The Secret to Being Calm When Stressed With High Cortisol

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Are you stressed out? Watch this in-depth video to find out how to stay calm and relieve chronic stress.
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0:00 Introduction:
0:31 Stress-regulating hormones
1:39 Fight or flight system explained
3:25 The effects of stress
13:50 How to stay calm
19:30 Thanks for watching
In this video, we’re going to talk about how to stay calm when you’re stressed and have high cortisol.
Cortisol and adrenaline are the primary stress hormones that your adrenal glands produce.
The adrenal glands have an outside and an inside. The inside part of the adrenals is made up of neurological tissue-this is the part that releases adrenaline. The outside is made up of glandular tissue-this is the part that releases cortisol.
Both of these hormones help adapt your body to stress. The more stress you experience, the more your adrenal glands are activated and release stress hormones.
Your body does not handle prolonged stress well; it’s meant to handle short bursts of stress, not chronic stress.
The sympathetic nervous system is the part of your nervous system that handles your fight-or-flight mode. Your parasympathetic nervous system is the part of your nervous system that handles rest and digest mode.
Stress isn’t always a bad thing-it’s what helps you progress and adapt to life. However, getting stuck in chronic stress can cause many issues throughout the body.
The effects of stress can include:
• Poor sleep
• High heart rate
• High blood pressure
• Arterial inflammation
• Cortisol resistance
• Lowers immune function and inactivates the natural killer T-cells
• Increased cancer risk
• Poor memory
• Brain fog
• Increased risk of nutrient deficiencies (K+, B1, H+)
How to stay calm:
1. Do physical work or exercise
2. Stay in action
3. Take vitamin B1, vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium
4. Get on a Healthy Keto and intermittent fasting plan
5. Take herbal adaptogens
6. Do breathing exercises
7. Try acupressure stress extraction techniques
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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain how to stay calm and relieve stress fast.

[@privateequityguy]

5 things to quit for all people: 1. Caring about what others think 2. Not believing in yourself 3. Not prioritizing your health 4. Wasting your precious time 5. Chasing meaningless relationships For those who are in the rush of changing their lives :-)

[@pmm3661]

and sugar

[@emgregory528]

Saving this list. Thank you!

[@lax731]

Sums up everything! Thanks

[@letsaffirm9454]

Should be common sense.

[@alkante2962]

Egoïstic people live longer, for sure...

[@jamielittlewood7103]

The first part to de-stressing/removing anxiety is to be kind to yourself. More often than not it’s the pressure we put on ourselves that’s causing the issue. Ask yourself, have you done everything that’s to be reasonably expected, if the answers yes then give yourself a break. Live in the present - be present. Give yourself permission to relax and actively choose the things you focus on, everything else is just noise. Sending good vibes to those that might need it.

[@Drberg]

Agreed

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you. Good vibes sent to you too 😊

[@creedmccray7740]

Thank you sending Good vibes to you as well

[@kingofwesteros9868]

As for me, I meditate. In order to regulate my emotions, let them in, feel them and understand and let them go. I do not stick to emotions as they're just bursts. Meditation helps with managing nervous system and having control over things we actually can control.

[@mof5ive52]

What a meaningful comment to make! Just what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[@n9auu]

Overthinking is something that causes me stress. Something I've been following recently is "if it won't matter in 5 years, don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it"

[@timway6839]

I forgot that one. Thanks:)

[@bunk95]

Are you a slave?

[@mattparr3038]

I've been there. Trained myself not to worry about certain things, being aware of thought patterns n consciously changing it. With time n effort works wonders.

[@raindancer3330]

Believe it or not I cleaned out 3 bedrooms got rid of a bunch of stuff and just finished painting my youngest daughter's room now that she has moved. I'm working on my kitchen and going through the garage. This has helped me so much. The rooms look empty but it has given me a feeling of control. I went through everything being organized has helped me feel better about the things I can't control and let God handle that part. Seeing all the clutter just made things worse.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Absolutely agree with you 😊 I do exactly that it achieves positivity & you move forward use the stress for something to make you feel good . 😊

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Amen.

[@laurenelizabeth2505]

[@trapstar_1386]

Ahhhhh the best feeling when everything is clean and tidy and you don’t have to stress where everything is. And the joy and accomplishment you feel after you organize your surroundings is literally priceless. Candles Soft music Also watching comedy stand up. Having a good laugh is everything.

[@daisyj5837]

Tip no. 8: turn off the news.

[@healershealth5818]

Absolutely true 💯

[@aisha2luv464]

Exactly 💯

[@tralalala305]

Totaly trow the tv and minimalize look news on soc media i dont gave 2 years tv from time covid i desaid to salle it i live fine whut that the brein wasch

[@susandanielsen3258]

@@jay-brunet 😮 and the worst place to get your “knowledge” is the TV news.. it’s all garbage!

[@chrissaltzman9408]

@@tralalala305 Unfortunately, you were home schooled by Forrest Gump and can't actually articulate a single coherent sentence.

[@larrylouraylo2711]

Great content about stress. We need to learn more about this. My father lived to 101 despite a lack of exercise or healthy diet. I think his secret was that he simply never stressed out about anything. He was an eternal optimist about every situation.

[@pas_du_tout]

Good genes also played a significant part too.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Yes low stress helps a lot.

[@TheChampFighter]

@@pas_du_tout Good genes, only to a certain extent. Stress might not seem or sound like much but it is a MAJOR cause for many diseases, especially type 2 diabetes and heart diseases/conditions.

[@DenzilPeters]

Ignorance is bliss

[@phillipl2267]

I second this, my grandpa fought in WW2, smoked for a period of years, never watched what he ate, never exercised, and lived to be 100. THE major thing i remember is that he was always relaxed, never agitated.

[@jonfin1017]

I got really stressed out had sleeping problems because I am almost always indoors. I'm 19 don't know how to drive, no job, dealt with a loss at 16. What I have noticed, is that staying home is not good for me. I am also really deficient in vitamin D. I have decided to take control over my life and I do put a lot of pressure on my self. I will take it one day at a time. I will make plans with friends and laugh and I will grow up, which is something hard for me to do, but I know I can do it.

[@theresa510mountain]

You can do it!!!

[@katerinatsayiannis9750]

I'm sure you can do it. Wish you all the best

[@sugeyramirez9578]

For sure you can do it and you deserve the best.

[@vipete1985]

You can definitely do it. Don’t believe anything else!

[@lulazeta8965]

You are young but your intentions show maturity. If I can volunteer an advise it would be to select your friends and remember that true friends are those who will get on your way when you are on your way down (and help).

[@amalafro3298]

I was so stressed and had lost of memories. I couldn’t remember things or places. I watched Dr Berg’s video on stress management and I started taking Vitamin B1. I have improved so much and my memory is very good now..Shout out to Dr Berg .Dr Berg is a life saver.

[@Ashtarot77]

The biggest cause of stress are other people. That's why I stay away from people and if I do deal with them, decide they're not worth the stress.

[@opinions1234]

Hahaha

[@nomorebsplzbtrue9300]

I hear you.

[@ranjannag6378]

AxS ..Concentrate on ur self, exercise in nature n following any hobby which u like is great stress buster .... Love ur self rest is more dead than alive ur suprime ❤️🙏 take care

[@tuyl654]

Hear hear!!!

[@olgaok.8517]

You are sooooo right

[@woodenleaves]

When I had GERD, heavy painful heartburn, nothing helped me much as gardening. I can say that gardening actually saved my life.

[@dianeleininger704]

As a retired Landscape Designer, I can tell you I am still in the garden. It is the best to relax and get your mind relaxed. The best!

[@woodenleaves]

@@dianeleininger704 it proves many illnesses are actualy "byproduct" of stress, and nature indeed heals us (at least I feel that way).

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

ACV

[@daisymae913]

Being in nature is so healing. ❤️

[@k8lynmae]

Plus all the Vitamin D3 ☀️❤️

[@foedeer]

I am so insanely grateful that this amount of knowledge is available to everyone. I have never felt more enabled to take care of myself. Our health care system and culture of working is so messed up, its literally killing us. Thank you so much for providing this information for everyone to benefit from ❤

[@moonscrafts8987]

How sweet you are!!!!!!

[@anucjs]

Dr Berg! You are savings lives and may god bless you! Conventional doctors are just minting profits not telling anything of this and exploiting people's lack of knowledge about physiology and or their inability to spend time or intellect on this! Once again, god 🙌

[@jamietodd9741]

Working in Health care is one of the worst.

[@kathygreen6043]

So true.

[@charleswalters5284]

Our "healthcare" is a crime syndicate, started by " doctor cancer", the same family that put lead in the gas and hired flexner wreck the med schools

[@suzieg9076]

I’ve spent so many years in stress and anxiety it feels like forever, taking steps to escape this prison, hope it’s not too late, thank you Dr for all you’re time and effort 🌹♥️

[@brianhardy6919]

It's never too late. Good luck.

[@suzieg9076]

@@brianhardy6919 thank you.

[@soing3752]

Staying calm when stressed with high cortisol 1 . balance mental stress with physical works 2. stay in action/moving to counter paralysis 3. B1 counter cortisol /hippocampus damage Magnesium Potassium Vitamin D3 e.g.salad 4. Keto, fasting 5. Adaptogens 6. Breathing sleep

[@magbissimon564]

Thank you 🙏

[@osher9393]

Thank you.

[@fazzlandchannel7123]

❤️

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

love this list! And many important parts to listen too as well :)

[@vcash1112]

You forgot Medical Cannabis, 😃💨

[@kirstenrissling879]

Yep, I'm gonna have to watch this twice. I spent decades stressed, depressed, and living with anxiety. The last six months have felt like an absolute miracle, thanks to you, Dr. Berg! Not even kidding, not exaggerating! This kind of info is better heard repeatedly, so I can remember why I never want to fall back into old habits!

[@Drberg]

I am so glad::))

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi, how did you turn it around?

[@susandegross2198]

My cortisol was way off balance and several months of insomnia, panic attacks, horrible feelings of anxiety and worry and thoughts of suicide. My MD gave me meds to relax during the day and to sleep at night, these were awful and I found answers through my hormone doctor, with a urine test I found out I had chronic cortisol resistance and was put on a supplement called ‘cortisol management’ felt better and better over the weeks after being on this supplement plus meditation, yoga and therapy I am doing great!

[@Studies.8697]

Can u plz tell me how u are?

[@Studies.8697]

Is your heart fine?

[@calculatorboyz2553]

Dr. Berg is Truly a gift from the creator. A blind person can see that. What he has done for my family is simply too much to express with words. Two entire decades of hair loss, adrenal, thyroid and thymus issues corrected within months, to say thankyou is merely a understatement. Berg is The Man…Shalom 🙏🏿.

[@romasplace1]

What did you do to gain your health back please?

[@Capadona40]

What were the hair loss suggestions?

[@bunk95]

Doctors are fictional.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@Capadona40 I guess caluclator doesn't want to share what he learned from someone who was sharing. lol

[@sheriserrano9599]

I’m a cancer survivor, close to my colon… anxiety and depression is a huge problem for most of my family… I’m so enjoying all your videos!! I have to share with my whole family! Thank you!

[@dianeleininger704]

Try gardening. It is one of the best things to do to relax. I am a retired Landscape Designer and I was hands on with my crew! It is truly addictive in a positive way.

[@adognamedboo9474]

Nature is amazing!

[@andyanderson6522]

I love gardening but can't do it now... snow

[@GoOutside321]

I agree! Hands in the earth, handling roots, observing nature ❤️💕🥰

[@Capadona40]

I don’t garden, but hikes / waterfalls where I’m using my hands and grabbing rocks, limbs, Earth is super therapeutic.

[@jessopedia-J]

This is very important...need of the hour...the best thing to de-stress is shift the focus to some activity you love...next thing is to help others in anyway you can...this may sound silly but trust me this helps. Take care😊

[@gloriao6262]

Well said. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@charlotte11543]

Agree with that totally. Proven to work. Learning new skills also. Take your mind of yourself.

[@gert.t]

Yes focus on something else .. that you like. But the part about helping others didnt work for me i think helping yourself and get fixed is the first prio.

[@MrPaulcoster94]

Agreed take the attention of self and puts it on others

[@janetsaldanha9079]

@@charlotte11543 0

[@equalizer1553]

The way Dr Berg addresses ‘the crowd’ is respectful and not dumbed down, so rare these days. Thank you Doc.

[@bunk95]

Doctors are fictional.

[@calikari66]

Dr. Berg, I don't know if you will read this comment, but please know how much you have changed my life since I started watching your videos. THIS video though is the most impressive because this video is ME. I have high cortisol, low potassium, muscle twitches, tight myofascial tissue, thigh cellulite, constant fatigue, insomnia (poor sleep), esophageal dysphagia, poor memory, brain fog, weight gain around the belly.... This video right here was so eye-opening, moreso than the others of yours I've seen and I just want to thank you. I really have to work on this. Really. I am also a police dispatcher for 16 years... I have a LOT of stress at home and internal stress from childhood trauma. I will get migraines after a fight or flight event. So many things, I can go on and on... Just thank you. Thank you so much for the research you do and making it freely accessible to all. *tears*

[@idlehourlinda6476]

As I lay here awake in the middle of the night worrying about a concerning looking mole I recently discovered on my back; thank you for your wisdom, your insight, and your calm guidance. I will say a prayer, get some deep restorative sleep, and make an appt with a dermatologist tomorrow rather than continue to worry. I needed to hear this. Many blessings to all 💕

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

. You are going to do the right thing by making the appointment.have a good nights sleep.💛🤍

[@idlehourlinda6476]

@@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 Thank you so much! ❤

[@gail9906]

Try to get some sleep. You are doing the right thing seeing a Dr. ❤🇦🇺

[@idlehourlinda6476]

@@gail9906 Thank you; I already feel calmer just voicing this concern here. Xoxo

[@MDARUN-ph1dw]

I understand your feelings because i have a mole on my nose which is noticed very easy 😂😂normal mole but in middle center of my nose 👃

[@marysee6134]

I've been dealing with a lot of stress but now I am grieving also, which is by far the hardest to deal with. I just keep telling myself that this too will pass.

[@avamiller2325]

Going thru the same thing right now!

[@Capadona40]

Sorry for your loss 🤗

[@teetamtamera6050]

Is it appropriate to say I love you? I have been watching your videos everyday for the past week. I’m sitting here crying because chronic stress has been the primary issue for everything I’ve been experiencing. I have been trying to address individual problems without going to the root. I have felt so overwhelmed and to some degree helpless. I now feel like I have a substantial amount of tools to overcome this and have a better quality of life. I don’t even know if you still read comments from old videos but thank you Dr Berg💛

[@soniasias6226]

I love him, too! You got this!! 🙋‍♀️

[@TheHoriginal]

Hi TeeTam how are you doing now? Wishing you well ❤️

[@jameshoobler430]

Dr. Berg has changed my life! I am addicted to your content! I lost 35 lbs and I have so much more energy than most people my age!

[@joanneg665]

Well done!

[@wanderingwithkedar]

World needs more Real Doctor like You :)

[@samt7966]

Since I started intermittent fasting on OMAD doing keto, my anxiety has finished. I lost viceral fat and tightness in my shoulders gone. I breathe better and have lots of energy.

[@Drberg]

fantastic

[@samt7966]

@@Drberg and it has only been 8 days! Thank you for your advice and your videos.

[@Bambina336]

@@samt7966 You l out visceral fat in 8 days?

[@samt7966]

There is still more to go, but the difference is significant!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@titania145]

Some people can't understand some people's stress isn't a choice...it's a REAL SURVIVAL under the worst circumstances...can't "switch" that off...ever 😡👎

[@RK-nx8vg]

You believe that your emotions are a fixed reality, that is why nothing in your life ever seems to change. The more you tell yourself that change is impossible or that resistance is futile the more that will become your reality. You are choosing to be a helpless passenger in other words. Take responsibility for the way you respond to the external world and you will find the secret to real power.

[@mizstunna2266]

^Amen, to RK's comment above. Look up, Dr. Joe Dispenza, listen to his podcasts and read his books. Realize you create your own reality. Take responsibility for your life and ascend your current circumstances/reality. "Change your energy, Change your life" - Joe Dispenza ~Namastizzle, my Nizzle ❤

[@jamesh9876]

Hi. i was very stressed working night shifts for 5 years it devistated my digestive system and mental health. So here is a few things that helped me. Swapped coffee for a variety of teas / water often and cut out adding sugars. Listen to music less and vary from different genres or music, use audible regularly and radio from time to time. Being mindful and describing the things I'm doing, how food looks or smells and I prepare or cook. Cold shower every so often. Cutting out carbs seems to have resolved my ibs and acid. I've just discovered the keto diet after getting benefits from low carb so I'm going to give it a go. Thanks James

[@MsSmellybob]

Been through 11 years of mental health counseling provided by the VA, what helped me the most is CBT, staying away from news in general, reading, and general acceptance.

[@andyanderson6522]

I like EMDR... I go to the VA too

[@bobomomo3764]

Deep breathing with( longer exhalation) activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which reduces the stress. Focus on doing longer exhalation whenever u feel stressful

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Thank you.

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

This worked for me. I noticed when my mind would start racing, I would do a few deep breathes with a slow exhale and it would slow my mind down tremendously.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

interesting.. i will try this.

[@funtimes8296]

And also breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth

[@ladyvirgo9514]

So true!! I focus on the slow out breath

[@anns1921]

I have been in a state of stress for way too long and it has taken its toll on my mind and body. There is so much good information here and I will keep this video to review again and again. Thank you Dr. Berg for all that you do to help us and keep us healthy. God bless you!

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

If I had you as a Professor in Med school, I would have stayed. You are an excellent teacher.

[@kristalnunley7205]

My flight and fight mode kicked in so hard two years ago during a predicament and put me into full blown RA two weeks later! So much pain. Couldn’t walk, turn a door knob, brush my teeth! Stress and carb food is absolutely the culprit!

[@gurgurgur]

Lack of spiritual knowledge our mind stuck in nagtive energy then our body senses misguided us so god said keep faith in heart then souls connect with love and coprate in life. Be kind be honest be truthful be grateful obey souls respect souls respect rules respect nature respect women except everything happened in life somereason then people and nature coprate with love. Past is jail. Guilt and stress stop blessing. Moody and stubborn behavior brings lots fear in life. Cut down electronic stuff it makes mind unhappy. Sleep at night not day time. Cut down desire only grateful. Cut down sugar and eat fresh plant based. Married life is warriors life they always fight to win even they lose every day.

[@kristalnunley7205]

@@gurgurgur amen! Truth!!! Very well stated!

[@YourDaddy00007]

Same here it’s been two years still feel the same . What did you do to overcome this ? Any help will be highly appreciated

[@kristalnunley7205]

@@YourDaddy00007 low carb keto lifestyle has helped me tremendously

[@KenanTurkiye]

Besides the natural/normal stress due to life which is part of a normal healh balance, I believe there are interest groups who knowingly ''engineer'' local and global stressors in order to control humanity in different ways, to herd them to their aims.

[@martindavis2295]

This is the FIRST time I have seen this issue laid out so clearly and understandably. I have worked in a demanding shift work job for over 40 years and now the results are manifesting in my body. I have a yearly medical provided by my employer but no one has has ever gone through this cascade of endocrine catastrophe with me and I doubt many doctors would know of it or think it to be important. Thank you Dr Berg, THIS is such vitally important information. I have been reading the academic literature on this stuff for years but you have managed to condense it into an easily digestible form( pun intended) . Wonderful.

[@larrylee9076]

Just found out from my blood works that I'm prediabetic. I'm determined to beat this. Stress is an issue. Thanks Dr Berg for this.

[@jaycarlton2010]

You have described an 88 year-old relative to a "T". She has been stressed most of her life by unnecessary worry and fear. At least twice per month, she stays up for 24-36 hours, and she has done this as far back as I can remember as a child. She is and has presented about eighty-five percent of the symptoms you have outlined. Her immune system has been so compromised that she has an allergic reaction to Benadryl. Chronic constipation, heart disease, leg cramps, fluid retention, mood swings, are just a few of what you identified. Thanks Dr. Berg for your continued work.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

God bless her!

[@carob-lq7uv]

She needs to change her diet to a whole foods plant based diet, and practice the 8 laws of health. NEWSTART = nutrition exercise water sunshine temperance air rest trust in God.

[@dfusa4869]

She is 88 ! She must have done something right .. 😀

[@SD-fk8bt]

oh she's lived to be 88 inspite of this condition 🧐 which means it's not life threatening at all Or maybe it increased her life span.

[@flutterbyenterprises8452]

Should I take vit d I have DISH disease

[@songbird857]

I would say that this is ‘indirectly’ related… I am always tweaking the balance of electrolytes and minerals to prevent night cramps, with good success, but recently, I had an issue with bad cramps again. Raises cortisol and puts my body under stress. Cramps so bad that my foot would turn and I couldn’t walk for a few minutes. (I am flat footed, so if I have been on my feet alot during the day, my feet aren’t happy 😆) A few months ago, I woke up at the start of a bad cramp - normally I would tense up immediately in anticipation of what was coming - fight or flight? God literally spoke to me that night - He said STOP. BREATHE. WAIT. I forced myself to go against what my body was trying to do - tense up, and was just breathing slowly and deeply and praying… within 30 seconds, I literally FELT the muscle relax and release. I have done this every single time since that night, and it works every time.

[@ruthturkington1736]

Thank you I will try that

[@fernandosilver646]

Have you tried magnesium ?

[@fernandosilver646]

The breathing that your doing is through your nose

[@fernandosilver646]

Do you exercise and include a comprehensive stretching program

[@songbird857]

@@fernandosilver646 all of the above…

[@ShannanThomasTrucking]

All of these things happen to us as professional truck drivers ....which onset the diabetes, heart disease ..depression or vice versa... ...this video is Fantastic in explaining alot of the conditions we find ourselves experiencing daily... GOLD INFORMATION ONCE AGAIN !!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖

[@samautotech3551]

I feel like you’re talking about me. I’m 43 and I feel like I’ve been in this mode since I was around 13. I constantly have tight muscles. Digestive issues. Joint pains. Ankle pain. Knee pain. Back pain. Etc…anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed always. Great video. Thanks Dr.

[@juliemclain5841]

Yeah, when he said that your body stays in this mode rather than the rest and digest mode it made so much Sense to me. When I was in a toxic household, my digestive system didn't work hardly at all where they were talking of removing my colon. At the age of 38, I had already had precancerous polyps and a yeast infection in my esophagus. I couldn't sleep for more than an hour.

[@samautotech3551]

@@juliemclain5841 it’s a relief hearing some kind of solution and reason for the problems. I pretty much never go to doctors unless it’s an absolute emergency. Thank God I came across Dr. Berg

[@kimgordon3695]

Study Eastern physical response.

[@Joker-lt7pf]

​@@kimgordon3695do u have some concrete link or video, advice what u mean?

[@soniahassan6830]

As someone who has been suffering from Stress for a long time, this video is absolutely life saving! Thank you so much Dr Berg!

[@anns1921]

same here!

[@jeffnelson2197]

Dr. Berg, I’ve been following you and your advice (plus some others as well) for a good hike now. I want to say “thank you” as you truly have helped me change my life. I’ve lost 40+ pounds, restored my blood chemistry to normal, look and feel like 30 years younger and am starting to live my best life. Always excellent advice.. thank you so much! ❤️👍🏼

[@Drberg]

Thanks Jeff::))

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@beemer4950]

I have just found this video and it explains everything that has been happening to me for years - suddenly it all makes sense! I have followed for several years and appreciate the great advice, but for me this was the most important one. Thank you!

[@AnnaG121]

Excellent content! Always looking for ways to handle/deal with stress. I have been doing Keto for about a year and a half, and am good in so many areas (like ZERO migraines now!), but am convinced I still have high cortisol issues. Thank you for this video, Dr. Berg.

[@loganwolv3393]

And another thing about stress is that not only it makes you feel terrible, but it's like you don't feel like doing anything productive for school, college or work.

[@TheMoogaKing]

This video was exactly what I needed. My girlfriend of five years recently told me she needed space and it hit my system like a truck. I’ve been looking for something to help me manage my symptoms. Loss of appetite, inability sleep due to problem solving, brain fog, etc. Thank you so much for not only explaining the problem, but also offering a way of it, Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

Thanks great Genji::))

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi. Please how do you sleep?

[@user-eg4ym7gl4y]

You should give her infinite space by dumping her. A woman asking for space wants out, and/or is cheating. It will burn for a few weeks, cry it out (in private) if you have to. Then watch your stress levels dramatically decrease and your strength and peace dramatically increase. God Bless You brother 🙏.

[@Choclatcotton]

If you propose marriage if eligible, your stress might go away.

[@JohnSmith-lb6ww]

@@user-eg4ym7gl4y i find weird is how it's always the women who initiates the breakup and how quickly they're usually with the next guy.

[@Tw1l1ghTT]

Watch the entire thing. This is the best video on cortisol on YT. I have been subbed since 2017 and u never seem to dissapoint me!

[@RainsWorldVegasSlots]

Practicing the “art of allowing “ is an important part of all this. So much in the world right now is out of our control so upsetting and maddening and I’ve found out the hard way there’s no virtue in a hard ride . There’s no upside to feeling down so control what you watch and think about ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@moirosalina]

Thank you for giving your reaction; I was looking for something like this: the art of allowing. I am have been watching very upsetting news and need to learn how to let go

[@kinbolluck476]

ICUP

[@marynordseth2788]

Today was the day that I really needed your video to show me that I wasn't going crazy, not OCD, but garden variety stress. Thank you Dr. Berg.

[@sandykay1593]

Sad but high stress today is a norm,if you're not stressed out at work could mean you're not hardworking enough. Being on edge, burnout and anxiety is part of our daily life. Loving yourself isn't selfish,we should take more care of ourselves so we can take care of others.

[@kraftwerk974]

Well said. We're close to feeling guilty for not being stressed enough at work 😕.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Absolutely.

[@ndodier]

Oh my goodness I wish I had a doctor like you when I Was in severe stress and anxiety I was experiencing all of this

[@patrickhandlovsky7665]

Dr. Berg, I have been watching your videos for the last month or so and they are soooo good!! The last year has been a complete train wreck for me - developed anxiety, health anxiety, and depression stemming from first losing my Father, than going through a divorce and then losing my job due to Covid - all in a span of under two years - my body reacted in a way that I have never experienced: chest and back pain (continuous), heart palpitations (usually at night out of all times) neck pains, tingling pains and even losing 35 pounds this year when all this started. Have been checked multiple times for everything and doctors cannot find anything major thankfully - they tell me I am dealing with very high stress and anxiety - after watching your videos on nutrition, and especially vitamin B1 (been taking nutritional yeast for 2 weeks now and I definitely can feel a big difference) - my symptoms are definitely much more subdued - thank you for all your help!! You are a Godsend!! God bless you!! : )

[@birdienumnums1]

how are you doing now?

[@patrickhandlovsky7665]

@@birdienumnums1 thanks for asking - I'm better - still dealing with chronic pain still but able to handle it better now.

[@saltrock9642]

A doctors visit really goes down hill the moment the bp cuff comes out. My anxiety shoots through the roof at that moment. My anxiety actually starts on the way there. Any other time my bp is good, I check it daily. Thanks Doc!

[@donmatteo1569]

Me too, I understand you in full

[@justjoy1229]

White coat syndrome. I got it too. 🤪

[@marvettesb9609]

Ditto!

[@felixcat9455]

I have same problem

[@dmloredana]

Hello, Dr Berg. I wanted to thank you for all your work. A year ago I lost my father to covid and my life was pretty messed up. I am on IF and keto for about 3 months, and I feel so much better. I feel like I am in control of my life again. I sleep better, I have more energy than ever. Because my father died in his sleep without having other health problems, until I started IF I had panic attacks at night that kept me awake for hours. Not anymore. So thanks again!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Wow ! Good for you!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi . What was your IF routine?

[@simi8450]

What is IF ?

[@jerryigwe7684]

@@simi8450 intermittent fasting

[@britanyatan5106]

This video explains exactly what I suffered for 20 years. Getting up after 2 hours of sleep and not being able to sleep again. I finally figured it was due to artificial foods like additives, preservatives colourings flavourings etc and I had read that it was due to high cortisols. The part I have not figured out is why these artificial foods cause high cortisol levels in my body. The symptoms describe exactly what I experience like bloating and inflammation, dry skin, osteoparnia, brain fog, water retention and depression. Getting lots of sun and exercise really helps and is an antidote. Now i watch my diet, eat only home cooked food and get plenty of sun and physical activity and I can sleep through the night. Would love to understand why the cortisol levels are elevated with certain foods. Thanks!

[@tonydooda9449]

I listen to you everyday while working out, want to thank you for all the knowledge that I've gained

[@creedmccray7740]

Thank you Dr Berg as usual you're helping so many people out my grandfather is one of them he's been watching your videos and taking your advice and he feels so much better again Dr Berg I say thank you and you're the best

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

So grateful to read that. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@zanzibarspice]

Great informative and actionable video as usual! My nature has leaned towards worrying and anxiousness as long as I can remember. One specific manifestation I finally figured out was cortisol’s effect on my skin. After stopping coffee this past spring and practicing daily breathing and relaxation techniques, my life-long acne is mostly at bay (historically it’s been significant on an ongoing basis). I also finding that I simply enjoy life so much more; being in the present and accepting life’s imperfections is becoming a joy. Who knew?! Keep up the great content!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Great 👍

[@BOT-dv9lz]

You are a life saver and one of my most important ways back to life, not just existing but being good to my self that makes me be good for others that makes this good cycle of good, positivity and good development that makes me filled and have something to give others.

[@cronosjupiter5589]

Great content..I have experienced to learn that the things we can’t control are the culprits that causes us stress, anxiety, lost of hope, resentment and regret, I have realized that the only situation that I can control is my self (the mind) learning to manage our minds against adversity strengthens us and brings the best out of us...

[@dominicisidro2576]

As someone who lives a sedentary life, I could definitely use some movement, which I'm doing by taking a stroll outside every day. But I'll check out the other tips in this video too. Thank you!

[@L1...]

This subject truly needs to be addressed.

[@chris-rb7bm]

Dr Berg what you do on KZbin is amazing, god bless you and us all during these crazy times x In 2022 I will properly go keto and do a deep-dive in flab loss and regaining my self confidence. Thankyou for the important information you have shared. Keto!! :))) x

[@consciousmob]

Genius. Absolutely genius. This post is very very important to many people and they don't know it yet. It's so great to see my exact physical mysteries affirmed and answered by dr berg. The point of origin is my complex-ptsd. Nothing will get your cortisol going for years more than early unrealized childhood neglect and traumas. Dr Berg has offered one half of the answer. The other half is letting go the grip of fault. "Moving on" gets you directional and progressing.

[@angeldee2602]

I suffer terribly from stress. Thank you for this Dr Berg.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

try taking dr berg nutritional yeast tablets.. i take 3 before night work..helps to cope

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Agreed.

[@doug3819]

@@fidelcatsro6948 I wonder if taking nutritional yeast is the same as his tablets when I take nutritional yeast I get more anxiety ? The same with b 1.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@doug3819 i take dr berg NY tablets..are you doing the same?

[@woodskid4ever]

Maybe your most important lecture. Very timely for me, and I’m sure thousands of others. Thank you so much for taking time to post. I developed high stress and now autoimmune issues while attempting nursing program. Not a good fit. I have every s/sx you’ve addressed and fear I’ve waited too long to correct the problem, but will follow your advice to try to heal. Much appreciated! Btw, changed course at age 55 and now a PTA, but still just cannot sleep or relax for very long.

[@frankmdzr3045]

Man this doctor has the power! Thank you so much. I always wonder why I start worrying for unnecessary thoughts that come up! And it’s stress!! I am a chronic stress man that has to be studying most of the day for the MCAT. I also have ADHD. It sucks when you do not have control over your stress. The other thing is that I do not want to stop because I want to keep going. It disrupts your focus. I exercise to counteract the stress but I didn’t knew about the ions. Especially B1. As you can see how disorganized I am when explaining things once again ADHD. Thank you again!

[@sophiamason2238]

Thank you. I understand very well the Biological concept. My aunt recently told me that I have been running away for a long time. I knew she was speaking the truth, when we were finished talking on the phone I broke down and cry. However the part that I don’t accept is my early morning when I’m awake. I am awake certain time of the month and in the year 3am in the morning and this to pray!!! I am not doing this myself therefore I cannot run away from it! Overall a good lecture. I am taking better care of myself now because modern medicine has been slowing down my healing.

[@loretagema9085]

Amazing! Thank you so much for such an in-depth explanation! As far as sleep is concerned, though, to some people it is a form of escape from continuous stressful circumstances. They sleep very well even without pills, but only to wake up to the same sressful situation to which they see no end.

[@johnboutchia2349]

I used to go to bed at 10:00 pm still awake at 2:00 pm then had a cup of chamomile tea and fell asleep, now that I’ve been correcting my diet I don’t have that problem anymore

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

So awesome 👏 to read! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@JP-hv9du]

Dr berg is amazing. One of the only doctors addressing this

[@musturafrancis3729]

Where have you been all these years...you are a blessing

[@Traconian2]

Best health advice on the internet. Thank you Dr. Berg for saying what doctors won't say even if they do know, which most do not.

[@sharonschall9226]

Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for the time and information you care to share. A BLESSING 🙌 of great value.

[@ThebudgetdoctorGTA]

This whole video explains the health problems of those with adhd or on the autism spectrum. Root cause is trauma and stress and is passed along through generations when not healed. Wow! This explains the illnesses rampant through marginalized communities that see higher levels of stress and hardship in their lives. Many dots connecting when watching this video.

[@toxictwig1]

Dr Berg you are amazing. You make videos for almost all problems that I have been dealing with.

[@michaelbassett546]

Been real stressed lately. Got things in order. This is exactly what I have been experiencing. Thank you very much for this information Dr Berg. 👏👏👏👍

[@estehfano]

I'm from Brasil. Dr. Berg is the best of the best. I'm so grateful for you Dr. Berg. God bless you very much. Cause you I'm improving my body and mental health, and my English also, every single day. Thank you so much.

[@ToastingMyJam360]

Stumbled onto this video at the perfect time. I'm having heavy issues lately with stuck stress bc of school and life. Very high cortisol. Urgent care and emergency room visits. Im gonna have to take a break from school to work on calming down. I've been trying cbd, calming teas and digestion teas, eating healthier and more veggies but can't do salads bc they for some reason constipate me and I'm already having digestive issues. Thank you for this video Dr Berg!!!

[@gooseguidedguitar6618]

Sooooo this channel saved my life. Thank you. I am finally on my way to living pain free.

[@Procooktip]

Thank you for everything Doc! As a healthy 58 year old, this is helping me become more aware!

[@lillypod1337]

The #1 stressor in people's lives is their job. And most can't do anything about that. Even if the work environment is friendly, the fact of being tied to a schedule induces a stress response. In order to be truly happy and content, one would need to be financially rich enough to quit their job and be free to do whatever the heart desires every day and go wherever one feels they want to be that day (or month).

[@pamwilliams6630]

I am retired now and it is less stress BUT I truly believe the answer to life is to be appreciative for the time of life you are in at the moment. When we are kids, we want to be teens, when we are teens, we want to be 21, when we get 21, 30 looks good, and on down the line. Then you wake up at 60 and wonder why we are sick. Don't worry, be happy, like the old song says:)

[@tinad8561]

This is true. The digital revolution tends to mean we are tied to computers the same way factory workers once were tied to their spots on the assembly line.

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Thank you Dr Berg. Stress causes inertia/depression when stress/no sleep goes on for too long. I have been watching your vids and am adding sea salt to my diet. I drink loads of water and sweat a lot but never knew anything about electrolytes. I felt brutal all the time and needed to rest constantly. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ireland

[@bubunaASMR]

Hi ! What is ur electrolytes drink ?

[@Lover-of_TRuth]

That is exactly what happened to me about 20 yrs ago, a stress event to the point where I felt something snap inside of me and I have never been the same since and battling ailments.. My body is in a constant state of being tensed and thyroid nodules had developed. I will look for the vitamins you suggested and I hope it can help me, nothing bc else seems to work. Thank you Dr. Berg!❤️

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

Absolutely love the content doc, very informative, educational and overall high quality content

[@WeeTheSheeple]

I love this guy. His humor is always stellar and makes these content videos that much more enjoyable. Thank you, Dr. Berg!

[@nicoladavies145]

One of your best presentations to date Dr. Berg! Have watched this twice over.

[@altheasmalling5826]

Hey, Dr. Berg! I have watched many many of your videos but this video here is absolutely the most impressive so far! I am an RN so your videos are quite easy to comprehend...so I would like to say at this point, thank you for promoting health in this way, taking the road others would not dare to and letting the cats out the bag! Hats off to you! I dream of the day when healthcare is proactive and not reactive. Blessings upon blessings to you and may all you do be a light for all to see❤ you are absolutely amazing and one of a kind❤❤❤

[@icidaimon5670]

This was extremely informative, I have noticed the shallow breathing, eye twitches and have suffered from acid reflux for years… I want to start healing this. This information is gold!

[@icidaimon5670]

@@sarahm3614 Yes, I follow her too 😌

[@sara0731]

I have a friend who never stress, she is freak calm day and night , does not matter if she late for work, sitting in a car crash,no stress, that make me stress 😁

[@bryguy8203]

😁

[@UMERATH]

Lol thanks for sharing

[@sdgoodguy7345]

Thank you Dr. Eric Berg for proving such important information to the people in the care industry. 🙏 god bless.

[@26slre]

Dr you are amazing, thank you for changing our lives my dad and mom and all my family. We have sooo much respect for you, Reem from Lebanon

[@barbbandurski3679]

Dr. Berg, thank you for the amazing content and videos that you create. I learn something new from you each and every video. Your timing is perfect! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge and for all the people that you help.

[@bundakambikambi9264]

With exams coming up, this video is a lifesaver. Thank you so much!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Study hard!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

I think he made videos especially for students’ ability to focus, to remember well, ect. that you may find helpful.

[@aliarshad111]

Dr. Berg as usual, explained the concept quite well.

[@R.K.777]

Wow, I have inflammation in my legs and feet so bad lately that it's difficult to walk sometimes. I wake up every 3 to 4 hours then I can't fall back to sleep. I'm also having brain fog really bad.This was very helpful, thank you. 🙏🏼

[@scotniver7180]

Thanks for the presentation and analysis.. For 35 years, I've been a commercial fishing Captain.. mostly Alaskan waters. Total Stress in a very Real way. I've been retired for 2 years.. Luckily I quit all recreational drugs 31 years ago and replaced it with exercise. Your presentation; I gave myself a Pat on the Back. However, I took up kickboxing 2007 and that gets stressful. Only 3.. 3 minutes rounds. Every other day :-)

[@anoopchalil9539]

I went to enourmous stress for a silly reason.....it made my digestive sistem upside down...only intermittent fasting and exercise helped me......thanks to kind hearts like Dr berg....

[@jaluraval305]

I have given myself cancer stage 1 due to stress . Recovered as it was early discovered by me only . And still stress gets me sometimes and cant snap out of it immediately . He is so true about the stree and immunity n everything. Thanks doc

[@henryoffroad]

Great content! I’ve learned a ton from you and have adjusted my diet, supplements and lifestyle and feel great!! Much appreciation for your work.