How to Fix PLANTAR FASCIITIS without Pills, Injections, or Surgery!

Can Plantar Fasciitis be fixed naturally? Can you fix Plantar Fasciitis with diet? These are great questions to ask and I think the answer to both is yes! This short video discusses natural ways to reduce the glycation, inflammation, and weakness in your plantar fascia. Let me know in the comments if you've used a Proper Human Diet to improve your Plantar Fasciitis pain please.
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[@TheRWE12]

You're on to something. Once I went on Keto my Plantar Fasciitis went away completely. I was a vegan. Sound familiar?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Unfortunately, Yes. And I'm happy that more and more people are learning the power of a Proper Human Diet!

[@elaineelaine2733]

Yes. Me too I fasted omad and did keto. I had to Google what I had done and found keto did it

[@ike7539]

I heard if you chop your foot off it goes away too

[@demetria3626]

I had plantar fasciitis when I played field hockey in high school, took forever to heal and I was a long term vegetarian lol

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

Here is another point to supplement this line of thinking.. I wondered why suddenly a couple years ago I started having extremely tight painful muscles. I had a history of some previous car accidents that gave me certain muscular pains and I treated weekly with chiropractic.. but chiropractic wasnt helping the tight muscles.. Fast forward to last year when my base fasting glucose level was creeping up 20 points.. Then I went modified keto to address the sugar and my next fasting glucose was back to normal.. there were other benefits also, not important here.. I dont have plantar- just general tight muscles.. so more keto!!

[@julierocketqueen6257]

I’m a nurse, I went into a patient’s room this morning to give her morning medicines to her, and caught her watching one of your diabetic youtube video on her phone! I was soooo proud!!!!! I told her, listen to this guy, he’s healing people!!! 💫⭐️👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻⭐️

[@KatsCorner]

Awesome I look after old people and send here as well.

[@kevinclayton1974]

I was born with two club feet and had my ankles corrected and fused at birth. I'm 34 now, and I was experiencing severe arthritis in said ankles. I considered seeing a doctor about ankle replacement or re-fusing my ankles. I even considered amputation and prosthetic feet because the pain had become so unbearable. In November 2021 I went carnivore, and my inflammation, pain and arthritis are virtually nonexistent. I enjoy running again for the first time in YEARS. I don't foresee myself ever coming off an animal-based diet. I watched nearly every video of yours, Dr. Berry and thank you for the education and knowledge that has given me so much freedom. Thank you!!!!!

[@maryintx4409]

awesome! so happy for you!

[@DynamicBailey]

That’s awesome Kevin! I’m sure that’ll give so many people hope of healing.

[@dellzywillis3001]

That is amazing. Good for you.

[@imliz100]

Kevin!! ❤️

[@denisepettit8534]

That is beautiful Kevin, thank you for sharing enjoy all the activity you are now able to do. Keep on keeping on.

[@shaynamars6703]

Suffer on and off from PF when I went back to work. Started keto-carnivor 8 months ago I have lost 65 lbs and I no longer have PF. I have also stopped needing my depression medication. I will be 39 tomorrow and I feel better now than I did when I was 20. Thank you Dr Berry!!!!!

[@KalalainaCS]

Happy early birthday! Congrats on your weight loss and health gain! You gave yourself the best present!

[@parvathynl1953]

Belated birthday wishes ..

[@momule1969]

@Tahoe mist sounds like it's time to start creating your own content, explaining your expert viewpoints. That would be much more profitable for you than trolling other expert's content.

[@midnightmoon3550]

@@momule1969 the keto def can mess with thyroid. Look it up before u get too cocky. Many don't know this about keto

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

I have had PF for YEARS. Put a bottle of Vodka (any liquor) in the freezer, roll your foot on that. Stretching 3 full minutes when I get out of bed in the morning. I put my elbows on the mattress, stretch archilles tendon. Stand up and roll your foot on a hard ball. Tennis ball, golf ball, balls made for foot issues. Just started rolling the calf muscle as well with a short stick with rollers on it. It works. Rolling the ball on my foot cured my left foot in a few days. Right foot is a bit more trouble. I am also eating lazy keto for several years and have lost 15 pounds.

[@jms42]

My feet always hurt when I woke up before keto. I feel 10 years younger after 3 years on a lazy keto diet. No counting, no calculating. I've lost 70 pounds. Aches and pains that I thought were part of growing older have disappeared from my life!

[@sandybrownonyt]

Fantastic to read of your success

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

I have had PF for YEARS. Put a bottle of Vodka (any liquor) in the freezer, roll your foot on that. Stretching 3 full minutes when I get out of bed in the morning. I put my elbows on the mattress, stretch archilles tendon. Stand up and roll your foot on a hard ball. Tennis ball, golf ball, balls made for foot issues. Just started rolling the calf muscle as well with a short stick with rollers on it. It works. Rolling the ball on my foot cured my left foot in a few days. Right foot is a bit more trouble. I am also eating lazy keto for several years and have lost 15 pounds.

[@NizJazzBTC]

What does lazy keto mean? Thanks

[@jms42]

@@NizJazzBTC to me, lazy keto is eating the foods I know are ketogenic, but not stressing about counting every carb.

[@onecarnivore]

I changed to mostly carnivore a year and a half ago, lost 60 lbs and not only my very painful plantar fasciitis went away, but over 20 other symptoms of illness as well.

[@Poreckylife]

That happened because you stopped eating bad carbohydrates and not because of meat.

[@robinrevell5873]

Within three weeks on carnivore, PF was gone. It was never severe but annoying when it flared up. I ate bday cake while camping. Guess what returned with a vengeance within two days.

[@zayukgd843]

Same! I cut out processed foods and gluten for 3 months, just 4 days ago I ate a Pizza and the symptoms came worse than ever 😂

[@johnnyzee9618]

10+ years of plantar fasciitis completely gone within 2 months of carnivore / keto diet. Thank you Dr. Berry. Saving lives every day. You're a Legend !!!

[@thelandsavior402]

Lol that was fast!

[@estellewillard2191]

250 lb. Started carnivore on Tuesday, 58 yr woman. Chronic pf with heel spur. Wow I sure hope this helps.

[@tootstoyou1]

Did it help?

[@kearneystephens8019]

Did it help!!???

[@davidpickett6272]

Steping on poky massage mat took away my heel pain in one day. Also i m on keto and int. fasting 18/6 sometimes 20/4

[@sbag11]

This is something I used to suffer with terribly. I went keto 3 years ago and have not suffered with it since. I have told people that I thought keto cured my plantar fasciitis, but they think I'm crazy. So glad you did this video, doc. BTW, Bob and Brad are awesome, too!

[@cassandrasmom]

My husband thought I was crazy too..that it was probably in my head. Nope! It’s gone!

[@nancyk7874]

I hope it works for me too.

[@pocahontas4583]

Interesting. I don’t do full keto but mostly eat a low carb diet and mine flares up and down. I can go a month feeling like it’s completely gone then suddenly it’ll flare back up and I’m back limping.

[@tammysmith121]

​@@pocahontas4583 me too!

[@cassandrasmom]

Your theory is correct… once I started counting TOTAL carbs and increased my consumption of meat, my plantar fasciitis disappeared. I used to get out of bed and have to wait a few minutes while standing before I could walk. And even so, I would limp (a lot) the whole way to the bathroom. I would have to take breaks throughout the day to sit down because of the pain. I would have trouble wearing certain types of shoes (boots were the worst) because of the extreme discomfort. Now I don’t even have to think about it!

[@chelseaoates610]

This is what has happened to me for several years 😭 may I ask what do you eat typically and how low do you keep your total carbs?

[@cassandrasmom]

@@chelseaoates610 I eat mostly animal based (lots of meat, eggs, fish, etc). I’ll have a side salad maybe 2 times per week. I’m usually under 15 total carbs.

[@cassandrasmom]

@Tahoe mist quite the opposite 👍

[@MrPatriotlawyer]

Yes-been keto since summer of 2020. Had horrible plantar fasciitis, and it went away within the first few weeks of adopting this new way of eating. Thanks Dr. Berry!

[@soydecrystal]

Awesome! Oxalate dumping will cause plantar fasciitis.

[@yoadrienne]

Is it still gone?

[@Slivings911]

100 percent true! I have suffered from plantar fasciitis (and most recently heel spurs) for at least twenty years, not continuously but at different times in my life. I’ve been to doctors, had various treatments, had expensive custom orthotics made, you name it. Going low carb - especially eliminating wheat and sugar - makes the PF go away and also eliminates other inflammation-related aches and pains. I struggle to stay sugar and grain free but it is SO worth it, especially as I get older. Being active, mobile and on no prescription drugs is how I want to go into my older years.

[@adrievanduijn8334]

How long did it take for you noticing that the pain of PF decreased? And is that all by stopping with wheat and sugars?

[@Slivings911]

@@adrievanduijn8334 I really don’t know how long. I’ve been mostly pain free for a while now, but the PF has come and gone for 20 years. Diet truly does help keep inflammation down, though. I think if you eliminate all sugars and grains, and nightshades as well, you will notice improvement fairly soon, but it depends on the level of inflammation I suppose. Each person is different. It may take a while or you may notice improvement immediately. And yes, sugar in particular is the main culprit. But also wheat/grains, they just take a little longer to make their effect known. Good luck! I recommend this way of eating.

[@poolfiend007]

I want to add something that you didn't mention that helped me and you probably didn't mention it because it seems so intuitive. I was a 15 year plantar fasciitis sufferer with no break in between. I did have a job where I was on my feet for upwards of 12-14 hours a day so I always attributed the condition to that. Once I left that job my pain remained for another 9 years until this happened. I bought the correct size of shoe. My whole adult life I thought I was a size 14 shoe when in fact I was a size 13EEE. So when I was still growing and my shoes got tight I naturally went up a size when I just needed a wider shoe. When I started wearing the proper size my pain went away within a week and hasn't returned. Sorry for the long story but I if it helps someone then it's worth the read.

[@stephen3654]

Yes, I'm pretty sure that my PF was caused by some slightly too big shoes.

[@denaconnolly343]

I’ve tried everything. Doing PT now. Carni 3 years.

[@poolfiend007]

@@denaconnolly343 My sister got it years before I did and after months of therapy, custom orthodics and different shoes she opted for surgery.

[@larrytate1657]

@@poolfiend007 did the surgery go well and heal the issue?

[@poolfiend007]

@@larrytate1657 To an extent. She still needed the custom orthodics . Her pain was much less severe though.

[@stevenstovall9668]

I had PF for over 3 years and found no relief until I found out about trigger point therapy. I had several trigger points in my calves that were causing my pain. Also, make sure your shoes are wide enough for your toes to splay out! It makes a huge difference!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@soofitnsexy]

that is the answer... I got rid of aLL MY PLANTAR PROBLEMS DOIN TRIGGER POINT THERAPY AND the right shoes!! Most of the points are in THE CALVES YOU MUST MASSAGE THEM OUT!

[@miriamhernandez9070]

With just the keto diet i solve my plantar fasciitis didn’t have to change shoes I

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

I have had this over past 10 years, have had injections, acupuncture, pills but my husband had same thing and he has to stand 12 hrs a day as a mechanic. He ordered orthofeet shoes for like 110 and wore them. Not only did it heal it but we haven't had it since and mine was worse then his. Its a miracle of god is all i know. We won't wear any other shoes now.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@kathyharmon2093]

Although I completely agree with Dr Berry I also wear orthofeet ( whenever I have a flare up) I’m a 64 year old nurse on my feet all day and these shoes are amazing

[@tenantnumber1sres543]

Dude, you should be nominated for United States Surgeon General!

[@GrampyCampy]

Thanks Doc I have family members who did and do suffer from that! My wife who has passed away, could not get rid of hers and had it for over 25 years she was a CNA for 35 years and on her feet all day, now my daughter suffers from it, I try to tell them how great the keto Keto/vore diet is but it is like talking to a wall, I am the parent and I am 60 so that makes me nuts or from the dark ages, but I know for a fact Keto changed my life for the better in so many ways! 😍✝️🙏💕🦌🇺🇸🏡🦅🤩thanks so much Doc!!!💕

[@dreamweaver5323]

I’ve had Plantar Fascitis in the past. After gaining some 2 year Virus weight 😡 and snacking on things at work, I developed Achilles Bursitis which feels very similar- but in a different spot. After getting back on track (6-20 carbs per day) and down #10, I can already tell a big difference. Hopefully I can get back to my exercise class soon!! Thanks for this video!

[@sophiadavis6981]

OMG OMG I suffered so long with this terrible problem and didn't know what was causing it. I watch every video online and couldn't get rid of it. I couldn't get rid of this terrible pain and the sad thing is many many doctors don't know what causes this monster of pain. I started a carnivore diet and the pain went away from the bottom of my feet, my knees and my headaches. Thank you Dr. Berry for finding your channel in 2021 YOU saved my life and no other doctor could help me. THANKS

[@stalstonestacy4316]

As a hairdresser it was normal to be in my feet standing mostly in one spot for anywhere from 10-16 hours a day. Being 130lbs overweight didn't help. I knew nothing of keto or carnivore back then. I got plantar fasciitis in both feet and limping and using a cane incorrectly caused me to also develop a strain in my hip flexor. I thought I was going to die it hurt so bad. The shop where I worked closed down which turned out to be a blessing. With time on my hands I finally started taking time for myself and my health. I quit the gym, started keto, and learned about the PHD. Today I'm down 81lbs, 24 years late I'm finally at my pre pregnancy weight. I'm never hungry or hangry. I'm so grateful for all I've learned from Dr Berry and Neishalovesit

[@imliz100]

Stacy, how is it now?

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Yes, once you lose weight it normally stays healed but right now i know 2 people normal weight that have it, sent them Dr Berrys video plus my 2 cents on shoes. I don't always agree with him but i love that he keeps his stuff free of politics. Gotta respect him for that plus he does have a ton of good advice. There are a few other doctors i love besides him. Also Kelly Hogan and Amy Berger, just bought her Alzheimers book. Tons of info in it.

[@Merbr221]

I'm a hairdresser too. Cant step on my heel its too sore. Am on carnivore for 6 weeks now. Hope it will heal soon

[@nancyk7874]

@@Merbr221 I’m hopeful too. Been keto 9 weeks and no improvement with PF yet but I’m not giving up.

[@khrystalkhoury62]

Yikes. I'm only 13 days carnivore and waiting for my miracle. God bless us all.

[@johnmulcahy3689]

I had this in both feet many years ago. Tried everything the doctor recommended. The only thing that seemed to help was rolling my foot on a cold tin can, but that gave less than an hour relief. Things wère pretty miserable for a couple of weeks. I don't remember how, but eventually I got the idea from some YT video about using yoga sun salutations. Thr presenter said sun salutations stretched the "posterior chain" and would eventually stretch it out. Well, I dunno if it was the salutations, time, or both combined, but within 3~4 days of doing this daily for maybe 5 repetitions once or twice a day, I could feel the pain start to subside. Within 2 weeks I was pain free and it's never come back. During this time I was still using the cold tin can as needed, After maybe 1 week of doing these sun salutations, I didn't need the tin can anymore. Now, I don't practice yoga. Sun salutations are the only yoga thing I know. I am open to the possibility that it may have been coincidence and time healed me, or maybe some combination of the two, but I would suggest daily sun salutations ~ 5 repetitions at least twice a day ~ as a possible method to help overcome pf. As far as I know, it worked for me.

[@ssubbu88r]

Yoga has healed my chronic shoulder tendonitis and chronic PF.

[@henrylara7147]

No dr. Berry are absolutely spot on. I use to blame the cheap shoes I was wearing & asphalt, concrete, wood floors, ladders, lol even carpet. Got injections on both feet cause It worked. But what really worked was changing the to low carb, also No more seed oils, & of course Sugar. Bingo! Case closed. I miss my podiatrist. Good man. Not seen him in 10 years....

[@imliz100]

That’s great Henry!

[@davidsheehan9989]

Dr Ken is a Godsend. I love how he creatively connects the health dots for us.

[@darksavior1187]

I had it a couple of years ago, and it cleared up when I started a regimen of heavy weighted squats with a barbell (200 lbs). I assumed it was because the squats addressed a muscle weakness and likely forced it to stretch helping flexibility but it could also be that exercise, especially resistance training significantly helps with inflammation. But that is what worked for me, and its never come back.

[@Iz0pen]

I wonder if deadlifts will work too?

[@bridgetj1246]

I had Plantar Fasciitis for 3 years in both feet and spent thousands of dollars on treatments, shoes, and physical therapy. I went on a keto diet in 2017 to lose a few pounds and the pain gradually disappeared. It took about 8 months and a 25-30 pound weight loss and finally went completely away. I do believe that it was the diet.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@DeanBrennan-mi8ur]

Can I ask what weight were you before you lost the weight ?

[@tedjohansen6535]

Check out "plantar fasciosis" videos on youtube by northwest foot and ankle. 20 years of heel pain, orthotics, cringy massage balls, ice, hobbling, crawling to the alarm clock in the morning, being put in a cast, etc got fixed in a week. It's a whole different perspective on the issue. #1 fix: change the shoes specifically in these ways - BIG TOE BOX, zero drop, no toe spring (up curl), flexible. Altras are my fave. Xero and Lems have the right idea too. Another good tip from the videos is to stretch the top of your foot instead of the fascia on the bottom. Good luck! Thank you Dr. Berry for all your videos. The anti-inflammatory diet/lifestyle is legit.

[@DougGwinner]

It's like you read my mind. I've been dealing with PF for months now. Finally decided to figure out how to get additional weight off. This research lead to the carnivore diet and to your channel. I've already started carnivore, and now hopeful that the PF will go away finally. Side note, I'm a recent sub and very appreciative of the information you've provided.

[@mikenotta7079]

If you truly go full carnivore, lion diet, it will fix the problem. It took me about 6 weeks before I noticed that the pain was gone. Such a relief!

[@cammieklund]

@@mikenotta7079 How did you sleep? My issue is that I can't sleep on keto/carnivore or any other low carb way of eating. I did it for 9 months and it didn't resolve no matter how I tweaked. I never tried the lion diet though. Did you add extra fats?

[@PRINCESSLUV22]

I've followed you for yrs but never successfully losing weight to keto. The past 3 weeks I've really honed in on certain videos because of excruciating pain to my joints even being diagnosed with DJD and I've gone from debilitating pain to zero pain even to the point of recognizing triggers. Thank you for your videos. Also I've only ever been able to lose weight on HCG what's your opinion and advice on that protocol? Thank you again finally pain free

[@mthalmann2]

You still eat vegetable oil? Green vegetables? Roots, seeds, nuts? Go on a carnivore diet and your joint pain will go away within 3- 5 weeks. A lot of "keto" foods are garbage. Like greens, or keto snacks with palm oil/seed oils, etc.

[@patvb3243]

Some people really need to cut carbs down to less than 20 gr per day, limit overall calories to lose weight, and go carnivore. An App really helped me for the discipline.

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

@Connie H I don't eat a lot of meat so that's a problem! So I depend on dairy, eggs as well as nuts and avocados

[@mthalmann2]

@@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794 That doesn't sound evolutionarily appropriate. Nuts are plants babies. They're heavily defended. Meat is available year-round, fruits are seasonal. Vegetables are heavily defended. Meat and fruit alone are very powerful tools. And when I say meat I mean red meat not chicken or pork. If you eat chicken or pork you need to find a source that is clean animals not fed corn or soy. Bacon grease has as much linoleic acid as canola oil all said and done. Linoleic acid (at present volumes) is about 100 times worse for humans than sugar. Considering humans have been eating sugar since the dawn of time no problem and seed oils came inc aound 130 years ago and f***** us all up

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

@@mthalmann2 I may be missing your point. Organic meats are "clean" so chicken & pork would be ok. Fruit and vegetables are available all year round and if grown on mineral rich soil, should be good. People have always eaten bread ( unleavened bread in Bible), but supposedly we shouldn't eat grains. Also sugar today is too refined and that is why it's bad for you & we eat it excessively. Personally, a little bit of everything in small quantities , not over eating, intermittent fasting, good hydration and ensuring your food is vitamin & mineral rich should be fine. No processed meats or food. No additives. We're obsessed about what we eat and when because so much is available. why is linoleic acid bad for you ?

[@gailcoddington2204]

I had really bad pf and I could barely walk. I had just started eating keto, but then I switched to carnivore. About four months later I noticed my pain diminishing. I am now pain free and have been for about four months. I am still eating carnivore and I will continue to do so.

[@sardar5150]

I had it, went thru physical therapy...pricey. Once I started eating clean and dropped weight, it hasn't flared up. Been 4 yrs

[@marianunciato6363]

I have chronic PF in both feet, 11 years! I’m on day 4 of Keto so I’m excited to hear this news!!!! TY Dr. Berry…you are a blessing!

[@cammieklund]

Just avoid the high oxalate foods, like spinach, chard, beets, cacao, almonds and so on!! Bcs oxalates can also cause (or worsen) plantar fasciitis. Check out Sally K Norton for more information on this topic! Many people have healed their pf on a low oxalate way of eating.🌸

[@candaceion9622]

Does this cause pain in the entire foot? Both of my feet, kill me, and are especially painful as soon as I get up in the morning. I thought that it was arthritis. Has been consistent for about a month now

[@menunciato816]

@@cammieklund yea, im sticking to mostly meat and a tiny bit of veg....not eatting much at all.

[@cammieklund]

@@candaceion9622 Oxalates can cause pain everywhere in the body.

[@menunciato816]

@@candaceion9622 Mine is the entire foot (both), lots of inflamation and pain! Some days are better than others depending on my activity and I also CAN NOT walk around without shoes...that flares it up super fast. Ive been managing it all these years because nothing has helped. The steroid shots were a waste for me and extremely painful. Im excited to hear about Keto healing me so this will definately keep me focused.

[@sportysbusiness]

From my experience, on top of eating correctly to minimise inflammation: 1. Keep your feet supple and mobile. Roll the sole of your feet over a golf ball (a tennis ball is too big and soft). After time you should be able to put most of your body weight onto the ball and your foot will mould around it. 2. Keep your feet strong. Use them! Do feet exercises whenever you are sat watching TV or on the computer and walk barefoot as much as possible. 3. Wear shoes that strengthen, not weaken, your feet. All orthopaedic shoes/insoles weaken our feet and cushioned heels encourage us to walk incorrectly, we are not designed to heel strike when we walk. Pick zero drop shoes and work towards wearing barefoot shoes all the time. 4. Grounding. Walk barefoot on the earth, this is also proven to reduce inflammation, not just in your feet.

[@heidikindon5182]

Barefooting healed my feet.

[@alanaa6018]

I used to have a flare-up when I ate oranges or drank orange juice. People thought I was crazy. It turns out it had more to do with my SAD diet. Keto and Carnivore eliminated Plantar Fasciitis and many other uncomfortable things!

[@crowsnake123]

If I wear heels cups and make sure I have at least 2 inch heel hard sole shoes It stays away. I can't wear flip flops or crocs I've been able to heal if also with MSM.

[@kimberleescannell550]

I’m hugely disappointed ☹️ I’ve been sugar and grain free for yours. I have a great fasting insulin numbers. Been mostly carnivore for about 6 months.

[@cammieklund]

Oxalates can be a big factor! Check out Sally K Norton 🌸

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@teresamclain9967]

Cured my plantar fasciitis with diet. Also arthritis, bursitis, & tendinitis. Meat heals

[@miriamhernandez9070]

I started keto to lose weight which I did but was happily surprised when my plantar fasciitis also disappeared and hasn’t come back!!! Keto is my way of eating now

[@johnscott3206]

I suffered from PF diagnosed by a podiatrist for a few years. I required expensive orthotics, night splints, stretching, ice, etc. I did not find relief until I changed my diet. I was already relatively low carb but was eating a lot of spinach and almonds. I am convinced that oxalates played a large role in my case. When I cut that out and went more carnivore, it vanished and has not recurred. Another Lie My Doctor Told Me! :-). Thank you so much for setting me straight!

[@erikseffort667]

More people need to talk about oxalates.

[@beastshawnee]

I went on carnivore for my heart and it saved my life but my Plantar fasciitis disappeared as well. So did my migraines, my sleep apnea, my blood sugar highs and lows, my arthritis. It’s been the best thing I ever did for myself! Now I need to get past my covid and CPTSD issues that popped up and get back on this! I am having cravings again and get so easily messed up again-I feel so weak and my skin is looking worse. I need a vacation and some mental destressing...Wish me luck!

[@davidpickett6272]

Garlic, ginger, apple vinegar, fresh air, good water , comedies must help

[@michaeljmccurdy9449]

I'm dealing with my 2nd bout of pf. The first was late 2017 when I was doing keto. I had put a lot of effort into my keto diet. This 2nd bout started after being meat-based for 3yrs and finally going zero-carb carnivore in March of this year, 2023, but there was a trigger that I could point to this 2nd time; I sprinted full speed 4x from the back of a house to my work van to get my tools out of a sudden rain storm. Another factor is that in both cases, I had been working seven days a week screening pool enclosures after a hurricane. I wasn't getting enough rest. Also, that foot has a different arch than the other and I have always needed arch support for that foot only. So, my diet was good in both cases.

[@angelineng2504]

Since I went on keto and lost weight, my PF went away completely. So this video is true for me.

[@splatterdaynightmares]

I have that in my right foot but haven't felt pain in it for years since I lost weight on keto unless I walk a lot. I had been walking in these horrible flip flops for about a mile and I think that is what did it.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Yes, do what he says , if it don't go away, order a pair of ortho feet shoes. It will heal it but you can't wear other shoes while healing, only them. I've picked out 2 or 3 i love to wear.

[@angelaj8958]

I have not used the shoes Angel recommended, but I did use the Crocs Lite Ride around the house, but to go for a walk or the grocery, got regular Crocs extra big, with room to put nice cushy inserts and heavy wool socks. Took about 3 months to completely heal. Mine was brought on by wearing house slippers while I was packing to move, on my feet all day, up and down stairs.

[@davidsheehan9989]

You make an extremely important point. Diet is key. But so is the mechanical help of losing weight.

[@soofitnsexy]

you are Horrible

[@clerk.office3235]

I suffered from plantar fasciitis for months and months, trying everything to heal it. Got covid and was in the hospital August 12-15, discovered I was diabetic, started keto August 31. Reduced my a1c from 12.5 to 6.3 and my morning fasting numbers of 500 down to 82 (this morning) in just 4.5 months. I started noticing my foot wasn't hurting as much and I thought inflammation was leaving my body. I knew then it was all connected. After watching your video just now, you confirmed it. Amazing what healthy foods does to your body....same with what unhealthy foods can do to that same body.

[@lisaanderson8054]

Diet is everything, isn’t it!

[@kevlord9]

I work as a mailman and been plagued by this over the years, literally bed ridden at points

[@davepost7675]

I had terrible PF years ago. The doctor prescribed custom orthodics which worked to reduce the pain, but it never went away. What finally worked for me was foot massage... specifically Thai foot massage where they use a kind of "accu-pressure" which to be quite honest is 100% BS. However, one of the pressure points was exactly where the plantar facia attached to the heel. They would use a wooden dowel to apply that pressure. I had them put A LOT of pressure on that point and over time, my PF seemed to just go away. I went from limping and needed inserts to being able to walk barefoot on a tile floor. This was long before I went keto.

[@AttorneyThatRides]

I have it now and I was down with the Flu resting at home when it hit me. Never had it before. What is your opinion on using Peptides like BPC-157. Many say it repairs ligaments and muscle but all studies come from Croatia. Asking for a KZbinr :)

[@aylenebarr8627]

I started following Dr Berry’s dietary suggestions last year because of PF. More than losing weight the PF was the first thing to improve. I am 100% better eating a meat heavy Whole Foods diet!

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@veronicav575]

*SOS* I need help. I am a stressed out nursing student, working full time, mom of 5 kids ages 12 months to 9 years. I’m severely addicted to sugar and can’t seem to kick it no matter how many times I try and do the carnivore or a Leto type diet. Right now my main challenge is that I work night shift. I have to caffeinate to stay awake. I can’t seem to fast while working like this. Anyone have any tips? I’m 30+ lbs over weight and have PF, knee pain, constant belching, tooth pain, hair loss, I dunno everything is wrong with me. Help!

[@incognittooo]

I was expecting you to advice us to wear a pair of high cushioning slippers at home. This one simple change brought immediate & long lasting relief to my aching feet.

[@angelmcgovern116]

I cured by plantar fascitis by adopting a fish only diet, along with removing grains and processed sugar. I eat lots of fruits and veggies and consume oysters, sardines, and salmon. I avoid the high mercury fish. You don't know how happy I am that I can avoid eating beef, pork, or chicken, or eggs and still solve all of my health issues. I've been PF free for six years now. Oh, I also intermittent fast (four hour eating window.)

[@jennygalvin7867]

PF for 1 year now. Tried all of the things. I do my stretches. Started KETO 4 days ago and cam already feel a difference the foot ache is not as sharp. My arthritis not as bad. I read this diet helps with inflammation. Cant wait to see how I feel down the road. My hubby started with me who is diabetic on orals and insulin. He hasnt taken any insulin for 3 days. Blood sugars are steady. His doc wanted to put him on an insulin pump. We talked about doing keto or carnivore. Decided on keto. Thank you for this info on PF and KETO 101. God bless you!

[@beckyblahnik]

I was on keto for a few weeks when I suddenly noticed I wasn’t limping anymore. I wore shoe inserts for decades. No longer needed! I had no idea keto would cure my foot pain, but it did!

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@w1975b]

The exercise/stretch that Dr. Eric Berg shows worked better for my mother than what Bob & Brad showed. She just had a PF flare in the past few days. I shared this video with her as well, so she'll know more she can do (of course she has to choose to). Here is her reply to me by email after I shared Dr. Berg's video on PF - OMG! Even doing 5 of the reverse exercise has relieved some pain! Going to do the rest and 10 every day. And I'm sharing this now!

[@cindee8058]

Dr. Berry, I have a 40 year old nephew who was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. He was told to go on a gluten free diet and does take some meds. But, have you known keto to help the symptoms of this disorder?

[@Leighsha7]

Thank you so much for this! I work on concrete floors and I truly need to go back to keto/carnivorous way of eating! My feet hurt so badly 😢 I will update in a few months

[@patriknord998]

Wow, i was diagnosed with diabetes type1 in september last year. Went on keto diet the same day, never thought this would save my feet but my plantar fasit went away shortly after❤️

[@cyclonemama3907]

Great video.. I've had PF for many years and what has helped me the most, by far, is that I now wear only really good quality shoes with strong arch support (The Walking Co.). The exercises that stretch the calf muscles are VERY helpful and keeping the inflammation down is necessary for flair-ups to heal. Glad to hear low carb diet helps!

[@mgw4205]

My PF is absolutely killing me it has been driving me nuts for a few years now. I will be changing things up tomorrow to see what happens.

[@maryfolks9368]

I've been to 2 foot specialist and neither one of them explained it like you just did. Nor did either one of them have any suggestions other than medication or surgery. I do keto but not very well. I've been considering going all meat diet and this video has just made it easy to go ahead and just do it. I'll watch a few more of your suggested videos and get started. Thank you so very much.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

Dr Berry, PLEASE do a video on hypoglycemia, including the different types and causes. As well is it safe to do OMAD with this. Thank you!!! ❤️‍🔥💯👍🏼

[@KenDBerryMD]

Great idea!

[@mikenotta7079]

Not a dr, but I have always suffered from hypoglycemia, and carnivore diet was a breeze for me. Omad was a bit harder but I got use to it. If I understand it correctly, hypoglycemia is the beginning of insulin resistance, or at the very least, can lead to type 2 diabetes, but we will wait on Dr Berry and see what he says.

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

@@KenDBerryMD Recently diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, leaky gut and severe nutrition & vitamin deficiency. I can’t believe it but apparently it’s true. I’ve been ketovore for about 100 days, 18/6 fasting, switched to OMAD a week ago. The low blood sugar terrifies me. (October bloodwork: 5.4 A1C, 88 fast. glucose, 2.7 insulin) Starting Armor, on many supplements, strict clean ketovore, no cheating. I have not been able to work for months because of the severe exhaustion from the hypothyroidism. I’ve always been so healthy, this is just crazy. Love you & Neisha and your channels.. ThxU.

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

@@mikenotta7079 Thank you for the reply. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for over 3 mos. and recently switched to OMAD, I’ve been ketovore for the same amount of time. 110 days ago my A1c was 5.4, fasting glucose 88, insulin level was 2.7, which is low. There are a few things that can cause hypoglycemia, including my nutritional deficiency, esp combined with hypothyroidism. Thanks for your response.

[@nav9036]

How did it go?

[@klausrostock4163]

Yup, I blame my weight gain

[@rondaleigh4125]

Keto absolutely works for PF!! I had PF 6 years ago and chalked it up to owning a restaurant and being on my feet for 12+ hours a day. I started Keto for weight loss and the PF went away but at the time I didn't associate it with being Keto. A couple years later I fell off the Keto wagon and within a year the PF came back. I tried everything short of steroid shots and nothing worked, then my husband remembered me being on Keto when it stopped last time so I started Keto again and sure enough within a week of being back on Keto the PF went away!! Im a firm believer in Keto for all inflammatory issues in the body.

[@elvetaverhoeve7633]

For me, last June I was doing fantastic on keto and felt so great that I took up walking to try to get strong and drop some weight. That's when I had a TERRIBLE flare up of PF (last event was 3 years ago), and nothing upon nothing gave me any relief. By August my doctor gave me cortisone shots in both feet because we were getting ready to take a 3 week trip to Spain (walking 5 miles a day minimum). I still have twitches, so I'm terrified that it's not really gone. My confusion lies in the fact that this happened when I was eating a perfectly clean diet. Any explanation for that? Your video seems to say that if you eat right this magically goes away. For me, I was eating right and had lost 40 lb and I got slammed. Why???

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@annjames1837]

Stretch your calf muscles !!! It works!!

[@elvetaverhoeve7633]

I know that I'm the exception and I was really hoping that Dr Berry would address it. I'm eating strictly carnivore but mine is not completely gone.

[@lizellehattingh281]

Hi there just wondering how your PF symptoms a year later?

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

This is great information, thank you. 15 years ago I dealt with plantar fasciitis for roughly a year, I was incredibly active, I was at the gym every single day, I was extremely fit etc. This was part of it, the other part was I was wearing size 7 sneakers, many different pairs when in fact I should’ve been wearing a size 6 1/2. My foot had gotten a half size larger when I was pregnant and I just kept wearing that size when at some point my feet had gradually gone back to a 6 1/2. Once I realized this I bought properly fitting sneakers and also started using a whole body vibration plate regularly, which helps reduce inflammation. It completely went away. Obviously what I was eating was the problem and I completely believe and understand that but the wrong size shoe and the excessive exercise combine with my diet it seems is what created this in the first place. This does not apply to me now but it was very informative as always. Thank you.

[@nicolefink4240]

I've been doing intermittent fasting and keto for a year. I've lost 80 lbs and my feet feel great. No more chronic plantar fasciitis!

[@ronlittle6397]

If you have ever stepped on a nail. That's the pain I'm having in my heel, right foot.

[@generaljane7643]

I was lucky enough to walk out of mine, which seems to be unusual.

[@IronSharpensIron127]

Bob and Brad, the two most famous physical therapists on the Internet!!!!

[@sarelaiber2775]

In their opinion, of course.

[@stephanwang]

I fixed PF, knee issues and hip pain by gradually changing the way I walk and run. Indeed, forefoot or midfoot walking and running barefoot changes how the load impacts the heels, knees, and hips are transferred to the muscles and ligaments that are meant to be able to handle these loads. Of course, these muscles are weak when a person has been wearing cushioned and ridged shoes that makes heel striking less painful but provides the condition for these intrinsic muscles to be weakened. I also very much agree that stopping the inflammation from a poor diet is critical. Going Keto was the first positive step for my PF but my knees were still pretty bad. Going barefoot is the other paradigm shift I experienced but it does take time to adapt to it. Grounding on grass and beach sand is great for everyone. Be careful if you have diabetic feet on rough or hard surfaces; I would transition using minimalist shoes.

[@commonsense246]

I had it for months after I hiked in a crap pair of sandals (Tevos), did exercise for it and it finally went away! Excruciating! I tried the tennis ball and standing on a phone book up and down, it worked and I never went to a doctor, just researched it. Never returned. Sounded to me like Neisha had it! This condition appeared immediately the next day after I hiked in those sandals so I know that was the cause. It just took weeks and weeks before it finally went away. Inflammation! Back then my diet was trash also. But I still recovered, do not ever want it back though!

[@lisaklockow2482]

He is right! I started keto and my foot got better. I didn't put it together at the time until I stopped doing keto and the pain came back.

[@glory5260]

I have pain underneath my left foot near my 2nd toe… what is this called and how can I heal it?

[@derrickwebb9182]

Just seen this video and realized that my PF hasn't flared up or bothered me in a few weeks! Just so happens I started Carnivore this January as 30 day test run that I don't want to stop... just another benefit to add to the list! Thanks Doc!

[@MDTAR15]

I dont know what it is with me personally, but every time i get on KETO or Carnivore..i start getting calf cramps, kidney stones and a few other issues. Right now i am recovering from P.F...it hit me while i was walking my 3-5 mile walk that i take every day. I wear good shoes and i was on flat ground when it hit. My entire diet is basically steak, ground beef, eggs, bacon, talapia, salmon, pork chops, brussels sprouts and asparagus...and i only use EVOO or real butter to cook with. Every now and then i will eat some berries... i use Himalayan sea salt...i take magnesium, potassium and D3. When im not on KETO or C'vore...i never have these issues, but i also dont stay as trim as i would like. What do i do?

[@zayukgd843]

Maybe try removing the vegetables, I know Brussels sprouts can be a problem due to high oxalate content, for some people like me

[@CroisMoi]

I got acupuncture for this. It is caused by tight calf muscles. Trigger points are tight areas of the muscle. Acupuncture relaxes the muscles. It worked for me. You can try acupressure. Just press very firmly on your calf tender spots. Hold for 5 minutes and treat all tender spots.

[@zorabw8948]

You are so right doctor Berry (like always). In the fourth quarter of 2021 I went off the path of right eating and had too many carbs. My heel started hurting. Then in January I joined a carnivore challenge, and now my problem is almost gone. Thanks for reminding me how bad carbs are.

[@mindymillett5009]

Finally another subject that I've looked for on your KZbin channel. I've recently been dealing with this and the podiatrist suggests everything that I don't want to do. Thanks for your info. Again...a rock star!

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@cammieklund]

Oxalates can also be a factor! So if one is going keto, please avoid the high oxalate foods! Check out Sally K Norton for more information about the detrimental effects of oxalates!🌺🌸

[@dana7340]

I began keto when I was diagnosed with T2D. My husband joined me to be supportive. Within 4 months his terrible plantar fasciitis AND his severe GURD was totally gone, as was my mild arthritis. We were shocked, and thrilled of course.

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

I have had this for YEARS. Put a bottle of Vodka in the freezer, roll your foot on that. Stretching 3 full minutes when I get out of bed in the morning. Roll your foot on a hard ball. Tennis ball, golf ball, balls made for foot issues. Just started rolling the calf muscle as well.

[@thibod07]

Thank you Doctor! I am always on the limit of plantar fasciitis the next day of my running. I keep the situation under control by doing stretches of my foot plantar fascia using a ball. Yes guilty as charged I eat a lot of bread and carbohydrates. I will try to reduce my bread intake and see what happen. I try to stay away from sugar this is a hard one for me to do. Have a nice day!

[@frankeem3820]

About 15 years ago I was having a lot of trouble with pain in my feet. My podiatrist was giving me cortisone shots. But when I started the Atkins diet and I quit eating all the sugars and carbs in the interest of losing weight, the pain went away within a couple days. I was actually very surprised and I didn't expect it. I also lost all of my summertime hayfever allergies.

[@lisaeasler3669]

What a timely video for me ... I just received injection #2 in my foot for Plantar Fasciitis earlier today. 😵‍💫Yowza!! It has been chronic in my right foot, and now my left foot has begun to hurt as well. Has caused sooooo much pain this past year!! 😩 I'm willing to try ANYTHING ... will change my diet TODAY and see if that helps! Could stand to lose 30 lbs or so.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@1956grits]

Dr. Berry, you are absolutely right! I’ve been on Keto/IF for a while now and my plantar fasciitis is getting better; also, I’m feeling better! This year I will be 66 and had a lot of health problems going on. At times it has been an uphill struggle for sure! But feeling better is worth it! I am thankful for your videos!

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@jeanwinans9023]

Years ago while suffering PF I incidentally went on the Atkins diet. WaLaa, my PF went away and has never returned.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@1963charmaine]

My MD had told me I would never be able to walk bare foot again. Well, since I gave up sugar and grains in June 2013, I've had many health issues resolve, including plantar fasciitis. I now realize I was 'too fat for my feet', and now I walk bare foot most of the time, and never have pain.

[@americanexcursions3542]

I found your videos by accident. I needed to lose weight to relieve the pressure on my foot because of PF. Getting rid of carbohydrates and eating mostly keto, I dropped 40 pounds in 3 months. My plantar fasciitis disappeared. Now I know why.

[@bradr539]

Orthotics, tennis ball, streches, nope😒Eliminate all grains ,bread, gone in two days...😉

[@imliz100]

Wow

[@isabelcasillas4856]

Thx 4 sharing💯, ♡ bob n brad. The bottoms of my feet used to hurt till I cut carbs to 50g or less per day👍.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@TheSyntheticOmega]

Have you dealt with Mortons Neuromas as well?

[@romar-ronquillo]

Man, I would do the keto diet, but not only do I have PF but I also have gout. Do you have any recommendations besides keto that won’t give me a gout attack?

[@zayukgd843]

At least remove oxalates or limit them, that worked for me during some time, the pain is still there but decreased significantly. I am doing carnivore now and I hope it goes away completely.

[@chelseabangs9657]

Mine went away after I started limiting white flour. I’m a busy hairdresser so I was eating sandwiches daily and a lot of pasta just because of the speed I could make and eat them after a long day with minimal time.

[@djdeluca1960]

I used a tennis ball to massage my foot when I got PF. The frozen water bottle sounds like a great idea. What ultimately helped heal my PF was switching to a good quality tennis shoe with Gel in the heel. It was hard to walk in anything else. My PF has not flared up since. Great video!

[@babygee.02.01]

Hi I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better, could I please get some info on the shoes you bought? Like name, and or link to it.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

@@babygee.02.01 sorry to chime in but try what he suggests but if you get this chronically like i did, off and on over 10 years buy orthofeet shoes, they aren't cheap and it can take 2 or 3 weeks to heal it up but we haven't had any pain in over 2 years, i tried too wear just any brand after that but it came back so we stay with orthofeet shoes.

[@kathleendanielle672]

@@babygee.02.01 I've had plantar fasciitis for 27 years in both feet I went on keto diet & my problem went away just last week. I wanted to respond about shoes. Try the original Crocs, they work

[@sportysbusiness]

I'm going to recommend the opposite for shoes. Think about it, we get healthier when eating what we're designed to eat. So doesn't it make sense to use our feet the way they're designed to be used? Barefoot? Our feet are NOT designed to be enclosed in orthopaedic shoes. If you need a gel heel, you are not walking correctly. Wearing shoes with a heel makes us heel strike and, because we have no padding on our heels, we need the cushioning. When you walk correctly, you mid foot strike and the foot spreads to absorb the load, your built in shock absorber. Walking barefoot (or in barefoot shoes) cured my knee, hip and feet issues and an animal based diet took away all pain. Everything we are 'sold' to help us usually does the opposite.

[@djdeluca1960]

@@babygee.02.01 Assics gel venture 5, they range from $60 to over $100. I bought the basic $60 and they were very comfortable and took pressure off feet when walking.

[@lorraineandterryscarnivore1893]

I have had OF on and off for years. When I choose to eat carnivore 1 year ago my PF healed. It only took about 3-4 months.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@rozinamurphy1903]

I’ve been dealing with this for 2 years!!!😢 I’m tired of getting injections.

[@andreamartino2328]

Yup. I had the very very painful injection a few years ago and along with arch support and stretches and noooo carbs never had a recurrence.

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there

[@terryfant5355]

Dr. Berry I've been following you and a couple of other Dr.'s for around 5 month. I've been sugar & grain free for 4 month. I just want to say I buy what you say 100% of the time because what you say makes sense and your not trying to sale me anything! You just seem to want to give advice that will help people. But I have had plantar fasciitis for around 5 years but I've had no flair ups for a year or so and like I said I've been grain & sugar free for 4 month I've been eating keto that long. But all of the sudden my PF has flared up! Today is the second day of it! So why is this if what your saying about diet being the cause?

[@patsygroves3812]

Are you Sure it’s not the weight loss as opposed to the type of calories consumed that is the common denominator ?? Just wondering ? God Bless .

[@danielwallace5352]

Hello there