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**Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast**

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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Importance of Zinc for the Immune System Jun 15, 2020

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about zinc and your immune system. Zinc is probably one of the most important trace minerals because it does so many different things. But, one of the most important health benefits of zinc is that it can help support the immune system.

Zinc is involved in:

• Genes and making DNA

• Many different enzymes

• Protein synthesis

• Wound healing

• Heart health

• Joint health

• Insulin

• Thymus function

• Gonads

What can happen in relation to your immune system if you have a zinc deficiency:

• Thymic atrophy

• Decreased lymphocytes

• Defective white blood cell response

• Low recovery rate

• Increased duration of infections

• Increased inflammation

• Increased oxidative stress

• Decreased capacity to fight off infections

• Increased susceptibility to viruses and infections

Foods high in zinc:

• Oysters

• Red meat

• Seafood/fish

• Pumpkin seeds

If you want to take zinc supplements, I think a good choice is zinc bisglycinate chelate.

There are certain things that can prevent the absorption of zinc, such as:

• Phytates

• Oxalates

• Antacids

• Malabsorption (pre-existing gut damage or inflammation)

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Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning.

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Gaining Weight During Lock-down? Do This.... Jun 14, 2020

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If you’re finding that you’ve been gaining weight during this lockdown or coronavirus quarantine, and you want to lose weight, this video is for you.

There are many reasons why people eat, such as:

A. Stress

B. Fatigue

C. Boredom

D. Happiness

E. Depression

F. Hunger

You’re supposed to only eat when you’re hungry. One of the most powerful things you can do when you’re stuck at home in lockdown is fasting. Fasting can help significantly improve your immune system and give you extra protection. Fasting can also help uplift a person’s mood and even help increase cognitive function.

Tips for the coronavirus lockdown:

• Do not buy junk foods

• Try to get the whole family on board with eating healthy

• Go for long walks

• Stay productive

• Apple cider vinegar (in your water)

• Vitamin D/Zinc/Vitamin C (to help support the immune system)

• Vitamin B1 (to help keep your stress low)

• Potassium (to help lower stress and boost energy)

• Do not snack

• Consume fat with your meals (olives, avocado, MCT oil, nuts)

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Hydroxychloroquine: What Does the Research Really Say Jun 14, 2020

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There has been a lot of conflicting information in the news about hydroxychloroquine. I want to give you all of the information about it so you can decide if you think it’s a good solution or not.

Right now, there are three studies that show that hydroxychloroquine is effective. There are two studies that show that hydroxychloroquine is not effective. But there are still studies continuing to be done.

Hydroxychloroquine studies showing the drug is effective:

1. In the first study, they found that hydroxychloroquine potently blocks the infection of the virus in-vitro.

2. A clinical trial involving 20 patients in France found that patients that were treated with hydroxychloroquine and an antibiotic tested negative within five days.

3. A randomized control clinical trial with 62 patients in China found that the recovery time for fever and duration of cough significantly improved as well as pneumonia symptoms.

How does hydroxychloroquine work?

• Hydroxychloroquine is an ionophore, which allows zinc to enter into the cells. Zinc can inhibit the virus.

• It helps protect the break down of hemoglobin, so you’ll see less damage in the lungs and more oxygen.

• Hydroxychloroquine suppresses the innate part of the immune system.

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Do This for Stress Now! Jun 14, 2020

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Today we’re going to talk about stress, and I’m going to share with you a few really great natural remedies for stress. I’m even going to give you an in-depth demonstration of helpful acupressure techniques that will help rid stress.

How to reduce stress naturally:

1. A mineral relaxation bath

• 1/4 cup Himalayan sea salt

• 1/4 cup Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)

• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

• 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil

2. Daily long walks (at least 45 minutes)

3. 20 minutes of sun

4. Avoid the news

5. Daily stretches

6. Acupressure (reference the video for a demonstration)

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Thymus, the Missing Link in Viral Protection Jun 13, 2020

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Today we're going to talk about the thymus gland in relation to viruses.

What is the thymus?

The thymus is a very important lymph gland located right above the heart. When you're born, the thymus is large, and as you get older, it shrinks.

The thymus has a very important primary function called central tolerance. Tolerance is all about preventing a self-attack. You don't want your own immune system to go rogue and destroy your own tissues.

T cells — T cells are developed in the thyroid gland.

There are three types of T cells:

• Killer cells — Kill viral infected cells (needs iodine)

• Helper T cells — Tag viruses for other cells to kill (needs vitamin D)

• Regulatory cells — Keep the immune system from overreacting (needs vitamin D)

B cells — B cells are developed in the bone marrow.

B cells make antibodies. Antibodies tag pathogens so other cells can kill them. But, antibodies can't really do anything once the virus gets into the cell. That's where helper T cells come in.

Antibodies are specific to certain pathogens. Your body has the ability to develop an incredible number of different antibodies. With enough antibodies, you could have resistance or protection to pretty much anything.

If you're deficient in zinc, this situation can cause your thymus to shrink, and you're not going to have all of the above functions.

How to support the thymus gland:

• Zinc

• Vitamin D

• Iodine

• Keeping stress low

• Avoiding sugar

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Hair Lice Drug Kills COVID-19 in 48 Hours Jun 13, 2020

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I have some more good news about COVID-19. I’ve talked about hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment. But, there is another drug out there called Ivermectin. They’re finding that one single dose of this drug can inhibit the COVID-19 virus by 5000% in 48 hours (in vitro).

This drug has already been approved for parasites, lice, and scabies. It has very few side effects, and it’s relatively inexpensive.

There are a lot of new COVID-19 treatments being tested right now, but they take time. In the meantime, the best thing to do might be to build up your immune system.

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Chronic Stress Literally Destroys Immunity Jun 13, 2020

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about how stress affects your health. Chronic stress can literally destroy your immune system.

Cortisol is activated by stress.

Lymphoid tissue is an area where you have a lot of immune reactions to keep pathogens away from different organs. High cortisol will divert amino acids from the lymphoid tissue, basically shrinking this tissue. It makes your immune system smaller.

Antibodies are produced by the immune system, and they help develop immunity. They don’t necessarily kill pathogens, but they put a tag on them for other immune cells to kill them. If you have enough antibodies in your system, you are protected. But, with high cortisol, you can have a decrease in overall antibody production.

You also have various barriers of immune defense. But, high cortisol can create a break down in your cellular barriers, which can raise your susceptibility to viral and bacterial infections.

Keeping your immune system strong isn’t just about good nutrition; it’s also about keeping your stress as low as possible.

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How Keto Protects Your Immune System Jun 12, 2020

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Today we’re going to talk about how keto can potentially help protect your immune system, especially when it comes to the coronavirus.

99.2% of all deaths from COVID-19 are associated with metabolic syndrome. With this syndrome, your immune system is compromised big time.

Those who do not have other health issues have a 0.8% chance of death. If a person has pre-existing health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, a heart condition, or cancer, the risk of death significantly increases.

It’s possible that insulin resistance is really behind some cases of health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, certain heart conditions, or cancer. It’s estimated that 60-70% of Americans have some level of insulin resistance.

When you go on healthy keto, you’re working to improve metabolic syndrome. Healthy keto promotes healthy insulin levels, which, in turn, may help improve certain health conditions. The healthy ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can potentially help support the immune system and minimize the chance of dying if infected.

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Vitamin E Corrects Muscle Dysfunction Jun 12, 2020

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Today we’re going to talk about the importance of vitamin E for muscle function—especially when you exercise. If you exercise on a regular basis and you want to improve your strength and endurance as well as reduce fatigue, this video is for you.

Vitamin E is known as a powerful antioxidant, and it may help support:

• The inner surface of your arteries

• The retinas

• The peripheral nerves

• The skeletal muscle membranes

• Reducing cramping—especially in the heart

Vitamin E deficiency symptoms:

1. Muscle weakness

2. Muscle myopathies

3. Reduced ability for muscles to contract

If you have a reduced ability for muscles to contract because you’re vitamin E deficient, you may experience muscle fatigue. You may have poor exercise performance, and you may also have tearing of muscle tissue without enough repair.

Foods high in the vitamin E complex:

• Wheatgerm

• Leafy greens

• Sunflower seeds

• Almonds

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Your Immune System is Mostly Gut Bacteria Jun 12, 2020

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Today we’re going to talk about the relationship between your friendly gut bacteria and your immune system.

There are trillions of microbes that live in and around your body. This is called the microbiome. You give these microbes a place to live, and in exchange, they give you immune protection, nutrients, and other beneficial things.

• 70% of the immune system is the microbiome

• There are over 10,000 different species of friendly bacteria in and around the body

• 99% of your microbiome is non-pathogenic

• The majority of microbes are living in the gut

When you have an imbalance in gut bacteria or the microbiome, you start to:

• Lose your gut lymphatic layer

• Have a decrease in lymph nodes

• Have fewer antibodies

• Have a decrease in T-cell production

• Have less small-chain fatty acids

• Have less ability to make B12, B1, vitamin K, biotin, and lactic acid

The friendly bacteria hoard the amount of food and space available to limit the number of pathogenic microbes. The less microbiome you have, the weaker the intestinal barrier is, which can lead to leaky gut. It’s also my opinion the autoimmune diseases start in the gut.

COVID-19 attacks the cells through the ACE2 receptor. Your gut has way more ACE2 receptors than the lung tissue. So, this could be another mode of entry into the cell that goes beyond a lung infection.

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