Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

What is COPD, and what can you do about it?

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Timestamps
0:00 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
0:24 Symptoms of COPD
0:35 Secondary conditions related to COPD
1:06 What causes COPD?
3:34 What can you do for COPD?
8:46 Nicotine, smoking, and COPD
13:02 Need keto consulting?

In this video, we’re going to talk about COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also often called emphysema.

Symptoms of COPD can include:
• Shortness of breath
• Coughing
• Mucus

COPD is a chronic condition that often leads to pulmonary hypertension. This is when the blood pressure in your lungs increases, which causes a lot of stress on the right ventricle of your heart. This will eventually weaken the heart and cause edema.

You have little pouches called alveoli in your lung tissue. When you have COPD, these pouches become deformed as a result of inflammation and irritation from smoke or some other chronic inflammatory substance. Alveoli exchanges CO2 for oxygen in the blood.

While the lungs try to heal, your body creates scar tissue in your lungs, also known as fibrosis. As this scarring builds up, you lose your ability to exchange CO2 and oxygen, which is why you have difficulty breathing.

What can you do for COPD? Here’s what research shows:
1. Get plenty of tocotrienols (300 mg)
2. Boost your vitamin D (40,000 IUs)
3. Fasting
4. Keto
5. Vitamin C
6. Osha root
7. Mormon tea
8. Vitamin B1
9. Stop smoking - smoke and nicotine are big problems when it comes to COPD

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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.

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

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Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped clear up what COPD is and the best way to approach this serious health issue. See you in the next video.

[Drberg]

Correction: the right ventricle pumps blood (oxygen-depleted blood) through the lungs, and the left ventricle then pumps it through the rest of the body - my bad.

[themindseeker]

I have had COPD for years from smoking a pack a day plus weed for 40+ years. When I was diagnosed with a fatty liver, I started keto and IF and besides losing 70 pounds, I was cured from arthritis, hypertension, psoriasis, and my breathing improved dramatically. I credit Dr Berg & Ken Barry for all the info I needed. I quit tobacco 3 years ago, but keto and IF is what had all the impact on my overall health.

[bobporch]

I was a 9/11 responder and started having shortness of breath shortly after. I was exposed to poison gas as well as all the other toxins down there. I have been watching some of your videos lately and found them very helpful. I have a multitude of specialists. I have COPD, GERD, and my thyroid got knocked out. One doctor did suggest a multi-vitamin. I became totally disabled in 2010. I am on oxygen 24/7. I can't walk around my house even with portable O2 without stopping to rest. Watching this video was more informative than any doctor visit. I will be trying your suggestions. I sure have nothing to loose. Thank you for producing this video.

[ezra]

I cried watching this. Been to a LOT of doctors and they haven't diagnosed me with this, only 'allergy' and giving me lots of medication that's surely bad long term.. And with this pandemic going on, I've been focusing on holistic approach.. I'm so happy I found Dr Berg, everytime I have a question that pops into my head, he always have a video explaining it. I've learned so much!

[mousababa]

If everyone can break subjects down like Dr Berg - I need a Dr Berg mechanic for my car - God bless you bro!!

[garyhess]

I have had COPD for several years and this is the best explanation of this that I have ever seen.Thank you.

[robin.farrell]

Thank you Dr Berg! My dad died March 28 this year after suffering years with COPD. In the end the heart Dr's told us his heart was his problem- his echocardiogram showed he was diagnosed with right side heart failure. They never connected the 2. But I see it now with your explanation why his heart failed. I watched him suffer more and more and struggle with breathing and everyday living. I can't express my gratitude enough for opening my eyes to this connection. I have been diagnosed with Asthma already and have already implemented keto and IF into my life as a way to NOT go the way my dad did. I have never smoked but believe my exposure to 2nd hand smoke and being overweight has caused my issues with Asthma. Because of your work here, I am now also going to add the Vit E, D3 and 72hr EF into my life to further become the healthy person that my dad could not be. Thank you, thank you for your work and sharing of information. I'm in tears here in gratitude.

[michelleknowles]

Been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension because of pulmonary fibrosis that I didn't know I had. These videos are a real help thank you Dr. Berg. I want to live a long life to be here for my daughter 🙏❤ I know God is able and working through you 🙏

[PoetiqueMs]

I am both a covid and ventilator survivor. You have just given me more information about my lungs than my pulmonologist did. The only thing he offered me was steroid inhalers which I don't use. Now I have some good information. Thank you!

[nightowl]

I quit smoking a few years now and got into breath work like Wim Hof teaches. What a challenge to quit in the beginning but such a freedom in the end. More excellent information from the great doc! Much respect and gratitude!!

[scissorspaper]

My mother suffered 3 years with shortness of breath and cough. No doctor picked up on COPD. She eventually developed ARDS and passed away last year. I wish doctors understand the mechanisms of pathology like you do.

[hardasnailsb]

Dr Eric, you are my favorite medical professional of all, even my primary care physician. You're the best!
You're in my prayers 🙏

[NadineLouiseB]

I am so grateful for this! There is usually only negative information about Copd and never suggestions for things we Can try. I really can't begin to thank you enough for this video!!!

[tonyprice]

I have struggled with COPD for decades, but ever since i started intermittent fasting about a year and a half ago, i lost about 60 pounds of excess fluids and body fat, and reversed pretty much every chronic health problem that has plagued me for decades, including the COPD symptoms. And i am almost 66 years old and still smoke on a modest controlled basis. Imagine that.

[claires]

Thanks so much for posting this. My dad had COPD. He died in March from a brain infection which I believe was, in part, caused by his very high carb diet.
I am grateful that he didn't die from COPD. That would have been even harder to endure.

[loriwoolford]

I’m surprised that you don’t mention TURMERIC as an anti-inflammatory, I think it’s one of the best.

[gratefulvivi]

I’m thinking you are really an angel in disguise. God certainly uses you to bless the world. I am grateful for you and Karen. Blessings!

[johnbelcher]

Thank you! I've Quit the sugar, and the carbs and the next thing to go is the nicotine!!

[josieingram]

Huge thanks to you Dr. berg…that your information and videos have remained free to the public….You are a Good person.💕🙏

[syedhashmi]

Love and respect for you, Dr. Berg !!
I have had pulmonary issues since childhood. Have never had deep, healthy breathing.
I'm sure I can do better for the rest of my life with someone like you
Noble job, indeed !