How To Stop A Cold At The First Sign – Dr.Berg On Cold Symptoms & Intermittent Fasting

I explain how to stop cold at its first sign.

Timestamps:
0:00 How to stop a cold in its tracks
1:50 Do intermittent fasting; you don’t need to nourish your body when you’re sick

I explain how to stop cold at its first sign. As well, whether you have a viral infection or a bacterial infection, there are several things you can do to minimize it and maybe even prevent it.

First, take zinc and vitamin C together, but eat foods high in vitamin C as opposed to a supplement. I recommend eating lemons, as opposed to pasteurized lemon juice.

You can also drink apple cider vinegar because when you acidify your body with it, you speed up the action of white blood cells called phagocytes. They clean up bacteria as part of your immune system.

Eat garlic. It’s the most powerful anti-viral food I know. It’s also anti-bacterial.

Make sure you do these things right when you get the first symptom of a cold.

As well, do intermittent fasting so your body can go into repair mode, and increase its resistance to stress. Intermittent fasting also causes important changes at the cellular level, which will help stop a cold.

There’s usually a stress event connected with a cold, so take steps to reduce your stress. And of course, no sugar, alcohol, or milk products because they feed the bacteria and can keep the infection there much longer.

When people are exposed to a virus or bacteria, some people will get it and some won’t depend on their susceptibility. If your immune system is strong; if you’re in good shape; and, if you have a health reserve, chances are you won’t come down with an infection. But if you feel run down, and you’re going to do something like getting on a plane with many other people, take zinc, vitamin C, garlic, and even apple cider vinegar before you get on the plane. And, do intermittent fasting. This will all help you build up your resistance.

One last thing: get enough good quality sleep. This will also help build your resistance.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[richardhunter]

The ACV has been unbelievably helpful to my body - 2 teaspoons 3x a day on empty stomach in a glass of water and increase slightly if needed - absolutely destroyed my cold...thanks Dr. Berg - this one thing I learned from you has helped tremendously and I continue to learn.

[atheistcory]

Half a lemon in a little water every morning has stopped me getting a cold for the past 4 years!!

[TwlghTT]

Havent been sick since ive started keto back in april. When I feel like i might get sick I do this:
1. Oregano oil and Echinacea
2. Fasting and then OMAD with bone broth (turmeric, ginger), beef liver and broccoli
3. Sleep
4. Cod liver oil
5. Sauerkraut

[GumpyWolf]

I have noticed that fasting helps tremendously

[OrangeBlossom]

Thanks Dr Berg. I have been following your guidance for my cold. Zinc, juice of 2 lemons, ACV, garlic, fasting, rest... Amazing recovery! In the past I would get bronchitis chronically ! I am so grateful.... thanks again. Peaceful happiness... Judith

[sandooch]

I've taken a 2000 mg odorless garlic supplement everyday for almost 7 years and have not had a cold or the flu during that time. I swear by it. Doesn't matter which brand. My husband isn't as good at remembering to take his daily, and when he skips a few days and starts to get that little tickle, I have him immediately take one of the garlic supplements and 25 mg of zinc (always take zinc with food to prevent nausea), and most times he'll skip getting a cold altogether. But you have to do that right at the start of feeling like you're getting a cold.

[nihalozgun]

Chicken soup with lemon is the best working food for me everytime.

[SlainByTheWire]

This explains my lack of colds the past 4 months since starting keto and IF.

[sa-kind]

Thanks Dr. Berg. I have started drinking warm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice at the first sign of cold. It really helps!

[jasonchambers]

Gargling with salt water is really good. Everyone should do it 3 times a day. It is a proven way to protect your throat.

[manny]

I drink 1 squeeze of lemon juice the first sign of a cold. I drink it straight in 1 shot. Luckily I have a lemon tree that bears fruits all year round.

[yogaanddoritos]

Echinacea with golden seal... Works every time! (I take 3, 3 times per day when people around me are sick or if I feel it coming on for a week or so) haven't been sick in over 10 years!

[BackFocus]

You forgot to elaborate why zinc is soo important and how it works. Zinc I was told interferes with the way viruses attach themselves to our cells. It’s awesome.

[katiatomsk]

Sometimes it's just a perfect storm and I'm bad sick because everything is off and life is out of my control. I lay low and allow my body to detox it all and come out stronger on the other end. Only happens once every few years.

[sassycarmen]

I always, always get the cold, but this year I'm working on not getting SICK, without me knowing I'm drinking ACV and I'm IF 16/8 I'm eating a whole limon every day, but I'm doing it for a different reason, but now it looks that I'm doing it to prevent getting sick, but I'm loving learning more and more with this doctor.

[writersluv]

I hadn't had a cold in years until a few days ago. I did a few of these things already and appreciate the knowledge. Thank you, Dr. Berg! Blessings to a Happy New Year!

[waterwine]

I avoid eating out during flu season. So many people work because boss gives them a hard time even though they said not to go into work when sick.

[DOGee-hqpt]

I love consuming high amounts of Mediterranean garlic sauce which consist of olive/grapeseed oil and a ton of garlic, lemon and salt emulsified in a thick sauce

[margaretcordova]

I have not been sick for 7 years since I started watching you! But the other day I got the flu! I started immediately doing all these things you suggested. Thanks! Although I take acv and lemon everyday anyway. And I put 2 tablespoons of acv and a whole lemon with peeling and I still got a cold! Not sure what happened? I never eat sweets.

[corinneyaworski]

Thank you Dr Berg! You wouldn't be surprised to know the cold is starting around the time my stress level is high. Thank you again for being you. God bless 💞