The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - October 9, 2026
In a Nutshell
Weight training becomes essential after menopause to counteract muscle loss and metabolic slowdown, while maintaining two high-protein meals daily with minimal carbs. Chronic issues like chest pain, migraines, and neuropathy often stem from old injuries requiring myofascial stretching rather than medication. The most powerful interventions are stress reduction to prevent viral reactivation, vitamin K2 for bone and teeth health, and addressing bile deficiency after gallbladder removal with ox bile supplements.
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Abby from Facebook asked how to get rid of belly fat during menopause. During menopause, weight loss becomes more difficult primarily due to a decrease in estrogen, leading to more muscle breakdown and anabolic resistance, which makes building muscle back up more challenging. The key recommendation is to start adding weight training to add stimulus to the muscle. Focus on building up the machine that burns the fat first, because after menopause there's a lot of atrophy. If you try to lose weight without sufficient muscle, you'll have a difficult time burning off fat.
Add weight training with high-quality protein from animal meat with two meals a day, keeping carbs as close to zero as possible. Weight training is what's missing in most protocols. Taking hormones without weight training wastes time because hormone topical cream only works if you activate it with exercise.
Women need to put more effort into weight loss after menopause due to hormonal resistance. The solution involves regular aggressive weightlifting, long walks, aerobic exercise, cleaning up the diet, no snacking, and good sleep. This approach also prevents bone loss that comes after menopause.
Nemac Jack from Rumble, age 68, broke through a scaffold 50 years ago and his arm saved him but he ended up with a torn ribcage. The center of his chest still hurts. The issue involves trauma to the intercostal muscles and fascia, which has become very rigid and replaced with scar tissue. The solution is myofascial stretching to address the fascia. Recommended exercises include thoracic extension, thoracic rotation, rotation both ways, extension, and lateral bending with myofascial stretching. Additional therapy involves PAILs and RAILs on the thoracic spine.
Quiz question one: If a lack of B1 with high blood sugars can cause peripheral neuropathy, what would cause full body burning and tingling? The answer is B12 deficiency. You can become B12 deficient when taking metformin. The best type of B12 to take is hydroxocobalamin, which is the most natural version that hits all different pathways and prevents hypermethylation. Animal meat and liver provide B12. B12 needs folate to complement it.
John from YouTube asked if zinc glycinate should be taken along with copper, and whether one affects absorption of the other. Copper is a trace mineral needed to regulate iron. Uncontrolled iron in the body is dangerous because cancer hogs iron. The right ratio is 10 to 1, with 10 times more zinc than copper. Too much zinc creates copper deficiency, and too much copper creates zinc deficiency.
Freedom After 60 from Facebook, a 67-year-old breast cancer survivor on letrozole, is battling to lose belly fat. The recommendation is to step back and realize the fat is part of a survival mechanism. Go back to how people used to live with fewer meals, no junk food, and more movement. Add full body resistance training, daily walks, increase movement beyond treadmill use, eat animal protein with probably two meals a day, and get lots of sleep.
Sarita from Facebook asked the best way to get proper amounts of omega-3s as a vegetarian. DHA from algae is available as a product to get omega-3s.
Quiz question two: Which other foods can we get collagen from other than bone broth? The answer includes gelatin, sardines with skin and bones, pork rinds, fish skin, chicken skin, and egg whites. Chicken feet and combs give a unique type of collagen good for knee pain. Typical lean steak doesn't have a lot of collagen unless it's tough meat.
Gene from YouTube, age 50, takes several supplements including RS, cod liver, and vitamin B1, and asked which has the best factor for returning daily bowel movements. The answer is ox bile or gallbladder formula because adding more bile helps elimination. Magnesium also helps, so increase magnesium glycinate, and don't forget more bile salts.
Zoe Anna from Rumble asked about using a rowing machine as an alternative for strength training instead of weights. Rowing can help if there's enough resistance, and it's great for working arms and back. However, the key is bringing the muscle to the point of failure to create adaptation. Rowing is great but to take it to the next level, find something that brings you to the point where you can't do any more.
Brooks from YouTube asked about a natural approach to shrink or get rid of a parotid gland tumor. The biggest growth factor is insulin, so reduce insulin with a blood test for fasting insulin below 5. This means cutting down carbs. Chronic elevation of insulin is behind all metabolic diseases and many chronic diseases. Refined carbs and frequency of eating are the primary causes of insulin resistance, not fat consumption.
Angelo from Facebook asked the best health recommendation for a type 2 diabetic woman in midlife using Ozempic. GLP-1s like Ozempic slam the system shut for days, creating a powerful effect. The body naturally produces GLP-1 but the drug version is much stronger. The recommendation is to consume sufficient amounts of animal protein even when not hungry and do weight training to prevent muscle loss, which is one of the biggest damaging side effects. The diet recommendation is the healthy version of the ketogenic diet with enough animal protein.
Rainforest Farmer from YouTube asked if carnivore is as effective as healthy keto to heal a fatty liver. Carnivore is the extreme diet of keto because it's zero carb, which works faster for removing fat from the liver. Carnivore is really good for diabetics because it limits choices and makes it easier to follow. It also provides super healing to the gut that can't be obtained from anything else. Some people need to try both keto and carnivore to see which works better for them.
Nadia asked about persistent inflammation and chronic migraines despite losing 50 pounds. She takes propranolol nightly with rescue medications Nurtec and Ubrelvy. She had several car accidents with whiplash and a roller coaster incident where her head slammed to one side causing a concussion. Many migraine headaches come from old head injuries. There's an acupressure technique on the skull on the opposite side of the concussion that releases stuck injury in the skull joints. There's also a technique for whiplash that undoes tension in the back part of the occiput. Take turmeric for the liver, especially given all the medication being taken.
Quiz question three: Which deficiency can cause a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth? The answer is zinc. A simple test involves putting zinc in your mouth - if you can't taste anything it's like tap water, you're deficient. If you taste metallic, you have enough zinc.
The single biggest factor in reactivating a latent virus is stress.
Karen from YouTube has trigger finger. There's no agreed upon number for what normal vitamin D levels are. Trigger finger involves scar tissue that requires myofascial stretching. Rub vitamin E tocotrienol into the finger and start stretching to break down scar tissue.
Parasite cleanses for babies and children: Don't do that. Even for adults, regular parasite cleansing isn't needed if the body is healthy with the right microbiome.
Niacin and cholesterol: Niacin is a great way to lower cholesterol and increase HDL at 100 milligrams a day, though it can create a flushing response.
Folic acid in pregnancy: This prevents neural tube development problems. Don't recommend folic acid because some people have genetic issues converting it to folate. Use methylfolate at 400-800 micrograms instead.
Stress and sodium depletion: Stress initially activates sodium retention, but chronic stress depletes sodium. In severe stress states with low cortisol like Addison's disease, people must constantly consume salt because they lose it so fast.
Nattokinase for artery benefits: Nattokinase helps break down clots. Check with a doctor if on blood thinners. It reduces risk of clots, arterial plaquing, stiffness, and supports blood pressure reduction.
Dark circles under eyes: Could be kidney issues, need more sun, iron deficiency with anemia, or allergies.
Supplements for frozen shoulder: PAILs and RAILs stretches for the shoulder will help better than supplements.
Best remedy for external hemorrhoids: Collinsonia root, also called stone root, which also helps with varicose veins.
72% of the audience identified stress or trauma as the single most significant factor in reactivating latent viruses. 10% selected immune system issues, 10% selected cortisol (also related to stress), and 8% selected high sugar or insulin resistance.
The biggest trigger for reactivation of sleeping viruses including herpes, mono, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles is stress. The worst type of stress is loss of a loved one, followed by loss of a job or breakup. Chronic stress from being stuck between difficult circumstances can also cause viruses to come out of remission.
Vitamin B1, vitamin D, and magnesium are essential for keeping stress levels down and maintaining viruses in remission. Creating controlled stress through exercise, cold therapy, and long walks is beneficial. Prolonged fasting through autophagy can sometimes eliminate dormant viruses from the system entirely. A 48-hour fast is sufficient for significant benefits, with occasional 72-hour fasts and 5-day fasts recommended for those seeking more intensive results.
True fasting requires consuming only water with no food. Adding sugar, juice, or maple syrup during a fast prevents full adaptation to fat burning, making the experience significantly more difficult. During proper water fasting, appetite naturally decreases, making the process easier to sustain.
65% of respondents selected vitamin K2 D3, 20% selected calcium, 10% selected vitamin K or D, and 5% selected vitamin C. Vitamin K2 is the single best vitamin for making teeth hard and solid because it controls the proteins that drive calcium into bones and teeth. K2 works with D3 and magnesium as cofactors, but K2 is the primary driver.
Benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid are effective for peripheral neuropathy, with alpha lipoic acid sometimes being equally or more important. B12 deficiency can also cause neuropathy. For asymmetrical pain or neuromas that aren't true neuropathy, pressing on the mirror image location on the opposite side of the body can reduce pain on the affected side. The non-painful side will typically be twice as tender when pressed, and working this area gradually reduces pain on the affected side.
Skyla, a repeat caller, reported significant improvements after implementing recommendations. Her previous symptoms included hypersensitivity to sound, touch, and sun, along with brisk reflexes. After taking D3 K2, these symptoms resolved. She had been eating five meals daily, strength training consistently for seven years, avoiding red meat, and not consuming electrolytes after workouts.
After implementing intermittent fasting for 75 days, changing to whole foods without bread, rice, or pasta, and adding magnesium, B complex, and extra B1, her B1 levels increased from 78 to 140. She now uses low mineral spring water instead of regular water. After stopping supplements temporarily due to muscle loss from being stationary, she noticed that food, fasting, and spring water provided similar benefits to the previous supplementation.
When beginning strength training and sweating, sea salt and potassium become necessary as they activate the sodium-potassium pump for muscle and nervous system function. Magnesium should be maintained at approximately 400 milligrams daily for energy production. Creatine may provide additional energy support for workouts but should not be added if current progress is satisfactory.
Sciatica often develops from flattened lower back curves caused by prolonged sitting, old tailbone injuries, hip injuries, or improper weight lifting. Using a foam roller placed in the lower back for 20-30 minutes nightly helps restore the natural curve. Stretching the quadriceps on the affected side addresses the opposite muscle to the hamstrings and provides relief.
K2 is found in fatty foods, sauerkraut, and butter. Despite decades of low-fat dietary advice steering people away from these sources, they remain valuable for obtaining adequate K2.
After a 60-hour fast, symptoms including abdominal pulsating and tunnel vision resolved after consuming sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains vitamin U (S-methyl methionine), historically called vitamin U for its ulcer-curing properties. It provides fiber along with beneficial bacteria and is superior to standard probiotics. Even pasteurized sauerkraut retains gut-supporting properties.
Refrigerated sauerkraut is superior to shelf-stable jarred varieties. The fermentation process creates an acidic environment where beneficial bacteria survive stomach acid and bile better than yogurt bacteria, allowing them to reseed the gut effectively. Fermented pickles provide similar benefits compared to regular pickles preserved only in juice.
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GERD is a valve problem where the top stomach valve fails to close properly, often due to gas from fermenting food. PPIs should not be taken longer than 6-8 weeks according to label instructions, yet many people remain on them for years. The recommended approach uses betaine hydrochloride starting with 3 capsules before meals, gradually increasing to 4, 5, or 6 capsules to reach the effective dose where GERD resolves. B1 may be needed as the autonomic nervous system controls the valve. Fasting combined with betaine hydrochloride addresses the root cause rather than creating dependency like PPIs.
Without a gallbladder, bile trickles continuously from the liver rather than being released in controlled pulses. Indicators of bile deficiency include light-colored floating stools, fat digestion difficulties, night blindness (vitamin A deficiency), and deficiencies in vitamins D, E, and K. Ox bile or gallbladder formula should be taken after each meal. TUDCA (tauroursodeoxycholic acid) helps maintain bile flow through ducts and is beneficial for right quadrant discomfort and bile sludge. TUDCA should be taken on an empty stomach as it is water-soluble rather than fat-soluble.
Stainless steel is the preferred cookware. Non-stick surfaces should be avoided as they break down over time and transfer to food. Cast iron skillets are avoided due to iron content. Stainless steel requires preheating before cooking.
Grocery stores contain approximately 40,000 food choices, but most ultra-processed foods contain only three primary ingredients: soy, corn, and wheat. Shopping when not hungry, tired, or stressed, and focusing on the perimeter where real food (particularly meat) is located, helps avoid the middle aisles filled with processed options.
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