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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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Sleeping But Still Tired When You Wake Up? May 25, 2020

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Today we’re going to talk about daytime sleepiness. If you find that you’re still tired even after sleeping all night, this is called excessive daytime sleepiness.

When you go to bed, there are waves of hormones that occur. There are four 90 minute cycles, and when you go through these waves, there are different levels of sleep. The goal is to get into delta sleep, which is when you really recharge.

What prevents you from getting into the delta sleep wave, or makes you tired all the time?

1. Vitamin D deficiency

2. Not enough fermented foods

3. Not enough omega 3 fatty acids

4. EMF

5. Chronic infection

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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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What To Do After a Stroke: IMPORTANT May 25, 2020

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In this podcast, I talk about what to do after a stroke. Now, it’s vital to do these things to help restore brain function and prevent more damage.

When you have a stroke, it causes something called hypoxia. This is a situation where you have low oxygen in the brain and damaged brain tissue. The brain needs a lot of oxygen. Although the brain only makes up 2% of body tissue, it uses 20% of your oxygen.

What you need to do is focus on increasing oxygen in the brain. To restore oxygen to the brain after a stroke, do these 7 things:

1. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy - This forces pure oxygen into the body. I recommend doing this right away.

2. Ketones - A keto diet and intermittent fasting will increase ketones and give your brain more oxygen.

3. DHA - This is an Omega-3 fatty acid that can help improve a damaged brain.

4. Vitamin D - This powerful vitamin can help a damaged brain.

5. Lots of exercise - Exercise helps flood the body and brain with oxygen.

6. Acute Intermittent hypoxia - This creates a hormetic effect that can stimulate certain genes to increase the growth of brain tissue.

7. Whole vitamin C - The whole complex of vitamin C can help strengthen blood vessels and prevent future strokes.

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Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis and Vitamin D May 24, 2020

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In this podcast, we're going to talk about scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, and how these conditions relate to vitamin D.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the back.

Kyphosis is more of a hunchback.

Lordosis is a condition where the person has a swayback.

When you look up the cause of scoliosis, it's very unclear. A study out of Hong Kong found that 30% of people with scoliosis have osteopenia. Osteopenia is the start of bone loss, which can be caused by a lack of calcium or (more likely) low vitamin D3.

A few symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency:

• Scoliosis

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Muscle spasm

• Bowed legs

• Knocked knees

Vitamin D has a lot to do with the development of the skeletal system, especially the spine. It's very important for a mother to have enough vitamin D while carrying her baby and while breastfeeding. But, 50% of pregnant women are deficient in vitamin D.

How to know if you're vitamin D deficient?

If you press on your breastbone or shin and it's tender—that could be a sign of a vitamin D deficiency.

Other signs of a vitamin D deficiency:

• Muscle spasms

• Depression

• Weekend immune system

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Doesn't Keto Cause Gallstones Eating All That Fat? May 24, 2020

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about keto and gallstones. Can you do the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting if you have a gallstone?

What is a gallstone made of?

There are several different types of gallstones, but the most common is the cholesterol gallstone.

The different types of gallstones contain several of the same ingredients, such as:

• Cholesterol

• Bilirubin

• Phosphates

• Calcium carbonate

What causes gallstones?

It’s mainly a combination of two things:

1. Too much cholesterol

2. Too little bile

The most important thing you need to know about gallstones:

• The composition of a gallstone is not the same thing as bile

Another important point about gallstones:

• Fasting does not cause gallstones

What can cause a super-saturated amount of cholesterol?

A situation where the gallbladder is not contracting anymore. It’s not releasing bile. It just sits there, and cholesterol comes in and forms stones. If you’re not triggering your gallbladder to release its contents, over a long period of time, that could cause a gallstone.

What triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder?

The answer is saturated fats. A ketogenic diet is a low-carb high-fat diet. So, when you do keto, you’re going to be releasing a lot of bile on a regular basis. If you add intermittent fasting, you’re going to concentrate the bile.

* Healthy keto and intermittent fasting may actually decrease the risk of gallstones.

* What increases the risk of gallstones is a low-fat diet.

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Black Pepper: The Good and Bad Health Effects May 24, 2020

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In this podcast, I want to talk to you about black pepper. Is it good, or is it bad? The truth is, there’s something very good and very bad about black pepper. Let me explain.

The main phytonutrient in black pepper that benefits your health is called piperine.

Pepper can:

• Relieve stomach aches

• Improves dopamine and serotonin levels

• Reduce inflammation

• Provide vitamin K, iron, and magnesium

• Improves bioavailability of some compounds (by up to 2000%)

By far, the most amazing part of black pepper is its ability to increase the bioavailability of other compounds, including:

• Curcumin

• Selenium

• B12

• B6

• Vitamin A

The problem is that piperine can also increase the bioavailability of toxic substances. It can prevent your liver from getting rid of toxins in the body, so you will retain it.

It’s not good if you’re taking certain medications, including:

• Lithium

• Tegretol

• Rifampin

• Dilantin

• Viramune XR

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Adrenal Insufficiency and Low Cortisol: Symptoms, Causes & Solutions May 23, 2020

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In this podcast, we're going to talk about adrenal insufficiency and low cortisol. I've talked a lot about the adrenal gland and cortisol, but I want to touch on a condition called Addison's, which is an autoimmune condition.

By the time you notice Addison's complications, over 90% of your adrenal glands are destroyed. This means you're not able to produce enough cortisol and other hormones. Symptoms of this are:

• Fatigue

• Weakness

• Weight loss

• Can't sleep

• Salt cravings

• Low tolerance to stress

Though cortisol helps the body respond to stress, it actually has over 200 other functions throughout the body. It helps regulate blood pressure, immune response, and insulin levels. In fact, it can help counter hypoglycemia.

What causes Addison's? There are three primary things:

1. Tuberculosis

Around 25% of the population has TB. However, it can remain dormant until later in life. I recommend 20,000 IUs of vitamin D to combat TB

2. Fungus

Certain funguses can cause cortisol levels to drop. This often goes unnoticed.

3. Stress and trauma

Both mental and physical stress can cause Addison's disease. Stressors can cause the adrenals to shut down or becomes overwhelmed. I recommend using acupressure to help the adrenal glands function properly. Just to the right of the belly button, use your thumb and middle finger to apply pressure. This will help relieve and extract stress.

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Sleeping Pills and Insomnia May 23, 2020

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about sleeping pills and insomnia. I'm also going to show you how to use certain acupressure techniques to help get rid of stress and sleep better. I understand the feeling of not being able to sleep. It can feel like torture. I really want to help you learn the best way to sleep better.

The two big problems with sleeping pills:

1. 6 out of 10 people experience side effects from sleeping pills

A few side effects of sleeping pills:

• Drowsiness

• Confusion

• Forgetfulness

• Tiredness during the day

2. Sleeping pills may only give you a small amount of extra sleep (less than 30 minutes), and only help you go to sleep 8-20 minutes faster.

How to get rid of insomnia naturally:

1. Read a book instead of watching TV before bed

2. Walk (45-60 minutes)

3. Stretch before bed

4. Neck technique

5. Avoid too much caffeine

Another good remedy for sleep disorders:

• L-tryptophan (take on an empty stomach)

The sleep aid I recommend not only has l-tryptophan, but it also has all sorts of other ingredients to help extract stress and allow you to drift off into a wonderful sleep. Not only will it help you get to sleep faster, but it will also help you wake up more refreshed.

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How to Get Rid of Bloating and Abdominal Distention May 23, 2020

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Today, we’re going to talk about how to get rid of bloating and abdominal distension.

The major source of stomach bloating is microbial fermentation. This is the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates by a microbe. These microbes have the ability to breakdown fiber, whereas the body can’t.

When the microbes breakdown these undigestible fibers, they turn them into some interesting things:

1. SCFA (small-chain fatty acids)

2. Lactic acid

3. Methane

4. Hydrogen

5. CO2

6. Nitrogen

7. Hydrogen sulfide

What you can do to help reduce bloating:

1. Adjust or eliminate your consumption of certain carbs/fiber like:

• Fruit

• Garlic

• Onions

• Asparagus

• Milk

• Yogurt

• Beans

2. Add a good probiotic

3. Try certain foods to reduce bloating:

• Fennel

• Ginger

• Anise

• Peppermint

4. Take apple cider vinegar or betaine hydrochloride

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Will Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Break Your Fast? May 23, 2020

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about apple cider vinegar and fasting. Apple cider vinegar does have carbohydrates. So, will apple cider vinegar break your fast?

One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) has .01g of carbohydrates. So it’s not really going to break the fast more than a nanosecond.

Balsamic vinegar has 3g of carbs, and rice vinegar has 6g of carbs. So, comparatively, these two types of vinegar both have a lot more carbs than apple cider vinegar. But, if you’re just using a small amount as a salad dressing, I think it’s going to be just fine.

What is vinegar?

Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. Acetic acid comes from acetic acid bacteria that ferment carbs. It breaks down certain carbohydrates with enzymes and eventually turns them into vinegar. Fermentation is pretty much the breakdown of carbs, sugar, or alcohol by bacteria.

The really interesting thing about apple cider vinegar is that it has a tiny amount of carbohydrates, but it still has a lot of benefits.

A few apple cider benefits:

• It can help stabilize blood sugars

• It may lower insulin

• It can help improve insulin resistance

Anything that decreases insulin will help you lose weight. Because apple cider vinegar stabilizes your blood sugar, your hunger will go down, and your energy will go up.

You don’t have to worry about consuming apple cider vinegar while fasting. In fact, I actually encourage it. Apple cider vinegar may even help you fast for longer and have more energy.

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Mistakes with Intermittent Fasting that Ruins Your Results May 22, 2020

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Today I’m going to cover common fasting mistakes that can really affect your results.

Intermittent fasting provides a ton of health benefits. But, these intermittent fasting mistakes could cause you to miss out on some of these benefits and may make fasting more difficult than it should be.

Intermittent fasting mistakes that can ruin your results:

1. Going too fast—Body has not adapted yet

2. Eating too many carbs without realizing it

3. The 5-2 plan

4. Low calories—low nutrients

5. Low-quality ingredients

6. Not enough potassium, B vitamins, or trace minerals

7. Vegan keto—not taking B12, DHA, zinc, or iron

8. Doing keto low-fat

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