I had +3 pitting edema in my feet, ankles, calves, knees, and thighs. It came on suddenly. My doctor put me on the classic treatment of Lasix and Potassium. It didn't work. I started taking B1, decreased processed sugars, wore TED hose, as my feet felt like they were broken from the enormous pressure from the edema. Blood vessels ruptured, and the front of my calves split, the edema was so bad. I am not diabetic. I walk and exercise. Once I took control of my health....I stopped the Lasix & Potassium.....increased my Magnesium Taurate and B1 vitamin, along with B12.....the edema literally disappeared in 2 days. I lost 25 pounds in that time, too. My doctor was stunned that I cured myself. I am an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse). Everyone should be more proactive in their own healthcare. Research, educate yourselves, and dedicate your life to your life. Thank you, Dr. Berg.....you ROCK!❤😊
Dear Diana, please tell us how much mg of Vit B1 you took and what is that magnesium taurate ? I take simple magnesium of two 100 mg of magnesium. Your kind response will be highly appreciated
@@dianafernandez6069 I take 2 tablets of 100mg magnesium and 250 mcg of B12 every day. But I was asking question to another Diana about the dose of Vitamin B1. She said she cured by taking vitamin b 1 and magnesium taurate. Just look at her post right above
I'm on the same meds and I'm sick of it !! My mouth is dry and im dehydrated from taking Lasix and potassium from my dr. Thank you for this information
Thank You God for leading me to this Channel, the power of prayer and bringing me to this Channel. 9:12 pm. 2024. Nov. 12. Amityville, NY (Long Island).
I’m a nurse, and this explanation of the condition of diabetes is EXCELLENT! -simple and to the point. Thanks doc-I’m going to share this video with a lot of people. God bless you!
I had to go strict carnivore BBBE w/ no cheating for my legs/ankles to start unswelling. Took about a good 2 weeks. I also started B1 magnesium and electrolytes (make it myself) many vids on how to make them morning & night. It's been 3 months now and no swelling. Praise the Lord!
@@Drberg Yes, and of crucial importance (imo) is your description of what sugar does to our red blood cells. Now you've enlightened us so, there can be no return of the sweet tooth. Good on You.
Dr Berg notes Dr Berg talks about edema causes and remedies. Swollen legs are often a symptom of edema and are typically blamed on liver, kidney, or heart problems. Did you know that edema and pitting edema may be able to be fixed without a blood thinner or diuretic? Water retention in the lower legs is caused by a problem with the sodium-potassium pumps in your cells. If these pumps aren’t working correctly, water retention outside the cells, known as interstitial fluid retention, will occur. When you have swollen ankles, it’s usually the result of high blood sugar connected to the hemoglobin protein in your blood. This is called glycation, which inhibits the blood cell’s ability to carry nutrition and oxygen throughout the body. Glycated proteins can also block circulation, leading to swollen legs and swollen ankles. High blood sugar causes sodium retention, which also contributes to water retention. Over time, this can affect the nerves in the bottom of the feet, causing numbness and tingling, known as peripheral neuropathy. Even if you don’t yet have diabetes, edema can be caused by high blood sugar. To help eliminate edema, you must ensure you’re getting plenty of potassium, which can be difficult to achieve through diet alone. The average person needs 4700 mg of potassium daily! Avocados, salads, and berries can help you meet this requirement. You also need plenty of magnesium to help eliminate edema. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and leafy greens are good sources of magnesium. Aim for 420 mg of magnesium daily. High-quality electrolyte powder without hidden sugars can help increase potassium and magnesium intake. Vitamin B1 deficiency is likely behind issues with the sodium-potassium pump. For sugar to be turned into usable energy in the body, you need vitamin B1. Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency. Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet. Thank you Dr Berg! 😺👍
I spent over AUD $ 1500 on tests and at the end of it all I wasn't given any explanation. They said they "didn't know". This video had I seen it before could have saved me all that hassle and expense. Thank you Dr Eric Berg
@@DrbergThanks for the info Dr. I have a question and seen someone in the comments already asked it... Since the life cycle of a red blood cell is about 90 days and the sugar connects to the protein of the cell causing glycation... will 90 days of keto and intermittent fasting remove the glycation from the body? Circulation and tissues ect?
I learned more about diabetes from this video than I have in the last 10 years of (unsuccessful) “treatment” by various doctors. Thank you for taking the time to make this very educational piece.
Day 1 for me (325lbs, type II Diabetic, Lupus, OA, Menopause). I bought some marked down steaks and eggs and artichoke hearts (no gallbladder). Walked in the Sun for 10 minutes. Watching all your videos. Thank you for all the information you provide and the time you take to give us good data, so that we can get healthy.
Annamooney.... start looking at your gains that are not realized on the scale. It might be that you walked two more steps than the week before...it might be that your pants fit a little looser but it may not show up on the scale. I am rooting for you. Don't get discouraged.
Well done for taking that first step, take it easy in the early days and know that it's best to plan for the long term. Weight loss will be noticeable in the early weeks but this will be water weight and not fat, keep going, measure your progress with looser fitting clothing and NOT the bathroom scales, they will be misleading. Well done Anna. ☑
I don't work I'm on disability all I have is time on my hands I watch a million videos 24/7 on this kind of stuff and finally this guy Dr Berg thank you for making a clear educated makes sense video that finally resonates with me , finally something that not only makes sense but I can use your professional advice make it all worth it thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you I got something out of it finally a video on UA-cam worth watching
I have this very same problem with my ankles, and my doctor never, ever mentioned any of this to me. Wow! What a way to keep me coming back to the doctor. Mind-blowing and sad!! Thanks to Dr. B For always providing such amazingly enlightening info.
You are welcome! Here are some tips 👉 Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency. Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet.
Dr. Berg should be nominated for Noble Prize for relentless efforts in educating mankind about fundamentals of human body and it's healthy functioning All the insights he presents are backed by research and evidences. A GEM 💎 of a human being. Love and respect from India 🇮🇳
‘mankind’ is no longer acceptable when referring to people. The word ‘people’ is inclusive for all genders, as demonstrated in the previous sentence. There are many inclusive words that can and should be used when referring to us all. Just a thought…
These videos are good, but there’s a book called The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, and it shows you how to really activate the healing properties of natural herbs.
Wow! I am a juvenile diabetic, and this is the first time ever that a doctor has explained high blood sugar so well. I learned some things I’ve never been told.
Very glad it helps! One tip here 👉 You can see that fasting is smart for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, because you'll decrease your need for Fat Storing Hormone www.drberg.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-and-diabetes-type-1?srsltid=AfmBOooZuRAkCj8E9OHSFXyiGeFYVyGEync67a7sWZTWPTuGWjPiNGDy
So much to learn Sly, as a younger person the best you can do is omit the negative "foods" like seed-oils, refined flour products and sugars. Study Dr Berg's videos for better health as you get older. However your brain and long bones will still require carbs and protein to develop, i strongly suggest you avoid the Prolonged Fasting until you are older than at least 25 years old.
@@GenevieveBarker-pw7dr Magnesium glycinate is very well absorbed and is a better price when you look at how much you have to take of the others… 320 mg for women 420 mg for men… A little more won’t hurt.
Remember that you cannot take magnesium, potassium, and calcium all together… Minerals compete with each other for absorption. Potassium would be a good way to start the day, have calcium* somewhere during the day (*always take vitamin D3 + K2/10,000 mg and 100 mcg, and then magnesium glycinate** at night. ** Women > 40 take 320 mg or so… Men > 40 take 420 mg or so. Magnesium helps you rest, so it is best to take it at night.
I have had pitted edema in my legs , ankles, feet for about a year. I have had the tingling and numbness for a long time. Its gotten much worse in the past few months. I have had inconclusive heart test and im going for a cardiac CT in 2 days. The stress test said I had a lot of blockages, but the images were clear. My cardiologist doesn't think that my heart is the cause, but something is going on to cause all this and i think this video explains it. I eat sooo much sugar and little else. So, yeah. Thank you. Im gonna change my diet.
@@Drberg Can you do a video on how to get rid of veins in your hands, I wore my forearm muscles out and didn't rest them, then I wore my hand muscles out working on the computer, after that, veins started popping out all over my hands, I'm trying to rest and get rid of them and have a lot of beet powder, wondering if there's anything else that might work.
Is that the same as HGBA1C? My blood test results for Glycohemoglobin have a G in the name. There is no HBA1C listed. HGBA1C = tested 4.5% - normal range 4.1-5.7 I'm over 60. Fasted over 12 hours .
@@counterstrike89 No, you are never going to get rid of them. I have had them all my life. Now that I am older they are just more pronounced. Make peace with them, they are handy.
Having jumped off the Good Health wagon in order to bake and devour rich apple pies which led to tubs of ice cream and then lazily got re-addicted to cookies - now this good inspiring health advice has come at a critical pivotal moment. Now it's time to go cold turkey on the sugar & bread . . . again!!
I struggled still with keto, any carbs caused cravings. I recently went to full carnivore and stopped diet soda. I have no carb cravings now. I just have to be totally free of carbs to control the cravings. it feels so good. Odd, my first benefit from going carnivore was my vision improved. Colors are brighter, weird.
I wish I would have had access to these videos when I was younger. I always wanted to know the "why" behind everything, and these videos are so great at explaining "why". Thank you.
I had edema for a couple of months but only in one leg which was very strange and doctors had no idea what was causing it. I was taking all my vitamins, including b1, was healthy and working out, xrays done - nothing wrong with the tissue in the leg! But continual swelling!! The only thing that made it stop and quickly - was cutting out carbohydrates. Mind you i was eating healthy carbs in a healthy balanced diet. Only cutting out carbs worked for me. Im in my second carb free week now. I cant believe how fast my body resolved the problem once i gave it a break from the carbs.
Congrats- I too need to stop the carbs, when I reduce the amounts of pasta I feel better, butter can’t seem to quit. Starting Sept. 1st I’ll stop completely- I’m proud that I quite Pepsi about nine months.
I had the opposite happening... tried to go carnivore for healing, and both of my legs swelled up, and I even got a terrible rash.... had to go back to low carb, and now I am going slowly as oxalate dumping was hurting me.
I have pitted edema in my right foot and ankle only when I eat gluten. It's so frustrating. When I eat ketovore in fine. Within a couple of days eating the S.A.D. it happens. I really wish I knew why it's only one foot/leg. Until then I'm confident in the ketovore way of eating😊
@@1stDoNoHarm63. I have the same thing in both legs, but one leg is much worse. The pain in my legs is terrible. I wear support hose 24/7, I can hardly tolerate them off long enough to shower. This Dr’s explanation is the best & easiest to understand of them all. Low carb/ carnivore eating has made a huge improvement for me too. But I am still unable to walk much at all & it is with terrible pain.
I just wanted you to know that the b1 mg and k really works . I had swelling in my feet and my doctor prescribed water pills and once I read about the side effects, well thank God I found your video. I stop water pills and started these vitamins and the swelling in my feet is gone and I peed more with the vitamins than I did with the water pills. And I stop eating sugar too . Thank you for saving my life.😊
I had significant edema in my lower legs before quitting carbs three years ago. My doctor was amazed that my legs were returning to normal after only four months! I had suffered with this condition for ten years! The Doctor told me there was no treatment, just wrap my legs with Ace bandages. Pre diabetes diagnosis was one of the best things to happen to me! After quitting carbs, pre diabetes was gone in three weeks. I still have a small amount of swelling in my ankles. Wear compression sleeves every day. Im going to try this. Thanks, Dr. Berg. Your videos have helped me to improve my health significantly.
Dr Berg, I want to say a massive thank you! I’m a 53yo clinical icu nurse and have recently been told by my medical team my situation is desperate all from having my gallbladder out (ending up with pancreatitis need a whipples operation). Between my acupuncturist and you, my health and condition has improved out of site. I’m no longer facing liver failure. Thank you deeply for your channel and explaining everything especially at a level I understand medically speaking . I think bc you’ve too have been unwell, you understand. Thanks for sharing your own life story. 🙏❣️
Avoid Whipple Surgery at all costs. My husband had to have that due to precancerous lesion on pancreas. He's never been the same. He now has Secondary Type I Diabetes, little energy, memory issues, etc.
I did 8 months lymphedema therapy massages and had 2 appts weekly co pay $40 each time. I have seaping valves in lower ankles and due to sitting at desk working legs in same position bent. Going on two years now no swelling. My feet were soo huge unable to wear shoes but a slide in and compressions. I still wear them daily. I went to vascular Dr who referred me to do the therapy at Baylor. Wish I had seen this video I could have saved Hundreds of dollars. I don't eat a lot of those carbs however the lymph nodes were apparently clogged. She wrapped my legs get drainage out it definitely worked i am grateful. Now this invaluable information I will add into my food intake
I don’t think this video is about the lymph problem… With lymph gathering in the legs, (ankles, feet) it’s called non-pitting edema. I have it too. Only lying down for at least 8-10 hours helps me. I don’t take any medicines, except thyroid hormone - I have Hashimoto disease and probably hypothyroidism by now - this is probably the reason of this problem... I should wear special compression tights (have problems with varicose veins and aneurysms on veins too) but it’s much too hot for it in the place where I live, we have 35-37 degrees Celsius now still and some 85% humidity - there is a problem with putting these tights on AND with pulling them off😢 my hands are too weak for them. This video is about a pitting edema - different problem, different reasons, different ways of treatment. Take care!
@@user-rz7cm2we3x Greetings. Pitting edema is just a measure of the severity of one's lymphatic drainage issue. I am one of those leg wrapping therapists you visited. And gradient compression and MLD is definitely the gold standard in reducing and controlling lymphedema. But do not be mistaken, this nutritional info is valuable and applicable to anyone with lymphatic issues. We should educate more on this, however no one seems to wants to actually change their diet significantly.
@@user-rz7cm2we3x Hi i have this and my doctor diagnosed it was lymphedema and prescribed those socks for me so treatment must be the same for all edemas.
I've had a problem with edema , swelling, and pitting on my left leg for 27 years. I got it because of an injury to my left foot. One time I foolishly went out barefoot and I stepped on a sharp pebble; and that's when the swelling started. I've been to various doctors about it and been basically told that nothing can be done. There had been some brief times when it went away but it came back. Elevating can help, but it's hard to do constantly. I am retired from work and I had jobs where I sat for most of the day. I've always exercised with muscle training, bike riding, and some walking. It helped but it never went away. But lately, since I've retired, the swelling is less than it used to be and there are times when I would forget that I have that problem. Maybe I just need to see Jesus walking along a street and then I could touch his clothing, and it would go away. Wouldn't that be nice?
The 'One' that was Incarnated here on Earth Is Now Incarnated once again on Earth! He is in South America as I type this... He is here for a reason but we have to wait to find out what His Mission is this time.... Garlic, Oregano, Castor Oil, ACV, Chlorine Dioxide and CDS are all friends of your Body. Good luck!
@tomwilliams6744, yes, that would be nice. However, His spirit lives within us.what we ask in His name, believing we shall receive. I believe in the healing power of God, and I don't have to touch His garment. Praise God 🙌🏽
want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and compassionate care. Thank you for being an exceptional doctor 🙏World need you
You are a blessing! I just literally bought B1 vitamins today because my ankles are swollen and I've been craving sugar like no tomorrow! I'm menopausal and it's driving me nuts! Thank you! 👍❤
I wish my parents would believe this. They both could benefit from every word you just said. I’m going to send it to them in hopes they listen. Thank you!
These are just facts. Facts have nothing to do with beliefs. People either find 1) solutions or 2) excuses. Being sick is hard, and being healthy is hard. You pick your "hard." Good luck, everyone!
It's a long journey and many will think it's too hard or expensive to change, mostly because they would have to admit they have been wrong or lied to for decades. Been there, got the T-shirt: which is far too big for me these days. 👕
@@SpamMouse I hear that a lot and people think my husband and I are “extreme” for eating the way we do. Glad to hear you are on the same trajectory we are, keep those t-shirts too big lol.
Thank you Dr. Berg! Informative and well explained as always. Ive been ketovore for 3 years and 99.99% strict carnivore for almost 3 months. I’ve never had this much improvement in the swelling of my legs on any diet I’ve ever tried. I’ve suffered with swelling in my lower legs, feet, ankles since I was a teen. I’ve thought I’d heard every reasoning, from lipodema, too much salt, too many fried foods, muscles in the legs, just don’t work, because I’m tall 👀 but never heard a true explanation. Thank you again🫶
Ok this is almost creepy lol. I literally was complaining about my feet swelling and how much weight i had gained and thought Dr. B has to have a video on this. No more than 5 min later, voila. This video. Unbelievable ❤
Just make sure you aren’t in heart failure. My mother who has always been healthy but never liked going to doctors. She started having edema in her lower extremities and went to the doctor and was given a diuretic pill and potassium pill to take but the edema wasn’t going anywhere. She started feeling weak and fatigued and we went to the ER and she was in AFib. Her whole life has changed so I would recommend going to the doctor and getting the proper testing to get the correct diagnosis.
I agree with you. There can be a lot of serious issues related to this condition depending on age, gender, pregnancy, disease, genetic mutations, and more.
@@StreetShelves The doctor did correct but we were just starting to see signs. My mother never had any real outward signs. But everything started to snowball weeks later. My mother had never had an echocardiogram before and all the puzzle pieces started to fit together.
Thank you for this video. I take 1teaspoon cremetart/creme of Tartar daily for my potassium intake. Those deficient in potassium can take 1teaspoon in the morning and 1teaspoon im the evening for months then lower to 1teaspoon daily. Much easier while getting your diet correct. Some of us cannot afford to buy all the fruits and veggies needed. Take it from a nurse.
I mix cream of tartar, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, water and lemon juice to make my own electrolyte drink using empty Pedialyte bottles, but I only use 3/4 tsp cream of tarter for each bottle. Didn't realize you could take 2 tsp per day....I've been scared of potassium getting too high as my last lab work showed normal potassium lvl. Thanks for the info and btw I make the drink for myself instead of buying Pedialyte (my baby is grown now 😊).
Thank you so much, Doc! I'm a 49-year-old woman with swollen feet and ankles for 10 years. In 2014, it was too much swollen that I couldn't wear even sandals, and my feet became soared and infected. Since 2014 and now, my feet have been swollen on and off, and the doctors only give me tablets, causing me to urine many times during the day and it causes me not to be able to go to work. After watching your informative video, I think I've got to know the reason. To make sure, I appreciate your recommendations to me to have this problem solved forever. 🙏❤️
That is my problem this summer. In the past my feet have swollen a little during the summer heat but not as bad as this summer. Due to the leg fracture/immobility I have not been able to do even the most basic things like prepping my vitamin/pill trays. All the vitamins you mentioned, I have taken on a regular basis the last 10+ years. That's why I was so surprised at how bad the swelling was this year. Felt like I was walking on painful water balloons. I was worried the immobility from the fracture and the extreme temperatures were causing the swelling. Now I am even more motivated to get my trays done. Thank you for the information.
Last 3 or so years I’ve had pain in my left foot. The skin on top of the foot appears shiny and my toes are swollen. The pain is a 10/10 bad! It usually appears 2times a year and usually lasts a week or so. I’m definitely going to have to give this a try, thanks Dr Berg.
I have heard of the words glycation and A1C, but I never really understood what they actually are - thank you for the wonderful way you explained them and more 🙌🏼❤️💪🏼
I watch his videos but what I like best is how he gives you the information. He teaches you in a manner that isn't over my head. I understand what he is saying and how to remedy the issue. Great doctor, thank you so much!!
I noticed I have swollen legs these last 5 days. And I suspected sugar... lately I was doing a lot of home improvements in hot Subic and had alot of sweetened fruit flavored drink (about 3 liters a day for 3 weeks.) Once I noticed the swelling, I refrained taking carbs and sugar. I did Keto diet once; it was very effective! Will probably do that again.
Stay awy fr dem Artificial Flavor Drinks. Kool-Aid, Tang, GatorAde, Diet Drinks. They r d Main cz of Overwght ppl. Cz They Mess Up Ur Blood Sugar. Raise it. Anytg U Drink n it mks Ur Teeth Feels Chalky is Messg w Ur Calcium. Which affects Ur Sugar. So Slooshie, Pure KoolAid Flavorg Bad 4 U. So Natural Flavor Only.
That's why I'm here too! Was horribly sick for a week, after 4 days started with lemon water and then watermelon. Been pumping myself full of Gatorade and over the past week my feet and calves have swollen to where my shoes don't fit. Going back to plain water, less sugars, and a good steak!
I had this swelling prob before. Thanks doc for the vid. Got hospitalized just this July because my potassium went down to 1.8 and my sugar shoot up to 200. After getting out, my doctor had to put me in a lot of meds, diuretics for water retention, potassium chloride and potassium citrate, we also have to monitor my sugar so now I'm on a low carb diet. I never thought I'd get diabetes I'm not even fond of sweets 😭
@@Drberg Thank you so much, Dr. Berg, for sharing this helpful information with us. I've only just found your channel on my UA-cam feed list and wasn't even looking for anything specific. However, this subject matter pertains to me, so I decided to watch the video and am so glad I did. I'm looking forward to watching some of your other videos as well and also trying your recommendation for alleviating edema in the ankles and feet. Many thanks again, I'm very grateful to you.
I had swelling on my ankle just above my foot due to a torn meniscus in my right knee. I put castor oil on the bottoms of my feet for sleep. Surprisingly, all of the inflammation went away in about a week and has never come back. 😊
Thanks for sharing! I'm dealing with meniscus tears in both knees at the moment and I'm scheduled for surgery in 6 weeks, hopefully to relive me from the daily chronic pain and swelling but I guess I should try what you did and see if it works huh??!!😊
Thiamine made a huge difference in my recovery! I was hospitalized due to RSV and severe asthma attack and when I was discharged home, I could not get any energy. The day I added the thiamine to my diet, it made a huge impact in my recovery and I take this miracle every day now
Thank You so much Dr. Eric... I have been struggling with this problem since I was 20 years old (now I'm 55) even though I am not a big consumer of carbohydrates, nor sugars but I am familiar with diabetes from my father's family... Apart from telling me that I suffered from lymphedema in my lower limbs no doctor ever told me what the causes could be and how to cure me!!! So thank you so much, you are a miraculous resource of useful information!!! May God reward you with blessings a thousand times‼️❣️💞🔝👍💌🎁🌹🌿🕊🌈🙏✨️💖😘... Lisa M. Italy
Alfalfa tablets were miraculous for my swollen ankles near the end of my first pregnancy. Also they work after having restaurant food, which is often high in sodium.
Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I increased my daily intake of potassium a few months ago when I heard another teaching you did about it. It’s really good . I tell everyone about it. Thank you so much.
I followed this and it really does work. I had swelled ankles for years and just after 3-4 weeks my ankles look great. It's easy to get B1. It's tougher to get potassium and I try to eat foods that contain it every day. I have also started using Celtic salt just a tiny pinch of it every time I drink 8 oz of water. It is high in magnesium and potassium. Thank you for this video.
I've never suffered from swollen feet but my neuropathy can be debilitating. I've had 3 cervical surgeries and have severe scar tissue and nerve damage. Throughout the day my back will be on fire as well. I'll add B1 with my magnesium supplement. Thanks again
Serrapeptase, papain and bromelain are proteolytic enzymes, meaning they digest protein. Must be taken AWAY from food if the purpose is dissolving protein blockages from in the body. Works for dissolving scars also.
I'm CarniKeto & have been for years. ( Few carbs, less than 20 a day NO JUNK!) My feet & ankles get very swollen when the weather's hot. ( Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) The Poplítea Artery behind my knee is 75% blocked. I had Long Covid 19 & was in Lockdown, fighting to regain health, I do prolonged fasting & Intermitant. Plenty of Magnesium, Electrolyes & SWOLLEN FEET & ANKLES! Drives me mad! Will try more Electrolyes❤
Got swollen feet and ankles? Learn about the best foods for fluid retention in the feet and ankles to get your whole body healthy 👉 www.drberg.com/blog/foods-for-fluid-retention-in-the-feet-and-ankles?srsltid=AfmBOoqflqpO-mwbktUk2jaLf9EjfNxt-wHMA1phwGjIpRX1ZwCVmOpl
@@thegeraldinekuss Burdock root, dandelion root, B1 , maggnessuim bisglsanate, potassium, more water more exercise , I also took invermectin to beat Covid ,
@@thegeraldinekuss I noticed you have a blockage too , study nattokinese, from hatto beans or supplements, I had cleared a blocked arm vien used Nattokinese, Beta Sitosterol, and went more carnivore 6 or 8 weeks, really exercised area more, haven't had pain since, now I'm back strict ketovore, I do still use nattokinese daily and natto beans once in while
Dr Berg, thank you for everything. I have been watching you for almost a year now. Your apple cider vinegar, kefir, cabbage juice and ultimate antibiotic videos saved my life last year. I was having chronic loose stools for 4 months with upper gut pain because of a small intestinal protozoan infection and also sometimes descending colon pain, hopeless looking for remedies everywhere because synthetic antibiotics didn't cure it and then i came across your videos. ACV, kefir and your ultimate antibiotic cleared my infection within 1week, cabbage juice stopped the pain, everything is back to normal now after so much suffering. Your videos made me more aware of the importance of the gut microbiome. Again thank you for everything Dr Berg, forever grateful for the information you provide🙏
I added B vitamins among others, but cutting all carbs and increasingly going into carnivore and my edema is now minimal if at all. I sit at a desk all day. I do still usually wear compression sox, but not on my days off. There is just scant edema now.
I don't get swollen ankles nor do my legs get swollen but if I lay down with my legs up they tend to start getting tingling sensation and my feet for some reason start getting stiff. I do take magnesium and nutritional yeast along with a trace mineral liquid but it doesn't seem to help. It could be my medication since I am a type 2 diabetic I'm taking ozempic and I'm taking metformin 2000 mg I'm not sure if that's causing my issue but I've had those feelings and my legs for as long as I can remember. Even as a teenager I used to get that. I was diagnosed that too when I was 45 years old
It’s crazy how I figured out to stop eating carbs in December 2023 when I realized my ankles wouldn’t stop swelling up. After a couple of weeks carb free, my ankles were fine. I slowly introduced carbs and I noticed 2 days later, my ankles were swollen again. I didn’t know anything about the vitamins and minerals until now. I’ll be sore to make sure I’m getting enough along with my carb free diet.
I heard a cardiologist years ago, who would put all of his patients on Low Sodium V8 juice for a month. It's jammed full of natural potassium. He claimed 90% no longer needed surgery. I tried it and it actually works. I'm also a huge Magnesium preacher. I'll add the B1
@@adrinem4513 Citrate is very common but can give some people diarea if you take too much. glicinate gives all the benefits without the big D. Some take some of each. I use a powder made by SISU. It seams to be quite good.
The demonstration of the sugar being attached to the protein bar to represent glycation was so helpful!! I finally get it because of that clever visual aid. Thank you!!❤
Thank you so much Dr. Berg! I have that pitting endema on my left ankle. I am already taking potasium. Now to include Mg, increase Potassium and Vitamin B-1! Awesome! ❤🎉😊
Your advice is always AWESOME!!! Also, when I started to put my legs up high on short breaks instead of sitting in my chair at work a lot, the swelling went down. Plus, I eat raw garlic for circulation. Yes, sugar is limited for me. USA
My mom is 90 and she had edema. She can’t walk anymore without assistance. Im also feeling that tingling in the bottom of my feet. Thank you for this video. Definitely going to share this with my mom. I’ve already started making changes in my diet .
@@johantrenier1685 No, I'm a 65 year old man, I exercise, ride my bike most days, lift weights! Healthier than most people! No diabetes, no prescription drugs!
I like my beer, and switching to lo-carb beer and cutting down on my drinking, along with a low carb diet has helped a lot, (pretty much eliminated most of the swelling) but one ankle/foot that I injured about 4 months ago, still gets swollen every day. It's fine when I get out of bed, but after about an hour the effects of gravity kick in and my foot gets swollen again.
@@realandsurreal been a beer guy as well. Stopped over the summer. Swelling gone. I drink Coors light forever. Found hard kombucha. Higher alcohol content, drink less. Works for me. 👍Stomach feels better also.
Sometimes, a chemical being frequently consumed can cause it. I had swollen ankles and it turned out to be from decaffeinated coffee from a particular convenience store. I stopped drinking it and the swelling vanished. It had some kind of chemical in it, possibly a machine cleaner
Thank you Dr for you advise, i look forward to incorporating the vitamins and changing my diet, 7 years ago the swelling started and it has been a struggle, unable to put on shoes, my self esteem has been low But I thank God for you, and this guidance
thank-you for this video, i use to be a major diabetic high blood pressure etc i lost over 80lbs, i am now down around 160 heading down to about 155lbs. I had hernia surgery and sufferred massive edema when the wound closed up, my body filled up with over 40lbs of fluid and i spent 3 weeks in hospital getting it drained, i went into heart failure for the 2nd time because of it. My heart apparently has trouble pumping blood and fluid so i am taking diarectics to help with my situation, and yes they do help keep the fuild down which keeps me healthy, i am strength training watching my diet and making sure that i get more potassium supplementation into my body thru electrolytes (no carb gatorade etc) I am going to follow your diet recommendations in this video to help as well. I am so glad I came across this video today. Thank-you
I am so happy that you made this video. No one ever talks about the swelling of ankles. I wished you would do such a video since you say things so well. I have swelling ankles since my pregnancy which has been 18 years ago. Do I have swelling 18 years now with no success in decreasing my swelling. I tried for the first time dieting since I became overweight after pregnancy but can’t lose. The reason honestly: I love food. So eating bananas, berries, Chia seeds, no sugar, no gluten and plant fiber good?
Thank you for this video! I started taking complex Vit B supplements and electrolyte supplements a few weeks ago and the swelling in my ankles and feet has gone down a lot and it is steadily improving. I am also improving my eating habits by reducing or eliminating carbs, processed food, and sugar intake. It is challenging because I temporarily live in my car however I am determined.
Some people hate that I've been blessed to often be able to pinpoint exactly what "it" truly is when dealing with drug-related edema. I get called every name under the sun for not having a medical license, but still fighting for those I care for. 😂 Oh well, won't stop me. Stay strong, people, and have a wonderful day!
Some people can't be helped cuz they don't want it, they didn't ask for it. I have edema at only 43 years old and I watched my mother die from it at 44. Her legs, no her calves blew up from about 20 inches to 50 inches in just 6 months. It was scary, traumatizing even. So like you I am very Intune with my own body and what works for me and I tried offering what I have learned (unwanted advice) to other woman, since my mother didn't know what to do and now I do. But Older woman who are like 75 year olds, look at me, at my age and think.. "you don't know what your talking about." and quickly dismiss anything I say about it LOL so ofc they don't wanna listen.. they also never asked
@@nardip4999 I mean, yuh ofc, DUHH... but there is always more to it then just that. They discovered her liver was covered in cirrhosis scars 5 months before her death. but when her legs (calf) blew up from 15 inch's to 60 inches in diameter.. (in under a year) she gave up on life and who can blame her? so ya.. i think that killed her.. She had small amounts of water retention for about 20 years before this happened. There were so many warnings signs that we ignored for years and years as her doctor didn't know what advice to offer, other then to watch her diet, use compress socks.. and we ignored it. I mean, every woman retains water now and again right?
I followed his advice and got rid of it completely in a few days. Taking the B1 vitamin with K2, his Electrolyte capsules (which has plenty of Sodium) and the Magnesium Glycinate. Thank you soo much!!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much. This is what I am dealing with. So glad you said it's not always connected to your liver, kidneys & heart. Good news. Glad you resolved it for yourself and are sharing a solution that doesn't include drugs with horrible side effects. Again, thank you.
Careful about too much fruit as it is high in fructose which leads to fatty liver, as well as spiking blood glucose. Remember, the most important thing is to lower carbs to lower blood glucose. Eat lots of non-starchy vegetable carbs but moderate the starchy fruit carbs.
I had prostatectomy surgery 5 years ago and they removed a bunch of central abdominal lymph nodes as part of the process. I had major problems with swelling almost immediately afterwards. Lymphatic drainage massage only accomplished so much. I’m going to give this a try.
My feet and ankles have been swollen for a past couple of months. Did my blood work up and I am not diabetic. This is so timely, I am definitely going to what Dr Berg recommends.
Really? If Dr Berg said it I didn't hear him but how much of both? My fibromialgia and RA pain is debilitating me and I'm only 54. We have a 9yr old daughter that doesn't understand why mommy doesn't get to go places with her and her daddy.
I had this issue. I changed my diet to fix it. I still am not sure what I did to change it. I now have more lentils, salmon at least twice a week minimum now. Oh. I stopped drinking sodas I drink more water now. Interesting information.
Thank you! I appreciate your explanation! It’s so helpful! 😀 When my mother wasn’t doing well, water would actually seep out of her lower legs. I know she had CHF but no one ever checked for nutritional deficiencies.
4:16 Coconut water has at least 2000mg potassium per litter. 2 litters per day is usual drinking water consumption. When exercise or in summer and you need 4 litters. But you’d need 8 avocado or a kilo of spinach., not viable.
Stroke victims get neurological symptoms because muscles are paralyzed. I have had a massive stroke and my right leg is still paralyzed. I have edema on the right leg but not on the left. As I have gotten better control of the leg, the edema has gone down some. I still have swelling and edema but exercise has helped tremendously with it. My right arm had edema but it has gone away after I regained control of my shoulder muscles. I still don’t have control from my elbow down but the edema is long gone.
Vitamin B1 in case you want to know...
Do you know the ml
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300 @@quietfire2008
Thank you!
I had +3 pitting edema in my feet, ankles, calves, knees, and thighs. It came on suddenly.
My doctor put me on the classic treatment of Lasix and Potassium. It didn't work.
I started taking B1, decreased processed sugars, wore TED hose, as my feet felt like they were broken from the enormous pressure from the edema. Blood vessels ruptured, and the front of my calves split, the edema was so bad. I am not diabetic. I walk and exercise.
Once I took control of my health....I stopped the Lasix & Potassium.....increased my Magnesium Taurate and B1 vitamin, along with B12.....the edema literally disappeared in 2 days.
I lost 25 pounds in that time, too. My doctor was stunned that I cured myself. I am an ER/ICU/Trauma Nurse).
Everyone should be more proactive in their own healthcare. Research, educate yourselves, and dedicate your life to your life.
Thank you, Dr. Berg.....you ROCK!❤😊
Dear Diana, please tell us how much mg of Vit B1 you took and what is that magnesium taurate ? I take simple magnesium of two 100 mg of magnesium. Your kind response will be highly appreciated
How much mg of magnesium & B12 you took ?
@@dianafernandez6069 I take 2 tablets of 100mg magnesium and 250 mcg of B12 every day. But I was asking question to another Diana about the dose of Vitamin B1. She said she cured by taking vitamin b 1 and magnesium taurate. Just look at her post right above
I'm on the same meds and I'm sick of it !! My mouth is dry and im dehydrated from taking Lasix and potassium from my dr. Thank you for this information
@@DianeHasHopeInChrist what kind of hose did you use TED hose
Thank You God for leading me to this Channel, the power of prayer and bringing me to this Channel.
9:12 pm. 2024. Nov. 12.
Amityville, NY (Long Island).
Thank you God for this channel mine is 9am 14th Nov 2024
Not the YT-Algorythm?? 🙂
I’m a nurse, and this explanation of the condition of diabetes is EXCELLENT! -simple and to the point. Thanks doc-I’m going to share this video with a lot of people. God bless you!
Happy that you found it useful!
Are you trying to put yourself out of a job? A health person is a lost customer. I learned that from Big Pharma.
I had to go strict carnivore BBBE w/ no cheating for my legs/ankles to start unswelling. Took about a good 2 weeks. I also started B1 magnesium and electrolytes (make it myself) many vids on how to make them morning & night. It's been 3 months now and no swelling. Praise the Lord!
@@Drberg Yes, and of crucial importance (imo) is your description of what sugar does to our red blood cells. Now you've enlightened us so, there can be no return of the sweet tooth. Good on You.
@@appalledpaul5497
Oh no !! As a diabetic I need my sweet tooth to stay with me for life !! 🤠
Dr Berg notes
Dr Berg talks about edema causes and remedies. Swollen legs are often a symptom of edema and are typically blamed on liver, kidney, or heart problems.
Did you know that edema and pitting edema may be able to be fixed without a blood thinner or diuretic?
Water retention in the lower legs is caused by a problem with the sodium-potassium pumps in your cells. If these pumps aren’t working correctly, water retention outside the cells, known as interstitial fluid retention, will occur.
When you have swollen ankles, it’s usually the result of high blood sugar connected to the hemoglobin protein in your blood. This is called glycation, which inhibits the blood cell’s ability to carry nutrition and oxygen throughout the body. Glycated proteins can also block circulation, leading to swollen legs and swollen ankles.
High blood sugar causes sodium retention, which also contributes to water retention. Over time, this can affect the nerves in the bottom of the feet, causing numbness and tingling, known as peripheral neuropathy. Even if you don’t yet have diabetes, edema can be caused by high blood sugar.
To help eliminate edema, you must ensure you’re getting plenty of potassium, which can be difficult to achieve through diet alone. The average person needs 4700 mg of potassium daily! Avocados, salads, and berries can help you meet this requirement.
You also need plenty of magnesium to help eliminate edema. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and leafy greens are good sources of magnesium. Aim for 420 mg of magnesium daily. High-quality electrolyte powder without hidden sugars can help increase potassium and magnesium intake.
Vitamin B1 deficiency is likely behind issues with the sodium-potassium pump. For sugar to be turned into usable energy in the body, you need vitamin B1. Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency.
Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet.
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Thank you Fidel - Dr. Berg should hire you to summarize all his videos into a book!
Thank you! 🙂
Love it.
Thank you.
He recommends Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1. You're welcome.
For the kind of person that doesn't want to know the reason they are going to take something.. 💉
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This doc is keeping us all alive
In your face FDA !
A cured patient is a lost customer.
For free and I will never stop telling people about Dr.berg and Dr. Ekberg
Dr Berg is truly a blessing 🙏
Watch the scariest "doctor" on youtube Youll be a little more skeptical of eric berg after
Dr. Berg has the gift of explaining things more clearly than other folks can. Worth a listen!
I spent over AUD $ 1500 on tests and at the end of it all I wasn't given any explanation. They said they "didn't know". This video had I seen it before could have saved me all that hassle and expense.
Thank you Dr Eric Berg
No problem. Glad to share this video. Take care.
@@Drberg Thank you.
I was told to rest with my feet elevated and to wear pressure socks.
@@DrbergThanks for the info Dr. I have a question and seen someone in the comments already asked it... Since the life cycle of a red blood cell is about 90 days and the sugar connects to the protein of the cell causing glycation... will 90 days of keto and intermittent fasting remove the glycation from the body? Circulation and tissues ect?
Australian doctors never have an explanation for anything and they love dismissing you.
I learned more about diabetes from this video than I have in the last 10 years of (unsuccessful) “treatment” by various doctors. Thank you for taking the time to make this very educational piece.
Yep👍🤛
Day 1 for me (325lbs, type II Diabetic, Lupus, OA, Menopause). I bought some marked down steaks and eggs and artichoke hearts (no gallbladder). Walked in the Sun for 10 minutes. Watching all your videos. Thank you for all the information you provide and the time you take to give us good data, so that we can get healthy.
Good luck!
Annamooney.... start looking at your gains that are not realized on the scale. It might be that you walked two more steps than the week before...it might be that your pants fit a little looser but it may not show up on the scale. I am rooting for you. Don't get discouraged.
Well done for taking that first step, take it easy in the early days and know that it's best to plan for the long term. Weight loss will be noticeable in the early weeks but this will be water weight and not fat, keep going, measure your progress with looser fitting clothing and NOT the bathroom scales, they will be misleading. Well done Anna. ☑
Well done, and keep up the good work. The hardest part is to start, and you've done it. You can and you will ❤
Great job starting will pray that u will b strong and continue to get healthy
I don't work I'm on disability all I have is time on my hands I watch a million videos 24/7 on this kind of stuff and finally this guy Dr Berg thank you for making a clear educated makes sense video that finally resonates with me , finally something that not only makes sense but I can use your professional advice make it all worth it thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you I got something out of it finally a video on UA-cam worth watching
I have this very same problem with my ankles, and my doctor never, ever mentioned any of this to me. Wow! What a way to keep me coming back to the doctor. Mind-blowing and sad!! Thanks to Dr. B For always providing such amazingly enlightening info.
Same! My doctor acts like it's normal and just wants to put you on pills
You are welcome! Here are some tips 👉 Consuming too many refined carbohydrates can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency. Vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium can help eliminate edema, but you must also eliminate sugar from your diet.
@Drberg you're absolutely correct. I'm gonna give it a go!!! Thank you again!
How much B1 per day@@Drberg
Maybe your doctor didn't know himself...😂
Dr. Berg should be nominated for Noble Prize for relentless efforts in educating mankind about fundamentals of human body and it's healthy functioning
All the insights he presents are backed by research and evidences.
A GEM 💎 of a human being.
Love and respect from India 🇮🇳
‘mankind’ is no longer acceptable when referring to people. The word ‘people’ is inclusive for all genders, as demonstrated in the previous sentence. There are many inclusive words that can and should be used when referring to us all. Just a thought…
nobel peace prize - LOL
@@SM-fe1dhof course is acceptable and it always would be. Don’t try to change something that has been used since the beginning of time. Just a thought
Noble prizes are awarded for things that tend to be unique. He's not doing anything revolutionary.
@@yukonj2567Exactly. 😂 Total nonsense. 😂
These videos are good, but there’s a book called The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, and it shows you how to really activate the healing properties of natural herbs.
And where u'll get the herbs u need?...
Also, they are very different even within a country
I looked on Amazon and eBay and cannot find that book. Are you sure you shared the correct title and author?
@@galadrielwoods2332 I looked also - there is nothing by that title or author... Is the title right? Is the author's name misspelled?
Google the author and book name. It will lead to her website. The book is available only as an ebook with digital download.
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Wow! I am a juvenile diabetic, and this is the first time ever that a doctor has explained high blood sugar so well. I learned some things I’ve never been told.
Very glad it helps! One tip here 👉 You can see that fasting is smart for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, because you'll decrease your need for Fat Storing Hormone www.drberg.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-and-diabetes-type-1?srsltid=AfmBOooZuRAkCj8E9OHSFXyiGeFYVyGEync67a7sWZTWPTuGWjPiNGDy
Amen@@Drberg
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Can you please tell me exactly what should we use and how many times I’m lost with all this explanation? It’s for my sister thank you.
@@almaha5204 Follow DB's videos on this topic, read the comments, it's an education.
So much to learn Sly, as a younger person the best you can do is omit the negative "foods" like seed-oils, refined flour products and sugars. Study Dr Berg's videos for better health as you get older. However your brain and long bones will still require carbs and protein to develop, i strongly suggest you avoid the Prolonged Fasting until you are older than at least 25 years old.
Magnesium
Potassium
Vitamin B1
Magnesium Citrate/Gluconate 120 mg 3x daily
Potassium - take yogurt, banana, pineapple, or electrolyte drink/capsule
Benfotiamine 300 mg with Virgin Coconut Oil capsules
@@freddiereadie30 Glycinate?
@@GenevieveBarker-pw7dr
Yes
@@GenevieveBarker-pw7dr Magnesium glycinate is very well absorbed and is a better price when you look at how much you have to take of the others… 320 mg for women 420 mg for men… A little more won’t hurt.
Remember that you cannot take magnesium, potassium, and calcium all together… Minerals compete with each other for absorption.
Potassium would be a good way to start the day, have calcium* somewhere during the day (*always take vitamin D3 + K2/10,000 mg and 100 mcg, and then magnesium glycinate** at night.
** Women > 40 take 320 mg or so… Men > 40 take 420 mg or so. Magnesium helps you rest, so it is best to take it at night.
I have had pitted edema in my legs , ankles, feet for about a year. I have had the tingling and numbness for a long time. Its gotten much worse in the past few months. I have had inconclusive heart test and im going for a cardiac CT in 2 days. The stress test said I had a lot of blockages, but the images were clear. My cardiologist doesn't think that my heart is the cause, but something is going on to cause all this and i think this video explains it. I eat sooo much sugar and little else. So, yeah. Thank you. Im gonna change my diet.
the part of Hb A1C is explained better than at the university.
Appreciate the message, glad it helps! Thanks for watching!
@@Drberg Can you do a video on how to get rid of veins in your hands, I wore my forearm muscles out and didn't rest them, then I wore my hand muscles out working on the computer, after that, veins started popping out all over my hands, I'm trying to rest and get rid of them and have a lot of beet powder, wondering if there's anything else that might work.
Is that the same as HGBA1C?
My blood test results for Glycohemoglobin have a G in the name. There is no HBA1C listed.
HGBA1C = tested 4.5% - normal range 4.1-5.7
I'm over 60.
Fasted over 12 hours
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@@counterstrike89 No, you are never going to get rid of them. I have had them all my life. Now that I am older they are just more pronounced. Make peace with them, they are handy.
Got off that radar..hope I stay in hiding..
Having jumped off the Good Health wagon in order to bake and devour rich apple pies which led to tubs of ice cream and then lazily got re-addicted to cookies - now this good inspiring health advice has come at a critical pivotal moment.
Now it's time to go cold turkey on the sugar & bread . . . again!!
It might work better for you to gradually reduce, so that you don’t get overwhelming/irresistible cravings and end up worse off then when you started
There are supplements that will help you wean from your cravings. And I got a chuckle from your post, very accurate. I go on and off that wagon too
Easy, don't bring processed food into the house, that includes flour sugar,... for baking.
I struggled still with keto, any carbs caused cravings. I recently went to full carnivore and stopped diet soda. I have no carb cravings now. I just have to be totally free of carbs to control the cravings. it feels so good. Odd, my first benefit from going carnivore was my vision improved. Colors are brighter, weird.
@justine3769 yeah, easy🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wish I would have had access to these videos when I was younger. I always wanted to know the "why" behind everything, and these videos are so great at explaining "why". Thank you.
Yesssss indeed .Me too. We had to go to the library and look everything up .!!😮🎉
I had edema for a couple of months but only in one leg which was very strange and doctors had no idea what was causing it. I was taking all my vitamins, including b1, was healthy and working out, xrays done - nothing wrong with the tissue in the leg! But continual swelling!! The only thing that made it stop and quickly - was cutting out carbohydrates. Mind you i was eating healthy carbs in a healthy balanced diet. Only cutting out carbs worked for me. Im in my second carb free week now. I cant believe how fast my body resolved the problem once i gave it a break from the carbs.
Congrats- I too need to stop the carbs, when I reduce the amounts of pasta I feel better, butter can’t seem to quit. Starting Sept. 1st I’ll stop completely- I’m proud that I quite Pepsi about nine months.
this is interesting, as it may be the path I need to go down. Thank you!
So you stopped eating potato chips. Makes sense
@@NG-sw3fi there's no healthy or essential carb in the world
I had the opposite happening... tried to go carnivore for healing, and both of my legs swelled up, and I even got a terrible rash.... had to go back to low carb, and now I am going slowly as oxalate dumping was hurting me.
I just can't believe, I'm having edema in my foot and ankle right now and here this video shows up
they are always listening
@@BlackWidowRazors they surely are
I have pitted edema in my right foot and ankle only when I eat gluten. It's so frustrating. When I eat ketovore in fine. Within a couple of days eating the S.A.D. it happens. I really wish I knew why it's only one foot/leg. Until then I'm confident in the ketovore way of eating😊
Same here! 🙌🏾
@@1stDoNoHarm63. I have the same thing in both legs, but one leg is much worse. The pain in my legs is terrible. I wear support hose 24/7, I can hardly tolerate them off long enough to shower. This Dr’s explanation is the best & easiest to understand of them all. Low carb/ carnivore eating has made a huge improvement for me too. But I am still unable to walk much at all & it is with terrible pain.
I just wanted you to know that the b1 mg and k really works . I had swelling in my feet and my doctor prescribed water pills and once I read about the side effects, well thank God I found your video. I stop water pills and started these vitamins and the swelling in my feet is gone and I peed more with the vitamins than I did with the water pills. And I stop eating sugar too . Thank you for saving my life.😊
Thank you for following my advice. Stay safe and healthy!
I had significant edema in my lower legs before quitting carbs three years ago. My doctor was amazed that my legs were returning to normal after only four months! I had suffered with this condition for ten years! The Doctor told me there was no treatment, just wrap my legs with Ace bandages. Pre diabetes diagnosis was one of the best things to happen to me! After quitting carbs, pre diabetes was gone in three weeks. I still have a small amount of swelling in my ankles. Wear compression sleeves every day. Im going to try this. Thanks, Dr. Berg. Your videos have helped me to improve my health significantly.
I watched this man for so long I knew the answer before clicking the video
😂😂😂 fasting I love it
I think this guy like a lot of others that give us so called cures for ailments we may have is suffering from verbal diarrhea
It's so nice to see that he reads and replies to some comments. Thanks for all you do, Dr. Berg :)
Also he keeps up with new research and keeps us all to date.
The Body is constantly communicating. Amazing!
Dr Berg, I want to say a massive thank you! I’m a 53yo clinical icu nurse and have recently been told by my medical team my situation is desperate all from having my gallbladder out (ending up with pancreatitis need a whipples operation). Between my acupuncturist and you, my health and condition has improved out of site. I’m no longer facing liver failure. Thank you deeply for your channel and explaining everything especially at a level I understand medically speaking . I think bc you’ve too have been unwell, you understand. Thanks for sharing your own life story. 🙏❣️
Avoid Whipple Surgery at all costs. My husband had to have that due to precancerous lesion on pancreas. He's never been the same. He now has Secondary Type I Diabetes, little energy, memory issues, etc.
I solved this problem simply: stopped eating processed foods, especially all processed meats.
I did 8 months lymphedema therapy massages and had 2 appts weekly co pay $40 each time. I have seaping valves in lower ankles and due to sitting at desk working legs in same position bent. Going on two years now no swelling. My feet were soo huge unable to wear shoes but a slide in and compressions. I still wear them daily. I went to vascular Dr who referred me to do the therapy at Baylor. Wish I had seen this video I could have saved Hundreds of dollars. I don't eat a lot of those carbs however the lymph nodes were apparently clogged. She wrapped my legs get drainage out it definitely worked i am grateful. Now this invaluable information I will add into my food intake
Well done! Thanks for sharing your success story!
I don’t think this video is about the lymph problem…
With lymph gathering in the legs, (ankles, feet) it’s called non-pitting edema. I have it too. Only lying down for at least 8-10 hours helps me. I don’t take any medicines, except thyroid hormone - I have Hashimoto disease and probably hypothyroidism by now - this is probably the reason of this problem... I should wear special compression tights (have problems with varicose veins and aneurysms on veins too) but it’s much too hot for it in the place where I live, we have 35-37 degrees Celsius now still and some 85% humidity - there is a problem with putting these tights on AND with pulling them off😢 my hands are too weak for them.
This video is about a pitting edema - different problem, different reasons, different ways of treatment.
Take care!
@@user-rz7cm2we3x Greetings. Pitting edema is just a measure of the severity of one's lymphatic drainage issue. I am one of those leg wrapping therapists you visited. And gradient compression and MLD is definitely the gold standard in reducing and controlling lymphedema. But do not be mistaken, this nutritional info is valuable and applicable to anyone with lymphatic issues. We should educate more on this, however no one seems to wants to actually change their diet significantly.
Yes they are a nightmare to put on, hot as hell. My thumbs are too tender to pull on. They ache after and for days. Ugh no win situation 😢😡
@@user-rz7cm2we3x Hi i have this and my doctor diagnosed it was lymphedema and prescribed those socks for me so treatment must be the same for all edemas.
I've had a problem with edema , swelling, and pitting on my left leg for 27 years. I got it because of an injury to my left foot. One time I foolishly went out barefoot and I stepped on a sharp pebble; and that's when the swelling started. I've been to various doctors about it and been basically told that nothing can be done. There had been some brief times when it went away but it came back. Elevating can help, but it's hard to do constantly.
I am retired from work and I had jobs where I sat for most of the day. I've always exercised with muscle training, bike riding, and some walking. It helped but it never went away. But lately, since I've retired, the swelling is less than it used to be and there are times when I would forget that I have that problem.
Maybe I just need to see Jesus walking along a street and then I could touch his clothing, and it would go away. Wouldn't that be nice?
The 'One' that was Incarnated here on Earth Is Now Incarnated once again on Earth!
He is in South America as I type this...
He is here for a reason but we have to wait to find out what His Mission is this time....
Garlic, Oregano, Castor Oil, ACV, Chlorine Dioxide and CDS are all friends of your Body.
Good luck!
Jesus is sitting at the right hand of GOD in heaven
@tomwilliams6744, yes, that would be nice. However, His spirit lives within us.what we ask in His name, believing we shall receive. I believe in the healing power of God, and I don't have to touch His garment. Praise God 🙌🏽
Yes. That would be nice ❤
Jesus didn’t write one word of the Bible to tell you anything.
What a great guy...NOT!
Thankfully this came up in my recommended. I exercise and my left leg show swelling. No injury or anything. Now I know what I need. Thank you so much.
Caring for someone with Brain cancer and medication induced diabetes and we have seemingly slowed it down with keto diet. I will add B1
Try some apricot seeds for that Canc
want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and compassionate care. Thank you for being an exceptional doctor 🙏World need you
He is a chiropractor
You are a blessing! I just literally bought B1 vitamins today because my ankles are swollen and I've been craving sugar like no tomorrow! I'm menopausal and it's driving me nuts! Thank you! 👍❤
I wish my parents would believe this. They both could benefit from every word you just said. I’m going to send it to them in hopes they listen. Thank you!
These are just facts. Facts have nothing to do with beliefs. People either find 1) solutions or 2) excuses. Being sick is hard, and being healthy is hard. You pick your "hard." Good luck, everyone!
My mom doesn't listen either. I be tryna tel her but sis think I need a MD behind my name. 🙄
It's a long journey and many will think it's too hard or expensive to change, mostly because they would have to admit they have been wrong or lied to for decades.
Been there, got the T-shirt: which is far too big for me these days. 👕
@@SpamMouse I hear that a lot and people think my husband and I are “extreme” for eating the way we do. Glad to hear you are on the same trajectory we are, keep those t-shirts too big lol.
Same here mate.. brought magnesium for mom and dad.. dad already being a cardiac patient. But none of them taking it.
I am in the psychology program and my professor introduced him to us. So, now I happily get his videos!
Smart professor!
Thank you Dr. Berg! Informative and well explained as always.
Ive been ketovore for 3 years and 99.99% strict carnivore for almost 3 months. I’ve never had this much improvement in the swelling of my legs on any diet I’ve ever tried. I’ve suffered with swelling in my lower legs, feet, ankles since I was a teen. I’ve thought I’d heard every reasoning, from lipodema, too much salt, too many fried foods, muscles in the legs, just don’t work, because I’m tall 👀 but never heard a true explanation.
Thank you again🫶
Ok this is almost creepy lol. I literally was complaining about my feet swelling and how much weight i had gained and thought Dr. B has to have a video on this. No more than 5 min later, voila. This video. Unbelievable ❤
Same here!
Your telephone is listening to you!
Same here? !🤔🤔🤔
Idk who you are but take care of yourself and have a great day!
@@abawitx your phone listens to everything you say or think! Literally!
Just make sure you aren’t in heart failure. My mother who has always been healthy but never liked going to doctors. She started having edema in her lower extremities and went to the doctor and was given a diuretic pill and potassium pill to take but the edema wasn’t going anywhere. She started feeling weak and fatigued and we went to the ER and she was in AFib. Her whole life has changed so I would recommend going to the doctor and getting the proper testing to get the correct diagnosis.
I agree with you. There can be a lot of serious issues related to this condition depending on age, gender, pregnancy, disease, genetic mutations, and more.
She went to the doctor, and the problem got worse then she went to the ER. Looks like the doctor didn't do a good job then?
@@StreetShelves The doctor did correct but we were just starting to see signs. My mother never had any real outward signs. But everything started to snowball weeks later. My mother had never had an echocardiogram before and all the puzzle pieces started to fit together.
What's really amazing is that all of the foods that he listed taste really good.
Thank you for this video. I take 1teaspoon cremetart/creme of Tartar daily for my potassium intake. Those deficient in potassium can take 1teaspoon in the morning and 1teaspoon im the evening for months then lower to 1teaspoon daily. Much easier while getting your diet correct. Some of us cannot afford to buy all the fruits and veggies needed. Take it from a nurse.
Thank you! May try that when I go to the store next week.
I mix cream of tartar, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, water and lemon juice to make my own electrolyte drink using empty Pedialyte bottles, but I only use 3/4 tsp cream of tarter for each bottle. Didn't realize you could take 2 tsp per day....I've been scared of potassium getting too high as my last lab work showed normal potassium lvl. Thanks for the info and btw I make the drink for myself instead of buying Pedialyte (my baby is grown now 😊).
Do u mix in water & how much water please. Just a glass?
16oz@@shawshank6015
Thank you so much, Doc! I'm a 49-year-old woman with swollen feet and ankles for 10 years. In 2014, it was too much swollen that I couldn't wear even sandals, and my feet became soared and infected. Since 2014 and now, my feet have been swollen on and off, and the doctors only give me tablets, causing me to urine many times during the day and it causes me not to be able to go to work. After watching your informative video, I think I've got to know the reason. To make sure, I appreciate your recommendations to me to have this problem solved forever. 🙏❤️
Well done for taking a step in the right direction, hope you pass on those pills they are not the cure you need.
Swollen. Swallowed means something else.
@@no_way4165 typo:)
This is the best explanation I have ever seen. I can explain better now what happens in a clearer way.
Compression socks and elevating my legs help me, will try that B1!
Very good! This video might have some helpful tips 👉 ua-cam.com/video/2orzLp9o3pQ/v-deo.html
That is my problem this summer. In the past my feet have swollen a little during the summer heat but not as bad as this summer. Due to the leg fracture/immobility I have not been able to do even the most basic things like prepping my vitamin/pill trays. All the vitamins you mentioned, I have taken on a regular basis the last 10+ years. That's why I was so surprised at how bad the swelling was this year. Felt like I was walking on painful water balloons. I was worried the immobility from the fracture and the extreme temperatures were causing the swelling. Now I am even more motivated to get my trays done. Thank you for the information.
Last 3 or so years I’ve had pain in my left foot. The skin on top of the foot appears shiny and my toes are swollen. The pain is a 10/10 bad! It usually appears 2times a year and usually lasts a week or so. I’m definitely going to have to give this a try, thanks Dr Berg.
I have heard of the words glycation and A1C, but I never really understood what they actually are - thank you for the wonderful way you explained them and more 🙌🏼❤️💪🏼
I'm glad I could assist you.
@@Drberg ho much B1?
The best doctor I never had.... thank you
Very glad to be of help.
I watch his videos but what I like best is how he gives you the information. He teaches you in a manner that isn't over my head. I understand what he is saying and how to remedy the issue. Great doctor, thank you so much!!
Thank you! I'm so glad the explanations resonate with you and make things clear. I appreciate your support!
This was fantastic! I understood every word and now have an understanding behind my inflammation. TYSVM!!!!
You're absolutely welcome!
I noticed I have swollen legs these last 5 days.
And I suspected sugar... lately I was doing a lot of home improvements in hot Subic and had alot of sweetened fruit flavored drink (about 3 liters a day for 3 weeks.)
Once I noticed the swelling, I refrained taking carbs and sugar. I did Keto diet once; it was very effective! Will probably do that again.
Stay awy fr dem Artificial Flavor Drinks. Kool-Aid, Tang, GatorAde, Diet Drinks. They r d Main cz of Overwght ppl. Cz They Mess Up Ur Blood Sugar. Raise it. Anytg U Drink n it mks Ur Teeth Feels Chalky is Messg w Ur Calcium. Which affects Ur Sugar. So Slooshie, Pure KoolAid Flavorg Bad 4 U. So Natural Flavor Only.
That's why I'm here too! Was horribly sick for a week, after 4 days started with lemon water and then watermelon. Been pumping myself full of Gatorade and over the past week my feet and calves have swollen to where my shoes don't fit. Going back to plain water, less sugars, and a good steak!
I had this swelling prob before. Thanks doc for the vid.
Got hospitalized just this July because my potassium went down to 1.8 and my sugar shoot up to 200. After getting out, my doctor had to put me in a lot of meds, diuretics for water retention, potassium chloride and potassium citrate, we also have to monitor my sugar so now I'm on a low carb diet. I never thought I'd get diabetes I'm not even fond of sweets 😭
B1 is the main one. Take with magnesium, and potasium. Dont eat carbs or refined sugar is what he says.
4700 mg potassium (Avocados, Berries, salads, bananas)
420 mg magnesium (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy greens)
Vitamin B1
Eliminate sugars and carbs ❤
Please see the recommended dosage for Dr. Berg vitamin B1+ at shop.drberg.com/product/natural-vitamin-b1-plus?queryId=91b2e2c8771c165e3aeac14ce7ffa5b0
@@Drberg Thank you, Doc! 🫂🌺
@@Drberg Thank you so much, Dr. Berg, for sharing this helpful information with us. I've only just found your channel on my UA-cam feed list and wasn't even looking for anything specific. However, this subject matter pertains to me, so I decided to watch the video and am so glad I did. I'm looking forward to watching some of your other videos as well and also trying your recommendation for alleviating edema in the ankles and feet. Many thanks again, I'm very grateful to you.
@@Drberg Looks like a great product but is it available in the UK? Otherwise it becomes too costly to order 😔
@@safi456 Yes, is available in Europe! Dr. Berg Natural vitamin B1+. I m looking for it to buy from Romania.
It's so kind of YOU explaining everything in details,I appreciate YOU.
I had swelling on my ankle just above my foot due to a torn meniscus in my right knee. I put castor oil on the bottoms of my feet for sleep. Surprisingly, all of the inflammation went away in about a week and has never come back. 😊
Thanks for sharing! I'm dealing with meniscus tears in both knees at the moment and I'm scheduled for surgery in 6 weeks, hopefully to relive me from the daily chronic pain and swelling but I guess I should try what you did and see if it works huh??!!😊
Did the castor oil on your feet help you sleep?
Thiamine made a huge difference in my recovery! I was hospitalized due to RSV and severe asthma attack and when I was discharged home, I could not get any energy. The day I added the thiamine to my diet, it made a huge impact in my recovery and I take this miracle every day now
What kind of B1
How much? that's what I am looking for.
How do you take Thiamine?
@@normaskroch
Me too i asked in another video don't have the ans yet
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Thank You so much Dr. Eric...
I have been struggling with this problem since I was 20 years old (now I'm 55) even though I am not a big consumer of carbohydrates, nor sugars but I am familiar with diabetes from my father's family... Apart from telling me that I suffered from lymphedema in my lower limbs no doctor ever told me what the causes could be and how to cure me!!! So thank you so much, you are a miraculous resource of useful information!!! May God reward you with blessings a thousand times‼️❣️💞🔝👍💌🎁🌹🌿🕊🌈🙏✨️💖😘... Lisa M. Italy
You're welcome. If you need more info on edema, I have a few more videos here: www.youtube.com/@Drberg/search?query=edema
Alfalfa tablets were miraculous for my swollen ankles near the end of my first pregnancy. Also they work after having restaurant food, which is often high in sodium.
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Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I increased my daily intake of potassium a few months ago when I heard another teaching you did about it. It’s really good . I tell everyone about it. Thank you so much.
Can I ask what changes you've noticed?
I followed this and it really does work. I had swelled ankles for years and just after 3-4 weeks my ankles look great. It's easy to get B1. It's tougher to get potassium and I try to eat foods that contain it every day. I have also started using Celtic salt just a tiny pinch of it every time I drink 8 oz of water. It is high in magnesium and potassium. Thank you for this video.
I've never suffered from swollen feet but my neuropathy can be debilitating. I've had 3 cervical surgeries and have severe scar tissue and nerve damage. Throughout the day my back will be on fire as well.
I'll add B1 with my magnesium supplement.
Thanks again
Peptides, prp, stem cells, BPC-157, TB-500, will and change your diet to 20 carbs or less per day. About 4 tablespoons of plain oats is 20 carbs.
Serrapeptase, papain and bromelain are proteolytic enzymes, meaning they digest protein. Must be taken AWAY from food if the purpose is dissolving protein blockages from in the body. Works for dissolving scars also.
@@w1975bnot sure about the 1st 2 but I believe people on blood thinners should avoid bromelaine....or not take the 2 together anyway.
@@steelers-h7h yes, I think there's a warning if someone is taking blood thinners
I'm CarniKeto & have been for years. ( Few carbs, less than 20 a day NO JUNK!) My feet & ankles get very swollen when the weather's hot. ( Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) The Poplítea Artery behind my knee is 75% blocked. I had Long Covid 19 & was in Lockdown, fighting to regain health, I do prolonged fasting & Intermitant. Plenty of Magnesium, Electrolyes & SWOLLEN FEET & ANKLES! Drives me mad! Will try more Electrolyes❤
Bring up potassium to 5000 a day for awhile
Got swollen feet and ankles? Learn about the best foods for fluid retention in the feet and ankles to get your whole body healthy 👉 www.drberg.com/blog/foods-for-fluid-retention-in-the-feet-and-ankles?srsltid=AfmBOoqflqpO-mwbktUk2jaLf9EjfNxt-wHMA1phwGjIpRX1ZwCVmOpl
@@thegeraldinekuss Burdock root, dandelion root, B1 , maggnessuim bisglsanate, potassium, more water more exercise , I also took invermectin to beat Covid ,
@@daleval2182 thanks!
@@thegeraldinekuss I noticed you have a blockage too , study nattokinese, from hatto beans or supplements, I had cleared a blocked arm vien used Nattokinese, Beta Sitosterol, and went more carnivore 6 or 8 weeks, really exercised area more, haven't had pain since, now I'm back strict ketovore, I do still use nattokinese daily and natto beans once in while
Dr Berg, thank you for everything. I have been watching you for almost a year now. Your apple cider vinegar, kefir, cabbage juice and ultimate antibiotic videos saved my life last year. I was having chronic loose stools for 4 months with upper gut pain because of a small intestinal protozoan infection and also sometimes descending colon pain, hopeless looking for remedies everywhere because synthetic antibiotics didn't cure it and then i came across your videos. ACV, kefir and your ultimate antibiotic cleared my infection within 1week, cabbage juice stopped the pain, everything is back to normal now after so much suffering. Your videos made me more aware of the importance of the gut microbiome. Again thank you for everything Dr Berg, forever grateful for the information you provide🙏
I'm so glad you've found relief and healing. Thank you for sharing, and I'm happy I could help. Stay healthy!
My legs and ankles swell when I sit in a car for an hour.Thanks Dr Eric
Me too. I have to wear compression socks on road trips.
Ehie Betty you are here tooo 😆😆😆
Good to meet you here be safe sis
I added B vitamins among others, but cutting all carbs and increasingly going into carnivore and my edema is now minimal if at all. I sit at a desk all day. I do still usually wear compression sox, but not on my days off. There is just scant edema now.
I don't get swollen ankles nor do my legs get swollen but if I lay down with my legs up they tend to start getting tingling sensation and my feet for some reason start getting stiff. I do take magnesium and nutritional yeast along with a trace mineral liquid but it doesn't seem to help. It could be my medication since I am a type 2 diabetic I'm taking ozempic and I'm taking metformin 2000 mg I'm not sure if that's causing my issue but I've had those feelings and my legs for as long as I can remember. Even as a teenager I used to get that. I was diagnosed that too when I was 45 years old
@TheMartuco Have you tried carnivore diet? Sounds like your blood sugar is still not controlled.
I needed this video right on time! What a blessing ❤ Thank you, may grace and blessings be poured out to you in Yahusha's name!
He's a doctor, who the hell is yahushna, a doctor or colleague?
It’s crazy how I figured out to stop eating carbs in December 2023 when I realized my ankles wouldn’t stop swelling up. After a couple of weeks carb free, my ankles were fine. I slowly introduced carbs and I noticed 2 days later, my ankles were swollen again. I didn’t know anything about the vitamins and minerals until now. I’ll be sore to make sure I’m getting enough along with my carb free diet.
Go easy on the potassium until you know your potassium levels. That could cause serious heart problems to have too much.
I heard a cardiologist years ago, who would put all of his patients on Low Sodium V8 juice for a month. It's jammed full of natural potassium. He claimed 90% no longer needed surgery. I tried it and it actually works. I'm also a huge Magnesium preacher. I'll add the B1
Where do get B1 ?
@@tamaraescobar7211 Not too sure but I think it's pretty standard. I'll let you know if I have a ny trouble finding it.
With the different types of magnesium out there I wouldn’t know which one to buy. Any suggestions?
@@adrinem4513 Citrate is very common but can give some people diarea if you take too much. glicinate gives all the benefits without the big D. Some take some of each. I use a powder made by SISU. It seams to be quite good.
Glycinate
Best physician in the world, Alhamdulliah 😊
Plz do help me should I go to physician I am suffering this issue dear
@@38610 yes you should
His name is Eric, I think you posted on the wrong video.
The demonstration of the sugar being attached to the protein bar to represent glycation was so helpful!! I finally get it because of that clever visual aid. Thank you!!❤
Glad you like that. Thanks for watching the video. Take care.
Thank you so much Dr. Berg! I have that pitting endema on my left ankle. I am already taking potasium. Now to include Mg, increase Potassium and Vitamin B-1! Awesome! ❤🎉😊
You're absolutely welcome!
@@Drberg what is a good amount of vit-b1 to start off with?
Your advice is always AWESOME!!! Also, when I started to put my legs up high on short breaks instead of sitting in my chair at work a lot, the swelling went down. Plus, I eat raw garlic for circulation. Yes, sugar is limited for me. USA
My mom is 90 and she had edema. She can’t walk anymore without assistance. Im also feeling that tingling in the bottom of my feet. Thank you for this video. Definitely going to share this with my mom. I’ve already started making changes in my diet .
Alcohol, Beer same as Sugar...and Fasting helps...
But I like my whiskey and bread!
@@wiz4020 then like swelling 👍
@@johantrenier1685 No, I'm a 65 year old man, I exercise, ride my bike most days, lift weights! Healthier than most people! No diabetes, no prescription drugs!
I like my beer, and switching to lo-carb beer and cutting down on my drinking, along with a low carb diet has helped a lot, (pretty much eliminated most of the swelling) but one ankle/foot that I injured about 4 months ago, still gets swollen every day. It's fine when I get out of bed, but after about an hour the effects of gravity kick in and my foot gets swollen again.
@@realandsurreal been a beer guy as well. Stopped over the summer. Swelling gone. I drink Coors light forever. Found hard kombucha. Higher alcohol content, drink less. Works for me. 👍Stomach feels better also.
Sometimes, a chemical being frequently consumed can cause it. I had swollen ankles and it turned out to be from decaffeinated coffee from a particular convenience store. I stopped drinking it and the swelling vanished. It had some kind of chemical in it, possibly a machine cleaner
Great spotting that, thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Dr for you advise, i look forward to incorporating the vitamins and changing my diet, 7 years ago the swelling started and it has been a struggle, unable to put on shoes, my self esteem has been low
But I thank God for you, and this guidance
Omg!! I was literally looking up info about this 3 days ago! Thank you for this video Dr. Eric!
Daily dry brushing improves (besides Dr. advice, of course) lymphatic system and blood circulation
Great point !
thank-you for this video, i use to be a major diabetic high blood pressure etc i lost over 80lbs, i am now down around 160 heading down to about 155lbs. I had hernia surgery and sufferred massive edema when the wound closed up, my body filled up with over 40lbs of fluid and i spent 3 weeks in hospital getting it drained, i went into heart failure for the 2nd time because of it. My heart apparently has trouble pumping blood and fluid so i am taking diarectics to help with my situation, and yes they do help keep the fuild down which keeps me healthy, i am strength training watching my diet and making sure that i get more potassium supplementation into my body thru electrolytes (no carb gatorade etc) I am going to follow your diet recommendations in this video to help as well. I am so glad I came across this video today. Thank-you
magnesium (420mg),
potassium (4700mg)
vitamin b1
+ cut sugar/carbs.
I took magnesium it made me feel ill
I am so happy that you made this video. No one ever talks about the swelling of ankles. I wished you would do such a video since you say things so well. I have swelling ankles since my pregnancy which has been 18 years ago. Do I have swelling 18 years now with no success in decreasing my swelling. I tried for the first time dieting since I became overweight after pregnancy but can’t lose. The reason honestly: I love food. So eating bananas, berries, Chia seeds, no sugar, no gluten and plant fiber good?
The way you explain complex health topics is so easy to understand. Such valuable content!
Glad to know that you liked this post!
Thank you for this video! I started taking complex Vit B supplements and electrolyte supplements a few weeks ago and the swelling in my ankles and feet has gone down a lot and it is steadily improving.
I am also improving my eating habits by reducing or eliminating carbs, processed food, and sugar intake.
It is challenging because I temporarily live in my car however I am determined.
same as my mom who has lymphedema because of her cancer (she was a survivor tho)
Thanks for reminder, that situation is my fear too, tests are on the way.
Good she's surviving, all the best.
Explains a lot, Thanks. I'm taking action on my diet thanks to you. Im pre diabetic according to a recent blood test.
Some people hate that I've been blessed to often be able to pinpoint exactly what "it" truly is when dealing with drug-related edema. I get called every name under the sun for not having a medical license, but still fighting for those I care for. 😂 Oh well, won't stop me. Stay strong, people, and have a wonderful day!
Some people can't be helped cuz they don't want it, they didn't ask for it. I have edema at only 43 years old and I watched my mother die from it at 44. Her legs, no her calves blew up from about 20 inches to 50 inches in just 6 months. It was scary, traumatizing even. So like you I am very Intune with my own body and what works for me and I tried offering what I have learned (unwanted advice) to other woman, since my mother didn't know what to do and now I do. But Older woman who are like 75 year olds, look at me, at my age and think.. "you don't know what your talking about." and quickly dismiss anything I say about it LOL so ofc they don't wanna listen.. they also never asked
@@jacquiewiegand6323 How she died from Edema? SMH. It was probably kidney failure or cognitive heart diseases.
@@wiz4020 Or doctor worship.
They will say to you where did you get your medical license. I just say the school of common sense.
@@nardip4999 I mean, yuh ofc, DUHH... but there is always more to it then just that. They discovered her liver was covered in cirrhosis scars 5 months before her death. but when her legs (calf) blew up from 15 inch's to 60 inches in diameter.. (in under a year) she gave up on life and who can blame her? so ya.. i think that killed her.. She had small amounts of water retention for about 20 years before this happened. There were so many warnings signs that we ignored for years and years as her doctor didn't know what advice to offer, other then to watch her diet, use compress socks.. and we ignored it. I mean, every woman retains water now and again right?
I followed his advice and got rid of it completely in a few days. Taking the B1 vitamin with K2, his Electrolyte capsules (which has plenty of Sodium) and the Magnesium Glycinate. Thank you soo much!!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much. This is what I am dealing with. So glad you said it's not always connected to your liver, kidneys & heart. Good news. Glad you resolved it for yourself and are sharing a solution that doesn't include drugs with horrible side effects. Again, thank you.
Started having strawberry, blueberries, and banana smoothie every day for the last three weeks.. alot of my symptoms are fading away
Careful about too much fruit as it is high in fructose which leads to fatty liver, as well as spiking blood glucose. Remember, the most important thing is to lower carbs to lower blood glucose. Eat lots of non-starchy vegetable carbs but moderate the starchy fruit carbs.
I had prostatectomy surgery 5 years ago and they removed a bunch of central abdominal lymph nodes as part of the process. I had major problems with swelling almost immediately afterwards.
Lymphatic drainage massage only accomplished so much. I’m going to give this a try.
My feet and ankles have been swollen for a past couple of months. Did my blood work up and I am not diabetic. This is so timely, I am definitely going to what Dr Berg recommends.
My left foot and leg swells along. I'm only 54. I have torn ligaments in both ankles from an old injury. This is God sending this ! Ty !!!!
You are very welcome, get well soon!
Vitamin B1 Thiamine is also good for neuropathy pain and even shingles pain. 250 mg twice a day.
Really? If Dr Berg said it I didn't hear him but how much of both? My fibromialgia and RA pain is debilitating me and I'm only 54. We have a 9yr old daughter that doesn't understand why mommy doesn't get to go places with her and her daddy.
That sounds like a lot. In Dr. Berg’s B1 formula, it only has .3 mg B1 daily
thank you so much
Actually, Benfotiamine 250 mg twice a day is best for neuropathy.
I had this issue. I changed my diet to fix it. I still am not sure what I did to change it. I now have more lentils, salmon at least twice a week minimum now. Oh. I stopped drinking sodas I drink more water now. Interesting information.
Thank you! I appreciate your explanation! It’s so helpful! 😀 When my mother wasn’t doing well, water would actually seep out of her lower legs. I know she had CHF but no one ever checked for nutritional deficiencies.
4:16 Coconut water has at least 2000mg potassium per litter. 2 litters per day is usual drinking water consumption. When exercise or in summer and you need 4 litters. But you’d need 8 avocado or a kilo of spinach., not viable.
You should have lab work done beofre you ASSume you have low potassium. Potassium overdose can kill you. It's a direct effect on the heart.
I really appreciate you Doc. I been dealing with this for yearsssssssssss
he's a chiropractor not a real doctor
Stroke victims get neurological symptoms because muscles are paralyzed. I have had a massive stroke and my right leg is still paralyzed. I have edema on the right leg but not on the left. As I have gotten better control of the leg, the edema has gone down some. I still have swelling and edema but exercise has helped tremendously with it. My right arm had edema but it has gone away after I regained control of my shoulder muscles. I still don’t have control from my elbow down but the edema is long gone.