I quit alcohol and weed 4 days ago, been drinking 6-12 beers a day and toking all day for 20 plus years. I am so thirsty, it's like nothing I drink with quench my thirst. I forgot what sober feels like, hugging my kids feels different, it's like I can see them clearly. Thank you for the info Dr. Berg, wish us all luck.
Hello everyone. I haven’t watched this video (yet) because I don’t drink, but I’ll share a story with you that may help you if you’re watching this while contemplating your drinking. I’ll give you the shortened version for the TL;DR crew. I was born in the 70s and both parents were partiers/drinkers and occasional drug users (mostly psychedelics). As I grew, my parents sunk deeper into alcoholism, my father being the more functional of the two as he had a career while my mother was a stay-at-home. By the early 90s, drinking had done enough damage to her that she was no longer functional on any level without her booze. She drank herself to death by 1998 after everyone had moved out of the home for self-preservation as the living environment was so toxic. My father continued his drinking and, while mentally and emotionally crippled, has somehow managed to stay alive, despite countless hospital stays, several of them spent in ICU. He still drinks to this day and even while inebriated, claims he’s given it up aside from “a couple of beers”. Our family has been destroyed by the environment we were raised in. I rarely speak to either of my sisters. My sisters haven’t spoken to one another since my mother’s funeral. All three of us have mental stability issues and addictive personalities. I started taking drugs at 14 years old and through the years, have taken almost every street drug short of crack and heroin. Luckily managed to find my way out of substances and am trying to put what pieces of my life that are still salvageable back together. The moral of the story is, if you’re reading this contemplating your own drinking, this will give you a general idea of what the future holds for you and possibly the generation(s) of your bloodline that will follow if you continue choose booze. I hope you’re able to find your way out of the maze. Love, Tom
Tom, congratulations on telling the truth 😢 destruction it does to everyone and anything 😢😢 take care. I just ordered the Kudzu Vegavero. 3 months worth. 😊take care. Sorry this happened to you and you're family
After drinking heavily for the last 30 to 40 years I finally gave it up completely 2 weeks ago. Besides rotting your iiver alcohol is very hard on the heart. I have some serious heart issues now and can no longer afford to drink. I am moving in with my son and his wife, and neither of them drink alcohol. I feel like I can finally beat it.
Have you tried Kava root tea? It's a game changer for drinkers and former drinkers. Anyone really. I'd definitely look into it. Check out JoeyTalks channel here about it.
I was an alkie for over 40 years, but I've been sober for 10 years, 9 months & 23 days. A true alkie always remembers his last day. (Oct 05, 2011), because when you quit for good, you count the days, then weeks, then months etc. It's not easy at first, and it takes a long time before you don't want a drink anymore, but it can be done. I read a good book called "The power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg which helped me understand the process of addiction, and the steps one can take to change. Highly recommended.
I just stopped drinking today, not sure if can actually do it though. I lost a good amount of weight doing keto and intermittent fasting even though I drank alcohol throughout. I had Vodka 40 proof with soda water, lime juice and low sugar cranberry which actually had erythritol or whatever its called. About 3 of those a day. I just want to be healthy now I'm 51. Gave up smoking but I vape, lost weight, now I want to tackle my drinking and eventually get off the vape Edit: Thanks everyone who replied to my comment it touched my heart to know people I've never met took the time to say kind and helpful words ❣
"[Alcohol] is a foul-tasting, highly addictive poisonous drug, that is produced from decaying vegetable matter and provides no advantages whatsoever." - Allen Carr
Keeping my fingers crossed. Try with highly sparkling mineral water, everytime i wanted to get booze i drank even half of liter mixed with one whole lemon. It was sour as hell, but my belly was full and helped me to forget what i was after :)
I’m 70 years old and I can’t tell you how many people I’ve known who’s lives were ruined by alcohol. Many are dead. For me, I quit for good 3 years ago. It was not easy. I wished so many times I could have a drink or two and be content. I was certainly a lot of fun when I did drink. I’m finally no longer missing drinking. I was recently with a group of people who were drinking a lot and I had no desire.
After I quit for good 8 years ago I would sometimes go to a bar to socialize. I could sit there and watch as each individual transformed. They all do, don't kid yourselves. And you could see the entire room change with time. Then it becomes people talking louder because everyone is trying to talk louder... lol It got old quick. My tolerance for people under the influence of alcohol has reached an all time low. I'm bored with the whole scene.
@@Jeff-bl1rz If you allow yourself ....open a Bible and find lasting Rest in Christ....best thing you can do for this life and the next....allow yourself....even if you don't agree or struggle fathoming Words that seem foreign and distant. Word of encouragment. My father was a drunk most his life and no longer is.....there is one whom all glory and praise is to be given too. God alone. I hope this finds you in good encouragment.
I quit drinking 9 years ago, and it's one of the best gifts I've ever given myself. I am so much healthier, and look and feel so much better. Quitting drinking was a real life changer for me. And after I made it past the first few months, I've never missed it or craved it at all. I highly recommend it.
Good for you! You are an inspiration. I’m 50 and have been drinking for the better part of 30 years. The longest I’ve gone without is two months, but then got pulled back in. I’m trying again now, hopefully for good this time. I’m only on day 8, though, but I’m really motivated and hope I can keep reminding myself the myriad reasons why I want to rid myself of this poison once and for all.
@@stephenmahlstedt7276 how is it going? I know it can be so hard to stop. My Dad struggled his entire life. I decided a few years back to stop myself. Wishing you success!!!
I stopped drinking one year ago on June 7 - I’m almost there - to one year sober! I was definitely consuming more than one should and I have to say that Dr. Bergs videos definitely contributed to me wanting to protect my Liver more! So many people don’t know how sick their liver can get and they won’t even have many clues until it’s too late!
@@gelov3289 I was going for about 1-2 beers a day. And sometimes more... I have really bad hangovers for last 15 years, which made me think of quitting altogether. Been off for 18 days now, drinking only non-alcohol beer.
Im giving upon alcohol from today . Although I only use to drink beers but I've realised that not only it hits hard on pocket but it makes you take foolish decision . Alcohol is anti productivity and anti inner peace and happiness. I wish whoever reads this, gets inspiration and power to continue his sobriety.
Don,t you get any symptoms when you quit, i thought i,d be ok but went through hell for 3 days then my body went back to normal, then i had a drink again a week later and a couple of days later i was off again for about a day, now i drink a little every day just cos i dread the withdrawl, is there a way round the cravings?
Wishing all of you who are considering abstaining from alcohol strength and courage! I am just over 3 weeks and feeling good now, although it was a little rough for a couple of weeks. Not with cravings, more so with lethargy. To you youngsters out there - be very wary of alcohol as you get older. It sneaks up on you to the point you aren’t really aware of your intake. BE WARY OF ALCOHOL!!!
It's been ingrained in this culture that alcohol can be consumed without a negative effect. Thanks, Dr. Berg, for continually highlighting its negative effects.
my brother who is an MD leaning towards holistic says that life span on an individual will be generally the same no matter what the input is. It's just the quality of life and reason for death changes. But how many more 'studies' do we have to endure that tells us that alcohol (wine) and caffeine (coffee) are 'heart-healthy'? There may be a blood thinning and an antioxiding effect. But the blood does not need to be thinned if the arteries and veins are properly maintained. And the damage that these drugs do to the rest of the body far outweighs the antioxidant effect.
I became an alcoholic at age 14, I just turned 27 two weeks ago and celebrated one year sober a week ago. 12+ years of my life I wasted going to jail and getting fired from my jobs and getting my car impounded and license suspended, waking up covered in my own piss and/or naked and making everyone around hate me. Finally had to go to rehab and it was the best decision I ever made, the important thing is that you WANT to get sober if you have a problem. It'll never work if you are content with your life falling apart which gets old very quick. Anyone out there who is seeking help, please drop everything if you have to in order to get the help you need, it'll save your life
After 35 years of battling alcohol consumption, I walked into an AA meeting two years ago and I have been alcohol free and happily liberated ever since. I have been able to avoid it all together and I don't miss it. AA performed a miracle for me.
Dr. Berg thank you for doing this video. I’ve been a heavy drinker for 5 yrs; about 10 shots a day, everyday. After seeing this, ordered Kudzu and began taking it. Haven’t drank in 3 days and counting. You are a blessing 🙏
I stopped drinking 4 months ago, I am in recovery and though I have no cravings I will give this a try. I have my life back, alcohol took me over, dropped weight, in shape, keto and fasting is working great for me. Thanks so much Dr. Berg, you are a true lifesaver, God bless you.
Coach the word recovery is an AA word , your a normal person and now u quit , so not in recovery , u can do anything you want to do now without the addiction part
Wow, I'm 5 weeks into my sobriety after 37 years of drinking since the age of 9 years old. I'm suffering from 2 severe autoimmune disorders that have ravaged my body .my spine has been herniated in over 10 of my levels I'm scheduled to have my second cervical fusions at this relatively young age of 55, I'm almost completely homebound. But I'm not giving up!! THANK YOU for your dedication to the real practice of Health Care!!! 👍
@@JeffCaplan313 Thanks, I have a 30 minute stretch routine every morning I have been doing for about 3 years now. Helps keep me from being totally sedentary but my knees have no cartilage left also have deformed right leg with painful gait. But I walk the perimeter of my background with my physical Therapist as often as possible!! I appreciate the suggestion
Great advice for those with a drinking problem. Reading the comments makes me realize just how rampant alcoholism is. It's encouraging to read the messages filled with hope for recovery. I have a beer most nights and maybe a single bourbon w/ ice, but never more. Some nights I don't drink anything. Alcoholism runs on both sides of my family so I've been very aware of my intake for many years now. Was in the music business for over a decade and knew many addicts, and that always made me very cognizant of my own limitations.
My heavy intake of alcohol was strongly connected to my depression and it just ruined me completely. I sought out help one day after having a big and tearful breakdown earlier in the week, and that was honestly the best choice I've ever done in my life. One of the main reasons I stopped drinking was because my doctor told me that my blood samples showed early signs of liver failure. After that message along with psychologist help, my alcohol cravings just went from 100 to 0. I even stopped eating bad food with lots of sugar. No energy drinks either that was my daily routine. Only healthy food with lots of water. I watched your videos as well and I honestly feel so much better now. It's crazy how much have changed and I lose weight in the same process! Life really feels good now! And thank you so much for sharing your wisdom to us. It's truly an amazing gift!
@@antoniot7928 Well, when it was getting really serious... I guess 5 weeks. It sorta just happened without me realising. I was drinking lots of whiskey, vodka, and beer
@@zeriolinx5755 Wow, I expected it to take a lot longer to develop liver issues. I guess it also depends on how much it was everyday. I'm glad you are healthier now. I am trying to stay as far from alcohol as possible. I think my liver is okay right now, but I would rather stop while I'm ahead.
@@antoniot7928 I got drunk almost every day. It was mostly 40% liqour too but a lot of beer the other times. Also it might be in my genes that I suffer easily but Im not sure. As for the liver problem reversing I don't know yet but I took a bloodsample today and will get the result by tomorrow. I could update you on it :)
During the lockdown, alcohol was a problem for me. I recently stopped drinking due to my trainer's encouragement. I feel better, I've lost weight, my joints don't hurt and I really don't miss it. Great video, great comments from viewers 👏 👍 😀
So I have to tell you Doc…I have been struggling with alcohol for years because of depression and anxiety. I don’t get drunk just drink steadily throughout the day and night to keep my emotions numb. I don’t have to drive much because of small town life in this beautiful place. Fortunately. So within a week I am alcohol free. And the kudzu gives me energy. It’s stimulating my interests….I live in chronic back pain from injuries in car accidents and an ex. I’m finding my yoga practice expanding and my garden and sewing and painting and knitting also. With keto on top of everything the world is a new place. I love you Dr. Berg.🙏
I would feel guilty even after drinking a small amount because deep down I knew it was no good for me especially with alcohol addiction running rampant through members of my family taking two lives. So I was very grateful when I stared to get a headache from even small amounts of alcohol. It was enough of an annoyance to help me finally put alcohol down.
I quit drinking almost 2 years ago. Definitely one of the better decisions I've made! Only bizarre thing was, for quite a few months there, my bloodwork got ironically worse when it came to cholesterol(HDL especially plummeted), and I had less energy at the gym because I guess my body had become so used to using it for my carbs. After about a year though my bloodwork started coming back better and my body fully adapted and I'd never go back to drinking again... I enjoy remembering all my nights!
What also helps is scheduling an activity in the evening - then you tell yourself "I don't want to drink before I do___(fill in the blank)." Then, do something in the evening, anything, besides things that are compatible with drinking. At the minimum, take a walk. I schedule some woodworking or shop work during the evenings, and I know I don't want to drink alcohol before that. On other evenings, I do a light workout or go for a long walk.
I quit drinking New Years Day. I had no idea that it was causing menopause symptoms to explode! Wowzers! I'm still experiencing all the symptoms...but they are greatly reduced!
Thank you Dr. Berg for this info. I will pass it on. I stopped drinking alcohol 8 months ago after being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. I'm doing great without it, but would like others to stop too.
I haven’t drank in 1.5 weeks and am hoping to go an entire month. I’ve always liked drinking and had a broken heart which started a horrible circle of drinking. I’m doing KETO and OMAD for 1 month and have been feeling AMAZING! Now just have to be done with alcohol. Thanks for this video!!!
I can always stop for a couple weeks or even months but it useless when you are not happy or have good friends or family. When alcohol is your only remedy and you have zero people supporting you when things gets really difficult it always comes back. It feels so good to be able to relax, feel good about things and yourself. So good
I quit drinking back in 1995, I used to drink so much that my hangovers were so bad I would pray to God if I lived through it I will quit drinking. But of course I kept drinking. Done that day happened when I quit Cold turkey, For 3 days I did not eat or sleep, And finally on the 4th day I slept and when I woke up II felt amazing. I never really kept track of how long it had been since I stopped because I knew I wasn't going to drink again. I don't miss It, And really can't stand the smell or taste of Alcohol. If you quit and go back to drinking just start quitting again, No matter how long it takes you'll get there if you truly want.
I consider myself very fortunate for losing all interest in consuming alcohol. I also consider myself fortunate that I never had a problem or an addiction to it. I stopped consuming alcohol a few years ago because of the way it made me feel, especially the day after, and that was after consuming just one or two drinks. It started to make me feel nauseous and would give me an instant headache, which I now consider a blessing in disguise. I don't miss it at all anymore.
I have just ordered a box of kudzu root tablets, desperately wanting to stop alcohol consumption. I will update this in a week or two and il let you no how I get on. Thanks doc, you may just be saving lives ❤
I did so well with intermittent fasting and sometimes keto, since discovering dr. Berg's channel in January of this year. Quit alcohol for a while (a mere month) but the habit came back and I need to tackle this. I'm from Belgium and I like our beers, it's so normal here and sometimes even considered 'weird' when you don't drink at certain occasions.
I gave up alcohol temporarily to beat diabetes, along with fasting and keto. That was 3 1/2 years ago. I don't miss it except for the occasional glass of wine with dinner I still don't have. Last New Year's Eve I decided to get some hard seltzers. I found out I didn't miss it at all, and while I won't say "never," I'm really not that interested. I may enjoy some wine with dinner sometimes, but I still have not.
I'm in the same boat. I stopped having my occasional beer when I was diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and at the same time transitioned to a keto diet. I haven't had a drink in almost 3 years and would just rather be healthy than do something that I know can only be harmful to me.
diabetes type 2 is adrenal problem and insuline resistance , get a adrenal formula . bovine glanulars for adrenals dr christopher master gland and for 1 month bitter melon
Alcoholism is more a mental addiction than physical , and it’s main cause is boredom . i’ve noted that myself and fellow bachelors all have alcohol problems , because we have too much time on our hands whereas my friends with kids never get a spare minute to “hit the bottle” . “The devil makes work for idle hands” as the saying goes
This is AWESOME!!! I have been searching for natural things to assist my loved ones who enjoy alcohol too much! I DO notice, sugar addiction plays into it as well! Speaking of that....I REALLY want to loose weight and STOP sugar cravings! I keep telling myself at 54 I CAN loose weight.
I’m 60 and lost over 30. You can lose. Just forget what happened yesterday and move on today. Meaning if you slip yesterday don’t make that a reason to just give up. Just realize we slip, but we can start again. You’ll feel so much better for it.
Sugar is hard to quit. It took me 6 months of actively trying. I was addicted to caffeinated soft drinks for years. I started by switching to caffeine in pill form, and drinking water with added sugar. Graduallly adding less and less sugar. Now soft drinks taste disgusting like strange chemicals, and I don't drink anything with added sugar.
After having alcoholism run in my family. I have been drinking close to 35 years. Last year drank mostly scotch whiskey 🥃. Although I was only drinking one day a week. The fact I had to tell myself I could only drink one day a week. Finally settled in my mind lol ya time to stop. I was also having severe hangovers for days on only a few drinks. And feeling generally down. As of January 1st 2022. I haven’t touched a drop. Been 5 months and 1 day. But I’m not counting:-). Just living without alcohol in my house. It doesn’t appeal to Me anymore. So thank goodness I don’t have cravings. I have hand on heart had about two instances where I thought perhaps a beer. But soon went for an ice cold glass of water. Job done. Sending strength and positive vibes to anyone trying to quit. YOU WILL DO IT AND FEEL WAY BETTER FOR IT :-) xx
God bless people like you Dr. Berg for helping this poor humanity from getting all kind of diseases because of wrong food and drinks. Water is the best drink ever! ❣
Unfortunately, some processed drinks are healthier than clean water in some parts of the world. Remember in the middle ages, water was so polluted they made the precursor of what we now know as beer to make the liquid drinkable (Europe).
I had forgotten about Kudzu. I took it many years ago and remember the first time it worked for me was at a restaurant. Had a glass of wine before the meal, and when the meal arrived, the waitress asked me if I wanted another glass of wine. I was surprised that I didn’t want my usual second glass! Kudzu really worked for me!
I saw your video about liver disease and I have stopped drinking because of it, thank you! I started the keto diet and intermittent fasting and this video is such a sign to keep it up!
Once I got into working out there was a natural inclination to start watching what I was eating. In time I lost any desire to drink alcohol without having to work at giving up. I realised how much damage it was doing if I had a drink. I would feel terrible all week and not able to work out properly.
I stopped drinking 4 years ago and it completely changed my life!! I love being sober and I've lost 10kg by following Dr Bergs advice. I weigh less that the ideal weight I was aiming for and I feel amazing!!! I even started a UA-cam channel and feel so much more comfortable in photos and video. Thank you Dr Berg!!! ❤❤
I didn't stop drinking and following dr Bergs advice I lost 24 kg I eat one meal in a day a good one and that is ok. but I am not a heavy drinker but in somme week-ends 🎉
Dr berg I have followed you for many years and you was my first go to on my journey for optimal health. At that time in my life I had beaten alcohol and was happy living the low carb lifestyle and had experienced one of that happiest times of my life. Everything changed and turning to drink was my easy way out of extreme anxiety with everything that was going on in my life at that time. A few years later and many days binging I have finally weened myself off of alcohol and junk food but this is early days yet. Thank you Dr Berg. Eternally grateful for all that you do x
Dr. Berg is a highly intelligent man and I encourage everyone viewing this video to pay close attention . Also there are many of us whom refuse to realize we have a problem with alcohol and may be an alcoholic , thus ruining our mind, health and family relations and work ethics due to not being honest with yourself or other about having a drinking problem . Getting off alcohol is one thing . Staying off alcohol by yourself can prove to be extremely difficult . Attending AA can help .
I had several traumatic situations in a row and noticed if I started thinking about it, I would find myself binge drinking and after watching this, it’s completely completely helping - I am so grateful because I was really struggling.. this plus therapy gives me so much hope for healing- thank you ❤️
Kudzu is great, also amino acid NAC and Valerian root help a lot with cravings. I went from drinking a bottle of wine daily to maybe having a couple of glasses of wine in the weekend. Also getting diagnosed and medicated for ADHD was instrumental.
Ill try this,love alcohol..limit myself to 1 cup of vodka a night between 6 and 8 o'clock to relieve dealing with people....lost 55 pounds watching ur videos..low carb and intermittent fasting..I got this.
there's this one time when a guy told me the only good reason I take alcohol is to avoid committing suicide, I told him, but it is suicide. Stay healthy y'all
They did a study of elderly people who lived a quality long life past 80 years and the main factors were regular exercise and moderate alcohol use. So I think there are health benefits.
Alcohol has zero benefits. That study you mention is not proof of anything. Do you think that if they had lived a life with regular exercise and been T total that they would have been less healthy? That's clearly not the case
Today is day 30 of my using Kudzu to kick beer to the curb. IT WORKS!! I take it after lunch and I no longer crave my beer. I liken this to Chantix which stopped my craving for cigarettes. I quit smoking 13 years ago with Chantix (yes I know it was pulled from the market due to allegedly causing cancer. So does smoking!!)
Where and how much Kudzu do you take, ingest? No one seems to be saying that here. I'm wondering all the benefits it may have. With all of this inflation we may need to eat it!
@@BRIANDER100 I don’t have any health issues. I take milk thistle during early spring and late summer at least three weeks in a row. It honestly made feel better and energetic.it’s good for your liver.
Keto made it very easy for me to quit alcohol. Carb craving and booze cravings are very similar feelings so when you no longer feel one, you also stop feeling the other. Heavy alcoholists may find value in psilocybin to restore their dopamine balance.
I drank in the 90s, quit in 99. I worked with an alcoholic in my co-op job junior year, he had stacks of empty Bud 12 packs all over his house and would drink them nonstop. I knew I should avoid becoming that. I have been buzzed 3 times in the last 23 years. All with a friend I grew up with.
I quit to try sobriety to improve health. I was a light drinker...not an alcoholic or heavy drinker. Quiting drinking, improving my diet, fasting and vitamin supplements made me feel better than I had felt in many years. It is easy to quit once you feel the benefits of sobriety. Even if you are a light drinker, it is affecting you more than you think. Quit for a few months and see how you feel.
Thank you, Dr. Berg. Would you please consider making a similar video for stopping the use of Percocet (or opioids in general), and saving our organs and our life?
I used to drink too much alcohol but then I stopped when I learned that my problem wasn't actually an alcohol but ADHD (=low on dopamine). I started to take B1 (10gr), 10ml of DHA/EPA (arctic cod liver oil) and 5gr of l-tyrosine every day and my alcohol cravings just diappeared. :)
Grows all over the place in Florida and can be considered a "noxious vegetation" which is humorous since it was initially brought in for cattle feed, if memory serves. Have to carefully identify the leaves though as it looks similar to other vines that are not healthy to the touch or for consumption. Thank you for this information!
I'm five years off the sauce and I'm healthier than ever I've lost 200 lbs and I'm off 12 prescriptions. I ise cannabis medicines for my chronic pain and it works for me! Stay Blessed!
After seeing this video I bought Kudzu supplements yesterday. I took two capsules at around 4:00 pm. Normally I would drink between 6-9 pm. Not only did I not want to drink I didn’t want food. So it’s actually an appetite suppressant. I’m posting this at 9 am the next day. I’m still not hungry but I am going to eat. I took another capsule this morning and then I will take more later today so that I don’t drink. I did more research on this and apparently it’s also good for menopause ..for night sweats and hot flashes. Bonus!😁
I was never a big drinker, I would only have a glass every so often with my meal ( about once or twice a month to be exact), but I never enjoyed the fuzzy numb feeling alcohol gave me. It made me feel weak and lethargic not to mention sleepy. So after my 23rd birthday I made a promise to not drink another drop of alcohol for at least a year and see how I feel afterwards. It's been five months and I feel much more healthy than before, my cognitive function has improved and the inflamation in my body has greatly reduced. Thanks Dr. Berg!!
After seeing this video I purchased the root extract of Kudzu. After one day of taking the supplement, it stopped the craving. Wow... Ive been a fan of Dr. Berg for over a year now but this took it to another level. This works, or it least worked for me.
My shot of whiskey thins the blood and decreases chance of stroke. My glass of wine makes me happy and is tasty. My glass of German beer helps reduce chance of getting a kidney stone. Everything in moderation. If I believe this, then it’s true. As George Costanza would say…”It’s not a lie…if you believe it”. Thank you George…thank you.
Thanks doc. As of recently I just found out I was alcohol intolerant. 2 months ago. Hives. I been cutting down but should stop completely. There's no cure from what I've read other then stopping. It hasn't been easy..
Kudzo grows like an out of control alien weed in the Southern United States, and you're the first one telling us to eat it...lol! Thanks! I'll make it my friend, now.
let me tell you he dont know how to detox the liver you do coffee enemas until colon is clean fix filtration of kidneys lympatic cleance to full then flush or break stones. and final give juices and bitter herbs to detox the liver thats the 4 stages dr berg he is not a holistic healer yet..
Dedicated sobriety to my daughter, as I am not worthy enough to stop for myself. 10 years sober, and I still salivate walking past it, I can still taste it.
Stopped two weeks ago. I think physically and mentally I had my last shot. I was feeling my health deteriorate. So, I stopped eating bread, cheese, sugar and all processed foods. Taking milk thistle and Dr Berg’s suggested mix of kefer, kale, blueberries and water as a smoothie. Joined a gym and got back into a daily routine. Since I’m 53, I’m going slow. Next up cardio and intermittent fasting. I will get better.🔥
I think that stress/anxiety relief is a valuable health benefit and I prefer a shot of hard liquor over most oral antiseptics... I'm sure that there are benefits other than being a topical antiseptic and even further convinced that it is a dosage issue with most people. Mentioning cocaine reminds me that this could be the main problem with our sugar consumption as well because consuming hundreds of grams of these powerful medicines is madness - especially when these substances are often highly processed with even more dangerous additives. All that said, the information shared here is so valuable and appreciated!!! Food is medicine and this leafy green can help so many people. Whether they have an addiction problem, want to continue drinking in moderation without completely destroying their health or don't drink at all - kudzu seems like a great addition to almost anyone's diet. The abundance of it growing everywhere is another added bonus that I love about it. Thank you for so much great info.
June 12, 2022 - I'm so happy that I happened on Dr. Berg's videos. I've learned a lot, and plan to alter my diet using his recommendations. I'm 80 years of age, so I don't expect any miracles as far as repairing much of the damage I have done to my body over the decades. However, if I can reduce further damage, and possibly repair some of the damage done. I'll be extremely happy, and thank Dr. Berg for his extensive library of Health videos.
The information i get from you regularly helped me alot. You dive so deep into researching the health benefits of the different elements of mother nature. The amount of details you bring to the table is incredible, and that is why the content of your channel is powerful and very helpful. Thanks alot for the great value you add to this world.
I'm giving up alcohol for 3 months to start off with. I have been drinking since I was 16 and I'm now 36. Wish me luck guys
Good.luck
I seriously curtailed my drinking around your age. And the rewards have been tremendous. Good luck!
Good luck Kyle!
Good luck Kyle
Good luck
I quit alcohol and weed 4 days ago, been drinking 6-12 beers a day and toking all day for 20 plus years. I am so thirsty, it's like nothing I drink with quench my thirst. I forgot what sober feels like, hugging my kids feels different, it's like I can see them clearly. Thank you for the info Dr. Berg, wish us all luck.
Hey man, do you have any updates? Still sober?
I did to. But I love ❤️ my edibles
You need something to replace it
Bless you.. god speed
Good luck pal 👍
Hello everyone. I haven’t watched this video (yet) because I don’t drink, but I’ll share a story with you that may help you if you’re watching this while contemplating your drinking. I’ll give you the shortened version for the TL;DR crew. I was born in the 70s and both parents were partiers/drinkers and occasional drug users (mostly psychedelics). As I grew, my parents sunk deeper into alcoholism, my father being the more functional of the two as he had a career while my mother was a stay-at-home. By the early 90s, drinking had done enough damage to her that she was no longer functional on any level without her booze. She drank herself to death by 1998 after everyone had moved out of the home for self-preservation as the living environment was so toxic. My father continued his drinking and, while mentally and emotionally crippled, has somehow managed to stay alive, despite countless hospital stays, several of them spent in ICU. He still drinks to this day and even while inebriated, claims he’s given it up aside from “a couple of beers”.
Our family has been destroyed by the environment we were raised in. I rarely speak to either of my sisters. My sisters haven’t spoken to one another since my mother’s funeral. All three of us have mental stability issues and addictive personalities. I started taking drugs at 14 years old and through the years, have taken almost every street drug short of crack and heroin. Luckily managed to find my way out of substances and am trying to put what pieces of my life that are still salvageable back together.
The moral of the story is, if you’re reading this contemplating your own drinking, this will give you a general idea of what the future holds for you and possibly the generation(s) of your bloodline that will follow if you continue choose booze. I hope you’re able to find your way out of the maze.
Love,
Tom
Tom, congratulations on telling the truth 😢 destruction it does to everyone and anything 😢😢 take care. I just ordered the Kudzu Vegavero. 3 months worth. 😊take care. Sorry this happened to you and you're family
Cheers Tom
After drinking heavily for the last 30 to 40 years I finally gave it up completely 2 weeks ago. Besides rotting your iiver alcohol is very hard on the heart. I have some serious heart issues now and can no longer afford to drink. I am moving in with my son and his wife, and neither of them drink alcohol. I feel like I can finally beat it.
How much were u drinking
I have serious heart problems too so if I stop drinking what I'm going to live another 2 years who cares
God bless ya, man. Enjoy life with your family and learn to live without the added stress of alcohol. Worst drug on the planet.
Have you tried Kava root tea? It's a game changer for drinkers and former drinkers. Anyone really. I'd definitely look into it. Check out JoeyTalks channel here about it.
Hiw are you doing now?
I was an alkie for over 40 years, but I've been sober for 10 years, 9 months & 23 days. A true alkie always remembers his last day. (Oct 05, 2011), because when you quit for good, you count the days, then weeks, then months etc. It's not easy at first, and it takes a long time before you don't want a drink anymore, but it can be done. I read a good book called "The power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg which helped me understand the process of addiction, and the steps one can take to change. Highly recommended.
My birthday ❤
I quit back then too but don’t recall the date
I just stopped drinking today, not sure if can actually do it though. I lost a good amount of weight doing keto and intermittent fasting even though I drank alcohol throughout.
I had Vodka 40 proof with soda water, lime juice and low sugar cranberry which actually had erythritol or whatever its called.
About 3 of those a day. I just want to be healthy now I'm 51. Gave up smoking but I vape, lost weight, now I want to tackle my drinking and eventually get off the vape
Edit: Thanks everyone who replied to my comment it touched my heart to know people I've never met took the time to say kind and helpful words ❣
Wishing you the very best in your mission to quit drinking.
I want you to know that you inspired me today
"[Alcohol] is a foul-tasting, highly addictive poisonous drug, that is produced from decaying vegetable matter and provides no advantages whatsoever." - Allen Carr
Keeping my fingers crossed. Try with highly sparkling mineral water, everytime i wanted to get booze i drank even half of liter mixed with one whole lemon. It was sour as hell, but my belly was full and helped me to forget what i was after :)
Are you regularly walking? It's a great start.
I’m 70 years old and I can’t tell you how many people I’ve known who’s lives were ruined by alcohol. Many are dead. For me, I quit for good 3 years ago. It was not easy. I wished so many times I could have a drink or two and be content. I was certainly a lot of fun when I did drink. I’m finally no longer missing drinking. I was recently with a group of people who were drinking a lot and I had no desire.
how much and how long did you drink ? any health issues ?
After I quit for good 8 years ago I would sometimes go to a bar to socialize. I could sit there and watch as each individual transformed. They all do, don't kid yourselves. And you could see the entire room change with time. Then it becomes people talking louder because everyone is trying to talk louder... lol
It got old quick. My tolerance for people under the influence of alcohol has reached an all time low. I'm bored with the whole scene.
I’m at 3 1/12 years ….. but still crave once in awhile …. Especially with the shape the world is in ….
@@Jeff-bl1rz If you allow yourself
....open a Bible and find lasting Rest in Christ....best thing you can do for this life and the next....allow yourself....even if you don't agree or struggle fathoming Words that seem foreign and distant. Word of encouragment. My father was a drunk most his life and no longer is.....there is one whom all glory and praise is to be given too. God alone. I hope this finds you in good encouragment.
@@Heyitsyourfriendrobert And lose all ambition, work ethic, sense of urgency....It's just as bad as booze just in different ways
I quit drinking 9 years ago, and it's one of the best gifts I've ever given myself. I am so much healthier, and look and feel so much better. Quitting drinking was a real life changer for me. And after I made it past the first few months, I've never missed it or craved it at all. I highly recommend it.
Good job!!!!
Thank you, your comments are inspiring.
Plz guide me about its usage
Good for you! You are an inspiration. I’m 50 and have been drinking for the better part of 30 years. The longest I’ve gone without is two months, but then got pulled back in. I’m trying again now, hopefully for good this time. I’m only on day 8, though, but I’m really motivated and hope I can keep reminding myself the myriad reasons why I want to rid myself of this poison once and for all.
@@stephenmahlstedt7276 how is it going? I know it can be so hard to stop. My Dad struggled his entire life. I decided a few years back to stop myself. Wishing you success!!!
I stopped drinking one year ago on June 7 - I’m almost there - to one year sober! I was definitely consuming more than one should and I have to say that Dr. Bergs videos definitely contributed to me wanting to protect my Liver more! So many people don’t know how sick their liver can get and they won’t even have many clues until it’s too late!
Amazing work and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Congratulations. That’s a huge accomplishment.
If you have beer gut you already have issues with your liver.
@@kikiwillow187 thanks so much ☺️❤️
@@chrissparks3254 thanks dude 😎❤️
I planned on not drinking for a month starting today and then this video shows up! It's a sign Dr Berg knows what's best!
same here. been alcohol free for 18 days. thinking of going for 2 months :D
How much do you drink a day?
@@naur87 how about you, how much do you drinj a day or how frequent
@@gelov3289 I was going for about 1-2 beers a day. And sometimes more... I have really bad hangovers for last 15 years, which made me think of quitting altogether. Been off for 18 days now, drinking only non-alcohol beer.
@@gelov3289 I’ve been drinking a fifth of vodka for 5 days a week for the past 6 years. Super excited to try this out!
Im giving upon alcohol from today .
Although I only use to drink beers but I've realised that not only it hits hard on pocket but it makes you take foolish decision .
Alcohol is anti productivity and anti inner peace and happiness.
I wish whoever reads this, gets inspiration and power to continue his sobriety.
Almost 1 year AF & I feel 10 yrs younger. No more insidious neorotoxin ruining my organs, such a relief!
Congratulations!!
AF ?
Nice job!!
@@FoodRecipes108 Alcohol Free
I think AF is Alcohol Free
I don't understand people that have a problem with this. Quitting alcohol is ridiculously easy, I've done it about 60 times now...
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Don,t you get any symptoms when you quit, i thought i,d be ok but went through hell for 3 days then my body went back to normal, then i had a drink again a week later and a couple of days later i was off again for about a day, now i drink a little every day just cos i dread the withdrawl, is there a way round the cravings?
@@paulbillington8290 Only side affects are a strong urge for cynical sarcasm.
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😂😂😂😂 that was funny….
Wishing all of you who are considering abstaining from alcohol strength and courage! I am just over 3 weeks and feeling good now, although it was a little rough for a couple of weeks. Not with cravings, more so with lethargy. To you youngsters out there - be very wary of alcohol as you get older. It sneaks up on you to the point you aren’t really aware of your intake. BE WARY OF ALCOHOL!!!
Great point! Hangovers are brutal as we age.
It's been ingrained in this culture that alcohol can be consumed without a negative effect. Thanks, Dr. Berg, for continually highlighting its negative effects.
I never learned that message at all - alcohol is very bad for you esp to excess.
Out of curiosity where do you come from? Here in France even if we like wine and all, alcohol is always presented as something dangerous
Anything can have a "negative effect" if not consumed in moderation!
@@yosserc kl
my brother who is an MD leaning towards holistic says that life span on an individual will be generally the same no matter what the input is. It's just the quality of life and reason for death changes.
But how many more 'studies' do we have to endure that tells us that alcohol (wine) and caffeine (coffee) are 'heart-healthy'? There may be a blood thinning and an antioxiding effect. But the blood does not need to be thinned if the arteries and veins are properly maintained. And the damage that these drugs do to the rest of the body far outweighs the antioxidant effect.
I became an alcoholic at age 14, I just turned 27 two weeks ago and celebrated one year sober a week ago. 12+ years of my life I wasted going to jail and getting fired from my jobs and getting my car impounded and license suspended, waking up covered in my own piss and/or naked and making everyone around hate me. Finally had to go to rehab and it was the best decision I ever made, the important thing is that you WANT to get sober if you have a problem. It'll never work if you are content with your life falling apart which gets old very quick. Anyone out there who is seeking help, please drop everything if you have to in order to get the help you need, it'll save your life
Right on
After 35 years of battling alcohol consumption, I walked into an AA meeting two years ago and I have been alcohol free and happily liberated ever since. I have been able to avoid it all together and I don't miss it. AA performed a miracle for me.
same here!
16 yrs sober... still going to meetings..I like me now.
@@mikespencer4922 - Yeah! A lot has changed for me and I have no plans of ruining this!
good job quitters
no, you preformed the miracle by taking charge.
Dr. Berg thank you for doing this video. I’ve been a heavy drinker for 5 yrs; about 10 shots a day, everyday. After seeing this, ordered Kudzu and began taking it. Haven’t drank in 3 days and counting. You are a blessing 🙏
Good job, just keep it up!
Is it working for u? I’m thinking of getting it
Well done buddy stay strong
Can you please tell me which kudzu brand you are using? Thankyou
How many mgs.’s are you taking?
My dad was an alcoholic, he was born in 1926 and quit drinking in 1970 at age 44, he passed away in 2021 a month before his 95 th birthday.
I stopped drinking 4 months ago, I am in recovery and though I have no cravings I will give this a try. I have my life back, alcohol took me over, dropped weight, in shape, keto and fasting is working great for me. Thanks so much Dr. Berg, you are a true lifesaver, God bless you.
Coach the word recovery is an AA word , your a normal person and now u quit , so not in recovery , u can do anything you want to do now without the addiction part
Try Kava root tea! Seriously.
Wow, I'm 5 weeks into my sobriety after 37 years of drinking since the age of 9 years old. I'm suffering from 2 severe autoimmune disorders that have ravaged my body .my spine has been herniated in over 10 of my levels I'm scheduled to have my second cervical fusions at this relatively young age of 55, I'm almost completely homebound. But I'm not giving up!!
THANK YOU for your dedication to the real practice of Health Care!!! 👍
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Sorry to hear about the spine issues... look into qi gong stretching/breathing exercises if you want to try something on your own to help. ✌️
Your story brings back Tammy Fay Bakker song
🎶Don't give up
You are on a blink of a miracle 🎶
@@JeffCaplan313 Thanks, I have a 30 minute stretch routine every morning I have been doing for about 3 years now. Helps keep me from being totally sedentary but my knees have no cartilage left also have deformed right leg with painful gait. But I walk the perimeter of my background with my physical Therapist as often as possible!!
I appreciate the suggestion
@@cajunlady4893 oh how encouraging 💜Thank You
@@angiewilsonflores5381
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Great advice for those with a drinking problem. Reading the comments makes me realize just how rampant alcoholism is. It's encouraging to read the messages filled with hope for recovery. I have a beer most nights and maybe a single bourbon w/ ice, but never more. Some nights I don't drink anything. Alcoholism runs on both sides of my family so I've been very aware of my intake for many years now. Was in the music business for over a decade and knew many addicts, and that always made me very cognizant of my own limitations.
My heavy intake of alcohol was strongly connected to my depression and it just ruined me completely. I sought out help one day after having a big and tearful breakdown earlier in the week, and that was honestly the best choice I've ever done in my life. One of the main reasons I stopped drinking was because my doctor told me that my blood samples showed early signs of liver failure. After that message along with psychologist help, my alcohol cravings just went from 100 to 0. I even stopped eating bad food with lots of sugar. No energy drinks either that was my daily routine. Only healthy food with lots of water.
I watched your videos as well and I honestly feel so much better now. It's crazy how much have changed and I lose weight in the same process! Life really feels good now!
And thank you so much for sharing your wisdom to us. It's truly an amazing gift!
How long were you heavy drinking for?
@@antoniot7928 Well, when it was getting really serious... I guess 5 weeks. It sorta just happened without me realising. I was drinking lots of whiskey, vodka, and beer
@@zeriolinx5755 Wow, I expected it to take a lot longer to develop liver issues. I guess it also depends on how much it was everyday. I'm glad you are healthier now. I am trying to stay as far from alcohol as possible. I think my liver is okay right now, but I would rather stop while I'm ahead.
@@zeriolinx5755 Do you think the liver problems were reversed from quiting alcohol?
@@antoniot7928 I got drunk almost every day. It was mostly 40% liqour too but a lot of beer the other times. Also it might be in my genes that I suffer easily but Im not sure.
As for the liver problem reversing I don't know yet but I took a bloodsample today and will get the result by tomorrow. I could update you on it :)
During the lockdown, alcohol was a problem for me. I recently stopped drinking due to my trainer's encouragement. I feel better, I've lost weight, my joints don't hurt and I really don't miss it. Great video, great comments from viewers 👏 👍 😀
So I have to tell you Doc…I have been struggling with alcohol for years because of depression and anxiety. I don’t get drunk just drink steadily throughout the day and night to keep my emotions numb. I don’t have to drive much because of small town life in this beautiful place. Fortunately. So within a week I am alcohol free. And the kudzu gives me energy. It’s stimulating my interests….I live in chronic back pain from injuries in car accidents and an ex. I’m finding my yoga practice expanding and my garden and sewing and painting and knitting also. With keto on top of everything the world is a new place. I love you Dr. Berg.🙏
I would feel guilty even after drinking a small amount because deep down I knew it was no good for me especially with alcohol addiction running rampant through members of my family taking two lives. So I was very grateful when I stared to get a headache from even small amounts of alcohol. It was enough of an annoyance to help me finally put alcohol down.
Been sober since 2011 ever since been on a healing journey . Love this life and I don't miss drinking poison !!
That’s awesome. Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉. Sober life is a good life, wouldn’t change it for the world.
I quit drinking almost 2 years ago. Definitely one of the better decisions I've made! Only bizarre thing was, for quite a few months there, my bloodwork got ironically worse when it came to cholesterol(HDL especially plummeted), and I had less energy at the gym because I guess my body had become so used to using it for my carbs. After about a year though my bloodwork started coming back better and my body fully adapted and I'd never go back to drinking again... I enjoy remembering all my nights!
It’s a myth that alcohol turns into sugar
What also helps is scheduling an activity in the evening - then you tell yourself "I don't want to drink before I do___(fill in the blank)." Then, do something in the evening, anything, besides things that are compatible with drinking. At the minimum, take a walk. I schedule some woodworking or shop work during the evenings, and I know I don't want to drink alcohol before that. On other evenings, I do a light workout or go for a long walk.
Thank you for this! Very helpful.
This message is a gift from God. The minute I saw this video offered I said thank you Lord!💕
Glad to be an inspiration and I'm happy you found the information useful.
I quit drinking New Years Day.
I had no idea that it was causing menopause symptoms to explode! Wowzers!
I'm still experiencing all the symptoms...but they are greatly reduced!
Excellent!
Thank you Dr. Berg for this info. I will pass it on. I stopped drinking alcohol 8 months ago after being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. I'm doing great without it, but would like others to stop too.
I haven’t drank in 1.5 weeks and am hoping to go an entire month. I’ve always liked drinking and had a broken heart which started a horrible circle of drinking. I’m doing KETO and OMAD for 1 month and have been feeling AMAZING! Now just have to be done with alcohol. Thanks for this video!!!
Love yourself enough to stop drinking poison.
Hope you keep it up man Stay strong You got this!
@@royaltyblessed2454 thanks 🙏🏽 Giving it by best!
@@shy3805 thank you!
You are most welcome!
I can always stop for a couple weeks or even months but it useless when you are not happy or have good friends or family. When alcohol is your only remedy and you have zero people supporting you when things gets really difficult it always comes back.
It feels so good to be able to relax, feel good about things and yourself. So good
I quit drinking back in 1995, I used to drink so much that my hangovers were so bad I would pray to God if I lived through it I will quit drinking. But of course I kept drinking. Done that day happened when I quit Cold turkey, For 3 days I did not eat or sleep, And finally on the 4th day I slept and when I woke up II felt amazing. I never really kept track of how long it had been since I stopped because I knew I wasn't going to drink again. I don't miss It, And really can't stand the smell or taste of Alcohol. If you quit and go back to drinking just start quitting again, No matter how long it takes you'll get there if you truly want.
how much and how long did you drink ? any health issues ?
I consider myself very fortunate for losing all interest in consuming alcohol. I also consider myself fortunate that I never had a problem or an addiction to it. I stopped consuming alcohol a few years ago because of the way it made me feel, especially the day after, and that was after consuming just one or two drinks. It started to make me feel nauseous and would give me an instant headache, which I now consider a blessing in disguise. I don't miss it at all anymore.
That’s a hangover
Almost 3 years sober! One of the best things I have ever done for myself. 😊
Go rock it!
Ordered my kudzu yesterday & got it last night already thanks to Amazon prime!! I’m going to start it Monday!! Thanks doc!!
How did it go? @tcoythedecoy
I have just ordered a box of kudzu root tablets, desperately wanting to stop alcohol consumption. I will update this in a week or two and il let you no how I get on. Thanks doc, you may just be saving lives ❤
@niholasdobson3185 How did it go?
I did so well with intermittent fasting and sometimes keto, since discovering dr. Berg's channel in January of this year. Quit alcohol for a while (a mere month) but the habit came back and I need to tackle this. I'm from Belgium and I like our beers, it's so normal here and sometimes even considered 'weird' when you don't drink at certain occasions.
@@gustavthegreat2811 Didn't combine. Only did keto when I wasn't drinking for a month
I gave up alcohol temporarily to beat diabetes, along with fasting and keto. That was 3 1/2 years ago. I don't miss it except for the occasional glass of wine with dinner I still don't have. Last New Year's Eve I decided to get some hard seltzers. I found out I didn't miss it at all, and while I won't say "never," I'm really not that interested. I may enjoy some wine with dinner sometimes, but I still have not.
Congrats!
I'm in the same boat. I stopped having my occasional beer when I was diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and at the same time transitioned to a keto diet. I haven't had a drink in almost 3 years and would just rather be healthy than do something that I know can only be harmful to me.
You can have vodka it dont contain carbs or sugar .
@@celebratesuccess6309 It contains alcohol. DERP!
diabetes type 2 is adrenal problem and insuline resistance , get a adrenal formula . bovine glanulars for adrenals dr christopher master gland and for 1 month bitter melon
Alcoholism is more a mental addiction than physical , and it’s main cause is boredom . i’ve noted that myself and fellow bachelors all have alcohol problems , because we have too much time on our hands whereas my friends with kids never get a spare minute to “hit the bottle” . “The devil makes work for idle hands” as the saying goes
I agree. I need to get something else to do. Thank you.
This is AWESOME!!! I have been searching for natural things to assist my loved ones who enjoy alcohol too much! I DO notice, sugar addiction plays into it as well! Speaking of that....I REALLY want to loose weight and STOP sugar cravings! I keep telling myself at 54 I CAN loose weight.
Yes,Kiki,I'm 56 and lost 25 kgs within last two years.Sure you can!
@@gvidorasmanis271 thank you!!! BELIEF is HALF THE BATTLE!!!
I’m 60 and lost over 30. You can lose. Just forget what happened yesterday and move on today. Meaning if you slip yesterday don’t make that a reason to just give up. Just realize we slip, but we can start again. You’ll feel so much better for it.
Sugar is hard to quit. It took me 6 months of actively trying. I was addicted to caffeinated soft drinks for years. I started by switching to caffeine in pill form, and drinking water with added sugar. Graduallly adding less and less sugar. Now soft drinks taste disgusting like strange chemicals, and I don't drink anything with added sugar.
Look up Green Dean Eat the Weeds. Click on vines and Kudsu will come up. This guy is an expert on foraging. I love following him
After having alcoholism run in my family. I have been drinking close to 35 years. Last year drank mostly scotch whiskey 🥃. Although I was only drinking one day a week. The fact I had to tell myself I could only drink one day a week. Finally settled in my mind lol ya time to stop. I was also having severe hangovers for days on only a few drinks. And feeling generally down. As of January 1st 2022. I haven’t touched a drop. Been 5 months and 1 day. But I’m not counting:-). Just living without alcohol in my house. It doesn’t appeal to
Me anymore. So thank goodness I don’t have cravings. I have hand on heart had about two instances where I thought perhaps a beer. But soon went for an ice cold glass of water. Job done. Sending strength and positive vibes to anyone trying to quit. YOU WILL DO IT AND FEEL WAY BETTER FOR IT :-) xx
how much and how long did you drink ? any health issues ?
Congratulations 👏👏👏 your comments inspire us
I have not had a drink for a week. But now that I saw the title of this video I want a drink. I am no quitter!
Please help on howto quit cigarettes and its cravings plus how to clean the lungs.
Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this!
Dr. Berg's Support Team.
God bless people like you Dr. Berg for helping this poor humanity from getting all kind of diseases because of wrong food and drinks. Water is the best drink ever! ❣
Unfortunately, some processed drinks are healthier than clean water in some parts of the world. Remember in the middle ages, water was so polluted they made the precursor of what we now know as beer to make the liquid drinkable (Europe).
@@equaleyez
Unfortunately you are right..but I meant in this " so called" modern world.
It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.
@@equaleyez I never knew this! Thanks for the education! 🙏🏼
I had forgotten about Kudzu. I took it many years ago and remember the first time it worked for me was at a restaurant. Had a glass of wine before the meal, and when the meal arrived, the waitress asked me if I wanted another glass of wine. I was surprised that I didn’t want my usual second glass! Kudzu really worked for me!
I hope it works, i don't have a stop button once i start.
Thank u so much for calling thus cravings, not an addiction. I'm one my way to being 100% sober. Ty for all ur resources
24 and have cut back to maybe once a month from 5 days a week. Feeling incredible
I saw your video about liver disease and I have stopped drinking because of it, thank you! I started the keto diet and intermittent fasting and this video is such a sign to keep it up!
Once I got into working out there was a natural inclination to start watching what I was eating. In time I lost any desire to drink alcohol without having to work at giving up. I realised how much damage it was doing if I had a drink. I would feel terrible all week and not able to work out properly.
I stopped drinking 4 years ago and it completely changed my life!! I love being sober and I've lost 10kg by following Dr Bergs advice. I weigh less that the ideal weight I was aiming for and I feel amazing!!!
I even started a UA-cam channel and feel so much more comfortable in photos and video. Thank you Dr Berg!!! ❤❤
🎉 congratulations
I didn't stop drinking and following dr Bergs advice I lost 24 kg I eat one meal in a day a good one and that is ok. but I am not a heavy drinker but in somme week-ends 🎉
Dr berg I have followed you for many years and you was my first go to on my journey for optimal health. At that time in my life I had beaten alcohol and was happy living the low carb lifestyle and had experienced one of that happiest times of my life. Everything changed and turning to drink was my easy way out of extreme anxiety with everything that was going on in my life at that time. A few years later and many days binging I have finally weened myself off of alcohol and junk food but this is early days yet. Thank you Dr Berg. Eternally grateful for all that you do x
Dr. Berg is a highly intelligent man and I encourage everyone viewing this video to pay close attention . Also there are many of us whom refuse to realize we have a problem with alcohol and may be an alcoholic , thus ruining our mind, health and family relations and work ethics due to not being honest with yourself or other about having a drinking problem .
Getting off alcohol is one thing . Staying off alcohol by yourself can prove to be extremely difficult . Attending AA can help .
I developed a B1 deficiency from heavy alcohol consumption in just 5 years of drinking.
Fasting and eating mostly or completely fruit and vegetables are really help my body especially for my liver.
I had several traumatic situations in a row and noticed if I started thinking about it, I would find myself binge drinking and after watching this, it’s completely completely helping - I am so grateful because I was really struggling.. this plus therapy gives me so much hope for healing- thank you ❤️
Kudzu is great, also amino acid NAC and Valerian root help a lot with cravings. I went from drinking a bottle of wine daily to maybe having a couple of glasses of wine in the weekend. Also getting diagnosed and medicated for ADHD was instrumental.
Ill try this,love alcohol..limit myself to 1 cup of vodka a night between 6 and 8 o'clock to relieve dealing with people....lost 55 pounds watching ur videos..low carb and intermittent fasting..I got this.
there's this one time when a guy told me the only good reason I take alcohol is to avoid committing suicide, I told him, but it is suicide.
Stay healthy y'all
Thanks for comment.
From a financial standpoint, spending $40.00 a week on alcohol adds up to $2,000. a year. Always interesting, thanks!
Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!
They did a study of elderly people who lived a quality long life past 80 years and the main factors were regular exercise and moderate alcohol use. So I think there are health benefits.
Health benefits to drinking poison which slowly damages the body and brain? I don’t think so
Alcohol has zero benefits. That study you mention is not proof of anything. Do you think that if they had lived a life with regular exercise and been T total that they would have been less healthy? That's clearly not the case
Today is day 30 of my using Kudzu to kick beer to the curb. IT WORKS!! I take it after lunch and I no longer crave my beer. I liken this to Chantix which stopped my craving for cigarettes. I quit smoking 13 years ago with Chantix (yes I know it was pulled from the market due to allegedly causing cancer. So does smoking!!)
Where and how much Kudzu do you take, ingest? No one seems to be saying that here. I'm wondering all the benefits it may have. With all of this inflation we may need to eat it!
40 years of imbibing, now clean for 47 days, woot. I like waking up clear headed! Great video Doc.
The reason most people are addicted to the bottle is trauma or emotional reasons. You can't curb depression that easily
It’s usually anxiety and stress social anxiety that can make alcohol cravings worse
@@YourMom-iy6cv a million percent
I’ve been alcohol free for a year now ! Adding milk thistle for detoxing twice a year best investment to your body 🙌🏼
how much and how long did you drink ? any health issues ?
@@BRIANDER100 I don’t have any health issues. I take milk thistle during early spring and late summer at least three weeks in a row. It honestly made feel better and energetic.it’s good for your liver.
@@daisylilies2483 any reason why you take the milk thistle in those cycles? Thanks for sharing
@@Zugzzzwang not really it’s just a preference I think you can take it anytime of the year :)
Hi Daisy, why only twice a year? Thanks
Keto made it very easy for me to quit alcohol. Carb craving and booze cravings are very similar feelings so when you no longer feel one, you also stop feeling the other.
Heavy alcoholists may find value in psilocybin to restore their dopamine balance.
I drank in the 90s, quit in 99. I worked with an alcoholic in my co-op job junior year, he had stacks of empty Bud 12 packs all over his house and would drink them nonstop. I knew I should avoid becoming that. I have been buzzed 3 times in the last 23 years. All with a friend I grew up with.
I quit to try sobriety to improve health. I was a light drinker...not an alcoholic or heavy drinker. Quiting drinking, improving my diet, fasting and vitamin supplements made me feel better than I had felt in many years. It is easy to quit once you feel the benefits of sobriety. Even if you are a light drinker, it is affecting you more than you think. Quit for a few months and see how you feel.
Thank you, Dr. Berg. Would you please consider making a similar video for stopping the use of Percocet (or opioids in general), and saving our organs and our life?
Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this!
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I used to drink too much alcohol but then I stopped when I learned that my problem wasn't actually an alcohol but ADHD (=low on dopamine). I started to take B1 (10gr), 10ml of DHA/EPA (arctic cod liver oil) and 5gr of l-tyrosine every day and my alcohol cravings just diappeared. :)
What do you mean by adhd and low on dopamine?
Been struggling with alcohol dependency for many years, I’ll try this for sure! Thank you for this video
Let's grab a Drink or two then 😬
Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!
You know you have a real doctor when he starts offering you natural remedies! You’re the best doc!
I've been clean and sober for 12yrs. it really was the best thing I could have done. I have auto immune pancreatitisis and stage 4 renal failure.
Grows all over the place in Florida and can be considered a "noxious vegetation" which is humorous since it was initially brought in for cattle feed, if memory serves. Have to carefully identify the leaves though as it looks similar to other vines that are not healthy to the touch or for consumption. Thank you for this information!
I'm five years off the sauce and I'm healthier than ever I've lost 200 lbs and I'm off 12 prescriptions. I ise cannabis medicines for my chronic pain and it works for me! Stay Blessed!
After seeing this video I bought Kudzu supplements yesterday. I took two capsules at around 4:00 pm. Normally I would drink between 6-9 pm. Not only did I not want to drink I didn’t want food. So it’s actually an appetite suppressant. I’m posting this at 9 am the next day. I’m still not hungry but I am going to eat. I took another capsule this morning and then I will take more later today so that I don’t drink. I did more research on this and apparently it’s also good for menopause ..for night sweats and hot flashes. Bonus!😁
That's great! Thanks for your feedback!
I was never a big drinker, I would only have a glass every so often with my meal ( about once or twice a month to be exact), but I never enjoyed the fuzzy numb feeling alcohol gave me. It made me feel weak and lethargic not to mention sleepy. So after my 23rd birthday I made a promise to not drink another drop of alcohol for at least a year and see how I feel afterwards. It's been five months and I feel much more healthy than before, my cognitive function has improved and the inflamation in my body has greatly reduced. Thanks Dr. Berg!!
After seeing this video I purchased the root extract of Kudzu. After one day of taking the supplement, it stopped the craving. Wow... Ive been a fan of Dr. Berg for over a year now but this took it to another level. This works, or it least worked for me.
Hello Dr. Berg. Can you please share how taking too many supplements can impact your kidneys and liver? Thank you.
My shot of whiskey thins the blood and decreases chance of stroke. My glass of wine makes me happy and is tasty. My glass of German beer helps reduce chance of getting a kidney stone. Everything in moderation. If I believe this, then it’s true. As George Costanza would say…”It’s not a lie…if you believe it”. Thank you George…thank you.
Thanks doc. As of recently I just found out I was alcohol intolerant. 2 months ago. Hives. I been cutting down but should stop completely. There's no cure from what I've read other then stopping. It hasn't been easy..
Smoke pot
Lokk up Green Dean Eat the Weeds. Click on vines and Kudsu will pop up. Everything you need to know about the plant.
Hope it helps
Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!
@@Drbergno thank you doc. what's the difference between that & Naltrexone?
Can't you drink even beer?? Beer is almost water, has no affect on me....
Here I was rebuilding my life and working on my mental health when all I needed was kudzu.
I was a heavy weekend drinker not had a drink for 3 weeks already feeling better. This video has just given me even more motivation.
how much and how long did you drink ? any health issues ?
Do another video on smoking cessation and addiction to it due to stress ...
Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this!
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Kudzo grows like an out of control alien weed in the Southern United States, and you're the first one telling us to eat it...lol! Thanks! I'll make it my friend, now.
They make all sorts of this from Kudzu!
Now they need to find a use for vining westeria. The stuff is all over here in my part of the south as well as kudzu.
Glad to help.
A detox for the liver after years of alcohol would be a great follow up video for people
let me tell you he dont know how to detox the liver you do coffee enemas until colon is clean fix filtration of kidneys lympatic cleance to full then flush or break stones. and final give juices and bitter herbs to detox the liver thats the 4 stages dr berg he is not a holistic healer yet..
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I really like to have a glass of wine with a nice dinner and looking at a nice view . It's good for my mental health.
Dedicated sobriety to my daughter, as I am not worthy enough to stop for myself. 10 years sober, and I still salivate walking past it, I can still taste it.
This is amazing. Thank you Dr. Berg
You're very welcome!
I must try this plant, I probobly need to, especially if it decreases alcohol desire or stress. Just what I needed to hear today. Thankyou Dr Berg.👍
It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.
Glad to help!
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Such a struggle for so many around the globe. Such good comments here people share. Dr. Berg is so kind✨ to put these helpful videos out there.🌞
Stopped two weeks ago. I think physically and mentally I had my last shot. I was feeling my health deteriorate. So, I stopped eating bread, cheese, sugar and all processed foods. Taking milk thistle and Dr Berg’s suggested mix of kefer, kale, blueberries and water as a smoothie. Joined a gym and got back into a daily routine. Since I’m 53, I’m going slow. Next up cardio and intermittent fasting. I will get better.🔥
I think that stress/anxiety relief is a valuable health benefit and I prefer a shot of hard liquor over most oral antiseptics... I'm sure that there are benefits other than being a topical antiseptic and even further convinced that it is a dosage issue with most people. Mentioning cocaine reminds me that this could be the main problem with our sugar consumption as well because consuming hundreds of grams of these powerful medicines is madness - especially when these substances are often highly processed with even more dangerous additives.
All that said, the information shared here is so valuable and appreciated!!! Food is medicine and this leafy green can help so many people. Whether they have an addiction problem, want to continue drinking in moderation without completely destroying their health or don't drink at all - kudzu seems like a great addition to almost anyone's diet. The abundance of it growing everywhere is another added bonus that I love about it.
Thank you for so much great info.
June 12, 2022 - I'm so happy that I happened on Dr. Berg's videos. I've learned a lot, and plan to alter my diet using his recommendations. I'm 80 years of age, so I don't expect any miracles as far as repairing much of the damage I have done to my body over the decades. However, if I can reduce further damage, and possibly repair some of the damage done. I'll be extremely happy, and thank Dr. Berg for his extensive library of Health videos.
I gave up both coffee and booze and take it from me, it means better health and more wealth.
The information i get from you regularly helped me alot.
You dive so deep into researching the health benefits of the different elements of mother nature. The amount of details you bring to the table is incredible, and that is why the content of your channel is powerful and very helpful.
Thanks alot for the great value you add to this world.
Very glad to be of help.
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Thanks Dr.
Very much appreciated
What of red wine is it good to drink
14 months sober and what I find so amazing now is how I get up early. Like bright eye bushy tail ready to go and 04:30 am. It's awesome
I am 26 months sober. Best decision I have ever made. I am so much more focused and confident.