2 Diet Changes You Can Make Today to Help Knee Arthritis

Many people that get focused on fixing their knee arthritis so that they can avoid surgery start thinking about what foods to eat.
In our opinion the keto diet and intermittent fasting offer the best guidance on how to eat. Learn more about how keto and intermittent fasting actually go very well together here in this book:
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“Knee Arthritis Pain Help” • Knee Arthritis Help
00:00 The 2 Best Diet Changes To Make Today To Battle Knee Arthritis
00:26 Intermittent Fasting For Knee Arthritis
02:32 KetoFast Book By Dr. Joseph Mercola
03:10 Keto Diet For Knee Arthritis
05:04 Doing Your Own Research
07:20 Potential Problems Of Keto and Intermittent Fasting
12:40 How Important Are These Changes For Knee Arthritis?
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[@lillian9221]

Thirty years obese. Six years ago an orthopedic surgeon said i needed a knee replacement. No medical aid. Started dr E Berg's keto and Intermittend fasting. Stationary bike. Lost twenty seven kilos. No more pain or limping. Covid, i hurt myself on the farm, have an operation and sadly let go picked up twelve kilos. Pain back in knee, to be honest pain in both knees. Noticed when i consume alcohol or starch/sugar my knees are killing me. Started keto and Intermittend fasting again, cutting out nightshade veg. Back to cycling twenty minutes a day. Also a bit on the rebounder for lymph drainage. Lost seven kilos and my depression. Ten years ago i was on antidepressants for ten years, also on goiter pill and a pill to lower my sugar. No pills now, maybe a anti inflammatory once a week if I had to chase the cattle. Thank you for your videos, have been exercising my bumm muscle and to unlock my knee.... A five kilogram of raw rice in a pillow case. Sit down, leg stretched out, heel on another chair. Rice on knee, stretching my hamstring muscles. It takes time but for the second time I'm winning. Love from South Africa.

[@kathym6603]

Hello South Africa from North Carolina! I like the way you sped through your story! So, you've got the rice in a pillow case. Some people use heat. Some people use cold. What do you do with the rice? HOT or COLD?

[@berndklumpp7790]

BÄM goes out to South Africa: my full respect for your honesty and your self-discipline. You are a role model. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.

[@lillian9221]

@@kathym6603 the weight, it can be sand as well. The rice was more moveable. My knee locks in the bend position because I'm a side sleeper. Putting the leg straight in front, the heel on another chair and the bag of rice on the knee, stretces the ligaments at the back of the knee. Start with a lighter weight for a couple of weeks.

[@jSheapullen]

Love Dr Bergs videos. Helped me as well

[@effeojnedib7208]

Mid-60's man here. Obese, Thanks for your videos. I started watching and doing some of your exercises almost 2 years ago. They help my knees. About a year ago, I got gout. Bad diet. I did intermittent fasting and keto at the same time. Lost weight. Fast. Started with 12/12, then soon went to 16/8. In September, I stopped because of schedule, but started again last month. Yes, the keto sickness is a real thing. But so is the weight loss and the health benefits that result. The weight loss helped my knee pain. Also, I watched your video on kettle bell swings, in which you had a lady help explain.... this was around November I believe. Kettle bell swings are now a regular part of my exercise routine. Because of diet and exercise, a lot from your videos, my knees don't hurt near as much. My blood pressure also came down naturally... it's normal now.

[@patrickc3103]

I'm glad I watched it to the end. I always learn something from Dr David. There is no doubt he cares and no doubt he's committed to learning and helping as much as possible.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Patrick! Thank you so much for sharing this, we truly appreciate your kind words and happy that we are able to help! 🙌🏽

[@MF-qf7bs]

Congratulations on your growing family. Your honesty is so greatly appreciated. I;ve never married and have no children but I understand how parenting can become the driver in you life. I feel the people can be way too hard on themselves for not doing a diet or sleep regimen perfectly. Trying your best is what you can do. So do that. So I appreciate the honesty knowing it may help others understand perfection is not what you should be aiming for. Improvement is good enough,

[@lindag9975]

Thanks. Not a fan of the Keto diet because it's very difficult to stick with. I did Atkins years ago, lost weight, but it was difficult. But I now eat anti-inflammatory via avoiding sugar, white flour, ultra processed stuff, and vegetable oils. I eat whole vegetables and fruits, lean meats with sometimes beef, a few whole grains, soy products, and still a little dairy. This has tremendously helped my arthritis inflammation flare-ups. And I have been losing weight for the past year plus while I have followed it. Easy to follow as well.

[@nawluck]

@@lindag9975what do you usually eat for breakfast?

[@jSheapullen]

Love your percetage chart!

[@heatherhanson7245]

Great video! Thank you!

[@bjc8653]

Thank you Dr. David!! I have just been reading a book about how eating a ketogenic diet is super good for the brain and can actually reverse Alzimer's. I knew about the sugar arthritis link, so you have confirmed what i knew so now I'm going to get serious about this keto diet that i have been putting off trying. You are my go to source for all of my aches and pains. I love your short "to the point" videos. BTW, I tell everyone that will listen, about your YT channel.

[@roksannastephens4375]

Absolutely! I fast all the time

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Roksannastephen4375, we hope that it is helping you!

[@roksannastephens4375]

It is, ty.​@@epmanualphysicaltherapy

[@thegreypath1777]

Everyone needs to work with their doctor, and find which diet works best for them. And stick with it!

[@armettalandrum4942]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Armetta! You are welcome! Thank you for your support! 🧡

[@beckybooher340]

Thank u for video

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Becky, You are welcome! We have a knee arthritis playlist that you might also find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@roothietootie333]

I will pursue this advice, I do intermittent fasting but maybe I need to look into what foods to eat. I am on a healthy food plan but maybe need to look into the amount of carbohydrates I consume! Thanks for the video.

[@Hadassah28]

Atkins diet saved my life decades ago before keto was cool. Difficult diet to maintain. I now do fasting. Two meals between 11 and 6. Zero food in between.

[@shinrin-yoku-]

I was strict keto for 4 years. I lost 174 pounds and have successfully kept it off for 5 years even though I am now low carb, not keto. I include fruits now in my diet. Unfortunately, i am facing a total knee replacement in a month. Too much weight, too long, along with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome caused too much damage. I was in menopause when on keto. I did not do intermittent fasting, but did a long term 21 day water only fast.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Shinrin, that is very impressive! 174 pounds! Great job! In case you are interested, we have a lot of content that can also help to avoid a knee replacement if possible. We would love to be able to help you stay healthy, active, and mobile. Here is a link to our free playlist of videos for knee arthritis in case you are interested in learning more: Knee Arthritis Help kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@deborahd4310]

I couldn't believe that when I was on keto diet my arthritis knee pain was practically nothing. Then I started doing glued exercises and pretty much my knee pain is gone.

[@peacenow4456]

Diet definitely affects my poor knees. I have been fasting like this... Diet limitations are tough but necessary. No dairy, no coffee, getting to no bread, more than one slice is not good, Beef equals ouchy, too. Eggs are good. Egg shell membrane capsule work well as well as liquid joint compound and Move Free. Afternoons, gotta take tylenol...

[@kathym6603]

Are you doing the tailgate swing? This is one great video by Dr. Middaugh . . . Best Exercise for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief? . . . check out the tailgate swing at 4:00 on the video progress bar. Can it replace the Tylenol?

[@mustafamufasa9844]

you forgot to mention that ketosis is anti inflammotory and helps with patella femrol syndrome and othetr joints that are inflammed

[@BiznessWizard]

I am 72 and each year for the last five I do a 21 day water and mineral (Sodium Potassium and Magnesium) fast. I do this twice each year. For me, it is a time to clean out the garbage in my body and regenerate. I use urine strips to test for my body going into ketosis. For me it takes about 3 to 4 days before that fully happens. I also test my glucose levels and once into ketosis that stays about 65 to 70. My hunger is gone and it is smooth sailing. The mineral part is very important since your body does not store them and you will feel pretty bad if you go without.

[@jameswalter3136]

Good for you! Do you have any problem with muscle loss while fasting? It's hard to gain back muscle and it's essential for long term health. FYI, I fast 4-5 days each quarter year.

[@BiznessWizard]

@@jameswalter3136 That is a concern. I maintain a regular resistance exercise routine year around but kick it up a bit during my fasts.

[@helenahayes6150]

I found that cutting carbs caused awful mood disorders. Had to give it up.

[@Frigger20]

I’m keto, OMAD, no seed oils either, still facing issues with recovery from PT exercises for knee arthritis. In fact, I barely manage to walk in spite of a Lot of PT exercises. Glutes improved a lot but then the issues moved to my mid back and calves. It just moves and doesn’t get solved. Losing hair. Fluid retention which keto usually solves but now does not. For exercise recovery and improvement, should I add more protein (moderate protein is recommended on keto) ? Go 2Mad ? Any advice ? Just decided I’m switching to ADF and actually exercise Less, hoping for some improvement.

[@viviennixon3426]

Would this diet also help for hip osteoarthritis ?

[@jovi4]

Keto and intermittent fasting did help with weight loss for me, but avoiding carbs was really difficult. I put the weight back on. I had an MRI for my knee pain and my orthopedist said it was bone on bone. I had two different shots in my knee to relieve the pain but they only worked for a week or two. Doctor recommended surgery when I felt the pain was unbearable and I was seriously considering it. The pain would wake me up nights and I often felt like crying. I started taking collagen supplements, Bital Proteins (actually for my hair) and within four months the knee pain was gone. I’ve been taking it for two years now and still no pain. 😳 Can the body heal osteoarthritis itself?

[@jovi4]

I meant Vital Protein

[@leonixfire]

I heard the majority of women in perimenopause and menopause suffer from osteoarthritis.which is true In my case ..I have changed my diet and it does help weight still seems to be a factor for me to relieve my knee pain😢

[@lillian9221]

Get omega 3, magnesium, collagen, curcumin. It does take a couple of months.

[@dtraveler3080]

Get both collagen vitamins and powder for lactose free low or no sugar yogurt.

[@dipper888bp]

The body uses 60-70% of its energy just for digestion. We sleep much better when we stop eating 3-4 before bed because the body doesn’t need to use as much energy to digest during sleep and it can use the energy to heal the body. Forgetting ketones, intermittent fasting allows the body to heal itself.

[@margaretnicolaou9294]

What can you do if you have arthritis in your back .please help.

[@kathym6603]

A flush sensation.... very interesting. I get them on and off on my "kinda keto" diet. I was trying to blame something in food and supplements. Your experience is a possibility.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Kathy, the flush sensation is definitely interesting!

[@izak4360]

Been doing 16:8 for a three months but still have pain and inflammation. Menopausal and my hormones could be an issue here.

[@tjdinfl]

Fasting is the easiest way ever for me to diet. Although, I don’t consider it a diet. It is now a way of life for me. I have modified it since starting it. I now incorporate a few bites of fruits. Even though they have a lot of carbs, the benefits you get from the nutrients, outweigh the carbs. Compared to the Eat to Live diet, intermittent fasting is “a piece of cake”. If you do it though, buy some smaller clothes first!

[@carnicavegirl7214]

I'm sugar free except for some berries,and under 40g of carbs and those are only from some cheese and some vegetables, I also fast ...I still suffer so bad from my arthritis 😭 it's horrible...I'm lost.

[@hadia23384]

Can dairy also affect joint health??

[@micheles2480]

Yes, dairy can affect the joints, but it’s different for everyone. You need to experiment yourself to see what works for you.

[@roksannastephens4375]

Yes

[@elinsd]

I used to have knee pain for a long time. After trying lower the diary products to very minimum, my pain was gone. I'm so amazed how food/diet can make such a huge difference in our body.

[@lisah5784]

​@@micheles2480exactly everyone is different. Try different things😊

[@patticarey8415]

Dr Mercola has recently changed his approach to nutrition, including his take on keto and intermittent fasting diets. He is increasing the use of carbohydrates in the form of fruits and vegetables and other carbs that he previously had recommended not eating. He is indicated he is actually increased his carbohydrate intake which is quite different from his previous recommendations.

[@debiwillis9045]

Alot of "keto" people have done the same by realizing they are missing lots of nutrients

[@simonround2439]

​@@debiwillis9045a lot of people have revolutionised their health and healed their joints with a keto diet. I am one of them

[@kathym6603]

You need to tell us where you got this information.

[@simonround2439]

@@LH23511 The reason life expectancy was so low was nothing to do with their diet, it was because of very high infant mortality. This who survived childhood were very healthy. Their life expectancy didn't rise because they introduced fruit into their diet it was because doctors were able to cure infectious diseases.

[@AliciaGuitar]

I preached this to my sisters for 20 years. Eat your carbs in the morning. Avoid them after noon. Between that and moving after breakfast (a brisk walk) and you should have much less problems. Avoiding carbs altogether causes your body to think its starving and shuts down metabolism. I follow my nutritionist/dietitian suggestions, and she veers away from extreme diets.

[@sandrap6321]

You can test your urine for ketones with a quick dipstick.

[@chuckbogdanowitz2785]

You really need to lean a bit more as we all do. U need absolutely 0 carbs. Your liver will release glucose if you need it. Meat especially red meat is the best , eggs also are complete nutrition. Some carbs won't kill you😅 but you really don't need them.

[@azinaz1625]

If I cut carbs, like good carbs (vegetables fruits etc) I get brain fog. My understanding from my trainer at my gym. Is you need carbs..

[@chuckbogdanowitz2785]

@azinaz1625 the only way to cut all carbs is to go full carnivore. Cause yes you have to use something for energy

[@colinallan1962]

It goes to show how much people eat when he says he FASTS for 3 hours before going to bed. Nobody who eats as late as 8PM and goes to bed at 11PM for example would describe that as fasting.

[@ArtificialEntertainment377]

You are correct. Possibly what the book refers to that he mentions is by not eating 3 hours before bed it would add to the length of non eating time when sleeping. Also the more time you stop eating before actual sleeping the more non hours of eating you would have because when sleeping you are not awake to be thinking about eating...unless you dream of food or of eating. When I'm awake I'm more likely to struggle not eating or think I need to eat when in reality I've found I've neglected drinking water, lemon water, tea, and am thirsty. Plus when around foods offered that I don't have at home I may tend to treat myself because I do enjoy eating. You "are wise and I wish you the best". Your comment has helped me. Some people may struggle more that others with fasting. I struggle on and off with it. If I can keep my mind busy with other things other than food it has helped. . . plus sometimes I think afterwords I "deserve" a treat and eat something that I know isn't that helpful that goes against helping health issues. It can be a constant battle but don't give up. One step and one moment at a time is better than giving up. Your comment was helpful to me as I got up a few hours after sleeping and fixed myself something to eat. Actually wasn't hungry and then after eating I realized my fluid intake had been limited during the day. I plan on doing better today. 😄👍

[@ArtificialEntertainment377]

I used to weigh 105 lbs, then 166 lbs and now weigh 124 lbs which have taken years to reach and keep it off. I need to think of my accomplishments and success. TODAYS GOAL FOR ME: Stay positive, don't give up. Don't get back up to eat shortly after putting myself to bed, strive to stay sleeping for a helpful needed sleep. Drink more water, lemon water, tea during the day for proper hydration. Be kind to myself and have patience with my future results. *** Blessings to you and yours for all that read this comment. Stay positive, don't give up. 😄👍

[@kattagirl]

Meat, meat, meat, eggs, butter and low-carb vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli; no bread, no pasta, no rice, no potatoes.

[@karenholtze4511]

Not if you have high uric acid/gout tendency. Gout plays havoc with joints and organs

[@dirty5141]

Ketones are fat fuel

[@MaxDamage-bh2os]

Doctor, for obese people only carnivore works! Forget any plants, never even say this words!!!!!!