Minimalism: How to Live a Simpler, Stress-Free Life

Discover the power of minimalism as I share my health shocker and of buying a bigger house-a mistake that taught me the value of simplicity. Learn how to avoid working just to impress others and embrace a stress-free, minimalist lifestyle.
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[@mannyfragoza9652]

is that an Infowars lamp?

[@BillyG.]

There is no place for me to comment! God bless you and good luck with the commie's...

[@NoNORADon911]

Good talk brother

[@NoNORADon911]

@@mannyfragoza9652 Info snacks = Israel is innocent

[@patriotblade5304]

You are salt of the earth brother. The kind of person that the world needs more of. Especially now.

[@fragout45mightyjungle63]

I went on carnivore last year. Lost weight and no longer have diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, neuropathy, arthritis. Was on 11 medications, 3 inhalers and oxygen. Now I don't take anything. Was just outside raking leaves to use as mulch on my raised beds and for the chickens to scratch around in. Couldn't do that before carnivore.

[@hope5443]

@@fragout45mightyjungle63 that's amazing! Congratulations and great job!

[@Wellness_Rose]

Amen 🙏🏽 Carnivore has helped me so much too.

[@katie7748]

Isn't it amazing how well it can work 😊😊😊

[@americancountryboy6404]

Wow way to go, 👍

[@translationstations]

👍👍👍

[@shirleyj617]

I’ve downsized multiple times already at 53. There’s things I want, but I have everything I need and that’s fine with me.

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

Next time use bentonite clay mixed with apple cider vinegar and make a dry paste. It draws it out.

[@sierragrey7910]

Contentment is hard to come by in this society. We are consumers. But it’s true that possessions don’t bring happiness because you always want more. I’m old and disabled now,,and have more junk than I need. It’s a headache, now. I’m learning that the man who lived in that small, one-room house was wise.

[@leghornlife]

Simple is good. Dont put too much trust in others and be humble.

[@darrellteague8629]

Im 62 disabled, living the RV life and loving it. Less is definitely more.

[@wadehampton1737]

Most people have to be past around 50 to understand what you are talking about. Many never do. I know EXACTLY what you're saying, agree and live it.

[@aaron___6014]

@@wadehampton1737 I realized it after a death, a breakup, home loss, and a layoff that the normal approach wasn't for me.

[@aaron___6014]

You can't hold on to much in life so keep it simple.

[@terriaki1273]

I am in the healthcare field and I don't go to the doctor either. Ever since the rhona I trust doctors even less. I hope you feel better soon.

[@niteal1255]

You have no idea how many like-minded medical workers feel the same way. Lots of us lost our jobs due to our refusal during the cough, cough.

[@JensenSarpy]

Excellent video M.D. I've always believed in being a minimalist and don't understand why people think bigger is better because it ain't. Also, a smaller house is easier to clean! haha

[@CrazyTimelikeYouTube]

I used to enjoy cleaning everything I use but I hate it now even cleaning my one bedroom apartment. I used vinegar to clean each fruit and vegetables. I still do that.

[@Dixiegirl327]

I’m not a Doctor but I’m a true believer in ACV!

I add one T w/ water for main meal. Use lots in salad dressing mix.

[@glassover6420]

No matter how i struggle and strive I'll never get out of this world alive. Hiram Williams.

[@smartsurvival2605]

Yes, I was insulin resistant and changed my eating habits. I only eat Keto, occasional carnivore. I don't eat carbs, sugar or processed food. I put my diabetes into remission. My blood pressure is normal. I lost weight and I'm the healthiest I've been in decades. If I can do it M.D. you can too.

[@SCCOWBOY]

Take care MD. I dropped 190 pounds about 11 years ago. I have maintained around 185 from 376 ever since. You can do it. Best wishes on your health

[@saltydog3394]

190 Lbs - does that include dropping your wife via divorce? hahaha. jk but thats like a whole person

[@SCCOWBOY]

@ LOL. No let her hang around. But I did lose more than I currently weigh. Dropped it in 10 months, and have managed to keep it off for almost 11 years now.

Women lose estrogen then their metabolism goes haywire, cutting carbs way down is a must. Ditch most desserts also, avoid "fast food" dining. (cakes,pies, icecream).

[@Family-Guardian]

Got it. As you age your body changes. Metabolism slows and so do you. I’m 73. In my 60s I was unstoppable. Now, not so much. I’ve gained weight, dealt with hypertension, atherosclerosis, and prostate cancer. Had a stent put in a few weeks back on a 95 percent blocked artery. I’m finding that my list of ailments, their impact, and subsequent recovery time have all gotten longer and taken longer to fix. It’s a fact of life. FYI I’m 6’2” and 245 lbs.. still able to carry a 20 pound ruck and a rifle up the mountain Take care of yourself MD.

THIS GUY IS SMART

[@Patriot-od6xk]

Beautiful place 😍 you got there MD. I'm 54 years old, I balloned up to 321 pounds after several coal mine and industrial accidents, became Pre Diabetic and was taking 21 pills a day 😱.. Diabetes Freaked me out, I went to a new family doctor and said ok what do I need to do to drop 100+ pounds and get rid of all this medication? She hands me a book of foods for Diabetics...Says eat anything in this book you want as often as you want BUT stay 60 grams or less of Carbs per day, push your busted up Body to walk 3 miles a day and you'll be shocked in a Year. Well 28 months later I'm down to 197 pounds and take only 3 medicines a day Now 🤯. Best wishes 🙏 for you brother.

[@SemiSelfSufficient]

Amen! You are a stranger but I am so proud of you! What an inspiration

[@frankwaltrip5807]

The simple life is such a blessed life. 😊😊😊 Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and these things will be added unto you. Once you are in the Lord you have all the things you need, and I’m not talking about the Prosperity Gospel!

[@sandranolan583]

God sent you there for a reason, stop beating yourself up. Thank God you have a great area with land, a roof over your head, talent and food.

[@cabragooncabulous4082]

Just found out a friend of mine has passed last night and this video comes up. Yes we all should stop stressing. Build another smaller house on your property. A little aways And rent the big house out. As we get older, sometimes its good to have others closer by. I too know I cant drink as I used to. Things need to change myself. 👍🏻.and Imin my mid 40’s

Wait until U R pushing 80. He is 82. In retirement community recently, (Ind. living) we couldn't keep up w/ yard work and hurricane clean ups thru the yrs.

[@hope5443]

I agree with you about being a slave to the dollar and impressing others with shiny things. I only care what I and God think.

[@suzannehiggs2752]

If you love biscuits, might i suggest putting an egg, cheese, onions and sausage in a muffin tin and bake them. Carnivore muffins are sooooo good and soooo good for you. Simple is so much better for our spirit. God bless your journey.

[@itsamysticlife3500]

I loved the Museum of Appalachia when we visited it a few years ago. I wanted to live near there so much, but the Creator had other plans and planted us on the other side of the state. Our simple life has been a blessing for the last 4 years. Hubby was so contented and ecstatic to be able to go fishing or hunting, visiting or whatever he wanted for these four years. It took him a long time to stop chasing on the bigger, better, more treadmill. He had four years of living his lifelong dream before passing suddenly in his sleep. Simple and happy are a treasure that few find.

[@coylynnedaems7186]

You are so right

[@kalorhebron1634]

I enjoy all your video,s simple is good , Jesus is great , I am contented and blessed ! and I appreciate M D creekmoore ! THANK YOU !!!

[@brendajessup9722]

MD… I started the Carnivore Diet Nov 20/24 I’m doing the 90 challenge that Dr Ken Berry & Healthy Humanity suggested !!! Watch the Doctors on Healthy Humanity & you’ll understand the concept better for better health… I’m with you on getting Healthy & Feeling Better !!! I’ll be Praying for you while you do this !!! Until the next one 😉💞🇺🇸

[@sharon3108]

Thank you for the video M.D.

[@HeReigns-l7r]

I am starting to do Bible Studies on my own at home. Closer you can get to God the better.

[@donHooligan]

ever compare other religious texts, or translate codex (original) scripture on your own? a good translation of the Bhagavad Gita is pretty awesome...and the 'truth' is always the same.

[@lbmullinax9387]

Amen brother we all need to get closer to GOD EVERYDAY.

[@brendatate4822]

Your so right! Life is short, Enjoy it!

[@Becky-tp7gm]

Exactly. I know people that have these big homes, and they come over here, and they love our property, we are secluded in the trees, but we have a small home. They say that they live in a fishbowl, where everyone can see what they are doing. They aren't content, and they have it all. I am so content where I live, I love it, it's quiet, I love to garden and I love my animals, and spending time with them. The house is almost paid off, and if it had to be paid off immediately, it could be done in a fell swoop, that's how little is owed on it. I love the simple life. Way less stress, and as far as money goes, you have to make your money work for you, not the other way around. It's too bad that people are slaves to money these days. And yes, I agree with you, the powers that shouldn't be lose when we are happy and content with our lives, and have no fear. As far as I'm concerned, I'm beating them.

[@ralphcox5731]

your a good man stay safe MD God Bless stay well

[@bmille2121]

for blood pressure eat beets, steam them or lightly bake them and also drink, grapefruit juice and pomegranate juice and of course don’t Drink too much alcohol I can speak from experience I had to cut mine way down. In fact, I don’t drink anywhere near what I used to. Like you said lower carbs, and then also lots of meat and real butter and preferably organic from a Grassfed source

[@smartsurvival2605]

Time is more valuable than money. Making memories. I work full time, but my free time on weekends is very valuable to me. I hang out with my family and friends....and enjoy my time.

[@johndorney3269]

Real nice place you got there m.d.

[@whitepunch1392]

It’s not that I can’t give up my wife’s homemade biscuits , I just won’t . But I know what you mean.

[@RandonCrowell]

How many mistakes have men made throughout the years to "impress the ladies". But let's face it. Life is better with a help-mate. And most of us ain't into dudes. God bless, MDC. Keep up the fight.

[@JOSEPHROE]

This was a very good video with a great message!!!

[@BuddyH69]

A lot of people spend so much time making as much money as they can and all it takes is one serious illness to wipe it out. I’m not lazy but I work to live not live to work. Unless I enjoy the work. Great video

[@katie7748]

Yep. Happened to us. It was our wake-up call, why we do what we do. For others, it's a major injury, a flood, a fire, a death in the family (especially a spouse)...all kinds of personal ess H tee F situations can and do happen. NO ONE is immune from them but we can try our best to get through them when they hit.

[@gypsyvano]

OMGoodness. This had me rolling at the work work work DEAD.... Have you ever seen Dreamworks movie "The Croods"? If not, find a cheap copy next time you go to Walmart. Subject of your video was serious but I couldn't help myself in snickering and shouting DEAD every time you did. You are such a joy to my dreary day. Thank you

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

Good Advice for 'many' out there MD. 🧑‍🎓👌 Thanks for the Video. God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛 Brother.

[@VivereLiberumSeuMori]

Thanks for the video. I had what I thought was a cyst on my neck, and the doctor said it was a clogged sweat gland. He cut it out, and didn't bother testing it. It was so gnarly looking i took a picture. Thank God it wasn't what I thought it was, and the stress relief was huge! Glad you're okay, brother

[@MikeClavetteSr]

Appreciate the update ..... lifes lessons are always simpler when you get back to basics to understand them ......thanks for all you do my friend !

[@paulporter4684]

Good information MD. , Thanks

[@JMD-t8b]

Thanks for the video M.D. You are absolutely correct about a simple life and you have done so very well at living and learning - in many ways. You can always return to a smaller place if you choose but from the little bit you have told us about your life, I think most people would have fallen apart. Yes, a roof, stove, bed and definitely the Bible. God bless.

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

Single, live very very simple and love it! Thanks for the chat MD ❤️✌🏻

[@colerideskrooked]

You calmed a stressful morning. Thank you.

[@deannamauretic]

I cured my bread addiction by making it by hand. Sometimes I just don’t feel like kneading for 10 minutes 😂. Learn how to make everything from scratch and you’ll save a small fortune and be to busy to care or see what anyone else is doing lol!!!

[@rickreese5794]

Saw a report on bread, said they put hair Into it to stop mold making it last ! Yuck 😩

[@deannamauretic]

@ That’s disgusting 🤮

[@rickreese5794]

@ thought so too. Don’t buy poison 👍😎

[@hope5443]

Very nice helpful words. My life has become about showing the devil hes not getting me down through attacks from family and even my kids dad, who seems to want to see me destroyed, but I continue to stand tall by the grace of God!

[@billraterink1985]

Thanks MD, I whole heartedly agree, simple life is way better than the hustle & bustle of more more more. Good luck with your weight loss, I'm in the same boat. Lost 52, and put 30 of it right back on. Take care, sir.

[@kendawg44]

I try to live as simple as possible. I try to also keep only a few close friends - hard to trust people, especially these days. I got funds to buy things I don't necessarily need, after buying those things I don't even really use them. It's like the newness has worn off. Which proves, to myself, you really don't need much in life. My favorite thing to do is being outdoors. I love spending time in nature - away from the crowds of people - seeing the birds, the green trees, and the quietness brings me peace :3 God Bless.

[@arleneheg]

I am still getting notified and watch every day.

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

Bentonite Clay is amazing for cysts. It will suck all the yuck up to the surface. I'm so glad you know the truth about what causes problems with health. Ken Berry is a solid resource.

[@aimieemobely1]

Use the old stuff called draw or prid works great my fingers were infected took one day and it all drained now im better no doctor

[@Susan-eo7hr]

I love your rooster.He has the greatest crow

[@MDCreekmore]

He's loud

[@BerkSpringMOCOFOB]

That Roo is a Stud!​@@MDCreekmore

[@Susan-eo7hr]

@MDCreekmore He is. What breed is he?

[@Misty-gl8sw]

My HBO comes from my adrenals working overtime. I use ashwagandha, holy basil, Hawthorne. Eating a grapefruit every day will help, but don't do these while on meds!

[@robertbrown8416]

I Love M D Crudmore.... He is One good Man

[@MDCreekmore]

Creekmore 😂 it's Creekmore.

[@NoNORADon911]

@@MDCreekmore Oy vey🤦

[@dogmom3845]

Its Ok, you have a nice place so enjoy it just for yourself. I have a small house, used cars and am able to get by on little. My dogs are the biggest expense. The ability to leave the rat race was priceless. When the pension kicks in it will be like rivers of gold considering my expenses!

[@ParadisePrepper]

Thanks MD! ML&BLSNGS :)

[@dorisalley5540]

Good advice 👍

[@lordandrew3375]

Ypu r so blessed to have a roof over ur head chickens n im.sure many vegetables n other food u r growing. U r set more then most Americans if anything should happen God bless you always and happy holidays.

[@rickreese5794]

Thx for the vid MD😊

[@dees2514]

Thank you for your videos. We appreciate the updates.

[@definitelyp8652]

We all make mistakes and have to let the past go, thanks.

[@Mimikdry]

Thanks for the video! I also put off going to a doctor!

[@maryevans6785]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Appreciate your straight-forward approach.

[@cinbob00]

Alot of times your presure is high from being in the Dr. Office... monitor your presure keep a log and git off that med. . Stay away from bread , and processed food . More veggies and fruit .

[@RichardPratt-f5w]

Simpler is always better. I have been downsizing my life for the past 5 years and have no regrets. I am still working to downsize.

[@Jeeprgirl]

My husband and I changed our diets to keto(me) /ketovore over 3 years ago! My husband is totally off his BP medicine! We both lost over 70 lbs! Yes… I used to bake homemade biscuits and cornbread! But, we gave it up! It’s worth the change!!

[@katie7748]

"Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels."

[@Jeeprgirl]

@@katie7748Well said!

[@MommaDiPrepping]

Museum of Appalachia is amazing!

[@rickr.1481]

Wisest video you have made. Thanks.

[@SkylerLyn]

I've had this happen to me. This is what I do and it works just fine . I wet a wash cloth in hot water, as hot as you can stand it , apply Epsom salt on cloth. Then put a hot pad over that. This will draw out the infection . affectes

[@patriotblade5304]

Thank you for the video.Chin up. Stay strong.

[@robr2535]

MD, check out the ridiculous benefits of autophagy. Regrowing new cells, eliminating old bad cells. The body is amazing. Disease prevention/succession. Awesome natural process

[@morpheus1818]

Hope you heal up quickly! Great advice for your viewers too!

[@HeReigns-l7r]

I lost 20 lbs with low carbs. To loose 30 more I had to get on Monjourno for my Type 2 Diabetes. Have to go by your A1C. Monjourno helped me. I craved carbs and sugar so much all of the time. But the Monjourno helped me. The Monjourno I actually eat what I want I just get full fast. I got off bread mostly though. Can eat meat and vegetables and I eat Beef Jerky, I still drink a small Sprite daily and I let myself have 2 Turtle Candies a day. I never could get off the sugar all of the way. But I get full fast and I fats breakfast and drink water only besides the one small Sprite a day.

[@lbmullinax9387]

Yes sir them biscuits is my biggest thing ...I love em...I'm 58 when I retire at 62 I'm done with the hustling and working it's time to kick back and enjoy everything paid off not got a bunch of money but I got a house and 4 acres paid for I'm good the Good Lord will provide the rest...THANKS FOR VIDEO MD...YOU PUT OUT GOOD COTENT ITS JUST NOT A BUNCH OF BS.. ITS ACTUALLY INFORMATIVE...YOU TUBE NEEDS TO STOP...I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO SUBSTACK.

[@johnd4348]

In Europe your not considered to have high Blood pressure untils its over 150 /100. In America its 120./70. My guess is to sell more medication .

[@MDCreekmore]

Yes, 💯 percent... My goal is 140/90

[@johnd4348]

@@MDCreekmore Mine runs between 120/80 and 180/100 even with meds. Get a CIMT test to check your arteries for plague and arteries. Under 200 dollars, nine was 150.$. No doctors involved. Takes an hour. Life Screening does them. You can schedule on line. They do them locally in churches. I did mine and got a clean bill of health even with High BP.

[@ronvlaz7581]

Thank you for the Video MD ! From KJV “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

[@cavdvr99]

Thanks for the video, M.D.

[@williamhorn1061]

Thank you.

[@mariettawise3539]

Thanks for the video

[@jamesesslinger1976]

I had a cyst and high blood pressure too. I had the surgery to remove cyst and medication for blood pressure. I lost weight from 251 to 219. Hoping to get off meds. Thanks for sharing. Also I stopped eating red meat and low salt and sugar too. I make videos on it.

[@marymiles9922]

Thanks for the video! I agree! 👍

[@HeReigns-l7r]

Main things I like to have is my Bibles and crochet items.

[@Jman1776]

MD..I'm so grateful for yr channel...love yr authenticity...blessings brother 8:17

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Had one of them many years, brother. A pita however no long term bad effects. I keep fish & bird antibiotics in case I have sick fish/birds. 😉😉

[@lmb5826]

Thank you for the video...I've been blessed to have a body and life style that gave me a manageable weight over the decades, however, at 72 I still weigh 185 but the weight has shifted from muscle to belly fat. Now I'm working on dropping 10 pounds a getting that muscle back.

[@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop]

I keep my blood pressure in check with a teaspoon of cinnamon in my morning coffee. I recently had to give up everything in my life to return home to care for my elderly diabetic mother, and learn how to make meals she would eat to keep her off insulin and keep her healthy. It's been a struggle, because she likes her bread and biscuits too, but I've managed to reduce her carbs and lower her A1C greatly. I highly recommend berberine instead of metformin, which robs your body of essential minerals and causes you more problems.

[@hotpreps1081]

Thanks for the video. Keep ‘em coming!!

[@drk218]

Great video, MD. Hope you get that cyst taken care of soon. 🙏🏻

[@Bellastar964]

Simple life thats what I live for. Injoy your day 🌞

[@Goldstar2110]

Thank you for the video 😊

[@AnthonyHonnell]

Thanks great video. The bigger the house the harder to heat also the bigger the tax bill. My x had an uncle that had about a 250 thousand home. Very big and lots of rooms. I had to go there once and was so surprised because it was completely empty inside. He gave us a tour.Found out he couldn’t afford to furnish it. True story 🙂but it sure looked good from the outside.

[@jackbauer9077]

Great video, really got me thinking, I need to slow down and enjoy life more, and stop chasing that dollar. I think there is a happy mix in the middle, but thanks a lot it really helped me think about things on my end of the video.

[@cleverba21]

Thank you for the video! I'm struggling high blood pressure and insulin resistance myself, going to try the carnivore diet and see if that helps. You are so right about living simply! Couldn't agree more!

[@blessings2ya433]

Thank you for sharing🙏

[@romethagentleman]

Great video praying you and the family are doing good brother. Im trying to get back in shape as well. Humble lifestyle is the best. I agree 🙏💪💯

[@johnr1348]

Wise Man!

[@ronaldtapp7299]

Thanks for updating us MD.