Month: June 2020

Today I want to cover the things that could happen if you’re deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. Typically when people think of omega-3 fatty acids, they think of fatty fish. Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. 

If you consume fish that is less fatty, like codfish, you won’t get a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. But, cod liver oil is actually one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Cod liver oil is also a good source of vitamin A and vitamin D. It may be beneficial to consume fatty fish 2-3 times a week, do cod liver oil, or consume seafood. 

Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency symptoms: 
1. Rough scaly skin 
2. Dermatitis 
3. Dry eyes 
4. Dry hair 
5. Age-related macular degeneration 
6. Arrhythmia 
7. Fatty liver 
8. Hypertension 
9. Angina 
10. Heart disease 
11. Loss of memory 
12. Inflammation 
13. Depression 
14. Allergies 
15. ADHD 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

Could these three fats help fix a fatty liver? Here’s what you need to know.

Olive Oil:

Fish Oil:

Virgin Coconut Oil:

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Timestamps
0:00 3 fats to reverse a fatty liver 
0:05 Is fat bad? 
0:19 Natural remedies for fatty liver
1:50 Do you have a fatty liver? 
2:10 Other things you could do for a fatty liver 

Today we’re going to talk about the three fats that could potentially help reverse a fatty liver. Many people are afraid of fat. They think that if they consume any fat, it will give them a fatty liver. But, I believe that carbohydrates are really the big cause behind a fatty liver. 

Here are three fats you could start to consume in larger amounts to potentially help fix a fatty liver:

1. Olive oil (organic extra virgin)
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Omega-9 fatty acid 
• Supports a fatty liver 

2. Fish oil or cod liver oil (wild-caught)
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acid 
• Can help inhibit fat from accumulating on the liver 
• Can help reduce the fat in the liver
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Supports the retinas, heart, and brain 

3. Virgin coconut oil 
• Can help reverse a fatty liver in rat studies 

Other things you could do to help reduce fat on the liver:
1. Purified bile salts 
2. Choline 
3. Cutting carbs and sugar (especially fructose)
4. Fasting 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

Lemon Juice: can it really help you lose weight? The truth will surprise you.
 
Timestamps
0:00 Lemon juice and weight loss
0:10 Benefits of lemon juice 

In this short video, I want to explain what lemon juice can and can’t do. There are no studies that demonstrate that drinking lemon juice will help you lose weight. But, there are still benefits of lemon juice. 

3 amazing lemon juice benefits:

1. Citric acid 
Will bind with oxalates and help reduce the risk of kidney stones. 

2. Vitamin C
Lemon juice can provide a good amount of vitamin C. But, it needs to be from raw lemons. 

3. Alkaline
Lemon juice turns into an alkaline compound in the body. This can help decrease the risk of gout. It can also potentially reduce the risk of getting uric acid stones.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

Heart disease is not just a problem for adults—it may start in children. Here’s why.

Timestamps
0:00 Heart disease starts early
0:25 Data
1:18 Symptoms
1:39 The most important risk factor

Today we’re going to talk about something very important. It has to do with how arteriosclerotic changes or disease may actually start in young people. You wouldn’t think heart disease starts this early, but there is some interesting data that discusses various changes in the coronary artery and the aorta very early on.

• One document included the deaths of young people in traumatic events. They observed that the arteries had fatty streaks and the start of coronary heart disease.

• Autopsies were done on 300 soldiers in the Korean War, where they found that 77% had coronary heart disease.

• Most 20-29 year olds had fatty streaks in their coronary artery as well as in the aorta.

• In one paper, there was interesting data about fatty streaks starting as young as the age of seven.

• Fibrous plaque usually starts in a person’s 20s.

• This all can begin without any symptoms. The person may have no idea what’s happening.

The most important risk factor is insulin resistance. This comes from consuming too many carbohydrates and sugar. Carbs create several mechanisms that could destroy the inside of the vascular system.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

NEW KETO RECIPES CHANNEL:
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This is a fantastic brand of yogurt that has a lot of interesting benefits. Check this out.

Timestamps
0:00 A great yogurt recommendation
0:20 Why I like Trimona
1:37 Nutrition facts
1:52 Friendly bacteria
2:16 More interesting benefits

Every once and a while, when I come across a product that I really like, I like to share it. Today I want to share with you a little bit about a product I highly recommend called Trimona. Trimona is a type of yogurt that I think is very special.

A few reasons why I like Trimona:
• It’s grass-fed
• They use cows that generate A2 protein versus A1 (less allergies)
• It’s organic
• It’s whole fat
• It’s fermented for 30 hours
• It’s non-strained
• There are no thickeners or additives
• It’s plain
• It’s non-GMO

Trimona has:
• 10g of carbs
• 6g of sugar
• 8g of protein
• 8g of fat

Trimona also has friendly bacteria, including lactobacillus bulgaricus.

A few potential benefits of lactobacillus bulgaricus:
• Could help improve lactose intolerance
• Stimulates the immune system
• Supports the liver
• Could help decrease diarrhea
• Could help decrease inflammation in the gut
• Could help decrease constipation

The pH of this yogurt is more acidic than other products out there. Also, because it’s grass-fed, it’s going to have higher amounts of a certain type of fat called CLA. Even though it’s an omega 6 fatty acid, it doesn’t create inflammation. It may actually help the immune system, help build muscle, and even help promote weight loss. This product also has a good amount of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and even vitamin K2.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

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Timestamps
0:00 Determining a vitamin C deficiency 
0:10 Scorbutic tongue
1:00 Vitamin C deficiency
2:10 Other vitamin C deficiency symptoms 
3:05 Great vitamin C sources 

Today we’re going to talk about how to determine a major vitamin C deficiency just by looking at the tongue. The name of this is called scorbutic tongue. 

Scorbutic tongue is a combination of:
1. Glossitis — A condition where the tongue is inflamed and has a shiny and sometimes red appearance. 
2. Red blotches — This is very tiny micro hemorrhaging of the blood vessels. You may also notice this in other places around the body. 

Vitamin C deficiency starts off very gradually, and the more deficient you are, the more symptoms you have. You don’t really want to wait until you have all of the symptoms to do something about it. 

It could take about a month of not consuming vitamin C for symptoms to show up. Other things can cause a vitamin C deficiency by preventing the absorption of vitamin C in the body. You may be consuming vitamin C, but your body may not be absorbing it, which could create a deficiency. Sugar can especially block the absorption of vitamin C. 

Other vitamin C deficiency symptoms:
• Fatigue 
• Weakness 
• Sore arms or legs 
• Bleeding gums 
• Bone pain 
• Bruising 
• Red/purple spots 
• Loose teeth 

Great vitamin C foods to consume:
• Citrus (raw lemon juice)
• Peppers (red and green peppers) 
• Sauerkraut 
• Greens 
• Parsley 
• Cabbage

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

Timestamps:
0:00 Metabolic flexibility vs. metabolic inflexibility
0:17 What is metabolic flexibility?
1:01 What causes metabolic inflexibility?
3:05 The best way to get metabolic flexibility

I’ve done videos in the past on the topic of not seeing results after going off keto and then going back on keto. We’re going to talk about how metabolic flexibility vs. metabolic inflexibility relates to this topic. I’m also going to talk about the best to get metabolic flexibility.

Metabolic flexibility is your body’s capacity to adapt to different fuels. Very few people have metabolic flexibility. This makes switching from a high carb diet to a low carb diet challenging—and it takes time to adapt to keto. As you switch back and forth between high carb and low carb diets, your metabolism slows down.

What causes metabolic inflexibility?
• History of insulin elevation over time
• Yo-yo dieting
• Stress
• Pregnancy
• Poor sleep
• Over-training
• Inflammation

While a small number of people will be able to easily go back and forth between diets. However, for people who naturally struggle with metabolic inflexibility, like me, you will need to try a different approach. You will have to consistently keep insulin levels down, which means no cheat meals or snacks.

The best ways to get a consistent reduction of insulin are:
• Keto
• Intermittent fasting
• Exercise
• Nutrients

Gaining metabolic flexibility can take a lot of time. It can take years of healthy lifestyle choices to speed up your metabolism.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site. metabolic flexibility

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Sinus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neli8G4YE9k

Timestamps:
0:00 Wine and sulfites
0:24 What are sulfites?
0:47 Signs of sulfite sensitivity
0:58 Which wine has more sulfites?
1:15 Red wine and tannins
2:00 What causes a stuffy nose while drinking wine

In this video, I want to talk about sulfites. Which has more sulfites, red or white wine? I’m not recommending wine on a keto diet, but some will drink wine occasionally. I’ve had questions about various symptoms that can occur when drinking wine.

Sulfites are naturally created when you ferment grapes, and they also preservatives that are added to wine to prevent it from turning into vinegar.

Certain people have a sensitivity to sulfites. This can cause:
• Hives
• Itchiness
• Flushed skin
• Dizziness

From least to most, here’s how much sulfites each wine has:
Red wine: 160 ppm
White wine: 210 ppm
Sweet wine: 400 ppm

As you can see, white wine has more sulfites than red wine, and sweet wine has more sulfites than dry wines.

If you experience headaches when drinking red wine, it’s often due to higher levels of tannins. Tannins are also in:
• Tea leaves
• Nuts with skin
• Dark chocolate
• Strawberries
• Coffee
• Pomegranates

Sulfites are also in dried fruit. In fact, dried fruit has 10x the amount of sulfites as red wine.

If you drink wine and experience a stuffy nose, this is likely due to the histamines found in wine. Histamines naturally occur in fermented foods.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

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Timestamps
0:00 Cereal
0:35 The problems with baby cereal
1:48 Sugar and cereal
2:16 Whole grains and cereal
2:40 Gluten and cereal
3:15 GMOs and cereal
3:35 Fortification and cereal
4:00 What should your child consume?

Today we’re going to talk about cereal and why it might be a good idea to get your kids and babies off cereal. I used to love cereal. It was a long time before I realized that’s it’s not the best thing to have.

The worst time to feed someone cereal is when they’re an infant. Infant rice cereal, which is very popular, has inorganic arsenic. In the soils where grains and plants are grown, there is always going to be some arsenic in very small amounts. This is called organic arsenic. Our bodies can actually deal with this very easily. But, inorganic arsenic is different and is not healthy. There is even an interesting study that talks about the exposure of infants to cereal, increasing the risk of autoimmune diseases. Infants also don’t have the enzymes to digest the cereal.

The other big problem is the amount of sugar in cereal. This could set the child up for blood sugar issues down the road. With some cereals, 1 cup is equal to the amount of sugar in a Twinkie.

The whole grains in cereal also contain phytate. Phytate is a chemical in grains that will block the absorption of zinc and other important minerals. Many kids also have an allergy to gluten, which is in many kinds of cereal.

GMO grains have also been exposed to glyphosate, which can create problems with the immune system. The fortification of cereal with synthetic vitamins can also cause problems.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

What does The Games of Thrones and your immune system have in common?

Timestamps:
0:00 The Game of Thrones meets your immune system
0:19 What are pathogens?
0:50 The knight’s watch
2:00 The “commanders” of the immune system
3:57 T-regulatory cells
5:31 B-cells
8:23 White walkers, cancer, T-killer cells, and natural killer cells
10:47 The faceless men
13:30 Summary

In this video, I want to talk to you about how the immune system relates to The Game of Thrones.

There’s a constant game going on between your leukocytes—white blood cells—and pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungus, and mold. Pathogens are microbes that cause disease.

Your body has created a mutually beneficial relationship with a certain microbe we know as friendly bacteria. Friendly bacteria have become a very important part of our immune system and defending against unfriendly microbes.

You have guards that monitor your “wall” 27/4. These guards are called macrophages. Macrophages are large cells that eat viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.

The “commander” of the immune system is a type of cell called T-helper cells. T-helper cells are created in the thymus, and they train the white blood cells so they can defend the body against pathogens. Some powerful viruses, like the HIV virus, go after the commander T-helper cells.

There are two parts of the immune system: innate (the part you’re born with) and the acquired (the part that needs training). You have to expose your immune system to microbes to train and strengthen them.

Another type of immune cell is the T-regulatory cell. This kind of cell helps determine which microbes are good and which are bad. They also regulate the attack on pathogens.

B-cells are bone marrow cells that release antibodies. As these cells interact with pathogens, they develop a memory on how to better defeat pathogens in the future—finding their weaknesses.

Your own body can create antibodies against its own healthy tissues. These are called autoantibodies, which are a key part of autoimmune diseases. These autoantibodies are like friendly fire or traitors.

When cells come damaged, they are programmed to die to prevent turning into cancer cells. However, they can become immortal, like zombies, leading to disease. T-killer cells and natural kills cells help prevent this from happening.

Certain pathogens can disguise themselves as healthy cells, which allows them to infiltrate the body undetected. Other pathogens can create a protective barrier using calcium, also known a biofilm.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 55, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.