Tonsil Stones: Removing the Deeper Cause

[@enonchan6064]

I suffered as a kid and my parents ruled against taking them out. Moved to Japan in my 20s, to a very sunny environment and had a pretty healthy diet. Had kids there, but tonsillitis still plagued me at least 2x a year. Always had stones, bad breath - I had enough and got them out in my 30s at a Japanese hospital. The ENT surgeon showed me my white-pocked tonsils in a jar and said he'd never seen anything like them. Never felt better and don't regret my decision, at all.

[@Bro_from_bama]

Our healthcare system is so fkt

[@ibraheem128]

Im thinking about doing it, heard horror stories about recovery. How was your experience

[@karincampbell9289]

@@ibraheem128Had mine out at the age of 22. Hard recovery! Took 2 weeks to recover. First 2 days were the worst, I couldn't eat! I lost 14 pounds after 2 weeks. But I was in school, and couldn't continue feeling sick with tonsillitis. I don't regret having the surgery. Don’t suffer! Get them out! And don’t wait! Hard recovery when you’re older. Remember, gotta weigh the good, and the bad.

[@feliciaboston6365]

@@karincampbell9289are you kidding me?! Did drinking hurt ?

[@caroc4327]

Why did the doctor say that made them unique?

[@AoiAesuithiel]

I suddenly developed tonsil stones for the first time about two years ago. The doctor was just like "yeah, that's your life now, sometimes it just happens". I don't get them as frequently, they randomly appear and disappear, especially in a back pocket in one tonsil. This really helps to make sense of it - thank you!

[@alizayfatimah6787]

Same condition

[@lynnharrison5483]

Look at the person above you his comment will help

[@erichalverson.83]

I just got tonsil stones for the first time in 41 years. Just yesterday. Those do stink, and they harm you badly.

[@dearselinalove]

You’re the first person I found that explains what the underlying causes is

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

Really what did he say was the cause for tonsil stone? All I heard was tonsillitis and ways to keep them healthy.

[@GoneCarnivore]

A bad diet! I cleared up my bad breath on a carnivore diet.

[@spacetitan2198]

@@TheOriginalScorpioBellelack of sun and healthy diet, resulting in the need for vitamin d, zinc and possibly iron. Although a proper diet and sun exposure is what most people are lacking.

[@trishapellis]

@@TheOriginalScorpioBelle Same here. There's nothing the hell at all in this video about tonsil stones, only tonsilitis, inflamed tonsils, and deficiencies that can cause those (not even anything about bacterial or viral infections either). Sounds to me like someone who's just trying to hock supplements.

[@trishapellis]

@@spacetitan2198 Yes, he says those are causes for tonsilitis or inflamed tonsils. There's nothing in this entire video about the causes of tonsil *stones* or how one might be able to prevent them. Because you can't. He's just selling supplements to people with low media literacy who don't need them. Taking vitamin D supplements isn't going to do anything about your tonsil stones.

[@jirotrom]

So as a dentist I’m embarrassed to state this wasn’t taught to us in dental school, thank you for the new info… I’ll look into some more scholarly articles on the subject. I’ll also read over the research you posted. Thanks Doc!

[@Purplepinkmom]

Please let us know what you learn. Thanks 😊

[@robwagner7545]

I asked a doctor what they were and he told me they were worms. He put me on a battery of pills to kill worms I didn't have. Yay!

[@jirotrom]

@@robwagner7545 that’s terribly unfortunate, I wish more of us could admit when we don’t know something. It’s ok not to know, we aren’t omnipotent. Dangerous to just make things up :/

[@c.k.1958]

I really appreciate that as a dentist you are interested in learning more to help people. I would of really appreciate more advice, support and help from my dentist when I was having trouble with tonsil stones. 👍🏽

[@setapartaay925]

@@robwagner7545😲🫢. I wish doctors would be honest enough to say I don’t know

[@HollyF82]

I have a history of strep throat when I was younger, I always assumed it was the strep that caused my tonsils to get holes in them and food got stuck in there and went bad. I had horrible tonsil stones until I got my tonsils out at age 40. It hurt a lot, couldn't eat for 10 days but I am so glad I got them out, I'm 57 now. No regrets, no illnesses, no autoimmune issues (other than Hashimoto's which I already had).

[@firehorsewoman414]

Same here but at 38. Can’t say though that it hasn’t led to a lot of respiratory problems for me. But I don’t miss the stones or the strep. I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, but never put the two together.

[@ozyboy1523]

I'm always getting strep throat and sinus infections.. I may look into tonsil removal

[@pippylongstockings8600]

I had chronic tonsillitis as a kid. After removing the stones I never had tonsillitis again. Didn’t need mine out to be very healthy. No Covid evrr

[@Zoeyelizanelson]

FINALLY I am so happy you made this! This has been a five year struggle of having them all the time, ALL the time. Bless you!!!

[@bishalyogi4184]

How

[@deedieducati2272]

I used to get these all the time as a kid. My pediatrician called them "puss bags on my tonsils." He told my mother that he refused to remove my tonsils because they protect me from catching things, and that these "puss bags" (stones) were just my tonsils doing their job. I know it sounds weird but I could actually contract my throat and squeeze those puppies out, spitting them out. It was gros but such a relief to get them outta there. I'm 62, and I still have my tonsils. It is a RARE occasion for me to get stones these days, but it can still happen. Of course I now know that it's my body fighting something so I help it along by taking extra vitamins, getting plenty of sleep and drinking a lot of water. . . and they go away. I will say this though: I've had them SOOO many times that I have scars on my tonsils from them. The more ya know...... 😉

[@BigMama2022]

Same here! I'm 65 and still have mine as well. I don't get tonsil stones anymore, l only recently found out they were a thing!

[@projectkj7643]

Impressive for anyone born in the 60s to still have tonsils. My four siblings got theirs removed. My parents were in the middle of a divorce so I got lucky - I got to keep my tonsils since their minds were elsewhere!

[@luka188]

This obsession with removing valuable organs to the human body because there are some "problems" in them is completely insane. What in the world made doctors think the solution to these problems is to remove the ogran experiencing the problem? Where do they think this problem will go then? How about understanding and teaching people why they experience such problems and actually Curing these problems? Ooh I guess that's not what they signed up for when the many quacks became doctors... At least there were and still are reputable doctors, and now there are amazing people like Dr Berg educating people for free online so we can all live healthier and understand how our bodies work, something which should be taught in schools but never was...

[@VickiTakacs.]

The hubris of doctors yanking organs out. Mine are gone because my brother had ear aches a lot. Remember, you are listening to a Dr. right now. Think about that and all of the fear por n here.

[@louannhuber2651]

@@BigMama2022 Me too! I have a long tongue so picked them out. Didn’t know they were a thing either.

[@WHATTHEFRONTDOOR]

Berg you’ve done it again every time I look for help you provide

[@ExpEcer]

It has been 31 years and no one was able to explain why? Thank you for this video I finally know what it is.

[@judirod3168]

Yep me too!!!

[@Buzz_Kill71]

NO way the lady in the pic you have for your avatar is +31 years old though...

[@constancedenchy9801]

They plague me for years...I use to remove them myself

[@larosemurphy7620]

You need iron

[@ExpEcer]

@@larosemurphy7620 I used to get them on and off through my life but I no longer get them!

[@ПесПесович-н5л]

This is my problem for the last 3 years. Thanks doctor!!!❤

[@lizzywoo88]

I was plagued by painful bouts of tonsillitis all through my childhood and teens, almost monthly some years. Plus these stones would form in between bouts. Then in my 20's I also started getting bronchitis twice every year for ten years. In my thirties I read that there was a link with tonsillitis, bronchitis and dairy, so I gave up dairy. I never had tonsillitis or bronchitis ever again and now I'm in my fifties. My tonsils are very scarred but I'm so glad my dad wouldn't allow the doctors to take them out. I just wish someone back in the seventies could've told me there was a link with dairy.

[@w1975b]

@@allouttabubblegum1984 A2 milk available in regular stores like Walmart and Kroger (big red letter and number on the carton) may not cause the same problems as "standard" A1 milk.

[@gamtoszinios1336]

I drink raw milk and have but ita detox

[@KCBAIRS]

Sounds like my story - only I had my tonsils out - when I was in my late 20s. I was definitely deficient in Vit D3, but didn't know it. Later, in my 40s when I started supplementing with D3, I got a surprise benefit of having all my plantar and perungial warts go away - on their own, no medical intervention needed! Woo hoo! However, I've never gotten rid of dairy. In fact, I consume more of it now than ever via yogurts and protein powders.

[@lindsayvara7430]

Sounds like my story but I did have my tonsils out. At 41 I recently gave up dairy because I heard it could be the cause of migraines. I haven’t had a single migraine and they were chronic! Cheese was my favorite thing but I’m reading a book called The Cheese Trap about how horrible it is for you to inspire myself to never touch the stuff again.

[@sharongarrett4356]

SAME!! I quit dairy about age 19 and only once got tonsillitis as an adult.

[@amy11228]

I used to suffer with tonsil stones all through adolescence and my 20s. They stopped forming at some point in my 30s and I could never correlate it, but that is when I began supplementing with Vitamin D 5,000-10,000 IU depending on the time of year. WOW! I never knew this was the reason. Fascinating.

[@daphne3717]

I’m beginning to think it’s hormonal. Because I used to have them in teens & twenties, I’m in my 30’s now and no change in my diet or lifestyle but i haven’t had them in years.

[@kojoefante]

@@daphne3717sunlight ..

[@MarcellHobbs]

Same here. 30 years ago, I remember removing the with a toothpick! I wasn’t sure what caused them.

[@Kyla94934]

I take high dose vitamin d for months now and I still get tonsil stones and have to squish them out

[@tonyawhitten5199]

I take 10,000 IU all year. I recently had my D levels checked and they were within normal limits. I think most of us still have that fear that we might be over doing it. That comes from years of propaganda!

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

Dr Berg you saved my life ! I was 260lbs and I am now at 188 and it’s so funny my interactions with people have changed ! When you look good you feel good and people treat you better as well ❤ I am unrecognizable

[@wendyjohnson4220]

Congratulations!

[@ketotrucker6262]

He did the same for me. 👍❤️🙂

[@jimmyraffucci5277]

Excellent! God bless you!

[@CgssCENTURY]

Do you feel better now, got enough attention? This video ain't about weight loss

[@KaceyDudley14]

@@CgssCENTURY Jealous much?

[@tsantaifaliana]

Tonsil stones are those kind of things that smell so bad you have to smell them twice

[@bharadwajmahadev9195]

Somebody said it 👏🏻

[@kati-ana]

When I was a little girl I remember so many kids having their tonsils removed and those of us who kept ours were so jealous because they talked about all the ice cream and jell-o they got to eat plus being in the hospital seemed cool and fun. So glad I still have mine. I once had a neighbor who had those tonsil stones and yes, her breath was horrendous. She'd often cough them out.

[@toefoo-v3j]

OMG same same same. Even my cousin got to eat ice-cream while i didn't

[@toefoo-v3j]

OMG same same same. Even my cousin got to eat ice-cream while i didn't

[@electronwave4551]

When sister had her tonsils removed, the old man bought 30 flavored ice-sticks. As a young kid, I'd beg, "Can I have just one???" The answer was "NO!" After three days, sister's blood sugar must have been all over the place and she couldn't stomach another. I was then offered any of the remaining 15 ice-sticks. But, being driven by principle, I refused. They threw the unwanted ice-sticks into a plastic bucket and I'd peer into the bucket and stir them as they dissolved, but never took one!

[@barbarakauppi9915]

@@electronwave4551 _"...being driven by 'principle'..."_ .. Lol! Interesting word choice for passive aggressive adolescent behavior for merely not getting what you want when you wanted it. Darn good thing most people get past those childhood phases in due time....

[@electronwave4551]

@@barbarakauppi9915 Ah, you're reading too much into it. I was aged 6 years, sister was 8. We have always had a close relationship. Sis got a bit cranky with the pain, and over-compensated by refusing my request for one ice-pole out of thirty, which was excessively reasonable, particularly as it was mid-summer and hot, hot, hot. (As I recall, the old man bought the complete supply of the small local deli.) The household was not flush with earnings, and something like a sugar treat was a rarity. (Indeed, the only time back then when I was given a lemonade was at Christmas time.) I decided, upon principle, to hold them to their word and not be 'bought and sold' -- this is passive defensive. We've laughed about it during the years since when something would remind of the event. She always said my middle name was 'Justice.'

[@annesha9]

As someone who used to suffer from chronic tonsillitis, tonsil stones and peritonsillar abscess once every month, I finally figured out what worked for me and now I dont get peritonsillar abscess or stones at all. I gargle twice daily with warm salt water and that clears all the food debris and microbes from the tonsil crypts, thus leading to no more tonsil stones and inflamed tonsils as a result. I also avoid drinking anything cold, ice creams, citrus fruits and anything sour. Hope this helps someone ✊🏼

[@animalswin2105]

Why would citrus hurt the tonsils ?

[@annesha9]

@@animalswin2105 The acidity in citrus fruits worsens tonsillitis

[@beautymaven3952]

My grandmother did this every day her whole life and never had a sore throat or throat issue. I however, would get tonsil stones periodically for years and then developed two severe peritonsullar abseces in a one year period. Because they prevented me from breathing and prompted me to go to the ER due to the pain which was beyond anything I’d ever experienced, I had my tonsils removed since my ENT said absences have memory pockets and may come back since it strikes twice already. I should have kept up with the salt water rinse but on the bright side, I’ve never had a sore throat since and will never get another throat abscess.

[@catc2252]

I find that drinking a really hot drink at least once a day keeps the stones from forming. Works with coffee, milk, tea. I think heat is the key.

[@Mira-qs1zg]

@@catc2252 That definitely does NOT work for me....tonsil stones every few days, despite multiple hot drinks daily.

[@projectkj7643]

I used to get tonsil stones…I thought it was just plaque from my teeth hiding from my toothbrush. Those things STANK.

[@luciferjohnson8495]

Technically it was you so you stank 😅

[@mekad7900]

😂🤣 Don’t they?! We called them “stanky balls” as kids 😂

[@mohammadiaa]

Ikr

[@TheEmpressTish]

😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣​@@mekad7900

[@jburgmedia]

Is it gross that I smell them ?

[@wilsonlee63]

This is a valid revelation as I have for the past several years virtually stopped taking painkillers, antibiotics & cold medications, and now whenever I have cold or flu symptoms it only takes less than half as long to heal is probably a strengthen immune system.

[@Vickey-b5t]

I had tonsillitis many times when I was little. Fortunately I fought to keep them. When I got older I stopped dairy which cleared up all of my childhood issues. My parents didn't know about blood types and that dairy wasn't good for me. Prevention is the key.

[@drforjc]

well, my experience was different. I started getting strep repeatedly as an adult, and after having tonsils removed as an adult, I rarely get sick now.

[@naana2660]

Blood types? I'd like to know more, did I miss it in the video?

[@rallitas11q]

Yeah what do blood types have to do with dairy? Please explain

[@Ricatonniisasavage8854]

Raw Dairy should be good for you.

[@michellepatterson3573]

​@naana2660 look up the blood type diet. Although one thing I will say about it is he did not do the food testing with organic food. I just try to stay away from the main 3 for me.

[@jans8304]

I was suffering from Tonsil Stones. Got my Tonsils removed. Problem solved!!! I Wish i Had IT done sooner!

[@ProductiveHealthPH]

Only doctor who can explain things in easiest and funniest way❤

[@majackslelo827]

💯😁😁

[@MLM111]

He is a chiropractor

[@ProductiveHealthPH]

@@MLM111 He is s DOCTOR !

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

Why was he treating tonsil issues as a chiropractor?

[@ProductiveHealthPH]

@@user-xw4vg1vy5e Because he is a doctor and Patients came to him with tonsils.

[@newconservative7357]

Thank you so much for this video Dr. Berg! We opted to not remove our 5 y/o son’s tonsils and adenoids late last year. We have adopted a routine of daily tea with fresh ginger, garlic, tiny squeeze of fresh Meyer lemon and raw honey in the morning and at night. We also try to have him gargle every night with warm salt water. We were already gluten and dairy free, and taking sporadically: cod liver oil, vit C, vit D3/K2, and zinc. We will be looking in to incorporating more of your suggestions and getting him outside early in the morning for more sunlight. Thank you!!! ☀️🤗💗

[@hk19478]

I get these sometimes. I had no idea what they were or what causes them. Thank you Dr. Berg for such an informative video.

[@Drberg]

No problem. Glad to share this info.

[@SapphireKaiara]

Thank you. You answered another childhood mystery for me. I haven't had this issue since I was a kid but it makes perfect sense now knowing what it was and why. Thank you.

[@sharonmcpherson1706]

You’re the first and only person that explained the cause of this. Thank you!

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@justsnappy]

Dr. Berg, your content is so much better now that you’ve invested in a better mic / sound quality. Thanks for listening to feedback!

[@c.k.1958]

To anyone who is suffering with tonsil stones/tonsillitis, firstly I would like to extend my compassion. With one of the symptoms being bad breath it can be incredibly embarrassing and affect your life in so many ways. However, keep trying your best to keep your mind on the healing and getting well, relax and keep your environment as calm and peaceful as possible. Get enough sleep as this will really help. So on to the foods that can help your immune system~ what helped me~ 1. Apple cider vinegar drink it in lukewarm water 3 times daily. This will help to dissolve the tonsil stones & get rid of the bad bacteria in your throat and body. 2. Gargle with very warm water with Himalayan salt 3. Manuka honey to help sooth your throat 4. Garlic & onions 5. Ginger/ ginger shots if you prefer to have it juiced. Make sure it’s just ginger with celery or cucumber though. 6. Filtered water 7. A small amount of charcoal or bentonite clay mixed in water once a day. 8. Aloe Vera water pure (without anything else added). 9. Lemons and limes Dr Berg has a video on a antibiotic drink you can make. This is a wonderful remedy~ as per usual he provides the best remedies! Also I get his vitamin D supplement to help. Apart from this it is really important that you rest and relax and calm your mind and body, remind yourself you will heal and get well. I wish you all the best and good energy 🤍⭐️

[@GenelleSmay]

Too much Apple cider vinegar can upset your balance in your body, ask your doctor

[@c.k.1958]

@@GenelleSmay thank you 😊

[@FTYC2022]

Vinegar does help, and chewing your food properly as well. Avoid nuts.

[@c.k.1958]

@@FTYC2022 👍🏽💯

[@lmr9804]

Thank you

[@alyssaurus17]

I started getting tonsil stones about 8 months ago. It's been really annoying, every other week just about I cough one up. I found out about 4 months ago I have a severe iron deficiency as well. Your video is the FIRST time I've found ANYTHING that mentions vitamin deficiencies possibly being a cause of tonsil stones. It's always just "poor oral hygiene" or tonsillitis, but nothing has changed about my hygiene habits from before I started getting them to now, and I've never had tonsillitis. I've read at least 15 different articles at this point. Thank you!!!!!

[@lqla4837]

I remember getting my tonsils removed.. it was a rough few days, but ever since it’s been amazing.

[@aneesahm4301]

What age did you have them removed?

[@ronnajade5598]

aneesahm4301 dunno how about him but I was 29 when I got mine removed.

[@enonchan6064]

Same.

[@SageDesignDallas]

In 1972, Mother had my tonsils removed when I was 15, I damn near bled to death cause the doctor didn't sew up the blood vessels. Spent 4 days in ICU. I'm glad they stopped removing them.

[@azulcielo382]

They haven't stopped removing them I got them removed. A couple of years ago. Almost die from that surgery

[@pamelatimbush3762]

@r816311 Omgoodness I'm soooo sorry you had to go through that 😳😱😬!!! I used to suffer a lot from tonsillitis but I still have my tonsils my parents NEVER took us to the doctor's when we were young 😔 except for one time when I couldn't stop crying because of a baby tooth and that dentist was so mad at my parents (I don't blame him you don't let your children suffer!!!) I understand that when we're young we shouldn't have to go for every little thing, but sometimes we may truly need help. I have recently learned about tonsil stones, I didn't know what they were and occasionally I would cough them up because I almost choked on them 😮. I started taking them off with a Qtip and I brush my tongue and with a tongue scraper after brushing I thankfully don't get them anymore 😊.

[@Bucephalus84]

They still remove them. It helped me. No problems.

[@Sand1955]

I remember decades ago learning there is the possibility of extreme blood loss from this surgery. Many people aren’t aware of this risk. It is fortunate you survived!

[@bert454]

​@@azulcielo382That's disturbing. What happened to you? Did it take a while to recover?

[@sdp8364]

I developed stones and went to an ear nose and throat dr because I kept getting soar throats. I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s disease..... I wish I had known then what I know now I would have treated things differently and not have had them removed or under gone chemo....... I now have CHF from the chemo....... I am blessed I am still here!

[@brooklyn0992]

Omg I had them removed at 26. I had soarthroats all the time and had these. I was in the navy and they took them out!!

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

OMG! This makes soooo much sense! I was on a naturopathic protocol a few years ago, and was taking vitamin D and zinc supplements, among others. During that time, I did not have tonsil stones. The past year has been quite hectic and I neglected taking my supplements, and now the stones are back. I am going straight back to taking my supplements! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@larosemurphy7620]

You need iron

[@hisbean]

I had my tonsils removed, in my early 30's. Best move for me. It was amazing how much more healthy I felt. I had been so sick, on and off, for so many years. Now I'm rarely sick. Best of luck, to anyone dealing with tonsil stones.

[@rickydolphin]

How was the recovery for them? in my early 30s now

[@hisbean]

@@rickydolphin I was told to expect horrible pain for a good 2 weeks. They say the older you are, the harder it is. I'm not going to say it was fun, but it wasn't the worst thing. For me, when I first woke up, was the worst. You tend to sleep with your mouth open, and so your throat is really dry. Trying to swallow, and get moisture in your throat, was rough. I also ended up with something called thrush. The oral antibiotics the dr's gave, for the tonsil removal, killed the good bacteria in my mouth. Thrush was worse than the tonsils. Regardless of all of that, it was one of the best decisions I've made. My over all health, is so much better now. I do encourage looking into it.

[@rachelc.8143]

I heard it’s about a 2-3 week long recovery after getting them removed but that it is worth it in the long run. I hope to get mine removed someday too, it’s annoying cause the stones occasionally get stuck in my throat and irritate it.

[@rickydolphin]

@@rachelc.8143 I'm scheduled to get mine removed in 3-4 weeks. Wish me luck!!!!

[@Meandmydog2025]

Dr Berg has saved so many lives out there. Thank you very much for all you do. .....

[@LM3838-h6v]

Ever since I followed Dr Berg health advice, my body health and mental health improved significantly. I am in excellent condition now. Thanks to Dr Berg!

[@Drberg]

That's great to hear.

[@ladyjackrabbit]

Ditto

[@morsinimicis3930]

Got my tonsils removed at 45 a month ago. Pain was tough for 6-7 days but you get through it. Now, no more tonsil stones!!!! For the first time in my life I’m not worried about my breath.

[@Dailywordsofdiscouragement]

Bad move

[@Christy.1]

You removed your tonsils because the tonsil stones were causing bad breath? Did you not watch the video or are you trolling? I guess what's done is done, but you treated a symptom rather than going to the cause of the symptom. And now, you may end up with more and/or worse symptoms. As other commenter said, bad move. Good luck to you.

[@cc1k435]

No regrets here, either, and I made the best decision for myself with the information I had, just like people have done throughout history. ❤

[@kenya88831]

Love this for you

[@vanessac1965]

I got tonsilitis often as a teen and the dr gave me a stupid amount of antibiotics every time. Turns out I just had to cut dairy and sugar, never came back

[@marlaallen7234]

Yeah...The milk gets caught up in the holes in the tonsils. It just makes stinky cheese. I flipped them out with a toothpick.

[@tonyawhitten5199]

I had an old country doctor keep me on penicillin for about a year. My illness was due to allergies and a lack of air conditioning in the home. One day while I was sick, I developed a body rash and my mom called his nurse. She came by and told her to stop giving me the penicillin. Even after that happened he continued to push the penicillin. My mother took me to another Dr about an hour away from where we lived. He told her that I was suffering from allergies and I needed to be in an air conditioned home. A man in our church paid for it. ( I will never forget that sweet man) I started irrigating my sinuses and everything started getting better. To this day I am very allergic to penicillin. I do everything in my power to avoid antibiotics.

[@MoEatsLA]

Yep, removing dairy and bread. And drink more water

[@destinymalone1095]

Same here. Eliminating A1 dairy, sugar, and simple carbs makes all the difference! I'm still able to have A2 milk/yogurt without issue and complex carbs also. If I have a week of indulging on vacation or something, I will usually get one, which reminds me to limit myself.

[@Ricatonniisasavage8854]

Raw Dairy should be considered if you can find a Local Farmer or Rancher near you that provides Raw Milk. It has nutrients that are essential for optimum Gut/Overall Immune Health!

[@lindapow9351]

Eric I’m so glad your here teaching especially when others are saying to a young lady Have them removed without thinking of the deeper whys… ❤

[@gulia3476]

I had mine removed few years ago and no regrets.

[@melsterifficmama1808]

Me too. I was a sick little kid until I had them put at 13. My school attendance increased dramatically afterward.

[@thisgirlisfancy]

It’s just not yet. They’re there for a reason.

[@rd7726]

​@@thisgirlisfancy Some people's are so big it causes sleep apnea. For many, the risk outweighs the benefits!

[@sulty0310]

No ragrats

[@rickydolphin]

How was the pain/recovery?

[@cliffh8486]

The single best thing my parents did for my health was remove my tonsils. THANK YOU!!

[@jameshetherington3087]

Really interesting. Thanks. I would also recommend warm salt water gargles to decrease microbial load and increase immune response

[@shanikawilliams8675]

This is amazing information, I'm a med 2 medical student and this is something they didn't tell us, also I suffer from these at times and I'm also vitamin D deficient, thank you for this information 😊 💜🙏🏾

[@abriyannahill5689]

Please keep researching and learning beyond the curriculum. Your patients will appreciate you ♥️

[@r.k.171]

Thank you for another great video Dr Berg 👍🏼

[@DLNewhouse54]

I got these all the time I use to pick them out with a toothpick, I finally got my tonsils removed and now I feel better

[@opchick0597]

I was constantly sick as a child with strep throat,ear infections, pneumonia etc. Hospitalized many times every year. Finally my pediatrician said, its time to take out her tonsils and adenoids. I was 5 at the time. Im 62, i never get sick, im talking never. Never had the flu, never had another ear infection, pneumonia etc. Many of my friends have asked me do I ever get sick...nope I don't. Having that surgery probably saved my life. No regrets here.

[@marylanderos4822]

Same here had strep throat all the time and got sick constantly.had them removed and never been sick again. No regrets here!!

[@annetteplouviez-cirilo7254]

Your story is identical to mine, except that I finally had my tonsils removed when I was 15. I do not regret it one tiny bit!

[@spudbono5747]

About 20 years ago in my 40's I went to multiple doctors with constant sinus issues and all of them said i had allergies and i was prescribed increasingly stong medications. I had never had allergies in my life. I was getting these tonsil stones constantly during that time and they told me i needed my tonsils out, so i did. Months later i told my doctor i though i had a sinus infection because things were worse than usual. I took a round of antibiotics and then was completely fine. So for two years i suffered a chronic sinus infection, had my tonsils out, and all i ever needed was a round of antibiotics.

[@ensabahnur7657]

Never heard that info about Tonsils, thanks!

[@danielle.brianne]

this is a great video, thanks Doctor

[@pben4218]

My tonsillitis as they called it when I was kid was chronic. Salt water & antibiotics. The best thing I decided to do was remove my tonsils at age 28! Rarely ever sick after that. Don't wait that late! It was very painful...

[@kariewood5107]

My boyfriend gets these, thanks for explaining. I had my tonsils removed when I was 2.

[@GLeon-ov9yu]

I use to get these as a teenager. Thank God it stopped!

[@PaulHAMCO]

You used to eat them & no one liked you...😂

[@dineen1575]

I was looking for this video two weeks ago when it didn't exist. Dr. Berg just gets me! 😆

[@louiseanderson1505]

My 8 year old granddaughter was receiving the nasal spray flu vaccine at school unbeknowst to me. She was suffering from tonsillitis monthly for 2 years. They would become inflamed and she would have a week off school. When I found out about the nasal flu spray, I begged my daughter not to sign the consent forms anymore and educated her on what I'd found out about these awful vaccines. My daughter agreed and since my granddaughter has stopped having the nasal spray, her tonsillitis has disappeared. She's not had an attack for almost 2 years now and they were a regular occurance, monthly as I said.

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

How often did they administer the nasal flu vaccine yearly? I’m glad she is better now God Bless

[@jessyvalentine7492]

You sound so ignorant. Your granddaughters immune system was working as it should when given a vaccine. Without it she will have to fight off the real flu, possibly needing to be hospitalized or god forbid lose her life. But yeah vaccines are so awful 😞

[@pinkgummybear766]

Those vaccines are all poison , you should not let her get that crap .

[@Skinman366]

Pull your kids out of public school

[@girlygirl1890]

@@Skinman366 For MANY reasons.

[@annabeckman4386]

Oh my goodness, my 11 year old got her tonsils out about a year ago at the insistence of our ENT.... Because they were large and she snore that was the indicator that she needed them removed. Now i see your video and i have great guilt that i had them removed! Her adenoids were also removed....... It was a difficult recovery for a child and i am filled with regret..... ugh.... why didn't the Doctor tell me anything you said Dr. Berg?! We really do have to be our own advocates!! There was a question of my two other children possibly needing the surgery also, I am so grateful to you Dr. Berg! For now i know what to do to help my children!!! Thank you for being our advocate!!!

[@barbarakauppi9915]

Your misplaced feelings of guilt are only harmful to both you and your children, and you greatly risk teaching them either the same practice, or even worse the over-reactionary practice of finger-pointing and blame-gaming others. It's quite common, sadly. Breathe slowly. Seriously, who else would you treat that way?? Keep your head - and your heart - and move forward in learning. Take care..

[@peggyt8462]

Parenting is the hardest job. We learn so much as we go along. Don't beat yourself up.

[@ShockedSquirrelhere]

Yeah I was told that too- sleep apnea and then my child had complications and icu. I also regret trusting as I did.

[@ShockedSquirrelhere]

But we can only do the best with the information we had at the time

[@CJDane-rf1je]

I am shocked that a responsible doctor would perform this kind of barbaric surgery These days

[@slybyer12]

I had strep as a kid many times which caused my tonsils to become basically scar tissue. They always looked swollen, but it was just scar tissue. This caused many caverns in my tonsils which allowed for bacteria and quite bad tonsil stones. I got my tonsils removed at around 22 and I haven’t observed any obvious ill effects. It turns out my brother was an asymptomatic carrier of strep, which is where I was getting it.

[@rossw42]

As a Clinical Nutritionist, I'ver personally experienced enlarged tonsils and tonsil stones as a result of food intolerances (it's NOT an allergy!), specifically from dairy/milk. Eliminating milk from my diet, the enlarged tonsils and stones disappeared within 1 week. Any food intolerances can cause these, not just dairy

[@jsnb85]

Best explanation I've ever heard regarding this. Thank you!

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@kellyk5123]

@@Drberg Could You make a video about torus palatino

[@dorisgustav]

FINALLY I am so happy you made this!

[@shashidharshettar3846]

I had this in 1976 and my ENT professor at my Medical college did tonsils and I got much better

[@jfrowiess]

Best decision ever to listen to my doctor and get them removes! Never had tonsillitis or those disgusting stones again

[@katia_g213]

😮 I just remembered that you're why I started taking extra vitamin D! It's true that it helps, y'all. And cutting out as much dairy as possible, too. I have always had big ole tonsils, but the one that ALWAYS had tonsil stones shrunk down some. It's been nice. My right one sometimes gets them. Very nice change. Better breath for sure!

[@HealthElevateVibes]

Wow, this video is an eye-opener! As someone who has struggled with tonsil stones for years, I never realized there could be a deeper cause behind them. The insights shared here have completely changed my perspective on this frustrating condition.

[@c.k.1958]

Thank you very much for this video Eric, it’s much appreciated! 👍🏽💯

[@Bckn4th]

I had mine removed! Greatest decision ever! My daughter has hers removed as well.

[@violet18]

Do you mind if I ask how much it cost? I don't think my insurance will cover it and I need to pay myself.

[@Bckn4th]

@@violet18 hey, I don’t know, my insurance covered it. I had a pannilectomy that was 8000, so a tonsillectomy can’t be more than that right?

[@violet18]

@@Bckn4th ok, thanks for the insight

[@MelissaMarshman]

When I used to have dairy I used to get tonsil stones, I also found too much dairy and sugar made it worse. They were bad enough to make me stop eating 🐄 related products! 😂 Also thank so much for putting out all the information you do I've learned so much especially about cancer, sadly my dad has been diagnosed with a tumour but it's given me hope knowing there are possible natural ways to treat it with the case studies you have uploaded.

[@Ricatonniisasavage8854]

It’s a crying shame people don’t know the benefits of Raw Dairy vs Ultra Pasteurized Dairy. Raw Dairy is levels above Commercialized Dairy.

[@wttwtg4165]

I am 48 and now discovering what I have had for virtually my whole life and how to prevent it. Thank you. I always called them "throat cookies."

[@johnpickett8533]

Since going keto ,I can honestly say mine have gone away. They were nasty though....stinky ,sulfery death. I still have everything I was born with.

[@DrTylerBaker]

Mine also. When I go off Keto they come back. I use a hand pump water pick to flush them. 1.5 weeks into keto they are gone like clockwork.

[@lazorus6926]

Same.

[@PaediatricPulse]

This is very informative👏👏, thank you for sharing.

[@alukuhito]

I used to have these bad. As a teenager I called them "bad breath particles". I would use Q-tips to push them out of my tonsils daily.

[@321CatboxWA]

I found removing them would stave off soar throat. I didn't start removing them untill well into adulthood. No doctor ever said boo about them . I would cough and one would fly out , thought it was from my lungs for a long time. Years of suffering needlessly.

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

I had them as a teen too! So embarrassing! I would bleed trying to get them out but they would go deep . I think I had a milk allergy. Eventually went away. My sister had them too .

[@titibebe2510]

OMG everything you just said sounds so right for me!! SInce I was little (now I'm 56) I've suffered from asthma, allegies, tonsil inflamation, you name it. I'm from Ensenada, Mexico and when I finished high school I went to the university in Guadalajara, with a milder climate, I never got sick there. when I finished college I started to work in Mexicali, a desert city next to Calexico, CA, very dry, but my health improve as well, 10 years ago I moved back to Ensenada and my health is going back to where I was almost 40 years ago!!

[@TM-wx6wq]

I would occasionally get those in the morning after waking up when I was insulin resistance. I thought I just needed to brush my teeth & gargle. Did keto lost 70pds reversed insulin resistance/pre diabetes. Problem gone. Wow interesting info. Never knew!

[@RollingWrench]

Dr. Bruce Lipton talks on this subjects as well. He is another great source

[@i.mahdihosseini]

00:00 🔍 Tonsil stones are often treated superficially, but addressing the underlying cause is crucial. 01:23 💡 Tonsils act as the body's first line of defense against pathogens, aiding the immune system. 02:02 🦠 Removal of tonsils may increase susceptibility to infections and autoimmune conditions. 03:40 🌞 Vitamin D deficiency is linked to inflamed tonsils; adequate sun exposure is crucial. 05:16 💊 Phosphate-rich sodas can deplete vitamin D, contributing to tonsil issues. 05:59 🌿 Vitamin D supplementation, especially with vitamin K2, can help manage tonsil problems.

[@TacklingTheGiants]

Nothing about the cause of the stones and what do about them. He only talked about inflammation of the tonsils.

[@margaretohara7250]

Really amazing because have always heard, read and told that these stones were food particles stuck in tonsils.

[@lakliams]

Maybe you should listen the video this time, he explained during thw whole video that is the pathogens that make your tonsils create this stones to analyze those pathogens ​@@TacklingTheGiants

[@girlygirl1890]

@@TacklingTheGiants At the end of this video, he shows a big link to click on a previous video called "What causes Tonsil Stones." He even said that at the end of this video.

[@magdalenas6983]

I’m 76 and I have problems with tonsils stones many years, I have to go to doctor and get removed them .I hope I will be fine.Vitamin not working.Tanks for the inflammation

[@deerfish3000]

I had my tonsils removed in my late 30s for not only constant tonsil stones and infections but also for loud snoring. It hurt like hell for 3 or 4 days, especially when the liquid Tylenol 3 wore off before my next dose, but I'm glad I did it.

[@Cantshred777]

I'm a vocalist and they fly out occasionally when I sing. First one I saw blew my mind. I was like "what in the swamp thing is this, omg the smell"

[@ProveAllThings1Th-5-21]

Wow, scary......glad it didn't hit someone in the face. That would be a hard one to explain.

[@ChildOfYAHUAH777]

oh my goodness... the thought is just so disgusting lol​@@ProveAllThings1Th-5-21

[@Healerslightnlove]

I just had my 11 year old undergo surgery for removal of tonsils and adenoids. Thanks for sharing this information 😊

[@tjam4229]

Doctor, @ 4:46 you mention the lower incidence of infection seems to be due to more sun exposure, hence vitamin D production. But lower incidence of infection with sunshine might also be due to higher levels of UV in sunshine…Disinfecting surfaces. Not just vitamin D production

[@barbsamuels9692]

Thank YOU! My daughter has these! I sent this to her.

[@peacefulloveagain4124]

YOU ARE THE BEST AND THANK YOU, AS ALWAYS!

[@Drberg]

Thank you! Your appreciation means a lot!

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@peacefulloveagain4124]

@@Drberg :o)

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

Great example of letting us know

[@tkny419]

Dr. Berg, thank you for your research and sharing this information with us. I do have a question though. Vitamin D deficiency seems to be the root to a lot of issues that you cover, but when you state taking 10,000 - 20,000 IUs, what about the risk of Vitamin D toxicity? Could you please elaborate further on this?

[@melissal3383]

My mom needed Vit D. They would inject her 50,000. But if you dont get K2 then you might not absorb it. You need both

[@mztwixed]

Doc, you are really very good at lymphatic tissue voices. 😂 Such a great way to make learning fun. Keep up the great work doc. We appreciate it.

[@loriematthews6418]

Thank you Dr Berg! 🙋💕

[@joyb5525]

I had my tonsils removed aged 6. I later has acne. But the root cause cause was I'm Rhesus Negative Blood type O. So allergic to most dairy products and sugar. I was Macrobiotic and am now Keto. Thanks Dr. Berg. God bless you 😊

[@Bhoney-11]

Fun fact. If you've removed your tonsils because of this issue and haven't addressed the root cause, you might feel great temporarily but your body will find another area to target and cause you pain and sickness signalling your attention until you fix the root cause... so while you think you've fixed the issue you've simply put a bandaid over the warning light

[@pinoz590]

Thanks for this video ..

[@Drberg]

Sure. Hope you enjoyed watching it.

[@Skippdaddy]

I found the frequency and size of mine were greatly decreased in correlation to a reduction of sugar in my diet.

[@Drberg]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience here.

[@bridougherty4711]

What a great video Dr. Berg. I had those tonsil stones when I was in my teens and twenties. I also contracted strep frequently. In my early twenties, I had my tonsils removed. When I was in my thirties I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease. Interesting there is a correlation to autoimmune disease with having your tonsils removed.

[@stephaniephouotrides2435]

I used to get these nasty things 😅. Went keto a few years ago, and they cleared up.

[@phase911]

-_-

[@sandcrushlove]

Used to get these a lot when my diet consisted of bread. It was so bad! I thought it was just bread collecting in there and forming these stones. I would squeeze or cough as much of them out. Changed my diet, no dairy or bread and I haven't had these for years thank god.

[@Drberg]

Glad to hear you found relief!

[@lightoftruth6764]

I had tonsil stones in my early twenties, also had chronic strep throat and was put on antibiotics many times until the doctor decided to remove my tonsils when I was 23, taking antibiotics gave me gut issues that took many years to correct! For breakfast every day I eat plain yogurt with chia seeds, 1/4 cup of raw pumpkin seeds and 1 free range organic egg with my vitamins which has helped my digestive system get on track!

[@djurius]

We don't eat breakfast on this channel

[@jacoblas1371]

Have you tried Raw milk?

[@joylymon326]

@@djurius😂

[@TruthGirlBoss]

Thank you so much I have been trying so hard to fix this issue now I have hope

[@AriandBB]

Hey Dr.Berg I love your videos and they have transformed my health the intermittent fasting and healthy keto, but lately I have been counter seeing a lot of videos that say Fasting is bad for women, it slows metabolism, it lowers progesterone which is needed for fertility, I am 28 and that is something that concerns me, can You please do a Video on this and elaborate your thoughts, would love to hear your opinion on this❤🙏🏻

[@electricdreamer]

You just solved my problem that's troubling me for years! Thank you Doctor!

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@5FmUke]

Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆

[@Drberg]

You're most welcome!

[@katewabwile9053]

Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 has never been the same since I found you. Thankyou for not gatekeeping information. Asante sana

[@pitbullwinkle]

I had mine out 40 plus years ago. before I turned 18. while I was still on my Dad's insurance. Kept getting them. Was never taught any of this. I'm 58 now, I wish I had them back and my gall bladder back.

[@marysh3840]

Thank you, Dear Dr. Berg.

[@collinbanman]

Great video. The first 10 seconds earned a like from me. There's not many people that dig into the root cause of issues like this instead of treating only the symptoms. I appreciate your view of how to maintain health and prevent these issues instead of defaulting to treating them with surgeries and drugs

[@bonnieanderson1502]

I actually had my tonsils removed because of this problem, and the fact that I was getting sick many times a year, around age 30. Ten years later, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. No more tonsil stones, almost NEVER get sick. Tonsil removal is a good thing imo.