Why Natural Medicine Was Replaced (The Truth You Were Never Told)

Let's take a look at magnesium for sleep or anxiety and when you may need to try something else instead. Sometimes, low magnesium is not the cause of your anxiety or sleep problems, and taking it can even worsen your symptoms. The second part of sleep is called REM sleep. People with higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol tend to wake up around 2:00 am during REM sleep. Magnesium will not fix this problem because the high cortisol levels are not caused by low magnesium. Stress and lack of exercise can cause poor sleep. Exercise, long walks, and physical labor can reduce stress and improve sleep. If you find that you have difficulty getting to sleep because of racing thoughts and overthinking, you may be low in vitamin B1. Carbs, sugar, and caffeine can deplete vitamin B1. Taking B1 before bed can provide an immediate sense of calmness. Always choose a natural B1 supplement, not synthetic. Instead of taking a melatonin supplement, it can be more beneficial to address why you do not have enough melatonin in the first place. Melatonin is inhibited by blue light. Darkness and infrared light recharge melatonin, so try getting sunlight or sitting by a fire. Vitamin D before bed can help you sleep. Magnesium will not work if you're very low in vitamin D and vice versa. If you're new to fasting and you go to bed hungry, it can interfere with your sleep. If fasting triggered your sleep problem, scale back, and begin fasting more gradually over time. Try incorporating more carbs at your last meal and increasing your carb intake to 50 grams per day. Having plenty of sea salt on keto and intermittent fasting is vital. Salt causes your body to retain fluid, so not only will it help you sleep, but it can also help prevent waking to use the bathroom. If you do need magnesium, try taking magnesium glycinate to help support sleep and reduce anxiety. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

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In this podcast, we’ll discuss a very important amino acid: glycine. Collagen is a main component of connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. About ⅓ of collagen is made by glycine. Your body can make glycine, but unfortunately, it doesn’t make very much. If you're not getting it from the diet, you could be deficient. Unless you’re eating the skin and cartilage from meat, you’re probably not getting enough glycine. Glycine is needed to make the most important antioxidant for all of your cells, glutathione. Without enough glycine to make glutathione, you can’t detoxify your body. This can cause a buildup of toxicity, leading to inflammation. Glycine is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and is an essential building block for many enzymes and proteins. Here are some of the many important functions of glycine: • Makes heme in your blood • Important for gum health • Essential for DNA • Building block for catalase • Supports sleep • Supports the liver • Can help fix a leaky gut • Detoxifies uric acid • Supports blood sugar • Helps with weight loss • Reduces visceral fat Glycine can also turn into glucose to be used as fuel. Certain parts of the body, especially the brain, need a certain amount of glucose. If you’re not consuming glucose, your body can make it. Glycine is a precursor for glucose, but don’t worry about it bumping you out of ketosis. Glycine stimulates the hormone glucagon, which opposes insulin. If you’re not eating animals nose-to-tail, if you’re under stress, taking medication, drinking alcohol, or exposed to toxins, you can become deficient in glycine. You can increase your glycine intake by consuming gelatin! Try making your own gelatin using Knox Blox and using a natural sweetener like stevia. You can also take a glycine supplement. The average person needs about 4 to 10 grams of glycine per day. Bone broth and pork rinds can increase your glycine intake, but you need to consume a lot to get enough glycine. As we age, we need more glycine. Increasing glycine intake can potentially help people with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, hair thinning, insomnia, gout, and kidney stones. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20093... https://openheart.bmj.com/content/1/1...

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Today, we’re going to look at 16 common signs of nutrient deficiencies. First, let’s look at why you might be deficient in the first place. Here are some of the common causes of nutrient deficiencies: • Not eating nutrient-dense foods • Eating foods grown in depleted soils or grown in water (hydroponics) • Genetic weaknesses • Low stomach acids • No gallbladder/gallbladder issues The following symptoms are 16 signs your body needs more nutrients. 1. Brittle nails–protein deficiency 2. Blue sclera–iron deficiency 3. Pain in right scapula–bile deficiency 4. Tetany (twitching)–magnesium deficiency 5. Flaky, scaly skin–omega-3 deficiency 6. High blood pressure–potassium deficiency 7. Excessive worrying–vitamin B1 deficiency 8. Hyperthyroidism–boron deficiency 9. Hypothyroidism–selenium deficiency 10. Hip clicking/joint clicking–vitamin D3 deficiency 11. Low testosterone–zinc deficiency 12. Slow hair growth–manganese deficiency 13. Premature gray hair–vitamin B5 deficiency 14. Red gums–vitamin C deficiency 15. Feeling weak–sodium deficiency 16. Bruising easily–vitamin K1 deficiency If you’re deficient in any of the trace minerals like boron or manganese, be sure to take a blend of trace minerals rather than taking them individually.

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the antioxidant glutathione. Glutathione is an important antioxidant present in all of your cells. It helps detoxify heavy metals and protects against free radical damage and oxidation. Your body makes glutathione! You should only take a supplement if you have Tylenol poisoning. Tylenol depletes glutathione and puts your liver at risk for damage. If you’re dealing with Tylenol poisoning, you may be given an NAC supplement, a precursor to help build up your glutathione. Glutathione deficiency symptoms include the following: • Trouble sleeping • Brain fog • Fatigue • Mood issues • Depression • Anxiety Top causes of glutathione deficiency: • Alcohol • Low-calorie diets • Overtraining • Vegan diets • Low-protein intake • A mutation of the MTHFR gene • Folic acid supplements Try the following tips to ensure that you’re getting enough glutathione without taking a supplement: 1. Get enough glycine. Consume organ meats, the skin from meat and fish, bone broth, and gelatin. 2. Ensure adequate B vitamin intake. Avoid synthetic B vitamins. Meat is a great source of B12 and consuming organ meats and dark leafy greens will help add folate to your diet. 3. Get plenty of vitamin C from sources like sauerkraut and leafy greens. 4. Get enough sleep. 5. Do not over-exercise. Limit high-intensity exercise to twice a week. 6. Reduce stress. Adaptogens, going for a walk, listening to music, and even physical labor can reduce stress. 7. Consume sufficient protein with plenty of calories. 8. Increase carb intake to 50 grams per day. 9. Consume cruciferous vegetables. 10. Consume seafood for trace minerals like zinc and selenium.

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In this podcast, I’m going to give you 7 tips to help you increase fat-burning while you sleep. Poor sleep stops fat-burning, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting good sleep. Check out these tips to boost fat loss while you sleep. 7. Only eat when you’re hungry. Let your appetite dictate your fasting pattern. 6. Reduce extra fat in your diet. This forces your body to burn your body fat for fuel. 5. Ensure your carb intake is not too high. Focus on eating meat and vegetables. If you have a thyroid issue, try adding berries to your diet. If you’re dealing with gut inflammation, try the carnivore diet. 4. Focus on good sleep hygiene. Invest in a good mattress, make sure the room is not too hot, and turn off the lights. 3. Natural sleep aids can help improve your sleep and increase fat-burning. Try drinking apple cider vinegar throughout the day to help regulate your blood sugar and help you sleep. Collagen helps with sleep because it contains glycine. Niacinamide, vitamin D, and sea salt are also important for good sleep. 2. Do a full-body workout that gets you tired and also makes you sweat. Intense exercise activates growth hormone which helps you burn fat, even while you’re resting. 1. Go to bed between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. and sleep for 9 hours. Getting plenty of sleep is crucial for fat loss.

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I'm excited to share a little bit about the upcoming Hack Your Health event that I’ll be speaking at. Please join me in welcoming Robin Switzer, the CEO of the event. At the Hack Your Health event, I’m going to share fascinating information about the following topics: 1. Cancer 2. The autoimmune disease epidemic 3. The heart’s response to nutrition 4. Metabolomics Metabolomics allows a practitioner to look deeper at your biochemistry beyond a standard blood test. Metabolomics provides a bigger picture and is a better strategy for creating health than the standard healthcare model. It can help predict your risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes two decades before they develop. Misdiagnosis is a common problem people experience when seeking answers about their symptoms. Metabolomics can help reduce misdiagnosis by looking at specific biomarkers to understand precisely what the problem is. The Hack Your Health event will be held in Austin, TX, May 31-June 2. A general admission ticket is $299.00, but it’s discounted to $249.00 for the Dr. Berg community. The goal of the event is to educate as many people as possible! The Hack Your Health event aims to educate people about more than just diet! I hope to see you there.

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Today, I’m going to share 22 signs of a magnesium deficiency. Sixty percent of magnesium is in the bone, 20% is in the muscle, 19% is in the soft tissue, and 1% is in the blood. Magnesium deficiency is the most overlooked deficiency because it cannot be detected by a blood test. The top causes of magnesium deficiency include: • Consumption of sugar and refined carbs • Alcohol consumption • Cirrhosis of the liver • NPK fertilizer leads to crops that are low in magnesium • Malabsorption from gut inflammation • Diuretics • PPIs • Gastric bypass surgery • Low vitamin D • Inflammation Diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with low magnesium. The best sources of magnesium are leafy greens, almonds, and dark chocolate, but some of these foods contain oxalates. Oxalates block the absorption of magnesium. Meat, cheese, and shellfish contain magnesium and do not contain oxalates. Here are 22 surprising signs of magnesium deficiency: • Anxiety • Insomnia • Depression • Migraines • Restless leg syndrome • Muscle cramps • Fatigue • Tourette's syndrome • Oxidative cholesterol • High homocysteine levels • High blood pressure • Calcification of the arteries • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Metabolic syndrome • Polycystic ovarian syndrome • Kidney stones • Higher levels of calcium in the blood • Inflammation • Nystagmus • Asthma Neuromuscular excitability, or tetany, is the number 1 earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency. Tetany is a twitching of the muscles, often affecting the left eye. Magnesium is required for proper nerve function. When you’re deficient, the nerves become more excited, leading to faster nerve impulses.

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about a surprising hidden source of heart attacks. In his book "Hidden Epidemic," Dr. Thomas Levy reported that 78% of patients with myocardial infarctions and occluded arteries also had DNA of pathogens typical for infections in root canal-treated teeth. This type of chronic infection is known as chronic apical periodontitis and often has no symptoms. As you’re chewing, you push bacteria deeper into the lymphatic system, affecting the heart and causing other inflammatory issues like arthritis. Infected teeth are often missed on routine dental X-rays. C-reactive protein levels in your blood are a biomarker for inflammation and can sometimes signify infected teeth. The infection can be in the tooth, gums, jaw, or tonsils. Pathogens in your mouth can create significant oxidative stress and free radical damage. One of the ways your body responds is by developing clots. Other symptoms include fatigue, chronic inflammation, jaw problems, and tooth sensitivity. To strengthen your immune system and prevent the spread of bacteria from your teeth, take 1 to 2 grams (500 mg a few times a day) of liposomal vitamin C. Vitamin C works as an antioxidant to lower oxidative stress in the body. Liposomal vitamin C is one of the only forms that can work at the intracellular level. Liposomal vitamin C will not cause diarrhea, even when taken in large quantities. BOOK LINK (HIDDEN EPIDEMIC - Thomas E. Levy): https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Epidemi...

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