No More Sleepless Nights: The Ultimate Cure for Urination Frequency at Night (Nocturia)

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Experiencing frequent urination at night is miserable. Learn what you can do about nocturia.
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0:00 Introduction: Frequent urination at night (nocturia)
0:27 Nocturia explained
1:13 Frequent urination causes
4:10 What causes high insulin before bed?
4:50 What you can do for nocturia
In this video, let’s talk about what you can do if you experience frequent urination at night, also called nocturia. Urinary frequency is not a problem with the bladder. It’s a dietary problem.
Nocturia can lead to:
• Fatigue
• Blood sugar problems
• Carb cravings
• Increased cortisol (which affects your mood)
• Issues with your cognitive function
This problem happens equally in men and women. Frequent urination in women is often thought to be caused by a urinary tract infection, and frequent urination in men is often thought to be caused by an enlarged prostate. But, while these could be factors, there is something else that is more common.
Diabetics nearly always have problems with urinary frequency. People who have diabetes have high blood sugar levels and high levels of insulin (unless they have type 1 diabetes). In a study related to dogs, it was found that when insulin was administered to the dogs, they had significant urine output. Insulin inhibits the adrenal hormones that hold urine. High levels of insulin are also nearly always found in people who have overactive bladder syndrome.
Doctors never seem to test insulin levels. But, I believe the most likely situation that causes urinary frequency is high levels of insulin.
Snacking at night is a big cause of high insulin throughout the night. Even a low-carb snack will raise insulin.
What you can do for nocturia:
• Stop snacking at night (don’t eat or drink after 6:30 pm)
• Consume less than 30g of carbs per day (Healthy Keto diet)
• Do intermittent fasting
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Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! Try these tips to help stop frequent urination at night (nocturia).

[@MrSquaky]

Save you 6 minutes of your life. 1. Don't eat or drink ANYTHING after 6:30pm. 2. Cut Carbs. The end

[@lindab8397]

Thankyou so much … they do go on a bit 😑🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@matthewburley880]

Well I'm not going to do either of those. Oh well 😂

[@JolinHard]

Thats too long back. I go to sleep around 11pm.

[@sumagopugopan9137]

Thanks doctor

[@brodymader8667]

Some hero's don't wear capes

[@11GrindTime11]

After 1 month of not eating 5+ hours before my bedtime and also not drinking any fluids 5 hours before bedtime I have finally stopped waking up to urinate. I've woken up only twice within a month. Thank you for this info! It's changed my life. I'm finally getting much better sleep and my quality of life is so much better! Update: 2 months after this comment I now only drink water when thirsty. My kidneys no longer hurt and I can eat and drink fluids 2 to 3 hours prior to bedtime and I still no longer wake up to use the bathroom. My sleep has improved so much. 6 month edit: I still no longer wake up to urinate. Occasionally once every week or two I will. Also for anyone wondering I'm 34 years old. 1 year edit. Everything is still good as it has been. The best thing about not waking up to urinate is better sleep. I hope this comment has helped. I only drink water when I'm thirsty and I don't drink or eat anything a few hours before bed and that's good enough for me. I eat my last meal about 7pm or 8pm and go to bed about 11pm or 12am everyday.

[@iamkakashi20]

same here. its worken for me. tonight i fnaly sleeped 7 hours only woke up 3 times. my porplem was everytime i go bed. i would eat and drink then go bed. and keeped going bathroom all night and won.t fall a sleep tell 5am and wake up 9am.

[@11GrindTime11]

@@iamkakashi20 just stay consistent with it and it'll get better over time. Let me know how things go.

[@KKissinger72]

So I would have to eat dinner at 3:30 pm, for your five and a half hour food/drink cut-off. I am very active, and half the time I could be surfing around that time.

[@11GrindTime11]

@@KKissinger72 now it's been 4 months. I Mainly just focus only on not drinking fluids 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Now I can eat an hour before bedtime and still not wake up.

[@mortensenvick5711]

But do you drink less water overall during the day?

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[@Drberg]

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[@user-bs2pv9yo4y]

I don't know no about that. I got to say Dr Mandall is my internet doctor. And Dr. Bobby Price. But I like this suggestion and I've been trying it anyway. Thanks.

[@tommac21]

There's humanity on.other planets

[@rafaelshumaker1883]

My nighttime urination went from 4 times per night, to none, after just 3 days. In another video on this same topic, you connect this even more to insulin resistance and recommend keto. I was not prepared to go that far. But I decided it would not be hard to just avoid the sugar gang (sugar, grains, and starches). I did not avoid them completely. But I reduced them significantly. After just 3 days, I slept through the night without needing the bathroom even once. And every night since then has been the same, rarely ever needing the bathroom at night. So I decided to continue avoiding the sugar gang. After just 3 weeks, my E.D disappeared. And after 3 months, I noticed that my belt had gone from its largest setting to its smallest one. I have almost no fat now, even though I have been eating more fatty cuts of meat, on purpose, as well as eggs and real butter. I am feeling better than I have in ages. Thank you Dr Berg.

[@catherineattaklibanini7051]

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[@sneakypress]

@@akibjabarbhat9589 You may have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Or, diabetes insipidus. Do you have other symptoms.

[@onedazinn998]

wow congrats!

[@rafaelshumaker1883]

@@akibjabarbhat9589, are you saying that you frequently have urges to urinate that are too strong to resist, or that it just trickles out on its own with no ability to stop it? The only real difference between those two things is that, with the first, you feel the urge and cannot resist it, and with the second, you don't even feel the urge, there's just no control. The first would be some sort of spasm of the bladder any time it's not empty. The other would be either no muscle control to stop the flow, or no ability to sense the presence of urine in the bladder. I'm not sure it would make much of a difference in the overall effect. But it might make a difference in tracing what the problem is.

[@jeffc1736]

I'm having issues with pee..

[@bluesman97]

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[@MicahHTX]

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[@Drberg]

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[@pmbarro]

Vitamin D is the answer. I suffered through this

[@kumarrajen2797]

Dr Berg, there is another important factor related to frequency of urination that is commonly ignored by many. This is the outside temp and amount of heat loss from body. Higher the amount of heat loss from body, for example in winters, higher the frequency of urination. So keep your body warm during sleep.

[@fuckyou_youtube]

Is that why I sweat so bad😊

[@2020Decoder]

True. When it's a hot day outside, the body will retain more fluids as it warms up and sweats

[@pshep123]

Totally disagree. While a warm room may prevent urination, it's been proven that a cold (or cool) room is much more conducive to sleep. Cut back food and drink prior to bedtime and maintain a cool bedroom for the best night sleep.

[@ccxfrank109]

yeah i cant sleep when it's hot. even when it's cool i wake up hot and sweaty but that may be caused by alcohol@@pshep123

[@patosullivan176]

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[@hmugisa33]

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[@americanadreaming]

Doc Berg is a legend! Been doing IF and been sugar free for well over a year, so I just watch these videos as a healthy reminder of why. Thanks so much, Doc!

[@Drberg]

Wonderful! Keep up the good work!

[@susysamalex]

I watched this video a while ago, adapted my diet accordingly, nocturia decreased. I’ve slipped back and nocturia has increased. I do think you should keep reminding yourself of these tips!

[@usnva5638]

Don't follow the 6:30 PM rule. Everyone has different sleep schedules. Stop eating and drinking 4 hours prior to sleeping. If your sleep begins at 12 midnight, stop eating and drinking at 8 PM. If your sleep begins at 4 AM, stop eating and drinking at 12 midnight... and so on.

[@avyayarora6318]

If i sleep 8hrs avg then i m depriving my body of fluids for 12 hrs

[@bernhardjordan9200]

One might say that's good, but I love to sleep in a full belly, I do OMAD, and I eat as one of the last things I do in the day, even in the rare time the Mises let me being Freesky with her , that happens before dinner And I sleep like a baby

[@MarianR1111]

This is so true! Snacking is the issue for me. HOWEVER, I have also discovered the link between sleeplessness and frequent urinating. It’s the food that keeps me awake, and being awake prevents some mechanism that shuts off the urge to urinate when we’re in a deep sleep.

[@longislandny696]

Thank you DR. Berg,you’ve answered my question.Was wondering why I kept going during the night.I almost always eat fruit before bed & I’m always drinking throughout the day even at night.

[@PhoenixTTD]

I am a 48 year old male with these issue. A keto diet helped a little. Pure carnivore for 2 weeks with intermittent fasting and I was peeing like I was in my 20's. It was an amazing change.

[@TheZooman22]

Well, this worked, no more waking up in the middle of the night. What a difference this makes in my sleep cycle. No more sleepy eyes while I read a book... I think this is such an important factor in my overall health and well-being., and to think I just attributed this condition to old age. I wish I could get this information out to more people who need it.

[@TrillEverything]

This works! I am 60 and was 270 lbs. near the end of May 2023. I normally urinated 3 times a night and then again early in the morning. It was horrible. But I started a Low Carb OMAD and walking daily lifesyle on May 21, 2023. Today in November 4, 2023. I lhave lost 65 lbs and I'm now 204. Best part of all, I dont get up in the night to urinate at all! It totally disappered from my life, along with my weight and belly! I will not stop my plan until I hit 170, a total of 100 lbs loss. I have 35 more lbs to go!

[@dianafoster7883]

This is a wonderful achievement for you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TrillEverything]

@@dianafoster7883 Thanks. Dr Burg was a huge part of this project.

[@PierreLaBaguette]

that sounds great, go you!

[@sunnybajoras4364]

I just came upon Dr. Berg's video yesterday on cataracts which was incredibly helpful. Now here is his video on urine frequency. Just yesterday I went to a new doctor and had blood tests ordered for testosterone ! I will definitely follow his advice this week before my next appointment ! Thank you so much for your videos. I look forward to amazing changes in my health. So grateful God led me to you!!

[@brendajay7974]

What a good doctor. Educating people with clear and precise manner❤ Bravo!

[@MrFlippin24]

thank you, because i found this channel and helps me cure every single dsease in my life and all of humanity. It has so many answers l why would i eat food and drink water if i can just let us starve until cured . The youtube algorithme saved my life

[@shaunblock9392]

I swear Dr. Berg you have no idea how much of a blessing you’re God bless

[@tigra770]

About a week in, and I can definitely see a difference! I routinely drink a lot of water and had tried stopping that before with mixed results. So, I started eating dinner between 5 and 6, and stopped drinking water after that. No snacking. In 7 days, I've gone from 3-4 times per night average, down to 1. Thank you Dr. B!

[@Mark1Mach2]

Very nice

[@momofro1819]

how old are you?

[@caragare3214]

I get up eight times and was checked for urine infection was not the problem

[@caragare3214]

Checked for every thing

[@caragare3214]

I'm 56

[@DJR100]

Good and interesting information. I have found in my own case that diet has had a big impact on sleep. I went vegetarian about a year ago. After a couple of months on the diet I found I needed about 2 less hours of sleep a night, and also I was no longer chronically thirsty and therefore drinking too much water leading to nocturia. I have gone from waking about every 2 hours to waking once or twice a night, a big improvement for me. Since I am not diabetic I figure the diet has lowered my cortisol levels. Interesting about the effect of elevated insulin on adrenal hormones and urinary frequency. I am an RN, I will be able to use this info to help my patients. Thanks Dr. Berg!

[@joa5739]

Thank you for the knowledge about nightly excursions to the washroom. I've started listening to your educational videos on health just a few months ago, and I always benefit from your sharing of important health knowledge to daily living. I often thank KZbin to for opening up the world to the public. I was born in the 1950's and life and technology has changed so much it is fascinating just to think of it.

[@douglasphillips24]

I'm 53 and have lost 38 lbs in past 4 months fasting and hiking and feel so much better. I have no problem not eating now but drinking is another matter as I always drink something right up to bedtime and I'm usually up 3 times a night so definitely giving this a try . Thank you and God bless.

[@vivekthorat2504]

What's your dist plan ? pl give me

[@douglasphillips24]

@@vivekthorat2504 that's not up to me but The Lord Jesus Christ who has started me on this journey 3 years ago from depths of addiction to where I'm at now all glory to God .

[@kayveecreative4320]

I never had this problem, but OMG my sleep improved dramatically when I switched to keto! I felt more energized with less sleep, way less groggy after waking and less irritable

[@michaelstraw5064]

I've been following you for a few months now and so much has helped. Especially the cabbage and arthritis connection. My hands are much better in just a week. Thanks so much, Dr!

[@ontherun8]

@michaelstraw5064 Please can you tell more about cabbage and arthritis connection. Are you saying that eating cabbage can better arthritis condition? Thanks a lot

[@minafong5888]

Me too ! I have R hemorrhoid Arthritis so bad , lots of deformed joints! Please tell what to do with cabbage

[@MadanSuvedi]

I'm 50, 53 kg in weight and have been going through this problem for a decade or more. I think sleepless nights are the main cause of thinner body size. It's my first day that I'll start with this routine. Let's see the impact. Thanks Dr. Berg! And also, thanks to all of the beautiful souls here for your honest comments.

[@phillipfreckleton3449]

😊😊😊😊q

[@adelinekeys6582]

Omg! 53kgs?!!

[@larssonk22]

update please

[@MadanSuvedi]

@@larssonk22 the problem is: I couldn't stay without a glass of water as I need to wake up to late hours which makes me dried up. As a result I need to wake up at least once in a night. But yes, controlling every little urge to pee has worked better. The more you go for the more you feel like going again.

[@zg6045]

It is the opposite for me. Since I eat late dinners and snacks I am totally overweight, craving for sweet stuff. I have to go to the bathroom every night and I wake up hourly. I usually come home from work very late, so thats why that started. I will for sure try that advice and stop eating late. I hope I can make it. It is very addictive.

[@lospopularos]

Excellent advice! I've noticed those points myself and now you have just reinforced my suspicions. Thank you so much!

[@scubateacher]

Excellent presentation and video. You are 100% correct here. Snacking is front and center. I had a PAE done and while successful, required me to follow your spot-on recommendation for me regain full night sleep. Thank you Dr. I’m sure im not the only one that appreciates your work. Cheers!!!

[@joejo6273]

Hi Dr. Berg.......I am really not surprised that you have 9.34m subscribers.......your videos are extremely well presented and on point and of huge value to your frequent viewers (like me !)....Thank you so much and God Bless you and I wish you all the very best in life.

[@55photolady]

Thanks for this important info, Dr Berg! It's greatly appreciated. God bless you!

[@blessed3396]

You are exactly right! I also noticed that whenever I eat a lot of sugar, it triggers my overactive bladder. I've been taking bitter melon capsules to get my blood sugar back down.

[@selliott3016]

Thanks for the information, I am going through this very problem right now. I will definitely try this and look forward to a good night sleep 😴💤.

[@thecaptain6994]

Good on ya man! Thanks for giving this information free and quickly getting to the point!

[@josephryan9230]

I'm a 63-year-old man and have been getting up every two hours (or less) at night to use the bathroom for a while. Two nights ago I followed your recommendation and didn't have any drinks or snacks after dinner (not an easy thing for me to do, I might add). The effect was immediate!! I got up only once that night to use the bathroom, and that was after being woken up by my cat 🙀. Same with last night. Thanks Dr. Berg!!!

[@alanrogs3990]

My cat's wake me up more than my need to pee😂

[@mtloke5732]

Your cat must be wondering what happened..why you didn't wake up as frequently as before.. so, decided to do you a "favour" by waking you up.

[@josephryan9230]

@@mtloke5732 Ha!!

[@elizabethdavis2877]

Need a lot of liquids for meds and to coat stomach

[@elizabethdavis2877]

If I can turn over and go to sleep then I don’t have to urine or feel the urge

[@Sonya9465]

Wow, this video was so informative. I'm going to follow his suggestions to see what happens. I eat snacks EVERY night and go to bathroom at least 5 times a night. I can't wait to try this to see if I will sleep better, so excited. Thanks Dr. Berg!

[@clydehuling708]

This is very encouraging. I get up two times a night. I always thought it was my prostate. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks Dr berg

[@XanderN4TheLogos]

Thank you Dr Berg for telling people the truth on how to stop the nocturnia madness! You are sweet and kind person! Unlike my doctor who told me it's ' normal ' to get up many times a night to urinate when I asked him about that problem as a teenager! Now I can finally get rid of this nocturnia torture!

[@Luisa-cs2pd]

Yes, many doctors are so ignorant. I have tried what Dr. Berg said, IF (Intermittent Fasting) and Keto diet - not super consistent - but it has helped me a lot to stop getting up at night. I will do this more religiously because I believe this affects my health in som many ways. Hope this works for you. All the best!

[@KingGF]

Could the doctor(s) be telling lies or be deficient in their knowledge about a solution to 'Nuctunia' ? I'm confronting my doctor with this honest facts from Dr Berg here that works for many.. God bless Dr Berg 🙏 I so pray

[@taral2]

I mean, even Dr Berg doesn't really know. I've been following his advice on this video and others, and have for sure lost weight, but none of his advice has had any influence on my nocturia. Just a heads up. These are very generalised advice videos, nowhere near as specific as an actual doctor.

[@KaMe....]

​@@taral2 i totally agree, bergs focus on IF as a remedy for everything is dubious for example but an actual doctor wont be of more help

[@annlaughren9060]

What causing awake all night, sleep only in daytime. We all are health minded family. In our 70 age.

[@dazzleships1]

Absolutely worked for me. Within a couple of weeks of starting keto, my sleep issue was cured - for a year I had been getting up every couple of hours and dreaded going to bed. 10 weeks in now and my T2D symptoms have all gone with blood sugar now under control and not spiking so I dont get hungry. Have lost just over 41bs/19kg in that time. Another 90lbs to go so early stages as will be spring/summer 24 before I hit my goal, but an amazing start and grateful for discovering your keto vids

[@Drberg]

Wonderful! Keep up the good work!

[@kathyvance8913]

Love your very informative videos and you will always be supported no matter how they try to silence you. You are better than any regular doctors that they DO NOT HELP at all just give pills how SAD IS THAT. Do not worry the good always will win over GREED.

[@airman6822]

I've always had issues with this until I started the keto plan about 12 weeks ago. Since then my nighttime bathroom trips have been cut by 80%, at least. I also feel much better. Oh and I have lost 22 lbs so far too. Thanks for getting me started!

[@gulag8735]

It's the first thing I noticed after 1 wk of keto, followed by less ridges on my nails, more restful sleep at night and less tired in the morning.......that was after 7 to 14days of zero carbs and zero sugar (except for the stealth sugar I found in my bacon🤬🤣)

[@gman77gas]

I am on week 24. That happend to me early on and went away. I was drinking a ton of water back tben too.

[@MisterScalper]

I’ve had this issue despite being on keto. I’ve learned that low estrogen can also be a factor. As I am a poor aromatizer, adding vitamin D before bed not only resolved my nighttime urination but helped how deep I slept.

[@lindapelle8738]

Wow! Thanks for sharing, yet another reason to go keto. 👍

[@lindapelle8738]

@@MisterScalper interesting, going give that a try for sure, thanks for sharing. I find the comments are equally important as listening to Dr. Bergs advice.

[@Chosen1Ras]

Thank you Sir, so informative, I have that issue and you broke it down so clearly and accurate. I am a night person and work nights so the eating time is not the same for me. I am guilty of snacking as I was eating some cashews while watching this video at 3am. I need to correct this and all your help and advice is really appreciated. Thank you, God Bless🙏🏾

[@alanpowell24]

Such clarity in the presentations. I have no idea yet whether the content is good / valid, but impressed by the quality…….

[@mechtechmechanical1571]

I have been searching for an answer to this question for a long time and I have been listening to what you have been saying about not eating or drinking after 6 pm at night and it has worked for me. I can now get a good nights sleep. THANKS.

[@micha6887]

Thank you Doctor, I got off the narrow path over the last two months, was doing really good, lost 20 pounds on the High fat low carb diet, and my glucose went from 133 to 90 when I started picking up some bad eating habits and put on 10 pounds 😔, back on the saddle again. Thanks for what you do.

[@rosalindr4975]

Over time, you won’t even want to “ cheat “, give it time, tastebuds change as do cravings. You can do it!

[@MakerTom2022]

Thank you so much, Dr.! This makes a lot of sense. I've been cleaning up my diet, stopping the pre-bed snacking, and things are starting to improve.

[@phishmastermike]

This explains a lot. I don’t snack. But I’m type 2 diabetes but I do drink a lot of water throughout the day.

[@elizabethoyebode3709]

Thank you very much Dr. Berg for improving my Health day by day 🙏

[@scottpegggoldenberg9736]

I appreciated how short and to the point this video was! Thank you for the great tips!

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@mikaso]

OMG thank you so much, Doc! That all makes so much sense. I have been overactive as long as I can remember, and it only got worse with age. Checking in today after seeing the video yesterday morning. I am taking a three-prong approach: reduce carbs + reduce caffeine (drastically) + no drinking after 6 pm. I am already on a no grains, 18/6 IF diet for a few years, and more than ready to kick it up a notch! Couldn't be more stoked! Went up only twice the first night, which is a great improvement already. And I love the calmness in body and mind, instead of the caffeine jitteryness. Thanks again Doc!

[@violaclarke8082]

Thanks sooo much Doctor for this piece of information. I am a type 2 diabetic and it not easy for me at nights May God bless you always.❤

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@nobelknightnell]

Dr. Berg You are a great humanitarian! You do good for so many. Thank you.

[@Siris35]

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes at 46, and now I am 58. I am not insulin resistant, with an A1C of 5.5. I've started to experience frequent urination from midnight to early morning. Maybe three times at night. I noticed if I eat sugary stuff, it is worst. I definitely will remove it from my diet and see what happens. Plus, no more food or water after 6:30 pm.

[@yawoseitutu9487]

The best doctor on KZbin. So straightforward and concise. Wish I could meet this man some day

[@Staerkodder]

At 56 years of age, after shifting to a low carb diet ten years ago and combining it with a moderate intermittent fasting scheme the last couple of years (approx eating window: 8.30 am - I get up at 4.20 am - to 18.30), I have gotten Nocturia down to once every three nights on average. Futhermore, I have low cholesterol (despite eating a lot of fats), low blood fats, stable blood sugar, healthy blood pressure levels, and most startling of all; little to no pain in my neck despite massive osteoarthritis originating from 3½ decades of heavy steel construction work. My body seems to have become inflammation free. I know it is purely anecdotic evidence, but as far as I`m concerned, I have to conclude that simple sugars are poison, only to be used as spice and treats, like alcohol, and carbs as such should be kept to a minimum.

[@ayubasghar1345]

Yet another most important reason of having more urination at night is the lack of exercise. When you have exercise you will sweet and feel thirsty. And when you feel thirsty you need water to drink and if you have more water in your body which is likely to go towards the urine bladder, will move back for your body needs. Any food which make you thirsty would eventually reduce your urination frequency at night. I have practical experience for this! thanks for your great video!! Need your feedback doctor !!!!

[@dulonedhi2733]

Very important lesson. I am 48 years old. Recently I am suffering from frequent urination at night. I got some cues why it happens. Thank you.

[@scotch5clive7frommcr]

An excellent and very informative video Dr Berg , thanks for sharing your knowledge to help others .

[@sandrafrancis3631]

I don't eat after 6.30, 7pm latest, i normally eat early, then i don't eat again untill the morning. I've been doing that for quite some time. I have one cup of herbal tea, after dinner. I get up 2 or 3 times a night for the bathroom. It's more likely the fluid, not food intake!

[@19mani20]

I was suffering from frequent urination at night almost every 2 hrs, this affected my sleep quality very badly, since last week followed your advise of finishing my dinner by by 6.30pm with amazing immediate result, after long time got up only once , that is after 4 hrs. For the last one week with the same results, there are no words to thank you enough, Hope thousands of people will benefit from this amazing but simple , cost less advise.

[@agl5132]

I am so happy to see this. I'm a 63 yr old woman and this has been happening since I was in my mid 50's. My record is 12 times one night. My average is 5-7. A good night is only 2-3. I was diagnosed with Metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance and took Metformin. I lost quite a bit of weight. After a yr, I stopped the Metformin and still did well. I was eating 12-6 only aside from 2 cups of coffee upon waking. Now I have slid back into a 12-8 pattern and often have gluten-free cereal with a banana as an evening snack. I'm going back to my original plan. I never connected it with Nocturia.

[@mytinyvignette2]

I’m not a fan of big PHARMA meds so did you experience any side effects with the metformin as my Dr prescribed this to me also I’m 59 x

[@agl5132]

@@mytinyvignette2 Sorry I'm just seeing this now. I didn't have any problems with Metformin as some people do. I started wk 1 taking 500mg week 2 1000mg, and week 3 1500 dosage, and stayed with that. I did well. I lost weight and no longer needed the metformin. I am back to monitoring my food though in terms of sugars in snacks such as bread and pastries are a big issue for me. I never ate bread really. I'm not a sandwich person. I spent time abroad and fell in love with the European fresh bread available everywhere. I found the best method of eating for me is from noon to 6pm.

[@jameswhite3569]

@@mytinyvignette2 by by

[@alberickmendes6472]

Metformin it’s only a temporary solution. Doesn’t fixed anything. Look 👀 into Teas and supplements.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

@@mytinyvignette2 I have been taking metformin for 35 years, 2x1000mgs daily. I am 79 now and the only side effect is I am now 5 years older than the next oldest member of my immediate family lived to be. I f that is a side effect of metformin, I can live with it.........

[@martininevada1581]

I have done that before not drink fluids late in the evening & it is a big difference far as not getting up at night & getting a complete sleep. You are so awesome Dr. Berg 🤗

[@Drberg]

That's so great!

[@SeauT]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Blessings.

[@wallysad]

This doctor is a life saver. God bless him

[@svenjiandreson3614]

I have been on Keto and IF for just over 1 year now. It feels so good, the biggest surprise is, for the last 2 months or so (maybe a bit longer) I have to get up once or twice a week to go to the smallest room :) Before that it was at least once or twice every single night. Keto and IF has changed my life in so many ways. TY Dr. Eric Berg :)

[@henryyee2363]

Dr Berg, About 2 years ago I was experiencing insulin resistance and my HbA1c reading was 5.7. Soon after that I took up intermittent fasting and I got results, such as weight loss, not needing to take a nap in the afternoon or getting hypoglycemic. My last HbA1c, 2 months ago, was 5.2 but my urination frequent has been 2 to 3 times beginning 2 months bag. Previously I slept through the night only needing to pee in the morning. 0n top of doing 18/6 for int fasting, I also do 24h fast once a week. Could you lead me know what is the possible problem? By the way, I have seen cut sugar from my diet and cut down on process carbs. Thank you in advance.

[@jekku4688]

Four times. FOUR. TIMES. LAST NIGHT. I walk around in a continual state of exhaustion. I've even cut back on my prescribed diruetic. But I have nearly ALL of those issues you mentioned, Dr. I am a "late eater." I eat brunch/lunch around 12-2 pm, so then I end up eating dinner around 7-8 PM. And of course, drinking fluids with that. I will definitely try this and PRAY that it works. I haven't gone a night without going to the bathroom for 2 years, and it's really wearing me down!

[@Person-mh6xq]

Only four? I’m at six!! Can barely make it to mid afternoon the next day without falling asleep.

[@EMFSafetyZone]

This guy is really giving excellent information!

[@liberalculler5087]

I intermittent fast from 5-6pm to 7-8am. I noticed frequent urinating at night, learned later that when i'm in fat burning modesue to fast, those fat cells are being burned and realising water. Fat is 85% water comprised. Also, as your glucose/sugar levels decrease (while fasting) the body releases water. The body HOLDS onto water as sugar and insulin levels rise. The body releases water when sugar/insulin levels decreases.

[@elinblackburn7345]

This was randomly recommended to me. I subbed because of it. I used to urinate frequently at night, almost hourly. I recently started intermittent fasting, part of which meant I was no longer eating after 7 PM. It didn’t occur to me until I watched this, I haven’t been urinating at night since then.

[@josephobrien991]

Wait, all you did was not eat after 7 pm and the hourly nightly urination came to a halt?

[@tygeta9851]

I've been following for a few months and finally coming across this particular video . I've been IF 18-6 and cut out my crux which was sugary sodas for about 2 months . I didn't realize until watching this that I can't remember the last time I've had to get up at night to empty my bladder. At least 3 times a night and never correlated the diet change to being able to sleep through the night. Thank you for all of your helpful tips and videos. I'm also about 11 lbs down.

[@Chosil]

Nor eating nor drinking after 18:30 is impossible when you go to bed around midnight. At least for me. What I do after this video, however, is taking the last snack much earlier, no carb though. But I need some water around 22:00. Overall have adjusted my diet to low carb and 12/12 fasting. Situation at night as well as bodyfat improved.

[@ManOfMonism]

This is very helpful. Thank you, Dr. Berg

[@westrokker]

I’ve watched many videos on you tube about prostate/urinary issues. I tried this and it made an immediate difference. I was a nighttime snacker, and I mean every night! I stopped 3 days ago. Here’s what happened….I was getting up 5 or 6 times every night. (I write a journal daily so I track it obsessively) The last three nights I got up 2 times! Not bad for a 67 year old. I know it may be too early to attribute this dramatic improvement to stopping night time snacking…but I am anyway. Thanks Dr., this really does work!

[@junwang1054]

I came back to say thank you , Dr. Berg. For the last a few months or so I have been getting up two sometimes three times at night. After watched your video, I cut off my night time tea and snacks, nothing for me after 7pm. I have been having good sleeps since then, not even need to get up once.

[@Drberg]

Wonderful! Well done!

[@amelapapan6625]

Thank you very much. Valuable information. Now I understand what the insulin causes. 🥰

[@graememudie7921]

I was getting up at 2:30 every morning. I recently went to a massage therapist. She notice a very tight muscle in my back. When she was working on it I had a sensation in my bladder area. From that day to this I have not had to get up once and I can now drink coffee without having to immediately visit the loo. Strange but true.

[@PierreLaBaguette]

how did you chose your massage therapist? did you look for anything special?

[@cosmos-smallpiece5786]

I’ve been watching Dr Berg for 10 years . Back then , I was type 2, arthritic,grumpy andj overweight I followed all Dr Berg’s ..advice. I’m now in the best shape , mentally and physiically . Cheers Pal John Uk

[@babangapu8189]

When are you competing for Mr Olympia

[@heureuse8568]

I've also noticed that my inflammation levels increases a lot if I'm eating after 6:30PM. I feel sluggish and getting tinnitus the morning after (which I'm usually don't have any big issues with). Motivation also decreases a lot. Inflammation have always been a big issue, which was confirmed by my DNA report (I produce a lot of IL-6, and have strong affinity to IL-1B (beta). IL-1B decreases motivation, and should be low in the morning (and during the day). It peaks at night which is good for sleep, but IL-6 not so much.

[@susanchun2573]

I'm so glad I ran across this video! I get up at least 3 times during the night to use the bathroom. I wake up tired the next day due to not enough sleep. I've tried to not snack or drink water after 8:00p. I would get so thirsty and find myself drinking water even around 9:00p. I will try no snacking and no water after 6:30p. Also, I need to drink enough water during the day so that I won't have to in the evening. Thank you Dr. Berg for this video.

[@douglaschristine8387]

Thank you Dr. Berg, I also have sleep apnea but I couldn't use my CPAP machine because of air in my stomach. So I always thought that was waking me up but when I wake I really have to pee. Plus I'm anemic and I take blood pressure medicine and the doctors have been telling me I'm prediabetic. I love my bowl of cereal when I wake up hungry so I'll cut that out and see what happens. Another thing, I have an older dog that has acid reflux and she wakes me 2 or 3 times a night so I have a lot of things that wake me up. I'll see what happens, thanks 🙏

[@druelleb9620]

Thankyou Dr Berg! Not drinking water stresses me out so I'm happy to hear you say it's ok to not drink in the evening. Ever since biology class in high school I've been paranoid that whenever I'm not drinking my kidneys are suffering.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Do your own research too. I think "doctor" Berg, as welcome as his advice is, is just a chiropracter. His insight may be correct. Some of it is common sense. Yet we are all different. I'm trying it too, just don't throw the baby out with the bathwater! lol

[@DEAR7340]

@@stefanschleps8758 Alot of advice is also built around the assumption that the patient does not do vigorous exercise. That changes all/most of the formulas around how many carbohydrates, and how much water, one should consume and when.

[@jiggajigjones8210]

@@DEAR7340 good point.

[@robertsmwinyi4515]

The Dr recommends to drink much water and foods, but no after 6:00 oclock, he said at least 5 hours before you go to bed. If someone is bedding at 10:00, then eat and drink water at around 5:00. Pm.

[@1drummer172]

Thank you for your helpful videos Dr. Berg. Having great results on keto; entering my third week and my weight is down to 174lbs from 188. More energy, greater mental clarity, and sleeping better. In addition to eating more leafy green vegetables, I am regularly drinking a combo kale, spinach, cucumber, and celery juice. Also, I turned all the lights out before bed; that helped sleep and nocturia symptoms enormously!

[@briseboy]

Keto diet is horrendous - Causes high stomach acidity which extends into the following day. It may be relatively good for those who gobble sweets and high-starch foods, alcohol, and overeat, but is NOT otherwise at all good. Call in a few years when needing someone else's kidneys.

[@lovedove2661]

@@briseboy Keto isn't for everyone. There isn't a one size diet fits all. It just happens to work for others. Try not to be so negative when sharing your opinion, you could totally still be a mature adult when you disagree with someone.

[@1drummer172]

@@briseboy Weighing in at 161lbs as of this morning and feeling great. My recent bloodwork has all my numbers in the normal range; previously had elevated blood glucose and liver enzymes. Pot belly is gone and my six pack is gradually appearing.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@briseboy The human body secretes hydrochloric acid for digestion. The symptoms of acid reflux are caused by too little stomach acid, not by too much. 😁😁👍 Also, consuming meat has been found to actually be beneficial for the kidneys, even in those who have kidney disease 👍

[@marleneclough3173]

I dont eat sugar very few carbs up at night evety 2 hours. Eat at lunchtime no breakfast fruit at anout 4pm that is it

[@laurabenigno5720]

This video came up on my feed in perfect time. Thank you 🙏

[@missmayflower]

But it’s common advice to drink a cup of water at bedtime because heart attacks most frequently happen in the early morning and that’s related to dehydration.

[@Awakeningspirit100]

Dr Berg! It works! I’m a 65 year old female living in the UK, and I usually get up at least twice in the night to pee, sometimes three times which is most annoying. I sceptically, (should have known better) tried your suggestion and even though I woke at 3.30am I didn’t feel the need to pee and went back to sleep. In fact, I didn’t need to pee again until 12.50am the following day! Now that was a welcome surprise! I wasn’t able to stop drinking totally after 6.30pm, but only had sips of water when there was an absolute need. I am so pleased with this result and will continue to use your suggestion as it has changed my life. Thank you so much you are brilliant! I love all your videos. Lots of love and positive energy to you and your family.

[@donsweet6133]

skeptically not sceptically!

[@Gneepi]

English. Not American!

[@landonhudson]

Dr. Berg, thank you for another inciteful and inspiring video! After 3 months of healthy keto, 18 hours/day of IF , I've lost over 40 pounds and I urinate much less at night (zero to 1x). I still have a slight issue with urinary dribbling, but I am sure that this will go away in time. I stopped taking Stelara for UC that was in remission, knowing and understanding that my previous SAD regime was the cause of my body's inflammation. Thanks again from Canada!

[@YasminMahnaz]

What is SAD regime?

[@YasminMahnaz]

Amazing u lost weight too. Did u lift weights also?

[@landonhudson]

@@YasminMahnaz Standard American Diet - carbs and sugar!

[@rosalindr4975]

Great news, keep it going!

[@landonhudson]

@@rosalindr4975 Thank you!

[@guidedmeditation2396]

I have never had a serious problem with this but I do drink a lot of different Teas. I don't do sodas and I have given up coffee so Its Black Tea, Rooibos Tea, Oolong Tea for me but it means I need to get up at night. I became interested in grounding/earthing simply for relaxing and meditating because the grounding is at the earth's Schumann resonance which coincides with your theta brain wave state when you are meditating. My point is I had no other expectations that would trigger a placebo effect because I wasn't looking for it. I bought a $29 grounding pillowcase online and Immediately the next day after using it for the first time I realized I had not gotten up that night and also I didn't have my typical morning aches and pains as I was waking. I really have no idea why but now I only need to get up perhaps once some nights and none other nights and I use 75% less OTC pain killers for aches, knee pain and headaches. Now that I have researched why it seems that inflammation is key to all the above, apparently also with Nocturia is related to inflamation?

[@peterluwinsky2938]

This is awesome ! You're advice actually worked!!!!! It took me three days....only three freak'n days to stop getting up five times a night to piss. YOU DA MAN !!!!

[@pokespencer23]

Fantastic information. Thank you so much. I will definitely commit to doing this. You’re awesome Dr. Berg.

[@szpg]

Thank you for another great video :) I'd like to share an interesting experience that happened to my wife and me. We've done juice detox in a camp for two weeks (first-week cleaning bladder, second-week liver), drinking 6-10 litres of liquid per day. After the first few days, we were able to sleep through the night without waking up; yes we visited the "rest place" a lot during the day. I feel like you can have as much water as you want, but the amount of spices in your food triggers the bladder too. Less spice in my food and less salt also help me sleep. Sometimes I feel like our body is another person with "needs" that we need to control/educate. Side note: we prefer vegan foods, trying to live a "healthy-life". Wishing you good health and strength to keep doing your great work.

[@gingercameronfordcrouch7057]

It is possible to do a vegetarian or vegan keto diet!

[@muffsmerino]

Tried this years ago. Completely worked/still works. I didn’t do it as dramatic as the video describes. Much easier. I just reduced my “sugar” intake. I tricked my body. Like I traded my coffee sugar for coconut sugar. Ate fruit right after dinner to help reduce my snacky cravings. It didn’t take much to fix. Prob depends on how deep in you the sugar carbs you are. Didn’t need to go on any weird diet.

[@barryjames73]

I've changed my diet to low carb, don't snack after dinner, and the only water I drink at night is a small sip when I take my prescriptions. I still wake up to pee on average two times per night. Despite I still usually sleep well but note that one of my prescriptions is for high blood pressure. I believe that it can cause more frequent urination despite me taking medication for it.

[@reddeerrebelrc6674]

Pretty hard to sleep when you are hungry and your stomach is rumbling

[@vanS808]

Thanks Doc, this worked so well for me, from 5 times a night to almost none. Also I seem to have lost a few unnecessary kilos and I am in fact more energetic Love your channel..

[@isabellajones8535]

For some it does have a postural component. Having suffered fluid retention following my first pregnancy, I got interested and for a short time conducted some research. It affects almost 100% women, it is daily in that it's worse towards the end of day; and it can be relieved by lying down flat for half an hour. Some women I interviewed had it so badly they needed to have a morning and evening wardrobe including shoes, the pm wardrobe being at least one size bigger. I found that if they lay flat for half an hour at least at lunchtime, they could prevent the build up getting so bad during the afternoon and evening. Also, if you lie flat from two hours before your bed, doing your reading, or tv watching or whatever, you'll find you have to empty your bladder at least twice, and this usually sees you through the night. I never did discover any common factor as to why some women get this, although some, like myself, reported it happening after pregnancy which indicates hormonal imbalance. The best thing I have found to help if you do retain fluid post partum, is Ashwagandha.

[@silverphantom8502]

Cutting down on water intake doesn't work in warmer countries. There's a constant need to hydrate frequently, especially after dinner.

[@ey5644]

Love you Dr. Berg. You truly embody the compassion and drive that used to be the hallmark of physicians LONG AGO. My father is almost 90 and finds himself having to urinate frequently in the night...and with the implementation of these suggestions, he is about see a dramatic improvement.

[@copout1405]

How has he done?

[@rogerdavidson6236]

How did it turn out?

[@markhannam7144]

Very helpful thank you.I’m up at least 4 to 6 times a night and so fatigued the next day!

[@Youtubeinfluenza]

Hello doctor, thanks for this helpful video. I wake up only once at night but my issue is of an overactive bladder the whole day. What tips would you suggest for that? I eat very little carbs already, I'm 60 kgs in weight at 5'6' I quit coffee last year, quit alcohol 6 months back. Just take 2 cups of black tea in the day. Prostate is normal, all other markers are normal too. I'm at my wits end trying to find a solution to this issue

[@jamesmoore5630]

Saw Palmetto will stop nocturia, slow stream, urgency, dripping, and the other symptoms, in me. I do not have diabetes and I have to get up to go maybe once at night, and my dogs wake me up, not my bladder. I do not eat at night. I drink water at night. Sometimes Gingerale. I fast one day each week.( I am Catholic so it is Friday). I do not eat carbs, except for a dinner roll at dinner. I have been doing the Keto diet for many years. I was not eating starch, carbohydrates, or much sugar, (And NO fake sweetners), So, I live on meat, potatoes, and vegtables, with un-sweet tea. I only drink; Water, tea, milk, and cold pressed fruit juice. I can always learn more!!! I watched your podcast, and I will be at my Dr. of 43 years, a board certified Internal medicine Dr.... On August 2nd. I will tell him about this program. I have a kidney issue that appears to be calcium deposits, so my Dr. Put me on MK7, and Calcimate Complete. So, I will see how I am doing and drop you a comment when I get my results. I get a copy of my bloodwork and urinalysis sent to me after each visit. That way I can raise low levels of some vitamin, and lower high levels of other vitamins. Brother James Kendall Moore OSB OFS OSC ✝️