Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

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Cancer is More Terrifying Than I Thought... Until I Found This Jul 06, 2026

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Discover how cancer develops and spreads, the biggest factors that increase cancer risk, and natural strategies to help prevent cancer by supporting your immune system and overall health.

0:00 Cancer cells

2:54 How cancer develops

4:36 Traditional cancer research vs. epigenetics

5:59 More cancer facts

6:57 Prolonged fasting and cancer prevention

7:17 Cancer and your immune system

8:24 Cancer and vitamin D

9:08 Inflammation and cancer

9:28 Cancer and your DNA

10:09 Factors that increase cancer risk

11:39 Cancer prevention tips

🌟 Take the 2-minute Health Lever Quiz: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

You already have cancer cells! Not active cancer, but precancerous cells. Even within a tumor, there can be many different types of cancer cells that survive on different types of fuel.

Most people don’t know these surprising facts about cancer. Cancer can send out “scouts” before it spreads, turn your own immune cells against you, and even steal energy from the immune system. Treatment may also fail to eliminate cancer stem cells, which is one reason cancer can sometimes come back.

Cancer develops in stages:

• Hyperplasia

• Atypical hyperplasia

• Metaplasia

• Dysplasia

• Carcinoma in situ

• Invasive cancer

• Metastatic cancer

Cancer cells grow as quickly as possible, consuming glucose and producing lactic acid. Prolonged fasting may help limit the resources cancer cells depend on.

The body has several natural lines of defense against cancer. Guardian cells help repair damaged cells or trigger self-destruction when cells can’t be repaired. Natural killer cells help target cancer cells. Immune function is heavily influenced by sleep, stress, and environment.

Cancer also has strategies to suppress the vitamin D receptor. Vitamin D is vital for healthy immune function and defense. Cancer cells need their own blood supply, and compounds like sulforaphane may help target this process.

Cancer thrives in areas of inflammation, which is why supporting a healthy immune system and overall health is so important.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg D.C. received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

If You Eat Before Bed, You Need To Watch This Video (WARNING) Jul 03, 2026

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Discover why you should stop eating before bed for better sleep, digestion, blood sugar, and gut health. Stop eating 3 hours before bed to maximize these benefits.

0:00 No eating before bed

0:24 Growth hormone and sleep quality

1:36 Insulin and growth hormone

2:49 More growth hormone benefits

3:35 The importance of deep sleep

4:35 Fasting and growth hormone

5:33 Melatonin for better sleep

6:05 Snacking

6:48 Should you eat before bed?

8:46 The best time to stop eating

🌟 Take the 2-minute Health Lever Quiz: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Should you eat before bed? Growth hormone naturally spikes during the first 90 minutes of sleep, but eating before bed may suppress this important hormone. Growth hormone plays a key role in fat burning, muscle growth, collagen production, bone health, recovery, healthy immune function, and brain health.

Most of your body’s repair and recovery occurs while you sleep. For better sleep quality and beauty sleep, avoid foods that significantly raise insulin before bedtime. Sugar and starches trigger the greatest insulin response, while protein and vegetables have a much smaller effect.

Sleep quality affects everything from cognitive function to food cravings the next day. Melatonin, the hormone that helps you fall asleep, is also influenced by your eating habits.

For better sleep, digestion, blood sugar, and gut health, stop eating 3 hours before bed. Make your last meal nutrient-dense with adequate protein, healthy fats, and sea salt to help keep you satisfied throughout the night.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Disclaimer:

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

How to Drop Your Blood Pressure Within MINUTES (& It’s Free) Jul 02, 2026

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Find out how to lower your blood pressure instantly with a simple technique that’s absolutely free. Learn how simple techniques can support healthy blood pressure levels, what causes hypertension, plus several tips to lower blood pressure naturally.

0:00 How to lower blood pressure fast

0:38 The vagus nerve and hypertension

1:18 Second technique to lower blood pressure

1:46 What causes hypertension?

3:44 Essential hypertension

4:25 Insulin, sodium, and high blood pressure

5:44 What causes insulin levels to increase?

8:56 How to lower blood pressure naturally

12:33 Can hypertension be reversed?

🌟 Take the 2-minute Health Lever Quiz: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

One simple breathing technique can help lower blood pressure levels in just a few minutes. Try breathing in for 4 seconds and out for 6 seconds, then use a blood pressure monitor to compare your blood pressure before and after.

This technique works by stimulating the vagus nerve, which influences the heart and parasympathetic nervous system. Focusing on a longer exhale can also help promote relaxation during periods of stress or anxiety. Sunlight exposure also provides additional support for healthy blood pressure by stimulating the production of nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels.

High blood pressure often develops long before you’re diagnosed with hypertension. In fact, changes in arterial stiffness can occur years earlier. A pulse wave velocity test can help assess arterial stiffness before high blood pressure develops.

Nearly 90% of hypertension cases are classified as essential hypertension, meaning the exact cause is unknown. Lifestyle factors are rarely studied in healthcare research.

Arterial stiffness is often preceded by high levels of insulin, which cause sodium retention. Refined sugar consumption, chronic stress, and low magnesium are a few factors that trigger high insulin levels.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - June 26, 2026 Jul 01, 2026

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When it comes to your health, most people try to fix everything at once. But there are 10 biological signals that control how you feel every day, and only 1 of them matters most to your body.

Take my free 2-minute quiz and discover which signal YOU need to fix first: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Talk to Dr. Berg LIVE ➜ ➜ https://forms.gle/X7hdvwt2GMDmPSTo9

To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show.

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Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on Thursday afternoon before the Friday Live Show.

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FAST Relief for Knee Pain & Inflammation (2-Minute Fix!) Jun 30, 2026

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Do you wake up with knee pain and knee stiffness every morning? Discover the hidden cause of morning knee pain, simple knee pain exercises you can do in bed, and natural ways to support healthy knee joints.

0:00 Morning knee stiffness relief

0:20 Knee inflammation explained

2:24 Knee pain exercises

4:05 Arthritis in the knee joints

5:35 How to stop knee pain

5:46 Turmeric for arthritis

6:14 Vitamin D for healthy knee joints

7:27 Diet and knee pain

9:11 Quad strength and knee pain

9:27 Sit-to-stand exercises

10:17 Backward walking for knee pain

11:11 Knee pain relief tips

🌟 Take the 2-minute Health Lever Quiz: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Morning knee pain doesn’t actually start in the morning. It often begins in the middle of the night, leading to knee pain and knee stiffness that can last 30–60 minutes after you wake up. Knee inflammation may also interfere with deep, restful sleep.

If you have knee pain in the morning, try these simple knee pain exercises before getting out of bed:

1. Ankle pumps

2. Heel slides

3. Quad sets

Research has found that microbes from dental infections may travel through the bloodstream and have been associated with inflammation in the arteries and joints, making oral health an important part of overall joint health.

In addition to knee pain exercises, focus on supporting a healthy inflammatory response. Turmeric and vitamin D may help support healthy knee joints. For best results, take vitamin D with its cofactors: vitamin K2 and magnesium.

Supporting healthy insulin levels may also help promote a healthy inflammatory response.

Improving quadriceps strength is one of the best ways to support healthy knees. Sit-to-stand exercises are a simple way to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings while improving knee stability and function.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Disclaimer:

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

STOP Dementia Before It Starts (31 Proven Tips) Jun 29, 2026

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Early signs of dementia can show up years before a diagnosis. Discover 31 scientifically proven dementia prevention strategies designed to preserve cognitive function and support long-term brain health.

0:00 Introduction: What is dementia?

0:42 How to not get dementia

3:03 Stomach acid and dementia signs

5:40 DHA to improve cognitive function

7:20 Aluminum and brain function

9:45 Gum health and dementia

11:04 Hypoxic training for dementia prevention

14:51 Keto and intermittent fasting for dementia prevention

16:16 Genes and dementia

🌟 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. Many of the risk factors linked to cognitive decline, memory loss, and dementia are connected to lifestyle, nutrition, metabolic health, and chronic inflammation. High-carb diets and vitamin deficiencies are often contributing factors.

Nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance, poor sleep, environmental toxins, hormone imbalances, and gut health can all affect cognitive function and increase dementia risk.

Taking a proactive approach to brain health can help preserve cognitive function, support healthy aging, and reduce the risk of dementia over time.

Certain genetic factors can increase your risk for dementia, but they are not in control! Focus on a healthy diet and lifestyle changes for your best defense against dementia.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg D.C. received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Ringing in the Ears Is NOT an Ear Problem (Fix It in 7 Days) Jun 26, 2026

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Looking for tinnitus relief? Discover the root cause of ringing in the ears, how tinnitus may be connected to metabolic health, and what you can do to support ear health naturally in as little as 7 days.

0:00 How to stop ringing in ears

1:50 Testing for hearing problems

2:17 What is tinnitus?

2:45 What causes ringing in ears?

3:38 Insulin resistance and tinnitus

4:31 Ringing in ears and blood sugar

5:15 Fasting insulin test

6:11 Natural tinnitus relief

8:29 Tinnitus at night

🌟 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Ringing in the ears is often associated with past exposure to loud noise, but there may be additional factors involved.

Tinnitus is believed to originate in the brain rather than the ears themselves. When hearing loss occurs at a specific frequency, the brain may generate a sound to compensate for the missing signal.

Chronically elevated blood sugar can affect the tiny nerves and blood vessels of the inner ear. Many people have blood sugar problems for years without realizing it because insulin levels can rise long before blood sugar levels become noticeably abnormal.

Supporting healthy blood sugar levels may play an important role in tinnitus relief. Reducing carbohydrate intake and incorporating fasting may help support healthy insulin levels and improve nutrient delivery to the small blood vessels that support hearing.

These two nutrients help support nerve health and cardiovascular function for natural tinnitus relief:

1. Alpha-lipoic acid

2. Benfotiamine

Some people report improvements relatively quickly, while others may require more time depending on the underlying factors involved.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

You Will NEVER Consume Seed Oils Again After Watching This Jun 25, 2026

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Are seed oils bad for your health? Discover the truth about seed oils, linoleic acid, omega-6 fats, and how changes in the modern diet may be affecting your heart, cellular health, and overall well-being.

0:00 Seed oils explained

0:51 Linoleic acid

2:10 Oxidized oils

3:15 What seed oils do to your body

3:55 Seed oil controversy

4:52 Seed oil dangers

5:35 Cholesterol myths

7:10 Omega-6 fats and omega-3 fatty acids

8:12 Eliminating seed oils

🌟 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9 Fat tissue is more than just stored energy; it’s living tissue built from the foods you eat. One of the primary fats found in seed oils is linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid.

Over the past several decades, the amount of linoleic acid stored in the body has increased dramatically. Some researchers estimate that the average body fat contained about 6% linoleic acid in the 1960s, compared to roughly 18% today. Linoleic acid levels in breast milk have also increased significantly during the same period, while soybean oil consumption has risen substantially.

One concern with seed oils is that linoleic acid can oxidize when exposed to heat, especially during repeated heating and reheating. This process can create toxic byproducts that may negatively affect health.

Cholesterol is commonly used as a marker of cardiovascular health, but the body naturally produces cholesterol, and some researchers question whether it tells the whole story.Another important consideration is the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

While a balanced intake is important, many people consume significantly more omega-6 fats than omega-3s.

To improve your omega fatty acid balance, focus on reducing highly processed seed oils and increasing omega-3-rich foods such as fatty fish, fish oil, and cod liver oil.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Dr. Berg DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

What's REALLY Keeping Your Blood Pressure High (& How to Fix It) Jun 24, 2026

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Your blood pressure medication may be lowering one of the very nutrients needed to support healthy blood pressure. Discover what causes high blood pressure and why your blood pressure won’t go down, despite treatment.

0:00 Why your high blood pressure won’t go down

0:20 Thiazide diuretics and magnesium depletion

1:48 Calcium channel blockers

2:16 Magnesium and potassium

4:12 Vitamin D deficiency and hypertension

5:27 What causes high blood pressure?

7:56 Sodium and high blood pressure

8:53 How to lower blood pressure

This video is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. Do not start, stop, or change medication without your physician.

🌟10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Thiazide diuretics are the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications and are taken by more than 40 million people. While they help remove excess sodium, they can also deplete magnesium, an essential mineral involved in blood pressure control.

Without enough magnesium, calcium can build up inside the arteries, causing them to become more constricted. This is why calcium channel blockers are commonly used for high blood pressure. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker and natural beta blocker.

Many diuretics for high blood pressure can also deplete potassium. Potassium and magnesium work together to help keep the arteries relaxed, yet deficiencies in both nutrients are very common. Potassium also depends on adequate magnesium to function properly.

Vitamin D deficiency may also contribute to hypertension, and vitamin D relies on magnesium for proper activation and function.

High blood pressure is often viewed as a sodium problem, but focusing solely on reducing sodium intake may overlook other important factors and cause other problems. Addressing potassium and magnesium deficiencies could be a better way of supporting healthy blood pressure levels.

Dr. Eric Berg D.C. Bio:

Disclaimer:

*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - June 19, 2026 Jun 23, 2026

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When it comes to your health, most people try to fix everything at once. But there are 10 biological signals that control how you feel every day, and only 1 of them matters most to your body.

Take my free 2-minute quiz and discover which signal YOU need to fix first: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9

Talk to Dr. Berg LIVE ➜ ➜ https://forms.gle/X7hdvwt2GMDmPSTo9

To be considered, click on the link below to fill out the application! If you’d like to join next week’s show, make sure you fill out the application by Tuesday night, the week of the live show.

Fill this out to be a part of the LIVE show! — https://forms.gle/X7hdvwt2GMDmPSTo9

Participants will be selected on Wednesdays, and an invitation with the unique link to join the show will be sent out on Thursday afternoon before the Friday Live Show.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

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