Dr Bergs Healthy Keto And Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Today I’m going to share the best remedies to help stop teeth grinding at night. Grinding your teeth can lead to issues like: • Excessive wearing of the teeth • Teeth pain • Headaches • Jaw spasms People who smoke, drink alcohol, or take SSRIs have a higher risk of teeth grinding (bruxism). There are a few things involved in teeth grinding at night, but it seems to be largely related to the autonomic nervous system. Bruxism is also associated with a certain variation in genetics. The gene involved is the receptor gene for serotonin. If you have this variation, you’ll have to work harder to increase the precursors of serotonin to help build it up. Bruxism can also be triggered by various things, including: • Stress events • Trauma • Excess caffeine consumption The best natural remedies for teeth grinding: 1. Vitamin B1 (nutritional yeast) 2. Vitamin D3 DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33413... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22953... https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... ht

Today we’re going to talk about an extremely powerful natural remedy for inflammation: colostrum. Colostrum may be beneficial when dealing with certain conditions, such as: • Inflammation • Autoimmune diseases • Gut inflammatory conditions • Arthritis • Skin issues related to inflammation Health benefits of colostrum: • It helps with gut permeability • It helps support the immune system • It may help improve gut damage • It has been shown to improve muscle growth • It may help repair the thymus gland • It has been shown to increase T cells and natural killer cells, which may help prevent cancer and attack viruses • It increases macrophages, which provide a barrier to protect against pathogens • It’s high in fat, protein, and immunoglobulins • It’s very anti-inflammatory • It helps develop duodenal villi to help prevent malabsorption • It’s rich in friendly bacteria Colostrum is the first milk that a mother gives an infant when they’re breastfed. Certain studies have shown a drama

Let’s talk about gout and gout prevention. It’s been found that there is no correlation between levels of uric acid in the blood and gout attacks. But, we also know that the pain involved in gout attacks is due to uric acid crystal formation creating inflammation. The main medication for gout works by inhibiting the formation of uric acid. However, it has serious potential side effects. The top natural remedies for gout are celery seeds and tart cherries. Both of these can help inhibit the enzyme that makes uric acid in the body. Other natural remedies to get rid of gout: • Celery leaves • Artichokes • Sage • Thyme • Leafy greens • Potassium • Omega-3 fatty acids While uric acid can be a beneficial antioxidant, some interesting data suggests that it becomes a pro-oxidant when it gets into the tissues. This makes sense because when it gets into the arteries, it can cause inflammation and lead to problems like high blood pressure—and when it gets into the joints, it can cause inflammation a

Today we’re going to cover the difference between the two forms of vitamin B3: niacin and niacinamide. Both niacin and niacinamide chemically work similarly but have different benefits. Niacin: • Gives a flushing response • Has lipid benefits • Helps lower cholesterol • Helps lower LDL • Helps increase HDL • Helps decrease inflammation in the arteries • Supports a healthy liver • May help with schizophrenia • May help with drug-induced dyskinesia Niacinamide: • Won’t cause a flush • Helps with certain skin conditions (acne, dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis) • Helps lower histamines • Helps reduce immune inflammatory factors • Helps decrease flaking skin • Helps reduce sebum • May help reduce inflammation • May help with arthritis • Is used for anti-aging • Is used for hyperpigmentation • May help reduce anger and anxiety Many people are discouraged from taking niacin because of potential side effects. But the dangers are rare and are typically involved in those t

GUACAMOLE RECIPE: Ingredients: • 2 ripe avocados • 1 lime, juiced • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro • 2 Tbsp diced red onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced Instructions: 1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl. 2. Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher until it's nearly smooth, with just a few small chunks remaining. 3. Stir in the lime juice, salt, cilantro, red onion, and garlic. 4. Gently fold in the diced tomato. 5. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste. 6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Is guacamole good for you? Yes! Let’s talk about it. While the chips that people usually consume with guacamole can lead to health issues, guacamole itself has a lot of health benefits. Just be sure to consume it with keto-friendly foods. Guacamole ingredients and benefits: 1. Avocados • They contain monounsaturated fatty aci

Today I want to share something about insulin that you may have never heard before and clear up some confusion regarding insulin. The main reason why the keto diet and intermittent fasting work so well to support a healthy body is that they both help lower insulin. However, insulin has certain benefits. This is where the confusion starts. How can insulin be harmful and also have health benefits? Potential health benefits of insulin: • It helps lower blood sugar levels • It supports muscle growth • It protects against muscle atrophy • It supports the arteries • It helps lower LDL cholesterol • It helps lower blood pressure • It lowers the production of glucose in the liver • It supports the absorption of potassium and magnesium • It suppresses lipolysis • It is a potent anti-inflammatory • It has antioxidant properties • Insulin nasal spray is used to help people who have dementia • It helps increases testosterone • It helps lower uric acid The real problem is with the insulin

Today we’re going to talk about fecal microbiota transplantation and how to support your microbiome naturally. Fecal microbiota transplantation has been found to be effective for certain conditions, including: • C. diff • Irritable bowel syndrome • Autism • MS • Rheumatoid arthritis • Parkinson’s disease • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Acne • Depression Fecal microbiota transplantation may also help decrease the risk of cancer and has been found to be superior to antibiotics. Fecal transplant has been around for many years. However, if we had a better relationship with our microbes, we may not even need this therapy. The more we sterilize our environment, the more we’re going to need this therapy. Things to avoid to support your microbiome: • Drugs • Chemicals • Pesticides • Herbicides • Antibiotics • Milk products • Canned products • Juices • Radiated foods The best ways to support your gut microbiome: 1. Consume a wide variety of plant foods 2. Consume fermented pro

Today we’re going to talk about how consuming eggs and butter could potentially benefit your cholesterol. However, keep in mind that if you have a genetic problem called familial hypercholesterolemia or if you are a hyper responder, this information will not apply. Health benefits of cholesterol: • It helps make hormones • It helps make vitamin D • It supports cell membranes • It supports the brain • It supports the immune system • It’s needed to make bile salts Egg yolks are one of the highest sources of cholesterol-mobilizing nutrients: choline and lecithin. One egg gives you about 186 mg of cholesterol. But, the body makes about 3000 mg of cholesterol a day. Dietary cholesterol isn’t associated with increased cholesterol. There are also no studies that show that consuming eggs negatively affects the cardiovascular system. In one study, they found that certain phytonutrients in eggs improved the cholesterol profile in a group of people on a low-carb diet. Egg yolks are also loaded wit

Today we're going to talk about how potassium affects diabetes and high blood pressure. Diuretics are commonly used to treat high blood pressure. But, they come with side effects, including an increased risk of developing diabetes. On the flip side, ace inhibitors, also used to treat high blood pressure, protect against diabetes and lower the risk of diabetes. I believe the big difference between these two drugs, when it comes to diabetes risk, is what they do to potassium. Diuretics deplete potassium, and without enough potassium, insulin can't be released very well. A deficiency of insulin can then lead to diabetes. Ace inhibitors increase potassium by helping to prevent the loss of potassium. So why do we even need a drug—why aren't we just consuming more potassium? Many people support healthy blood pressure and healthy blood sugar levels by taking potassium. Benefits of potassium: • It protects the kidneys • It protects the heart • It helps protect against stroke • It helps

Today we’re going to talk about the best diet for familial hypercholesterolemia. With this condition, a person has 50 percent of the LDL receptors than usual, which means they have a higher risk of a buildup of LDL. The top signs of familial hypercholesterolemia are fat deposits on the Achilles tendons, wrists, or eyelids and a condition called arcus senilis, which is whitening around the iris. Key points from an important study: • The current dietary guidelines for the management of coronary heart disease in familial hypercholesterolemia are based on outdated and unsupported information. • There’s no evidence to support the recommendations of consuming a low saturated fat diet or low cholesterol diet, which are given to individuals with a genetic cholesterol problem. • A low-carb diet was found to significantly improve cardiovascular disease biomarkers. • There is sufficient rationale for conducting clinical trials to assess the effects of a low-carb diet on familial hypercholesterolemia individua

Today we’re going to talk about how to protect your kidneys. The kidneys can take a beating and can even regenerate. They are composed of roughly one million tiny filters, which filter your blood. But as you age, you start losing these filters—so it becomes even more important to start eating better and decrease exposure to toxins. The two worst things for your kidneys are sugar and oxalates. It’s crucial to stop consuming sugar and high-carb foods and to start limiting your exposure to high-oxalate foods. However, consuming cheese or dairy with foods that are high in oxalates, but are otherwise healthy, can help counter kidney damage from oxalates. Foods high in oxalates: • Almonds • Spinach • Beet tops • Peanuts • Grains • Beans • Sweet potatoes • Cassava • Tapioca • Kiwi • Chocolate • Swiss chard • Turmeric • Cinnamon • Clove The best ways to protect your kidneys: 1. Consume lemon water every morning 2. Consume apple cider vinegar mixed in water 3. Consume 2.5 lit

Today I want to cover the top signs you’re deficient in digestive enzymes. There are five pieces to this puzzle, and we’re going to break down each one. 1. The stomach Top symptoms of a deficiency in stomach enzymes: • Indigestion • Gas The best natural remedy: • Betaine hydrochloride 2. The pancreas Top symptoms of a deficiency in pancreatic enzymes: • Problems digesting fat • Bloating • Abdominal pain • Deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins The best natural remedies: • TUDCA • A supplement containing pancreatic enzymes • Betaine hydrochloride • Ox bile 3. The gallbladder • Does not produce enzymes but contributes to enzymes and supports the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients Top symptoms of a deficiency in bile: • Bloating • Belching • Burping • Deficiencies in fat-soluble nutrients • Pain in the right shoulder or neck • Fullness under the right rib cage 4. The small intestine Top symptom of a deficiency in enzymes from the small intestine: • SIBO The best natu

Today we're going to talk about the absolute worst food for the heart: trans fats. While sugar is bad for the heart, trans fats are even worse. In 2015, the FDA no longer classified trans fats as safe. Consuming trans fats increases the risk of several serious health issues, including: • Heart attack • Stroke • Type 2 diabetes • Cancer • Increased LDL • Decreased HDL • Inflammation • Autoimmune diseases • Infertility • Tendon and bone degeneration Partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, but products that contain either partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated fats should be avoided to help protect against heart disease and other health problems. It turns out that animal feed still contains trans fats. This means that you could consume trans fats indirectly by consuming animals fed trans fats. Restaurants also commonly serve foods containing trans fats. There's even a loophole that allows half of a gram of trans fats in one serving size to claim that a product has zero tra

A new study on erythritol and heart attacks has been in the news and found its way to social media—let’s talk about it. This study correlates erythritol in your blood to higher incidents of heart attacks and strokes. However, I see some serious problems with this study. Here are four key points about this study: 1. Correlation does not mean causation. 2. This study was based on endogenous erythritol and did not measure dietary erythritol. The body makes endogenous erythritol. 3. The body produces erythritol when you metabolize sugar, have oxidative stress or belly fat, or consume alcohol. The great majority of people in this study were in poor health, so how do we know erythritol was the problem? 4. Other research has linked erythritol to many different health benefits. Could it be that erythritol is increasing in the body to counter the bad effects of sugar? It seems to me that erythritol is something that’s trying to help you and not hurt you. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... ht

Unfortunately, our environment is very polluted, and we are bathed in toxins on a daily basis. Heavy metals are one type of these toxins. Today we're going to talk about the best strategy for detoxifying heavy metals. Heavy metals can accumulate in our tissues and can cross the blood-brain barrier. Heavy metal poisoning can affect different parts of the body, including the heart, digestive system, neurons, red blood cells, and certain proteins. Exposure to heavy metals also creates a lot of free radicals and oxidation and forces our antioxidants to work harder. Heavy metals even block our endogenous antioxidants. Our bodies have a very powerful detoxification system, but heavy metals block this important system. While you can avoid heavy metals to a certain degree, you really need to strengthen your detox enzymes: glutathione and SOD. These enzymes help break down chemicals and help prevent oxidation and free-radical damage. The best foods to support heavy metal detoxification: 1. Sulforaphane (

Today I’m going to cover folic acid and folate. Are they the same? No, they’re not—and we’re going to talk about why. Folic acid is the synthetic version of vitamin B9, and folate is the natural version. Many pregnant women take a supplement that contains folic acid because data shows that it can help prevent neural tube defects. But many people are finding that they have a genetic mutation related to B9, which means there could be a problem if they take folic acid. This genetic mutation involves an enzyme responsible for converting folic acid into an active form so your body can use it. People with this mutation need more vitamin B9 than usual, but it’s also important that they don’t have too much. For example, one of the top benefits of vitamin B9 is that it protects against the initiation of cancer. However, excess vitamin B9 is also involved in the initiation of new cancer cells. The solution is to take a version of vitamin B9 that doesn’t require an enzyme to be converted—making this genetic mut

A huge percentage of the population is deficient in vitamin B12. So today, we’re going to talk about what causes a vitamin B12 deficiency. A person deficient in vitamin B12 could experience irreversible damage, primarily to their nervous system and brain. A vitamin B12 deficiency could also lead to heart damage, anemia, depression, and other health issues. Vitamin B12 is in red meat and isn’t present in plants. A well-known cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is a lack of animal products in the diet. If someone is vegetarian or vegan, they need to take a natural vitamin B12 supplement. Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency many people are unaware of: 1. H. pylori infection Remedies: • Broccoli sprouts or broccoli microgreens • Garlic • Probiotics • Clover or manuka honey 2. Metformin Remedies: • Natural vitamin B12 supplement • Benfotiamine (vitamin B1) 3. SNPs Remedies: • Natural vitamin B12 supplement (methylcobalamin) • Consume foods high in vitamin B12 (red meat and beef liver) 4. Synt

Prolonged fasting is very beneficial to support a healthy body. However, there is one aspect of prolonged fasting that can be dangerous, and that’s what we’re going to cover today. Prolonged fasting is when you fast for three or more days. The biggest danger of prolonged fasting is called refeeding syndrome. This can happen if a person consumes too much of the wrong foods too fast after coming off of a prolonged fast. Rare complications of refeeding syndrome can include coma, seizures, convulsions, and death. Refeeding syndrome typically involves malnutrition. Certain conditions cause a higher risk of refeeding syndrome, such as: • Eating disorders • Alcoholism • Type 1 diabetes • Starvation However, the risk of refeeding syndrome is low if you aren’t malnourished going into a prolonged fast. As a bare minimum, when you start any type of fasting, you need to take electrolytes and B vitamins. How to come off of a prolonged fast: 1. Consume foods that align with Healthy Keto® 2. Take electro

Today we’re going to talk about how consuming apple cider vinegar can give you an energy boost. If you’re tired all of the time or lack energy, this one is for you. Apple cider vinegar can help support the body in a myriad of ways. Here are a few of the top benefits of apple cider vinegar: • It supports digestion (it may help with bloating, indigestion, GERD, and acid reflux) • It supports healthy blood sugar (it can help with insulin resistance and the dawn phenomenon) • It supports a healthy liver • It supports weight loss • It supports the cardiovascular system and healthy blood pressure • It can help inhibit the formation of oxalate crystals It turns out that apple cider vinegar also supports energy. Apple cider vinegar is basically acetic acid, which can be absorbed by most of your tissues as fuel. If you’re on keto and fasting but lack energy, consuming apple cider vinegar is a great way to feel more energetic. On top of increased energy, you’re getting all the tremendous health benefits

Today I'm going to share the best strategies to stop overeating. Overeating creates strain on your digestive system. One of the best ways to stop overeating is to get rid of your appetite and cravings. The way to do that is to get on the Healthy Keto® diet and do intermittent fasting. When you do Healthy Keto, you’re consuming high-quality, nutrient-dense foods that satisfy the body. On the healthy version of the ketogenic diet, you’re also consuming low-carb foods, which help reduce hunger in-between meals. When you do intermittent fasting, your stomach changes because you’re not eating as frequently—the amount of food you eat is going to be less, but it will be a lot more satisfying. Many different things can cause cravings. You never want to ask what you’re in the mood to eat. Instead, it’s important to be in tune with your body and ask yourself what you should eat to make your body healthier. There are also many different things that can lead to overeating. For example, certain restaurants h