can help make your cell membranes more fluid and less rigid Omega-6 fatty acids are common in oils like vegetable oils and seed oils. These oils invade cell membranes and make them more rigid. It’s crucial to have the correct ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids, which should be 1:1. The average person in the US has a 15:1 ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids not only increase the risk of heart problems but many other health issues. Omega-6 fatty acids also compete with omega-3 fatty acids. So keep in mind that the more omega-6 fatty acids you have in your diet, the less of an effect you will have from omega-3 fatty acids. Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids: 1. Vegetable oils 2. Grain-fed animals 3. Grains 4. Nuts 5. Salad dressings 6. Mayonnaise 7. Hummus 8. Farm-raised fish 9. Restaurant food Start increasing fish oils, especially cod liver oil, in your diet, include salmon and fatty fish in your diet, and avoid omega-6 fats to help support a healthy heart.

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Today I’m going to share one of the most ignored causes of numb hands and feet or a pins and needles sensation in the hands and feet. Myelin is the coating around the nervous system, and it allows nerve impulses to travel. Without enough myelin, you may experience paresthesia or abnormal sensations. One cause of numb hands and feet is diabetes. A thiamine deficiency may also be involved because it’s needed to make myelin. Taking fat-soluble thiamine (benfotiamine) and changing your diet may help improve this situation. Another big cause of numbness in the hands is a vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency is very common. The loss of myelin commonly occurs in the cervical spine (neck), and the degeneration can lead to various problems throughout the body. Other symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency: • An imbalance in your gait • Urinary retention or bladder problems • Problems in the feet • Shooting pain in the spine when moving your head down • Neck stiffness One of the biggest causes of a vitamin B12 deficiency is a loss of stomach acid, which can happen with age. Without enough stomach acid, you can’t absorb vitamin B12. Betaine hydrochloride can help acidify the stomach and increase B12 absorption. Other causes of low vitamin B12: • A lack of vitamin B12 in the diet • Antacids • Metformin • A certain genetic weakness • Inflammation in the stomach or intestines • Gastric bypass surgery You may need to go beyond consuming foods rich in vitamin B12 and take it as a supplement. In my opinion, the best supplement would be methylcobalamin. If you have a genetic issue, you may need a supplement that contains methylcobalamin, methylfolate, and vitamin B6.

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Do brain cells regenerate? Yes! It’s the rate your brain cells regenerate that determines how your cognitive function works as you age. Today, we’re going to talk about how to increase the regeneration of your brain cells. You can do many different things to support cognitive function and increase the size of your brain. You don’t need to do all of these things, but pick what you find is the most realistic for you and let me know what you choose in the comments. The best ways to improve brain health: 1. Exercise 2. Do intermittent fasting and periodic prolonged fasting 3. Do cold therapy 4. Consume cod liver oil 5. Get on a low-carb diet (Healthy Keto®) 6. Do heat therapy 7. Consume vitamin B1 8. Consume probiotics 9. Get plenty of sunlight (infrared light and vitamin D) 10. Consume plant-based phytonutrients 11. Consume foods high in choline 12. Consume grass-fed animal products 13. Get sufficient sleep 14. Drink coffee 15. Consume zinc

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Today I want to share some important information for those of you who experience seizures. Common triggers of seizures: • Fever • Head injury • Brain infection • Choking • Alcohol • Drug withdrawal • Extremely low blood sugar • Drugs • Toxins • Stress • High blood pressure Data shows that keto is effective in eliminating seizures by a factor of 50 to 70 percent. But it's important to be on the healthy version of the ketogenic diet. The keto diet for epilepsy also includes more fat than protein. Ketones are a byproduct of fat. Fat and ketones are the primary fuel source that our bodies should run on—not glucose. It's also the preferred fuel source of the brain. Top potential benefits of ketones for seizures: • They have anticonvulsant properties • They stabilize the excitability of the neurons • They modulate neurotransmitters • They support the brain, including the hippocampus • They increase the hippocampus's mitochondrial biogenesis • They protect the brain and neurons against oxidative stress • They increase the ATP in the neurons to allow them to function better In my opinion, one of the best natural alternative options for seizures is to get on the Healthy Keto® diet. Natural ways to potentially help prevent seizures: 1. Get on the Healthy Keto diet 2. Start intermittent fasting 3. Take ketones 4. Consume foods higher in fat with moderate protein 5. Consume cod liver oil 6. Consume nutritional yeast 7. Exercise DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22787... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.cornucopia.org/DHA/DHA_Up... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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Today I’m going to share the best remedies to help stop teeth grinding at night. Grinding your teeth can lead to issues like: • Excessive wearing of the teeth • Teeth pain • Headaches • Jaw spasms People who smoke, drink alcohol, or take SSRIs have a higher risk of teeth grinding (bruxism). There are a few things involved in teeth grinding at night, but it seems to be largely related to the autonomic nervous system. Bruxism is also associated with a certain variation in genetics. The gene involved is the receptor gene for serotonin. If you have this variation, you’ll have to work harder to increase the precursors of serotonin to help build it up. Bruxism can also be triggered by various things, including: • Stress events • Trauma • Excess caffeine consumption The best natural remedies for teeth grinding: 1. Vitamin B1 (nutritional yeast) 2. Vitamin D3 DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33413... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22953... https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8990057/ https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/11/... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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Today we’re going to talk about an extremely powerful natural remedy for inflammation: colostrum. Colostrum may be beneficial when dealing with certain conditions, such as: • Inflammation • Autoimmune diseases • Gut inflammatory conditions • Arthritis • Skin issues related to inflammation Health benefits of colostrum: • It helps with gut permeability • It helps support the immune system • It may help improve gut damage • It has been shown to improve muscle growth • It may help repair the thymus gland • It has been shown to increase T cells and natural killer cells, which may help prevent cancer and attack viruses • It increases macrophages, which provide a barrier to protect against pathogens • It’s high in fat, protein, and immunoglobulins • It’s very anti-inflammatory • It helps develop duodenal villi to help prevent malabsorption • It’s rich in friendly bacteria Colostrum is the first milk that a mother gives an infant when they’re breastfed. Certain studies have shown a dramatic difference in long-term health between infants given breast milk and those given infant formula. Colostrum contains many different beneficial nutrients and provides the only natural source of two things: 1. Transforming growth factor alpha-beta This can greatly help regulate the immune system and support tissue repair. 2. Insulin-like growth factors 1 and 2 This has been found to reverse age-related atrophy of the thymus gland. Breastfeeding is incredibly important. But, if you’re older, you can still get the benefits of colostrum by taking it as a supplement. Supplements from goats may be a better choice than from cows, if possible. It’s important to first take colostrum in very small amounts and gradually increase the dose until you reach the dose listed on the bottle. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36401... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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Let’s talk about gout and gout prevention. It’s been found that there is no correlation between levels of uric acid in the blood and gout attacks. But, we also know that the pain involved in gout attacks is due to uric acid crystal formation creating inflammation. The main medication for gout works by inhibiting the formation of uric acid. However, it has serious potential side effects. The top natural remedies for gout are celery seeds and tart cherries. Both of these can help inhibit the enzyme that makes uric acid in the body. Other natural remedies to get rid of gout: • Celery leaves • Artichokes • Sage • Thyme • Leafy greens • Potassium • Omega-3 fatty acids While uric acid can be a beneficial antioxidant, some interesting data suggests that it becomes a pro-oxidant when it gets into the tissues. This makes sense because when it gets into the arteries, it can cause inflammation and lead to problems like high blood pressure—and when it gets into the joints, it can cause inflammation and lead to problems like gout. Nitric oxide is beneficial for both the cardiovascular system and gout. Gout patients experience a lot of inflammation, free radical damage, and oxidative stress—and they need nitric oxide to help counter these things. Nitric oxide can also help regulate the enzyme that makes uric acid and can suppress certain triggers of gout attacks. Potassium is also important for gout patients because it increases nitric oxide in a potent way. Ways to help prevent gout: 1. Increase your potassium intake 2. Decrease your sodium 3. Eat foods that increase nitric oxide (celery leaves, tart cherries, leafy greens) 4. Avoid fructose and sugar 5. Support your kidneys (Renafood) DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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