Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Did you know some health supplements contain hidden sugar, like maltodextrin? Today, I will share a simple test to find hidden sugar in your food and health supplements. Iodine mixed with water is a golden color. If you combine iodine with starch, it turns blue. When you add iodine to bread, for example, it turns blue. Or, if you put maltodextrin in water and add a few drops of iodine, the water w...

Today we’re going to discuss which is worse: sugar or seed oils packed with omega-6 fatty acids. Common seed oils are: • Soy oil • Corn oil • Canola oil • Cottonseed oil • Safflower oil • Sunflower oil On average, we’re consuming way too many foods high in omega-6 fats. Ideally, a person should consume a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids. However, the average ratio is 15:1. T...

Today, I want to clear up some confusion around protein. Typically, the minimum amount of protein a person needs is 50 grams. You might think that if you consume a beef steak that’s 100 grams or 3.5 ounces, you’re getting double the amount of protein you need for the day. However, there is a difference between the weight of a steak and the amount of protein in the steak. For example, a steak that...

Is oatmeal bad for you? Let’s talk about it. The small packets of flavored oatmeal contain a lot of sugar, and even though they may be marketed as healthy—they’re not. But what about unsweetened oatmeal? Here are three things you might not know about unsweetened oatmeal: 1. Certain studies show a significant improvement in blood sugar and cholesterol. However, the control in one of these studies i...

Today we’re going to talk about methylene blue. I haven’t talked about this before because it’s not a natural remedy—it’s actually a synthetic drug. However, it has some interesting properties. Methylene blue is sold over the counter and has been around for a very long time. It was the first fully synthetic drug in medicine, one of the first antibiotics, and one of the first antipsychotic drugs. I...

Is cereal bad for you? Let’s talk about it. If you had to choose between consuming cereal or the box it came in, my assumption would be that the box is a healthier choice. There was a recall on certain cereals a few years ago because of a problem with the boxes that could possibly create temporary nausea and diarrhea in some people. But, even so, the cereal inside of the box is more concerning. Ce...

Today I’m going to share a simple DIY allergy test. This is primarily for food allergies that you can't quite determine. During an allergic reaction, your pulse increases. A pulse oximeter is a great tool to help you check your pulse easily, but you can also check your pulse using your wrist or carotid artery. How to do a DIY allergy test: 1. Check and record your pulse rate: • In the morning,...

Today I’m going to cover the best tests for low stomach acid and what to do for a deficiency in stomach acid. The best tests for a stomach acid deficiency: 1. Riddler’s gastric acid reflux point test Press on your rib cage one inch below your breastbone and one inch to the left. If the area is tender, you may lack stomach acid. 2. The baking soda test Dissolve 1/4 tsp. of baking soda in eight ounc...

Today we’re going to talk about how certain skin conditions can help you identify if someone has diabetes. High blood glucose affects the skin both directly and indirectly. Insulin, a hormone that helps lower glucose, can also affect the skin. When you have high blood glucose, you’ll typically also have high insulin and insulin resistance, at least in the beginning. Skin conditions that can be rel...

Hormone therapy vs. glandular therapy: This is what you need to know. DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com

Zinc is essential for a healthy body. So, it’s important to be aware of these zinc deficiency symptoms. Learn more.

Carrots can do more for your health than you might think. Learn more about the interesting benefits of carrots. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6156046/ https://www.cabi.org/nutrition/news/12956 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles https://www.hindawi.com/journals/omcl/2018/3153527/

Learn more about the benefits of lemons and the top mistakes people make when consuming lemon water.

Increasing oxygen in your cells could potentially help with various conditions, from anxiety to respiratory problems. Learn how to do it! CO2 Tolerance: Why It’s Important and 9 Ways to Increase Yours DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov https://www.irishtimes.com

Can you guess the #1 vitamin deficiency behind vertigo? DATA: https://link.springer.com https://vitamindwiki.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23096068/

I’m embarrassed I didn’t know about this sooner. Here’s what you need to know about GRAS.

Metabolic syndrome may be a protective mechanism. Let me explain. DATA: https://tidsskriftet.no https://www.ahajournals.org https://ajcn.nutrition.org/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Learn more about psoriasis and check out this natural remedy for psoriasis that I haven’t covered before. DATA: https://patents.google.com/patent/US5217962A/en https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11121904/

Discover the interesting benefits of nose breathing, especially while sleeping and exercising. DATA: https://www.irishtimes.com

I feel so much better when I drink carbonated water vs. regular water, and I think I know why. Check this out! DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18949492/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32633896/

Find out how to get rid of dandruff once and for all. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35621241/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421546/ https://www.bayviewrx.com https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-72975-8

Toxins in the air are a real problem. Check out this important information on how to detoxify your lungs. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4112066/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25117568/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8228218/

Learn how this nutrient can potentially act as a natural remedy for thyroid conditions. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6178160/ https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7084 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42000-019-00133-5

I used to have edema—I don’t anymore. Discover the best natural remedies for edema. DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9415463/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3134382/

Discover the #1 remedy for heart palpitations and learn more about the top causes of heart palpitations. DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28552551/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20362720/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15888695/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9832101/