Neal Barnard, MD | How Foods Affect Hormones

[@zephomalunga5251]

The fact that we can heal our bodies through food, is the best kept secret by the medical world. I am living proof that one can eat themselves healthy...

[@gmsgms3638]

Ditto!

[@vumilia_virgo]

Been saying...food is our healer and the correct food

[@rajanmoses]

What did u eat?

[@peterpiper487]

"... one can eat THEMSELVES?" I think ONE should be paired with a singular such as HIMSELF or maybe HIM/HERSELF. This is a grammar mistake that a lot of people make so I'll let it be a lesson for all.

[@monikadunns9230]

@@peterpiper487 Thanks for your correction but the main reason we are here is to learn more about our health. This is not a grammar school for grammar policing.

[@papimimi5469]

My favorite line - “the uterus is the most optimistic part of the body. Every month, this could be it! This could be it!!!!”

[@georgewashington3555]

THE BEST :)

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

LOL!

[@tarsemdegun586]

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[@tarsemdegun586]

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[@tarsemdegun586]

2www8

[@dianashypula]

So!!! I watched this video a week before my periods and decided to remove dairy (I've been vegetarian for 9 years but a bit obsessed with dairy) and see how it'll affect my cycle. Seriously, it's hard to believe but I had no pain, no cramps, no temperature and no bloating! The less painful periods in 20 years! Girls, you should try it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sarahr5513]

Same here!! I eliminated ALL dairy from my diet. After a few months, no more menstrual cramps. I used to suffer from excruciatingly painful cramps, and now I can’t even remember what cramps feel like! It did wonders for me 🥲

[@quarantineballoons5706]

Definitely dairy plays a big role in mestrual cramps. No pain no heaviness of period. Just heaven.

[@StyleViewStudio]

DAIRY IS THE WORST OFFENDER! You have made a great step ! A few weeks later - you will see the difference....

[@StyleViewStudio]

DAIRY IS THE WORST OFFENDER! You have made a great step ! A few weeks later - you will see the difference....

[@mnicolehrichiee4839]

Literally just tried this! I stopped eating dairy two weeks before my period and it came on earlier than normal but no bloating or pains either! It’s super light mid week which is rare for me. Health really is wealth!

[@rosangelarodriguez5313]

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroid 2016, was given medications. In 2018 after giving birth to my son I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid. My doctor could not understand how I had both high and low. I decided to go on a plant base diet. I stopped taking my medications and started my diet on December 1st 2019. On February 2020 my endocrinologist was very happy to tell me that my thyroid levels were normal. He stated “ Keep taking the medications they are working” Then I told the him, “I stopped the medication 2 months ago and started a plant base diet” The doctor looked at me and said “ oh no it’s not the diet, idk what it is but it’s not that, you can keep eating what you want. I didn’t listen to my doctor, I’m still on a plant base diet and I see him every 6months and he orders blood work and for over a year now my thyroid levels have been normal. Anyone who has been diagnosed with thyroid imbalance, trust Dr. Barnard go on a plant base diet.

[@amydecker6207]

Sis, find a new doctor.

[@wildworld4871]

He could not believe that he knows nothing about hypo/hyperthyroidism but the doses of medications.

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

So happy for you! It makes sense right? Why would medical and pharmaceuticals want us to cure ourselves??? And not profit off of us?

[@groovethangralph]

Glad you figured that out and took charge of your health instead of trusting a Dr who doesn't have anyone's best interest in mind and instead would rather appear to be "right" even if he is wrong.

[@Yea___]

Your doctor sounds like a psychopath

[@catamish9338]

I had a hormonal breast cancer and was not an avid dairy drinker/eater. I drank soy shakes twice a day and was very lean. I had preexisting uterine fibroids, worked 40hrs a week and travel every other weekend. When I traveled I would eat seafood and low fat diet. My diet at home/weekly is salads, chicken and rare beef but veges mostly and low carbs. And some low sugar dark chocolate!I clocked 6-9 miles of running weekly with two or three days of weight training. I was 43 when this happen. No family history. My personal diagnosis was stress and mentally abusive relationship. Stress causes a women’s body to use it’s progesterone and changes it to stress hormones like cortisol or adrenaline. With no or very little progesterone your estrogen becomes carcinogenic. This issue caused my tumors, fibroids and breast tumor to grow in very obvious estrogen receptor sites. I even notice the swelling and reduction of them during my cycles. I was being pressured to have chemo!!!! I ended up having a excision of breast tumor and partial hysterectomy. Then as back up but probably didn’t need it had breast low dose radiation. I dropped the soy shakes and only now eat pea protein shakes. I’ve changed nothing else. I drank milk heavily as a teen but now just a spit in the tea and yogurt/kefir 2 or so times a week. I alternate with egg omelettes w/veges. After the age of 25 I drank rarely. After the surgeries, To ease the early entry to menopause I applied biological hormones to protect my heart and bone density. I’m cancer free for 8 yes now. Im still very active and eat what I want in moderation. Food plays a role but only a woman knows that we have way too many jobs in a marriage and it is time for men to either realize the amount of work and stress we endure and honor stay at home moms or get real and take on 50% of the household/child rearing duties. Women stop catering to men and take care of yourself. This includes taking time to build a separate social life/support group. America needs to re-examine and redefine rolls w/o skewing our genders. All work is important and non-discriminatory in raising a family. Share the load people and get political to protect families and relationships. Don’t let economics and business dictate what is true and healthy. Thank you for sharing your lecture. I agree there is definitely some business to be examined and messages to be put out in the public to save Americans if not the world from trash.

[@chrismacfly6122]

Well said!! 100% agree

[@elenamincu129]

I was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 29. Until then, I didn't know the name of my terrible pain. I watched Dr. Neal Barnard's video about vegan diet/less oils/no processed food/less sugar...after only one month of diet, my pain decreased so much, that in the second month of period, I had no pain at all. I was so happy I could not believe it was working. Now, after 2 years of veganism, I can honestly say, I will never go back to the old style of living and eating. I owe my healing to God who talked to me through Dr. Neal. I am so grateful for this video. Thank you so much. My heart goes to every woman who is suffering from endo, you should try this diet and convince yourself of the miracle. God bless you all! We are stronger together! 💖💖

[@nicok5548]

After 10 months of infertility, my wife did the vegan diet and within 1 month she was pregnant. She had endometriosis and IBS. With the diet all her symptoms disappeared within 10 days. Hope this message encourages other couples fighting infertility

[@Healing_Oaks]

I have bad IBS...the higher fibre of the vegan diet didn’t make it worse for her?

[@nicok5548]

@@Healing_Oaks no, the IBS disappeared. But she also cut gluten, corn, soy and caffeine from the diet in the first month

[@jmh8510]

I went vegan and had a miscarriage. I guess it depends on the individual chemistry. Also on toilet almost nonstop.

[@mulliganstew72]

JM H So sorry about your miscarriage.

[@tiffanycrystalclear]

Are you his friend 😂

[@amirkarim8501]

He is not only a great Dr, but also a great story teller. Clap for you doctor.

[@merlenemitchell6560]

👋👋👋

[@charlottelrose3221]

After watching this I am now considering both a plant based diet and a marriage proposal to this doctor.

[@amor2793]

😂

[@kayneel2509]

😂😂

[@wayforward5563]

Lollll

[@theanswersisinsideu]

😆😆😆 both are good considerations

[@dirikkhan2878]

👏👍😊

[@surfinia2]

"Maybe we are doing too much with pills and not enough with food, let's change that"

[@othersbyuri]

Has type of demeanor people would listen to. Not preachy admits not perfect. But so true the people that needed to hear that weren't there! Let's keep spreading it! We need to get off meds, feel energetic and happy

[@justinamusyoka4986]

This info finds majority of us already on lifetime prescription meds,hope the change to plant based and keto diets at least change most of this conditions.

[@justinamusyoka4986]

@Milica Skenderovic, Mag. Pharm. 👍

[@veganconservative1109]

As long as its organic, non-gmo, and as fresh as possible.

[@faith5401]

@@justinamusyoka4986 Plant based diet is the only main healthy way to cure illnesses! It has cure many cancer patients!! Not keto pls! Pls AVOID MEAT!!! VERY TOXIC TO HEALTH 💀

[@risenshineofficial]

The crowd is dry. This guy is hilarious I was laughing out loud and learning. Watched from beginning to the end. Thanks Dr 💕. Now I am going to change my life !

[@rosa-belle]

😂👌

[@jakemartinez6678]

Excuse me maam.... This is a serious health discussion not a stand up comedy.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ianmarshall9958]

How is it going? Have you been eating whole food plant-based this year? Let us know how you’re feeling now! Have a great day. 🙂🍉🍇🥦🥬🫑🥑🫐

[@trickywho7463]

👌🏼 Fasting is healing ❤️‍🩹

[@redrose8286]

👌👌

[@zunisomer1532]

9:54 Huge respect for the doctor who was genuinely concerned about the patient's health and didn't do the surgery which was unnecessary👏🙌🤗

[@annettecarter9393]

That's the real miracle. Most doctors would have done it anyway.

[@ruthalufagus]

Right!?? My 4 year old daughter had an emergency appendectomy and during surgery they realized the appendix was perfectly healthy. They took it out anyway because “the incision scar would make any doctor in the future think that she had the appendix removed”. I kid you not. So ridiculous.

[@milana2020]

@@annettecarter9393 it worried me so much when I had this thought…

[@kaldobie5994]

@@ruthalufagus they probably did the right thing. If her appendix later flared up and she became unconscious, they wouldn't think it was her appendix because of the scar and she could possibly die. They did the right thing because the appendix serves no useful function

[@ruthalufagus]

@@kaldobie5994 I don’t doubt they followed protocol. And the medical staff did what they felt they needed to do to keep my daughter alive and healthy…for that I’m certainly grateful. Your statement that the appendix serves no useful function is pretty bold, though, as it cannot be proven. And there’s evidence to suggest otherwise. Just because the medical community hasn’t completely figured it out yet doesn’t mean it’s fact. Look at how much information about the human body has been gradually discovered over the years…and we’re clearly not done yet!

[@Sumaiyaahh]

Are people not getting his jokes? He is so funny! And super intelligent!

[@katrinaromero958]

I know I got all of them...very witty doctor

[@LunazulBaraka]

I heard laughter

[@guidenredhawk]

He’s a living legend in the plant based movement!

[@audreannacastaneda2380]

I got them. Such a classy guy.

[@tweedledummie]

Certain venues have mics that are deliberately set up to not pick up noise so its possible we just can't hear the audience. Hope that explains it.

[@Levisgenie]

I had heavy bleeding that went on for months. I had huge fibroids and needed a hysterectomy. After doing some research I decided to change my diet to see if I could avoid surgery. I eliminated dairy, beef and chicken. In less than 2 weeks the bleeding stopped. A checkup a few months later showed the fibroids shrunk. This was way back in the 90s. I was so glad I tried a natural path to improve my health. Let food be thy medicine!

[@saylimestry9625]

I had pcod since I was 14-15 yes old.. I'm. 27 now.. During the quarantinr I wasn't able tk eat junk food and non veg.. I ate veg food n no dairy.. My periods became regular.. After the unlockdown jn sept/ oct I started eating junk and my periods became irregular.. From Dec I strictly went on a veg diet n gluetrn free diet and djd intermittent fasting.. My periods are regular again.. Exact 28 days cycle

[@shweta.maniwade]

Thank you for sharing

[@shweta.maniwade]

What did you avoid in gluten free ?

[@saylimestry9625]

@@shweta.maniwade jowar, nachni instead of wheat roti

[@leidacastilian7900]

do you mean PCOS?

[@shweta.maniwade]

@@leidacastilian7900 it's the same thing

[@love2cheer1996]

I wish Neal Barnard was immortal. We need more dedicated, plant based researchers like him doing good for the world. The research he focuses on needs to continue for years to come!

[@tejaswinipolepeddi337]

Cecilia, you are right!!!

[@iamthepinkylifter]

well thanks to his diet he'll probably have a very long life!

[@5maz]

Precisely

[@annemccarron2281]

Wouldn't it be great to have Dr. Barnard's IQ and charisma to make such a difference in the world? I am a retired school nurse. I tried, but most people put a lot of lip service to health. They really aren't interested in changing the status quo. I can't tell you how much criticism I got for trying to make the environment healthier. We selfish Ameticans want to eat junk & then complain because the doctor can't instantaneously cure our illnesses! Pathetic!

[@sililly1379]

I used to get PMS and was sensitive to menstrual and stress hormones. The symptoms of brain fog, depression and altered memory function would last 2 weeks. Imagine getting PMS symptoms for 2 weeks, and before they resolve, a stressful encounter happening - that's the whole month gone to the dogs. I got into a vegan diet and I so thank God for that. It changed my life for better. I recently got into a very big stressful situation last month. I got those symptoms so bad I had to rely on my daughter for cues if I had showered that day etc. I did a raw vegetable juice /drink with a meal of mostly raw plants, and my symptoms were relieved within 2 hours or so. I did that with all my meals that day,, and by the next day, the symptoms had completely resolved. What a Mighty God we serve

[@PromiseOFADONAI]

I love how he described pregnancy as “ A blessed event” 💗

[@SoulSociety2021]

Balance Thyroid with blackcurrant and walnut. If the thyroid is not functioning enough, we become physically and mentally sluggish, constipated and chilly; our weight increases as does our cholesterol; our hair and hairs are falling out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHewoYitoaucnac

[@spacetime4649]

Is it not?! 🤔

[@sweetpea5539]

Depends on who you are🤷🏻‍♀️ If it was me, no way!! My husband and I are blissfully childfree. A pregnancy would not welcomed or be a blessed event

[@OpiumBride]

@@sweetpea5539 I agree. I'm blessed to not have children, all my money spent on vacations, health retreats, nice restaurants and retirement. I see my sis in law stress so much over her kids, I'm so glad I am not her because my life is full of quietness and joy.

[@spacetime4649]

@@sweetpea5539 but as a species its the ultimate event till now or what else we are doing here.. Waiting for the iphone13?

[@shivo4659]

I went vegan 7 years ago after suffering with endometriosis all my adult life. My endo disappeared literally overnight. I wish someone had told me this years ago.

[@gurvinderarora3735]

Did he say soy is not good?

[@amaram7169]

Is there a Program on what to eat daily ? Would love to give this a go

[@emongoogle2517]

@@amaram7169 I believe the book has a program, but if you download the free daily dozen app from another wonderful Whole food plant based doctor, Dr Greger, it will guide you through all you need to eat in a day on a whole food plant based diet. Just eat all that’s on the app’s list, and get rid of oil, sugar, processed food & animal products.

[@emongoogle2517]

@@gurvinderarora3735 No, he said soy is good. 😊

[@amaram7169]

@@emongoogle2517 Thank you so much, much appreciated. Will definitely get on that. Wish I saw this before my surgery last month but gonna get on it for maintenence purposes

[@laurajackson6860]

April 2016 - Heart attack and stent. I was told, "You've had a heart attack. You're going to have another one." Then I went on a vegan diet and within a year was off all my heart meds. Today, six years later, a couple of my neighbors came to me and asked if I could help them, and I have. Now, I'm saving my money to take PCRM's Food For Life course next year.

[@TyraHigh]

Since being on an IUD I have cramps EVERY SINGLE TIME (regardless of menstrual cycle) I eat fried chicken (1/month) or any amount of meat more than a slice of bacon. Serious cramps. I recognized the correlation and tracked it. My meat consumption is a significant factor in my felt inflammation. Being 85% plant based reducing to none is not difficult. It’s more annoying that people around me try to convince me “it’s in your head”. When I have cramps within 24 hours of eating meat it’s definitely real. This gives me validation. I knew it was the darn meat.

[@marissapearlfieland2114]

Yup it’s definitely the meat. Before I went vegan I would faint and vomit regularly on my period. Since going vegan that hasn’t happened once-in fact I don’t usually take ibuprofen on it anymore. Normally taking some turmeric will do it for me and that’s all. Best thing I’ve ever done for myself was biting the bullet and going vegan.

[@xchloeanne]

Did you notice a change in PMS symptoms with the IUD? I had have the copper IUD for two years, have been vegan since 2016 but have the worst PMS ever these days :(

[@femio.3506]

Kidneys work as filters in the body... I believe this is known. Too much protein processing or filtering will do a massive number on the kidneys. Like several appliances we have at home, we need to clean out whatever filters it might have periodically. What doesn’t seem to have to come to light for many people yet is, the ovaries and the kidneys work together.. it’s like a backup system. Testicles in men are also have renal connection. So OF COURSE, going low on the proteins (and sugars) will definitely have a positive effect on inflammation and cysts connected to the female reproductive system generally. It even helps cure PCOS, which is a diabetic complication. For those ignorant people saying it’s all in your head, ironically their response proves it’s in their heads 😅 Hope this info helps someone.

[@indriadrayton1132]

Tyra High it might be the IUD. Years ago, they had stopped making them because of risky side effects. Now, they put it back on the market. Do research, but my suggestion is to remove it from your body.

[@helenahandkart1857]

Sounds like the darn iud.

[@drishteegocool]

Plant based for about 1 year has lead me to no asthma, painless menses, weightloss, no constipation.. Now just imagine being on plant based lifestyle for a lifetime... 🤗😍

[@Mirror_My_Ambition]

The ABSOLUTE truth. When I went Plant-based about 4 years ago I had similar experience.

[@tuamigaMaribel]

I hope you change your mind one time 😇

[@StarOnTheWater]

Similar thing happened to me, when I started eating meat again after I had been miserable for years. What now? (I've never not been plant"based" though).

[@winatriwibowo]

Me too! I just started my plant based journey for about a year also and I feel like a different person. A better healthier person not just physically but also mentally.

[@cutebunny6690]

An animal based diet had the same effects on me

[@nio731]

A plant based food lifestyle has completed balanced my body’s PH level, healed my gut, stopped breakouts, bloating, mensural cramping, headaches and aging !

[@northboundlandscape6303]

Plant based diet healed me after years of trying everything else!!

[@Chris-kr7gg]

Trolling much.

[@jontyrhodes4155]

Update please

[@Inanothertimeandspace]

Wow. I thought I was the only one. I had crippling PMS - severe mood swings, insomnia, depression, anxiety and cramps starting two weeks before my period. I also had two or three days around ovulation during which I became irritable and anxious. Needless to say, it was ruining my life. I planned my life around my cycle, knowing that than half the month I’d struggle with concentration and even noise and light would trigger me. I went vegan 3 months ago, and I have NO PMS. It was effective immediately. My skin is no longer greasy. My hair has stopped falling out (another fun thing that I’d been struggling with) and my energy levels overall are so much better. I’ll never go back to eating animal products.

[@jeeolsen9993]

Same here No meat No cheese No milk No egg Cream cheese I am addicted Maybe I can eat coconut flour

[@Judi0hlebeiah]

@@jeeolsen9993 There are vegan substitutes to everything and vegan chees is way better once you accept the change.

[@sameena713]

Exactly how I feel around my monthly cycle!

[@jennifercalderon3626]

I never linked my anxiety with my period symptoms! interesting...

[@nadinecourtney6794]

I love reading comments like this because..... People think I'm crazy and making stuff up just to 'justify' my vegan lifestyle/ choice. BUT, I stop trying to convince them instead I'm sad to know that they won't live a long life with the rate they are stuffing bacon down almost every morning 🤢 I've been searching for videos on transformation on a vegan diet but they all say the same things, that's why I think your comment is so refreshing because it's true as I've experienced it myself, but didn't link those to the vegan lifestyle.

[@manolapix]

“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food”

[@jaypurcell2577]

🥰

[@johnK85086]

Yess

[@GuitarIXD]

Wording Hipócrates, way to go!

[@amahoroyimana8143]

OMG. I'm so thankful for these shows. I've been diagnosed with PCOS and I was getting my periods if I take some medications. I stopped them went plant based and within 1 month I got my periods without any medications. I'm so thankful for this. I'm very happy and I'm praying that other women with PCOS will know about the plant based diet. This is way too exciting 😄.

[@abigailcuddeback3773]

Hi! If I may, can I ask how irregular your menstruation was? Mine are never ever regular. They could appear from 1 -2 months to a space of even 6 months to a year. I am really curious as to if this plant based diet could cure it. Thanks! :)

[@kintsugi2262]

u need to wait and watch the regular periods over a year.. its just 1 month only 😅

[@LowHangingFruitForest]

My wife had PCOS for years when I met her, as did her sisters. She was vegan at the time for 14 years having never even had a desire to eat meat. The first time she ate meat her symptoms were relieved and a few passed before she actually integrated meat into her diet and it seems that more meat is better for her. Really curious why it was the other way around for her.

[@JCLove303]

I went plant based 5 years ago after watching "Forks Over Knives" and my life changed FOREVER, no more acne, no more IBS, no more headaches, and I lost weigh. My whole family is plant based now. If you want to go plant based make sure you don't eat any junk, a lot of my friends went vegan for a couple of weeks and were only eating junk vegan food, they end up gaining weight and feeling bad. Make sure you follow a healthy diet, lots of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts (in moderation) and lots of water. Once you see the difference in your energy, weight and complexion you'll never go back. Thank you Dr. Barnard for everything you do to keep us informed! God bless you always!

[@bxr9600]

Do you mind if I ask you what blood type group you are ? Thankyou ! :)

[@glowglitter9066]

But isn't grains inflammatory? Nuts hv high omega 6 which is mostly unhelpful in the modern day diet? And then vegetable oils earning a bad rep? Sigh! Idk what to believe now given the confusing plethora of health n dietary advice.

[@helenahandkart1857]

@@glowglitter9066 olive oil is ok.

[@glowglitter9066]

@@helenahandkart1857 For vegan diet yes. Thanks.

[@jamesg3105]

@@glowglitter9066 in moderation. You may want to consider that nuts have a lot more in them once we scratch the surface. Like Selenium in Brazil nuts? Essential mineral. Like has already been said though, in moderation. Also by grains are you considering quinoa, bulgar wheat, pearl barley. Whole grains and some don't have gluten if that is an issue for you. Quinoa is also a source of complete protein. Quite complicated honestly.

[@susanaduarteraposo]

I loveeeeeeee this doctor! I changed because of him, and Dr. Klapper, Dr. Greger and all the others WFPB Doctors in the USA, UK, Germany! I was able to convince my mother and grandmother to eat WFPB and ...my grandmother doesn’t need statins anymore and my mother‘s cancer is in remission! As for me, I could have been sick right now but I changed my lifestyle and diet before the disease knocked on my door! THANK YOU MY DEAR DOCTOR

[@jb66young]

Where in nyc are these. Doctors

[@susanaduarteraposo]

@@jb66young hello! You can search on Internet for their names and you'll find their clinics, books, everything you need: Neal Barnard, Michael Greger, Michael Klapper, T.C. Campbell, Dr. Esselstyn, Pam Popper, Brenda Davis, Will Bulsiewicz ;)

[@jb66young]

@@susanaduarteraposo Thanks Susan.

[@adorable3817]

Vegan doctors in Germany? What are their names? 😀 I live in germany. Thank you 🙏🥰

[@susanaduarteraposo]

Hallo, ich kenne am meistens die UK und USA Ärzte, aber Patrik Baboumian (DE)ist Vegan und sogar den stärkste Mann der Welt. Vielleicht hat er Tipps für dich? Er ist deutsche. Sonnst kannst du auch beim Internet schreiben "Vegan Ärzte in Deutschland" :-) sicher kommen schon ein paar Tipps bei deiner Suchen!

[@letitiabeukes6517]

From the age of 14 years old I have always had severely painful long and heavy monthly periods, vomiting, diarrhea and a fever - went onto the pill to manage it. I'm 42, went vegan 6 years - I could finally leave the pill and endured for the first time PAINLESS AND SHORT menstrual cycles. ..... Then a month ago went for my first Covid jab and BAM!! - - I'm 14 again and bending over a toilet or curling up on the bathroom floor! Nobody is talking about this side effect - women's health is being ignored.

[@alias.9500]

those cycles may or may not have been anovulatory, thus probably came with no symptoms. i am not for or against the covid 19 vaccine, but it is highly unlikely that it had anything to do with your cycle.... :/ you should dig deeper and after so many years with 100% externally controlled hormones, there is a lot you can work on in replenishing what the pill deprived you from

[@VickiChristchurchNZ]

Tell your doctor and let other professionals know. You shouldn't be left to take this on your own.

[@peacelove7437]

At 42, could just be perimenopause. Just saying 🤷‍♀️

[@kj109]

@@peacelove7437 No, its the Jab.

[@suzanne8637]

that's interesting. I'm 42 as well, low fat vegan, didn't get the vaccine and my endo returned. Did have covid. I wonder if that messes up the hormonal system. Or maybe it's perimenopauze like @peace love said.

[@wellnesscanceradvocate8564]

This is amazing. I’m a ten year cancer survivor . I am primarily plant based and I believe it’s the reason my cancer hasn’t returned. All my friends who wouldn’t change their diet passed away.

[@annemccarron2281]

Suzanne Summers should have become vegan. She was a health advocate but still ate meat & other animal products!

[@Livingto70LongevitySecrets]

Kudos to you! My mom, aunt and both sisters had breast cancer. I'm the only female adult without it. We were part of the BRCa1 & 2 gene studies. I taught cooking classes for PCRM in party to deal with those around me who thought I was a "health food nut," (guilty) and or cult member. I would see cancer remissions and diabetes and heart disease reversals all the time. It is so sad to see those who aren't open to the message and don't understand that most docs don't get nutrition classes in med school because there's no money in broccoli. ;) Congrats again!

[@dobrickgenevo]

Mom blamed me for her getting cancer from "stressing" about my life choices. Ironically she refuses to try a plant based diet to prevent remission. She consumes a lot of animal products that are associated with the cancer she got.

[@les9058]

Sorry about your friends... change and illness creates huge stress, so it can be harder to do... It greatly helps to have someone close to you do'n what you Need to.... No guarantees, just a chance to improve... Glad you took that chance are do'n well! 🤗

[@les9058]

​@@annemccarron2281 Everyone doesn't do great S vegan.... There's more to than you think.... Suzanne survived many diff cancers and changed her diet dramatically several times when she found things that could help her and she healed... 'Cured' isn't really what happened with many illnesses... Depends on what it is... But a healthy diet that suits your chemistry, as proven by your blood work and ability to thrive is How you know it's for you! 🤗

[@joettagonzalez4264]

I have been on a plant based diet for about 6 weeks. I do feel better so far and I am so surprised by all the plant based options I never knew existed. The more I explore, the less I miss the old "comforts" of animal based food. I am 45 years old and obese at 5'9" and 275 lbs. I have always been overweight. I've started to show possible thyroid issues, autoimmune markers, prediabetes, and a fatty liver. I am not active mostly due to the pain I have in most of the joints in my body. I have been suffering from severe depression for just over a year, despite being medicated for most of it. I will check in at my doctor's office in 6 months to see what changes have occurred for my body and mind and post the update here. Wish me luck.

[@KutluKanyilmaz]

How was it?

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

are you losing weight now? If you go strictly veggies the weight will fall of. it did for me. 135 pounds in a year in 2011..but it is a tough diet. salads and veggies all the time. but I use mustard on salads and different veggies to spice is up. Yellow mustard and stone ground mustard and horse radish mustard. and apple cider vinegar with the mother on salads with mustard. Mustard mustard mustard. 🙂

[@debbimorgon2988]

I use organic unsweetened applesauce from the grocery store for my salad dressing and a few spices if you want. Maybe garlic powder. Best wishes. Hubby and I have been vegan for 2 years.

[@kapalhill1823]

How are things going for you now

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

Wishing you the best!

[@AmitraRadD]

Dr. Neal Barnard is a wonderful example of the doctor most of us have spent a lifetime trying to find. Bless his heart.

[@OkyeameKwameBRA]

I have been vegan for a year and my high blood pressure is gone , my bad cholesterol lowered from 4 .6 to 1.5 . Anxieties , depression all gone . I feel great and awakened. I am never going back .

[@sukriti3333]

I cured endometriosis fully with the help of mother nature. Soon I will start my youtube channel to share my journey.

[@aquestforrest6978]

Pleeeeeze....PLEASE do!!!!

[@tayleshiablake466]

Please do i need help

[@drpriyankamehta]

Please share your story As a gynecologist from India I have started doing my bit to spread awareness

[@musicianarchie]

@@drpriyankamehta hi Priyanka. Dr Archana from emergency medicine. Can we connect.

[@annahattis9355]

How please?? Comment below, my endometriosis pain is horrible

[@christyassid8871]

The change has to occur in the homes, before the children enter school. I'm a retired, elementary school teacher, and I taught in a school with PK-3 through 6th grade. On the days that chicken nuggets were served, students had empty trays at the end of the lunch period; however, on the days that chicken was served, students threw away trays, which still contained the chicken, untouched. I ate in the cafeteria, when chicken was served, and it was tasty. But the children wouldn't even try it, no matter the age group. When I explained to fifth and sixth grade students, the differences between chicken nuggets, and chicken, they laughed and said, "Oh, well! At least they (chicken nuggets) taste good!" Furthermore, on the occasions that I tried to encourage the PreK-K students, to try the real chicken, they looked at it, with big eyes, and shook their heads. Some of the children, asked me, "What is it?" My apologies for the lengthy post, but on a side note, albeit an important one, when our district provided students with fresh, self-serve, salad bars, most of our students, loaded their trays, and ate all their salad choices. The government is training children to drink their milk, even offering strawberry and chocolate milks (!), but failing to teach them proper nourishment practices. And where are the public announcements for the general public, so that these children's parents are informed? It's a dire situation.

[@auberjean6873]

Christy Assid , it is terribly tragic. Throw in all the allergies of people under 30, and GMO foods and it results in a nightmarish future of very slow, not necessarily beneficial, adaptation. Doctors only get two weeks of nutritional information in medical school. I hope more doctors become enlightened.

[@veganconservative1109]

Why in the ever-loving world would parents have even STARTED trusting Governments for their education? Governments mess more stuff up. They are like trusting an accountant to fix your an airplane engine.

[@constanceweinberger3078]

I was a parent who was asked to do soup and sandwich lunch day. I brought all my vegetables etc. To make a huge pot of soup and the lunch aid said "oh no don't do that they will never eat that," and handed me a box of Lipton instant whatever you call it. I was shocked to hear kids would not eat healthy food. In high school I sent my kids to school with homemade soups, stews etc and they said the kids would smell it and ask if they could have some real food. Soo.. I think in the end kids want real food but all the sugar, fats, salt and artificial flavours in foods designed to addict them are doing just that.

[@jennprescott2757]

#reasonsIhomeschool

[@gilliganc5801]

The curriculum needs to change and implement nutrition and other health science dealing with food and healing should be done at every level (based on learning age).

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Dr. Barnard is such and intelligent, thoughtful, gentle and kind man. Thank you Doctor, for all that you do.

[@armaanrampadarath4436]

I am also a doctor and I also explain patients their problems like you do. As a result of it I have gradually started to understand how great our body functions and have a great amount of respect for the wisdom our body has and the effort our body puts in helping us daily. Life and the living process are truly wonders of creation. I can see that this doctor also feels the same way.

[@homehouse2305]

We come from the ground everything that grows in dirt no chemicals is perfect for our bodies.

[@JenniferB551]

Yes Doc, I wish I could be a nutritionist to explain how food affects our body and our behaviour too. But some people are foolish they still want to follow their feelings not what is right.

[@natramirez099]

How is it that plant based nutrition isn't part of medical school curriculum???!!

[@26CT1520]

My Asthma was 100% cured when I moved to a 100% plant-based diet!! I had Asthma all through my childhood and teens. It was a nightmare during the summer with allergies. Having been vegan for 2 years now, all my Asthma issues have gone and have never returned! Highly recommended for everyone, go vegan and don't look back!

[@namedrop721]

I tried this for 1.5 years. Nothing. That wasn’t your problem.

[@MlgDuckies]

@@namedrop721 no you did not please stop trying to make people think she’s lying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArtyAntics]

Same for me too, I had 2 severe chest infections a year with tonsillitis as well. Now I have none! Still working on my hormones.

[@armadillotoe]

People are different. Some people can thrive on a plant-based diet with supplements, and some thrive on a carnivore diet. Most people are somewhere in between those.

[@Sbannmarie]

not if you have an autoimmune illness

[@michelleleebaker3601]

Why in the world would 1.3 thousand people give a downvote? This was the most enlightening instructional video I have watched in a year!

[@pollacksharman0147]

Hello how are you doing today hope you're safe over there?

[@bluejean-1968]

Most likely they are Carnivore or oil guzzlers.

[@SevenAnomone224]

I went vegan for vanity as I was overly tired mum and knew upping my veg intake was key. It wasnt until 3 months in I realized my cramps were gone. Game changer! Anectodal evidence I realise but it's enough to make me stay plant based forever. 💖

[@l.j.7540]

Funny, I had the complete opposite experience.

[@elsie549]

@@l.j.7540 I’ve heard this frequently. I changed to a carnivore diet and have almost ZERO PMS symptoms. Getting my period is a “shock” when it comes because I don’t get PMS anymore.

[@llathem2212]

Vegan x 40 years. I can’t even remember not being plant-powered. 💚

[@zeroounce8874]

Yeap, the same! No milk, no meat and cramps gone, energy up. I still eat eggs though.

[@spark_ling1379]

@@zeroounce8874 then you are a vegetarian not a vegan but ok.

[@cd2298]

Since eating plant based about a year ago, this happened:Prostatitis: GonePre-diabetes: GoneElevated Cholesterol: GoneHDL: UPED: GoneLow T: GoneC Reactive Protein: NormalTestosterone: Normal

[@mamjosag]

U wanna talk to my dad for me?😅

[@asarcadyn2414]

What foods did you stop eating?

[@bonchidude]

@@asarcadyn2414 All animal "products". Get rid of them and be healed.

[@bonchidude]

Are you 100% plant based?

[@asarcadyn2414]

@@bonchidude I could say exactly the same about plant-based foods. The health of the human race has deteriorated dramatically in the last few generations since we introduced so much refined and processed plant based foods and reduced animal sourced foods (ASF). The people in countries that eat the most ASF live the longest. The countries that eat the most plant-based foods have the worst health and live the shortest. Those are the incontrovertible facts.. Get rid of plants and become healthy and live longer.

[@annataiwellness]

My patient was eating cheeseburger and fries the day in the ICU after a quadruple bypass surgery s/p MI. That’s how supportive hospitals are.

[@BowenUSA]

They certainly support their bottom line.

[@Trivialnature]

I am so glad some doctors are doing this. Thank you for being wise and honest.

[@ipromisethatserendipityisa9656]

I recently started eliminating dairy because at 33 Im still having acne. And now I got another big reason to totally ditch it. Bye cheese. I will totally miss you.

[@jacquelinevalencia6325]

Have you tried Pantothenic acid it’s vitamin b5. I suffered from acne my whole life I even went on accutain twice.

[@LiMaking]

So it's been two months now. Is your acne gone?

[@Nikki-bs4nv]

I seriously recommend getting your hormones checked. I was considering a second round of acutane and instead I loaded up on vegetables, cut out cheese and other animal products, soy, and sugar. I waited until my skin was completely clear before I started reintroducing those things and now I can enjoy them in moderation. I also recommend taking lysine daily along with an iron free multi vitamin.

[@Ganpignanus]

fully vegan here. and i have great skin that people comment on. good luck with your vegan journedy. clear skin beckons and is achieveable.

[@Victoria-mk5uf]

If you try some recipes with nutritional yeast you can get the natural cheesy flavour of the yeast without eating cheese… I don’t know if there are oil free recipes but I love putting it in popcorn… maybe it could be sprinkled on broccoli to make a cheesy broccoli dish?

[@salfic5240]

Dr Neal Barnard - you are awesome. Thankyou for this. I'm a Registered Nurse. I thought my diet was already close to perfect but after watching this a few days ago I decided to go 'plant based'. I have never been a big meat eater but I do love salmon, fish and cheese. I have given up salmon and ALL dairy now, and wondering, 'Is it a coincidence that I haven't been coughing all night like I usually do.' I have had sinus issues for ever and the last few nights I have not been waking up coughing! I'm also using this diet for my hormones. At 46 I feel like my PMS symptoms are getting worse. I'm hoping in a months time this diet has also helped with these symptoms. Not to mention the strong family history of heart disease. Thankyou for this very valuable information that will improve peoples lifestyles, help the planet and save the lives of animals and humans. So much gratitude :) Sally

[@thephoenix2176]

Spot in Doc. A holistic practitioner stated the same thing, limit meat, dairy and eat light meals consisting of soups, veggies and fruits! In addition the soils are stripped of minerals that we need to help our hormones🙋🏽‍♀️

[@celestite888]

Dr. Barnard..... You are God-sent....... and you are doing a fabulous job........... How grateful we ought to be for your presence among us!!! You speak in a manner that could be described as ''low key''..... but I am hearing the mountains quake....... Infinite blessings to you and yours........... and a long long long life........... Jasmine from Canada

[@audreannacastaneda2380]

This is by far the most informative video I have ever watch in my adult life. I am so glad I picked this to listen to while working.

[@mollymilksteak6442]

The body can heal! Yet some still don't realise we are a biological computer running from programs, programs we can consciously activate and even change. Wonderfully said ❤️

[@Ann-oy5yb]

Do you have to add the biological word? Physics says we are electrical energy fields because atoms are electrical energy fields. We all consist of 7 billion billion billion atoms. We are not biological at all. We are alkaline just like a battery. Our bodies regulate us between 7.35 pH and 7.45 pH. These numbers are very close to the middle between alkaline and acidic. Dr. Young has written a lot of books about how we must eat mostly alkaline foods. If we don't we go out of balance. Just like a battery. In the book Hands of Light written by the physicist Barbara Brennan are many pictures/diagrams of what we look like as electromagnetic, holographic, multidimensional and eternal beings. We can't die because we are constantly being created. That is evident by the quarks that are constantly bursting forth spinning billions of times a second as 3 points of light forming protons and neutrons. These words are in the book The Quantum World written by the physicist Kenneth Ford.

[@dipikalingiahgoodnews565]

We are from Guwahati, Assam, India and highly appreciate your diamond message. May our Living God bless you all richly and use you all mightily for HIS service. Amen

[@indriadrayton1132]

Amen! I watch My Village Life. Oh the food I seem them make.

[@joylawrence6481]

@@indriadrayton1132 I love that channel too. Really makes you appreciate the effort that goes into preparation. And how spoiled we are. 😏

[@indriadrayton1132]

@@joylawrence6481 and the grandma is so adorable! No canes or crutches, you notice?

[@priyasaha1633]

I am from Bongaigoan 🙂

[@biancahotca3244]

You live in India?

[@sofiaalvarez8370]

I’ve been plant based 5 years. It makes a massive difference to our periods and hormones

[@ainahaga]

are you still vegan and have no health issues

[@crystalbehm4258]

Using this for evidence. People thought I was odd when I mentioned how great I felt on a vegan diet. This confirms why I did. I’m re-starting my vegan lifestyle. ♥️

[@Vivi36566]

Why dit you stop it?

[@sabgxo]

That’s the type of doctor we need in our health care systems. Not these doctor who just make everything ought to be from anxiety and just throw pills at you when that’s not the case.

[@fergiemascha1685]

This is the funniest doctor I’ve ever seen and listened to. He’s fantastic ❤️

[@Somegirl811]

Definitely take B12 if you switch to a plant based diet, especially women. I also need tips on how to do this successfully, but that's my first one.

[@vickytsao6862]

Also d3

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

@@vickytsao6862 D3 is animal based though ( lanolin or fish) , for those who really are vegan and don't want it. I'm allergic to shellfish and D3 gives me pain in the chest. So i switched to D2. Less absorption but still better than nothing. Also i drink two cups of fortified plant based milk per day and it covers 90% of my vit D requirement. It's 45% for one cup.

[@sandysurfview]

Add Nutritional Yeast to your salads. All your B vitamins are in a tablespoon or less. Tastes amazing sprinkled on salads

[@jennprescott2757]

@@thatcanadiangrandma take it with k2

[@kettyhonore9893]

Make sure its NOT synthetic

[@paulamoors]

I wish I had known this when I was a teenager. My periods were debilitating.

[@adryhere7918]

But it also does great during menopause, no hot flashes not sweating in bed, not changes mood and DEFINITELY brings back your lubrication. Being Vegan does greatness to your body no matter what age you are. I wen't vegan at 50 and only regret is not haven't done earlier. Oh I forgot to say, also improving your sleep, you sleep more hours. Your body gets all that it needs from plants.

[@jadet2081]

If only every doctor were like him. The world would be such a beautiful place. God bless you 🙏🏻

[@eyeonart6865]

Extra virgin olive oil helped me. My thyroids under Chin were enlarged and the minute I stopped eating out and stopped processed food and used Einkorn flour. Organic fruits and vegetables. Etc. well no more enlarged thyroids. No more high blood pressure. No more head aches, no more breakouts. I eat Basmati brown rice. Organic oatmeal I grind myself. I eat when I want and no more craving. I am losing weight without trying and keeping it off. When a doctor mention a diet I run the other way. The father of medicine said let your food be your medicine, not sprayed foods that are sprayed with Monsanto weed killer. My food bill has not went up but went down because of what we quit eating. I eat grass fed grass finished meat. Irish butter.

[@babagandu]

Organic 👍🏻👍🏻

[@abbibi6450]

Please my dear friend,don't eat any meat.You are undermining the good you are doing.

[@jennprescott2757]

Yes, meat quality is so important!

[@princessirulancorrino4695]

I love this Doctor. He tells the truth. I’ve been vegan for 21 years now. I went vegan when I was 20 years, now I’m 41 years-old. I don’t know what menstrual cramps are, I have a normal weight, I’m generally healthy and people said that I look younger for my age. Back then I tried to convince many friends to change their diet, and they didn’t hear me. 2 of them are suffering from type 2 diabetes, they’re struggling with many illnesses and they look way older than me. Please go vegan, and convince your loved ones to do so, you can save their lives. Do it for them, for you, for the planet and for the animals.

[@tamiasmith6311]

How is your iron and b12

[@princessirulancorrino4695]

@@tamiasmith6311 Very well thank you very much. I get regular check-ups every 6 months and my health is normal. Now, that you probably asked this is a sarcastic and scornful way let me tell you about my coworker Mark, who is suffering from iron toxicity derived from eating too much meat and now is struggling with high blood sugar levels, gastrointestinal problems and other side effects from high iron levels in his body. Now that is a thing to be worried of. Sending you lots of love 💕

[@kiranjoshi2025]

Dr. Neal is rare and genuinely caring for his patients and community in large. In this commercial world particularly in USA neither fda nor medical lobby, pharma lobby cares for citizens health, this knowledge is revolutionary. Thanks Dr. Neal

[@Ann-oy5yb]

For many years many doctors have been saying these same words. There is Dr. Berg and Dr. Lustig to begin with. They are holistic saying that sugar is poison. Carbs turn into sugar very fast. That leaves us with veggies and fruits. All animal products are said to be acidic, too. Our bodies have to work real hard filtering out all of the acidic foods people eat.

[@michellelappin8867]

Holy cow...listening to the story about the doctor. My mom had breast cancer, was treated traditionally and did very well for 5 years following surgery, chemo, and radiation. She learned that the cancer had spread to the lung and I convinced her to change her diet to a plant--based diet, which she did, after hearing from her oncologist that there was a lot of research that indicated that it could be very helpful. (Her oncologist was also plant-based.) About 6 months after her diet changes, her oncologist mused that her cancer was undetectable. She returned to her old (unhealthy diet), and the cancer came back with a vengeance. She passed away a few months later.

[@ariannarees6216]

I'm so sorry. 😞 Yet another example like he shared. I wonder why it comes back so fast?

[@EML-cv2zr]

@@ariannarees6216I’ve heard that cancer thrives on protein.. so when she went back to protein diet it must have caught up

[@bumblebee4280]

@@EML-cv2zr But that's simply not true. It thrives on glucose and one other compound that escapes my mind. However, the body produces that compound even if you limit carbs and sugar. It can only be suppressed with old school cancer medication that they used before chemo. I stumbled upon this information listening to a doctor talk about metabolic water and suppressing cancer at atomic level.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Or she could have just like any of us stay on the healthier died. @@bumblebee4280

[@emongoogle2517]

Absolutely love this lecture. I really appreciate Dr. Barnard and I know he is a very highly respected proponent of a Whole Food Plant Based diet. I just wish that in this lecture, he had mentioned that IF you introduce vegan junk food (like vegan Taco Bell) when you eliminate meat, eggs and dairy, it is important to remember that further dietary changes, (to eliminate vegan junk food and embrace a Whole Food Plant Based diet) will be necessary in order to achieve optimal health and healing. Just one more sentence about that, and this lecture would be perfect.

[@AnaTai3]

good comment: I take your point very well, but this very talk is the educational piece I'd missed when I went vegan a couple of years and went back because my health hadn't radically improved then: --> the missing piece was the added oils Yay!!! Back to veganism now and applying what Dr Barnard is telling us about the small particles of fat that most likely won't go away and will continue to keep our cells resisting insulin (especially in me an older person) who needed to really understand this. Mic the Vegan (KZbin) had told on his videos that oils were unhealthy, but I never heard the reason why. Dr. Barnard tells us why: that the use of magnetic resonance spectroscopy reveals the microscopic particles in our cells (pertinent to diabetes: muscle cells) blocking the entry of insulin ushering glucose into the muscle cells so they can be burned as fuel.

[@janeplanner7159]

I totally agree. It’s the oil, salt & sugar in the processed vegan food. I got hooked on this food - the vegan sausages & burgers with oven fries but kidding myself it was still healthy as it was vegan plus I still had fresh fruit, salads & green smoothies. Oh & vegan dark chocolate, vegan red wine, gluten free, vegan breads & pastries & high protein vegan nut bars. The health issues came back plus some new ones & I gained over 30 lbs. I found any processed foods - vegan or not - are addictive & if I have them in the house I eventually eat them.

[@Ann-oy5yb]

He could have said that sugar is poison

[@thesoundsofearth4454]

This is interesting. I have never had cramps or pain, but I have always struggled with PMDD and extreme stress/joint pain before my cycle. I went plant based 6 years ago and this helped for quite a while, but did not resolve my symptoms. I just recently started eating animal fats again and my hormonal imbalance is getting better. Clean, local, grass fed animal fats and an abundance of organic vegetables. That works for me. I think it is highly important to address bio-individuality in the sense that some people's hormonal cycles will be impacted by different foods. I am happy that this study happened and am grateful for everyone that it has helped.

[@midoann]

First time I can understand a lecture about hormones, thank you dr. Bernard, have your books and I'm vegan.

[@charlottegreenwood9571]

After 4 years of plant based diet it just didn't dawn on me that the link of plant based and no longer having pms were linked! I don't feel those hormones surges of frustration and being short tempered at all anymore unlike the past years And falling pregnant at 44 was a beautiful blessing...It most definitely must work then!!

[@HallofWin]

Woah .. I get really bad PMS .. my doctor wanted me to start on mood stabilizers but I didn’t want to. So now I’m gonna try to change my diet !! I eat very little meats no dairy milk but I do eat lots of cheese so we will see how this goes !

[@tamiasmith6311]

Did you use your own eggs? Congratulations

[@mirakings1867]

I've been suffering from endometriosis and PCOS for the last year and a half, and have been back and forth to the doctor's to figure out a treatment. I was told a hysterectomy "could" help, but it's not guaranteed. I am scheduled to have a surgery performed in a couple of months to remove some of the build up, and I am so scared, as I just feel like as soon as I start being cut on, more problems will arise. I have been desperately looking for ways to minimize my symptoms and heal my body, and just came across this video! I am so grateful for this video and this caring and knowledgeable doctor! I am going to go plant based right away and see if my symptoms get better over the next couple of weeks! I do not want to have surgery if there are alternatives. Thank you!

[@angiedaoust]

Have you looked into Depoprevara injection?

[@amorrbaby8354]

4 minutes in and I am thankful there are still doctors that do REAL medical research and help people ...putting people first Thank you!!!

[@lindarivas1506]

This was so informative. Makes the topic of diet so crystal clear. Our health is connected to what we eat plain and simple. Thank you so much for this wonderful video.

[@CathrinCatherine]

Let’s be real: Dr. Barnard is a gift to mankind.

[@daugustushenry7718]

I receive for myself pregnancy!!! Thank you JESUS!

[@nancyjaynes2868]

dAugustus Henry: my sister-in-law could not get pregnant, told by her doctor to take a bottle of Geritol in dose recommended and come back to see him; when she went back she was pregnant-first of 6!

[@nancyjaynes2868]

The Word says God puts the solitary in families and that children are a blessing of the Lord. May you be blessed DAugustus Henry!

[@caesar848]

Jesus cursed black people, he was racist. Bible is racist

[@endiya.]

Amen🥰🥰🥰

[@kingdomaviana]

@@caesar848 no he didn’t

[@georgewashington3555]

24:32 MINUTES ABOUT THYROID

[@lorrainerose6220]

💯 % agree Changing my diet to plant based has yielded miraculous results on my thyroid, sugar, & inflammation numbers. I have been diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases for a decade. Presently, feel better, sleep better, NO MORE COG FOG, no pharmaceuticals and lost weight. Thank you doctor. Keep up the good job 👍🏻

[@lady3219]

This is definitely something I’m experiencing lately, my period cramps are really severe. It’s been a month I’ve reduced animal meat and products, the pain has literally gone lesser

[@thomasandersen3150]

Diet is important, but so is the mind. Not many doctors talk about it.

[@524coconut]

People aren’t ready for that. Stay healthy

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Very true,thought patterns.

[@kMelia26]

You're saying mind, but you're referring to emotions also. It should be a mix of both to stay healthy, including diet as well.

[@lisacormier2237]

Right on, Buddy! That is the real problem.

[@TwinkiesPiano]

Yes I'm proof of that, due to a short month of heavy stress last year I missed my period for a few months but I'm okay now. Stress is a part of life! Your mind so intensely contributes to your physical health it's so wonderful 💕

[@mikelibbey2271]

So very well explained. It needs to be put in action. I will continue to emphasize to my patients the importance of a plant based diet.

[@jillcomfort6278]

I stopped eating fast food and junk and my period went from 7-9 HEAVY days to literally 4, with only 1 heavy day. I am forever monitoring my diet. Haven't gone vegan but definitely not eating cheese or burgers lately, also avoiding milk. Been supplementing with calcium tablets.

[@Rita37739]

I’m also avoiding milk and all dairy products, my skin is responding very well, my bloating has subsided substantially

[@leighwalton8190]

Be v careful with taking calcium, we dont need as much as we have been told. It contracts blood vessels, magnesium relaxes them. Dr eric Berg says dont take calcium supplements at all as it is in other foods. To protect bones take extra vit c and collagen with magnesium and zinc.

[@Rita37739]

@@leighwalton8190 Thank you for the extra information 👍🏾

[@aclassmedicine3306]

Get healthy amounts of sunlight to help your body make cholecalciferol (vitamin d is actually a hormone) to help your bones absorb dietary calcium. No calcium supplements needed....

[@hoberdansilva2894]

I'm really confused, I had fat liver diseased and was really overweight. My doctor instructed me to do a zero carb diet together with fasting and in 6 months I lost 29 kg, my liver was completely healed as well. I think the common point here was stop eating processed food... anyway maybe I'll give a try to remove milk based food as well.

[@marionmaierphilonatura]

Regarding milk food I would say that milk food from grass fed animals doesn't impact your health negatively. Intermittend fasting which is actually rather a reduction of your time window when you eat, doea a great job and combined with low carb it helps to overcome insuline resistance. However, hhere is no way to find out what works best for you but exploring.

[@mel7305]

@@marionmaierphilonatura you are deluded. Milk from a mother cow designed to fatten up her own baby is not meant for a human body.

[@marionmaierphilonatura]

@@mel7305 from this point of view, you are deluded as well. Plants aren"t meant for human body by nature. If you eat plants, you destroy them, kill them They are part of the ecosystem, as everything is. Since human is the most developped being, it is human who decide what he uses to feed himself

[@juliemitzel383]

@@marionmaierphilonatura hi :-). We shouldn't refer to you or anyone as deluded. That doesn't help. I can understand why it might seem that dairy from grass fed cows would be fine. Here is info that might help : first, milk from cows is a hormonal food, it's produced when a cow becomes pregnant and the cows hormones increase for gestation and lactation. Even grass fed cattle have hormones in the milk naturally and it does affect our health adversely. Second, the species we are most closely related to on earth are plant eaters. Our teeth are not shaped like the teeth of meat-eating predators. You might like to look up images of the teeth of animals like lions, tigers, etc. Our bodies are designed to eat plants from our teeth and saliva which breaks down starches, to our very long intestinal tract (animals that are true carnivores have a much shorter intestine to let meat pass quickly.) Our intestines are meant to allow our system time to extract nutrients from plant matter. (Also, we aren't equipped with claws that tear thru fur and flesh.) Third, your thought about killing plants is fair. For what it's worth, if you eat animals, that animal is fed a lot of plants before you eat the animal. Eating plants directly decreases the total plants consumed. For example, it takes several pounds of grain to produce one pound of meat. Additionally, plants do not have central nervous systems connected to a central brain and are unable to experience pain like creatures that do have nervous systems. Basically, eating plants directly conserves much more resources, reduces a lot of suffering and is super beneficial for your health. You are still the only one who decides what you are going to eat. And it sounds like plant based is not what you want for now. Or you could just try an occasional meatless meal once a week, a meatless day once a week. But at least when you have information, you are truly empowered as you make your choice. I hope this helps, and wish you well. 🙂

[@gm2407]

@@juliemitzel383 I dont think I can go vegan. I enjoy meat and dairy to much. However I have recently changed up my diet to eat much less processed food. More veg in the meals and healthier breakfasts. We shall see if I can move the level of comfort further later. There were two main meals this week with no meat or fish, three days with fish and plant only and two days with chicken and plant. But most days there are 6-9 fruit and veg portions and mixes of grains and pasta. Found a cereal I like shreadded wheat (still have milk in it) but getting blueberries, banana and walnuts and that at leasts starts my day much better than a cheese sandwich or sausage roll. Lunch is left overs of the main meal. Main meal is something with tomatoes, onions, garlic and peppers. Usually tuna, chicken or beans with it. Much better than burger, pizza ect. Can't say I will go near to vegetarian never mind full vegan but hopeful of improvements now the diet is more balanced and less rubbish. I salute anyone that can follow a diet that can be shown to work for them and keep it up long term. Will be looking to cut down or stop cheese as my next task.

[@loulou24051990]

I used to have painful periods every month. Sometimes I would be doubled over in agony unable to move. I went plant based in 2015 and haven't had any pain since. I have PCOS and used to have bad breakouts every month. That's gone too. I get the odd spot but not the painful red beard of spots I used to get! I lost some weight, too. If you're in pain and don't know what to do, give it a go. It took me so long to get used to changing my diet, but after 1 year I got more comfortable with it and found some good recipes that I enjoy. It is hard to change your diet but I think it is worth it to live a happy pain free life. Good luck to you. I hope things change for you.

[@lorin9489]

Good Luck to PCRM getting the bill passed requiring 3 hours a year of continuing education credits in nutrition for doctors. Wonderful idea, hope it succeeds.

[@CherylBerryl]

3 hrs yearly is nowhere near enough, but I guess it's a start.

[@1light4love]

YEEESSSSSSSS

[@joliemiranda5685]

This is undoubtedly the MOST valuable social content I've ever seen on KZbin! God bless you greatly Dr. Neal. Thank you so much Physicians Committee for bringing this to us. I'm vegan, I've always been and will stay so! 🙏🙌🤗

[@CherylBerryl]

I'm wondering why I see a lot of fat vegan's? Not being snarky, just an observation.

[@Ganpignanus]

@@CherylBerryl i'm vegan and not fat. it is possible to become fat on a vegan diet not eating healthily. something to watch out for. there are still healthy guidelines to follow.

[@CherylBerryl]

@@Ganpignanus I agree, and the two ppl that I know that are vegan (that are a couple) one's fat, the other thin). Not sure how to figure that one out!

[@no_peace]

@@CherylBerryl more or fewer than fat omnis? I doubt it's more. There are a lot of reasons some people might gain weight if they went vegan though. Like if they go out to eat all the time and can only eat fries, or they think they can eat as much as they want of anything vegan. Being vegan isn't a weight loss decision it's an ethical practice. It's like saying "why are there so many fat people who protest against violence?"

[@maggiarma950]

@@CherylBerryl met a couple of fat vegan's in Whitchita KA they liked to eat white sugar cakes ..and processed food .. yet to meet a fat wholefood vegan any place else.

[@christinelitvak6427]

I cleared up cramps by doing the following for one month as an experiment: cut out all added sugars, such as sodas, cookies, etc., eat two servings of dark green vegetables a week, at least two glasses of milk per day, drink enough water, eat two oranges a week, and get enough sleep, and do gentle yoga-like stretches in the abdominal area about twice a week. I had such a great outcome that I continued doing this for the remainder of my menstrual cycles until menopause. I concluded that I needed more calcium and more magnesium. The milk, and the dark green vegetables provided that and cutting back on sugars helped to make my nutrients more effective.

[@MamaInTheMitten]

My cousin has glucose galactose malabsorption. She is 1 of 200 in the world. I was vegan and felt better then ever stopped it and have been going down hill ever since. I've not only been educated but felt super convicted today and will be going back!

[@Luxiepoo]

I have hypo thyroid and I been eating a Vega diet and exercise more often I feel awesome energy and more uplifting mindset. Thank you.

[@pisces89]

Keep going, it fixed my mum’s thyroid, completely recovered and hasnt come back. Wholefoods plantbased!

[@bettertimesahead4868]

Love this guy. No long boring intro - straight into his message.

[@GursimranJammutoCanada]

This is such an insightful video on how body responds to food that we eat. Anyone who wants to have a healthy body and batteling cancer or infetility, definitely watch this. Dr Neal.. The world will definitely change because we have people like you in here ❤️🙏 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@drpriyankamehta]

Each one of us can bring the change let's spread more information on food and what's the effect of food on hormones

[@GursimranJammutoCanada]

@@drpriyankamehta Yes Mam 😊

[@0ptimal]

It's quite confusing from the perspective of the average person. One side says plant based, it's the way. Other side says carnivore, it's the way. I've had an average to bad diet most my early life, just eat whatever not worrying about health, but I went through a small phase of eating healthy where I focused on about 90% plant and about 10% meat. I'd eat plants throughout the day and at night I'd throw in a bit of meat. But I cut out all sugar and processed carbs like bread/flour. Very quickly I began feeling amazing. I was 30 but felt like I was a teenager, I didn't need coffee and I could work all day and evening without getting worn out, my mood stabilized, I went through about 2 months without ever having a bad mood which before was a regular occurrence, my anxiety basically disappeared, and my skin quickly became fresh/youthful. I really felt great, it's like your body and brain start humming when you feed them what they want. I remember towards the end of this healthy period I ate a burger from a fast food joint, and it wrecked me I felt totally off, just gross, anxious and grouchy, and I realized wow this is how I normally felt before. Like I didn't realize the whole time that I was feeling way shittier than I needed to and it was food that was doing it. But eventually I lost focus and went back to eating junk, though I've never forgotten that experience and constantly tell myself I'm going to make the shift permanently. Never tried carnivore. (Just to mention, my motivation to eat healthy during that time was for appearance reasons, I simply wanted to look healthy, and the other effects were a pleasant and eye opening surprise)

[@helenahandkart1857]

Sounds like you found what works for you.

[@Danielleej]

Thank you for this man, what a great doctor who is actually wanting to help people with their problems. I was diagnosed at 21 with endometriosis and PCOS with ovarian cysts too and immediately told to be put on birth control (BC). After 10 months, only a month ago I decided to go vegan / plant based. I have made a few mess ups consuming slight dairy but so far my cramps have gone, no more severe severe migraines or any tiredness. I’m still trying to be super strict but so far this is the best i’ve ever felt in ages. Anyone experiencing any women reproductive problems should definitely take a look at plant based dieting!!! No complaints here 💗

[@Slavocean]

Dr Barnard, you are absolutely amazing!!! A true hero, a true saint in my eyes! Thank you, thank you for all you do!!! God bless you!

[@LeanAndMean44]

45:20 - 45:35. getting a little to vegan there, the body doesn’t get supported, by cutting out animal products, but by getting Macro- and micronutrients, from plants 🌱. One doesn’t have to go vegan to heal themselves, but just give their body the tools to repair. Edit (after watching further into the video): 46:30 ish like this better, fits the explanation I just gave.

[@Mr.Hydradude]

I cured my cystic hormonal acne going on a plant-based, no oil diet. Food totally affects hormones !!

[@paulaqueirosz]

It helped me as well 😁

[@amydecker6207]

I wish my dermatologist had told me this 25 years ago instead of putting me on Acutane.

[@Mr.Hydradude]

@@amydecker6207 yes, me too. I went on Accutane as a teenager. When my acne came back 15 years later it was worse than ever. My dermatologist wanted to put me on accutane again (which I would've done, I was so desperate) but tried diet first and it worked! Also helped me lose a few lbs and feel healthier than ever

[@chaimaamlouk]

Could you please share what you ate exactly? Thank you.

[@Mr.Hydradude]

@chaimaamlouk look up "clear skin diet" book by Nina and rhanda nelson. Basically cut out all fats, oils, and processed foods. When I am strict with the diet I have pretty much no acne. But it is a hard plan to follow. I ended up getting the new laser treatment called AviClear. It was expensive and hurt like hell but worked as well as accutane for me, so I'd recommend. Good luck on your acne journey!!

[@excellentnetworks8087]

Please make video on early menopause Causes / treatment

[@megansmith1738]

Yessssssss, please!!!!

[@rosecook7110]

I had a weird hard “swollen” lymph-node in my neck for a few years and I just noticed it’s pretty much non existent now after going vegan 4 months ago

[@amdesigns5865]

after 20 years of chronic period pains ive cut oil out as much as possible and being vegan I've really noticed the pain has been so so much less it's been amazing. I can finally enjoy and not dread each month.

[@Lunabohemia7777]

I’ve been having an eye opening moment for the past few days when I randomly clicked on a video related to this subject. All health issues mentioned here have been in my vocabulary the past few years. I always thought I had a healthy diet, problem is that I’ve been eating the wrong foods for my body. Going vegetarian and hopefully vegan after that.

[@lysandramaldonado8255]

I must say, I have always had really bad PMS symptoms and I did notice a change when I switched to plant based diet but I hadn't watched this video. It did get better! Now I have double the reasons!

[@jacobsfamily1789]

Have found that avoiding sugar & a few handfuls of nuts (almonds, macadamia and Brazil nuts) while on my period, have removed all my cramping pains! Also eating pickles instead of the sugar when cravings have helped to. Something I read years ago said that we need more Selenium & potassium (why we crave chocolate) during that time of the month along with extra amounts of water. It has made a huge difference in my life.

[@johnnyequanimity5079]

It was the inflammatory Omega 6 Vegetable oil restriction that reduced the inflammation and pain.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

My thought as well.

[@science-y9209]

Meat induces inflammation.. it caused my sis so much of trouble... But I'm glad she's finally a vegan after trying keto and whole bunch of other diets..

[@littleripper312]

Make sure to do you research before major diet changes. The first time I went vegan I didn't do enough planning and research and developed severe deficiencies that took about a year to fix. Look up and make sure you're meeting the requirements in the foods you're choosing. My major deficiency was iron, I became so anemic and it took so long to fix. Please do the work and it will pay off!

[@Bubblegum-it4ow]

What helped you bring your iron back xx

[@anabasco9186]

2 years vegan. I got my lab results yesterday, hemoglobin 14.1 and everything else really good!

[@lcorvette]

You’re brilliant! I’m thrilled that I found you back in 2019 - I’m 60 years old - Living my Best Life - I’m riding my Harley all over the United States, and feeling amazing! I’m spreading the word as best I can! My daughter is following in her mommy’s healthy footsteps, and my future grandchildren will also. 💜💜💜

[@anyadutton1085]

such a good presentation. I send this to my patients, they deserve to know.