The MOST Dangerous Diseases that Don’t Give You Symptoms

About this video

• Video Title: The MOST Dangerous Diseases that Don’t Give You Symptoms
• Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg
• Duration: 00:07:53

Overview

This video discusses dangerous diseases that often present with few or no early symptoms, highlighting conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, and colon cancer. Dr. Berg explains how these diseases can progress for years before symptoms appear and introduces four habits to help prevent or reverse them.

Key takeaways

• Silent Diseases: Many serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, can take 10-20 years to manifest significant symptoms, during which time substantial organ damage can occur.
• Organ Resilience: Organs like the liver and kidneys can sustain considerable damage (up to 75% for the liver, 90% for the kidneys) before symptoms become apparent due to their robust nature.
• Atherosclerosis and Cancer: Plaquing in arteries can be severe (up to 70% blockage) without noticeable symptoms, and colon cancer can reach advanced stages without any early warning signs.
• Vitamin D Deficiency: Low vitamin D is a significant risk factor for various diseases, including cardiovascular issues and cancer, as it impacts nitric oxide production and insulin function.
• Preventative Habits: Four key habits to combat these silent diseases include: 1) Exercise, including hypoxia training; 2) Lowering carbohydrate intake combined with intermittent fasting; 3) Prioritizing 30-60 additional minutes of sleep; and 4) Spending time outdoors in nature.