Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days. Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine. Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood. However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including: • Anxiety • High blood pressure • High pulse rate • Arrhythmias • Loss of fluid • Digestive problems Caffeine also increases adrenaline and stimulates the adrenals, which can lead to all kinds of health concerns. There can be high levels of two different types of mold found in overly processed coffees and decaf coffees. These types of mold can lead to allergies and irritation in the liver. Coffee can also deplete vitamin B1. If you’re going to drink coffee, it’s important to consume high-quality organic coffee and keep it at one cup a day. Potential benefits of not consuming caffeine for 30 days: 1. Less anxiety and a higher sense of calm 2. Better sleep and more energy throughout the day 3. Lowered blood pressure and pulse rate 4. No more arrhythmias 5. Healthier teeth 6. Healthier liver function 7. Healthier adrenal function The best ways to come off caffeine: • Switch from coffee to tea • Try herbal coffee substitutes • Take vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 • Take adaptogens like ashwagandha and lemon balm tea

23 Sep 20239min

Today we’re going to talk about the best things to prevent premature graying of your hair. It’s natural for your hair to turn gray with age. However, many people are getting gray hair way too early. Even though you may have genes that give you the propensity to get gray hair, there are still things you can do to help prevent your hair from graying prematurely. The pigment in your hair and the enzymes that allow the pigment to occur are both dependent on copper. You could be deficient in copper from not consuming foods high in copper. High levels of stress can also cause a copper deficiency. It’s important to do whatever you can to decrease stress and increase copper to prevent gray hair. It may be best to get the copper you need from foods rich in copper rather than a supplement. As you age, you accumulate hydrogen peroxide in the hair shaft. Hydrogen peroxide can cause a bleaching effect on the hair. To slow this accumulation of hydrogen peroxide, you can try consuming foods rich in catalase. Foods high in copper: • Seafood (especially oysters) • Mushrooms • Organic, grass-fed beef liver • Spirulina Foods high in catalase: • Organic, grass-fed beef liver • Vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables) • Sprouts or microgreens Things to avoid: • Alcohol • Smoking • Junk foods • Sugar • Refined carbs • Low-fat diets

22 Sep 20236min

Let’s talk about how to reduce stress using ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is an herb that has been around for a very long time and has minimal side effects. Potential benefits of ashwagandha: • It’s an incredible adaptogen (it helps you cope with stress and depression) • It may help increase exercise performance • It may help decrease cortisol • It may help reduce fibroids • It has anti-inflammatory properties • It may help improve the immune system • It supports cognitive function • It may help lower blood sugar levels It seems like natural alternatives are always attacked. Recently, there has been some fear around ashwagandha because, like other natural remedies, it’s not FDA-approved. The committees that approve drugs have a lot of conflicts of interest. Many medications that are FDA-approved have a massive number of side effects, but people take them without hesitation. You may find it beneficial to try ashwagandha and come off of it for a while to see how you feel. Ashwagandha is powerful for stress, but you may not need it after you change your lifestyle and get rid of stress. Natural remedies are great tools but aren’t meant to be taken for the rest of your life. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25199... https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/f... https://www.nuplazid.com/ https://ebm.bmj.com/content/25/4/145

22 Sep 20236min

Let’s talk about benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. This means a person has an enlarged prostate gland. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia: • Frequent urination (especially at night) • A weak stream • Dribbling after urination • A sensation that you can’t fully empty your bladder Excess estrogen increases the size of the prostate. Estrogen also increases prolactin, which can increase the size of the prostate. Estrogen is a byproduct of testosterone in both females and males. To convert testosterone to estrogen, you need an enzyme called aromatase. The testicles and fat cells make aromatase. Phytoestrogens can mimic estrogen, but not very much. To shrink the prostate naturally, we want to inhibit aromatase to decrease estrogen production. Top things that increase aromatase: • Age • Body fat • Insulin • High-carb diets • Alcohol • Whole grains • Hormone replacement therapy • Birth control pills Things that decrease aromatase: • Cruciferous vegetables • White button mushrooms (sautéed) • Flaxseed • Green tea • Citrus peel In addition to losing weight with Healthy Keto®, reducing insulin, and consuming cruciferous vegetables, you can try a fantastic natural remedy for an enlarged prostate that involves citrus peel. The best natural remedy to support prostate health: Add a whole lemon and a glass of water to a blender, and blend it for about 30 seconds. Then, blend again with about five to ten drops of liquid stevia or 1/2 to 1 cup of blueberries. You can have this at any time of day—enjoy! DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23673... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31169... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

22 Sep 20237min

Let’s talk about the signs you’re consuming too much salt. Top signs you’re consuming too much salt: • Edema (in the eyes, hands, feet, or lower legs) • Thirst • High blood pressure • Headache • Restlessness • Irritability • Nausea • Fatigue Top signs of sodium deficiency: • Weakness • Low blood pressure • An increase in neurotransmitters • Vascular stiffness and high blood pressure • Insulin resistance In my opinion, the most common cause of high blood pressure is insulin resistance. Many things can contribute to insulin resistance, including a high-carb diet, intermittent fasting, and a low-sodium diet. The most common treatment for high blood pressure is diuretics. But, diuretics can cause you to lose both sodium and potassium. People who are salt sensitive or who have symptoms of a sodium deficiency are really deficient in potassium. Sodium and potassium work together in the body, and you need twice as much potassium as you do sodium. The average person needs 2300mg of sodium and 4700mg of potassium per day. The more carbohydrates you have in your diet, the more potassium you’ll lock up, making it unavailable. It’s important for people with diabetes to get on a low-carb diet and consume foods high in potassium or a good electrolyte powder. We need sodium in our diets, but not just sodium chloride—we need the whole mineral balance. This is why it’s best to consume sea salt. However, if you have high blood pressure, try consuming Baja Gold Sea Salt. This type of sea salt tastes great and has lower amounts of sodium. DATA: https://insulinresistance.org/index.php/jir/article/view/78/242 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3533616/

21 Sep 20237min

There are twelve important signs of a gallbladder problem that I want to cover today. But, most of the time, a person with a gallbladder issue doesn't experience any symptoms at all. The majority of the time, a person has no idea they have a problem with the gallbladder. However, even though there are no major symptoms of a gallbladder problem, there are signs that can indicate your gallbladder is in trouble. Most of these signs are related to a bile deficiency because of a blockage, but excess bile can also lead to issues. Top signs of a potential gallbladder problem: 1. Visceral pain under the right rib cage 2. Nausea 3. Neck pain 4. Shoulder pain 5. Pale or gray stool 6. Floating stool 7. Itchy skin (especially at night) 8. Diarrhea, watery stool, and loss of control over bowel movements (from excess bile) 9. Dark urine 10. Jaundice 11. Vomiting 12. Constipation Top causes of a gallbladder problem: • Low-fat diets • A spike in estrogen • High cortisol • High insulin • PPIs The best remedies for gallbladder problems: • Purified bile salts (right after a meal) • TUDCA (on an empty stomach) • Fiber from salads It’s also crucial to avoid a low-fat diet to support a healthy gallbladder. Instead, learn more about the Healthy Keto® diet in my other videos. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24321208/

21 Sep 202311min

Let’s talk about how to get rid of bloating fast. When it comes to a problem with the digestive system, the first thing you need to do is consider what you’re eating. You can try consuming fewer foods to help isolate what’s causing you to bloat the most. It’s important to consider what you ate just before you noticed you were bloated. This will give you a big clue as to what’s causing you to bloat. One of the best things to do for bloating is intermittent fasting. The more frequently you eat, the more bloating problems you’ll have. Gas produced by microbes in your gut can also cause bloating. When trying to get rid of bloating, avoiding certain things is way more important than taking certain things. Common foods to avoid to help with bloating: • Fruit • Beans • Grains • Refined sugars • Sugar alcohols • Starches • Maltodextrin or dextrin • Functional fibers • Prebiotics • Gluten • Lactose • Casein • Nuts or nut butter • Vegetables Other potential causes of bloating: • Stress • Constipation • Menstrual cramps

21 Sep 202311min

Let’s talk about the importance of exercise for your health by looking at the benefits and what could happen if you don’t exercise. A sedentary lifestyle can have a lot of negative effects. An interesting research paper suggests that inactivity is the primary cause of over 35 chronic illnesses. Keep in mind that it’s essential to also focus on recovery after exercise to really benefit from it. Top benefits of exercise for your health: 1. It increases mitochondrial biogenesis and oxygen in the mitochondria. 2. It increases immune defense. 3. It may help decrease the risk of 13 types of cancer and decrease the side effects of chemo. 4. It supports neurogenesis and can have positive effects on your memory and mood. 5. It increases oxygen throughout the organs. 6. It may help lower blood sugar levels and decrease insulin resistance. 7. It increases elasticity in the skin, joints, muscles, and arteries. 8. It’s the only activator of muscle growth. 9. It increases DNA repair. 10. It can help support weight loss, shrink a fatty liver, and counter bad habits. 11. It increases growth hormone and testosterone and decreases insulin. 12. It lowers cortisol. It also helps reduce oxidative stress, mental stress, physical stress, and stress on the body from pollution. DATA: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/6/1353 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7987556/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210802114943.htm

20 Sep 202310min