Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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    What is COPD, and what can you do about it?
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    Timestamps
    0:00 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    0:24 Symptoms of COPD
    0:35 Secondary conditions related to COPD
    1:06 What causes COPD?
    3:34 What can you do for COPD?
    8:46 Nicotine, smoking, and COPD
    13:02 Need keto consulting?
    In this video, we’re going to talk about COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also often called emphysema.
    Symptoms of COPD can include:
    ‱ Shortness of breath
    ‱ Coughing
    ‱ Mucus
    COPD is a chronic condition that often leads to pulmonary hypertension. This is when the blood pressure in your lungs increases, which causes a lot of stress on the right ventricle of your heart. This will eventually weaken the heart and cause edema.
    You have little pouches called alveoli in your lung tissue. When you have COPD, these pouches become deformed as a result of inflammation and irritation from smoke or some other chronic inflammatory substance. Alveoli exchanges CO2 for oxygen in the blood.
    While the lungs try to heal, your body creates scar tissue in your lungs, also known as fibrosis. As this scarring builds up, you lose your ability to exchange CO2 and oxygen, which is why you have difficulty breathing.
    What can you do for COPD? Here’s what research shows:
    1. Get plenty of tocotrienols (300 mg)
    2. Boost your vitamin D (40,000 IUs)
    3. Fasting
    4. Keto
    5. Vitamin C
    6. Osha root
    7. Mormon tea
    8. Vitamin B1
    9. Stop smoking - smoke and nicotine are big problems when it comes to COPD
    Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
    Dr. Berg, age 58, 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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    Disclaimer:
    Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
    #keto #ketodiet #weightloss
    Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped clear up what COPD is and the best way to approach this serious health issue. See you in the next video.

Komentáƙe • 934

  • @Drberg
    @Drberg  Pƙed 3 lety +301

    Correction: the right ventricle pumps blood (oxygen-depleted blood) through the lungs, and the left ventricle then pumps it through the rest of the body - my bad.

    • @anureinn
      @anureinn Pƙed 3 lety +21

      No problem doctor ....it happens at times ...you’re all good ✅👍

    • @Future_Ghost76
      @Future_Ghost76 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Thanks for clarifying Dr. Berg.
      No worries, you are human like the rest of us xoxo

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      naaaah its ok we watch scotty kilmer videos we get the idea its like an oil pump in the engine

    • @jayebirdjb7143
      @jayebirdjb7143 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Not bad, human.

    • @renaarmstrong2838
      @renaarmstrong2838 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Can high doses of Vit D damage liver. I have some low function in my liver.

  • @mousababa9346
    @mousababa9346 Pƙed 3 lety +208

    If everyone can break subjects down like Dr Berg - I need a Dr Berg mechanic for my car - God bless you bro!!

  • @ezra321
    @ezra321 Pƙed 3 lety +224

    I cried watching this. Been to a LOT of doctors and they haven't diagnosed me with this, only 'allergy' and giving me lots of medication that's surely bad long term.. And with this pandemic going on, I've been focusing on holistic approach.. I'm so happy I found Dr Berg, everytime I have a question that pops into my head, he always have a video explaining it. I've learned so much!

    • @teresaspensley5640
      @teresaspensley5640 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Yes,he is a gem đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @suem5987
      @suem5987 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Might also want to look into Dr john bergman as well. I watch both

    • @teresaspensley5640
      @teresaspensley5640 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@suem5987 me too 👍

    • @ezra321
      @ezra321 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@suem5987 ohh, will do thanks!

    • @johnannaburke1625
      @johnannaburke1625 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Alot of the doctors we see are practicing Dr. Like learning from you and your heath back ground but they still don't know Dr's like Dr. Berg are hard to come by one because the system is regulated to keep you sick and coming back but if their practice is to heal you they can get their license revoked and have to move out the country that's why people go to Mexico to see physician and risk their lives

  • @garyhess7439
    @garyhess7439 Pƙed 3 lety +191

    I have had COPD for several years and this is the best explanation of this that I have ever seen.Thank you.

    • @josevazquez6529
      @josevazquez6529 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      Same here, got rid of for 2 years eating super clean raw vegan and now I'm back to junk food and watching this video, fasting is amazing for you now matter what your eating habits are

    • @andreas956
      @andreas956 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Have you tried the method explained in the video?

    • @andreas956
      @andreas956 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @King King Yes. I tried the method explained in another video.
      Taking the following daily for 3 months.
      Quercetin = 1000mg
      B6 = 250mg
      B12 = 4000mcg
      Methyl Folate = 4000mcg
      2 months in and what I can say is that I feel better and can workout daily now.
      On top of this I also use the inhalator daily(using for 6 months)
      My friend got Asthma at the same time as me and he just sticks to big pharma. His condition has worsened severely, while my condition improved.
      I also feel that I don't need the inhalator most of the time.

    • @metejt
      @metejt Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@andreas956 Hi - I was just diagnosed and very scared. What inhaler do you use? The salt inhaler or a prescription? Thanks for any recommendations.

    • @andreas956
      @andreas956 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@metejt Don't worry too much, you'll manage. I use prescription inhaler. I have one for daily use and one rescue inhaler. Is it dust mite allergy you have?
      I recommended two more things in that case:
      Buy allergy sheets for the bed. Remove unecessary things in bedroom to make it easy to clean.
      Buy a dehumidifier. For the bedroom.
      Buy a "miteless" adapter. You stick it into the wall and it releases constant frequencies that the dust mites hate.

  • @themindseeker3764
    @themindseeker3764 Pƙed 3 lety +284

    I have had COPD for years from smoking a pack a day plus weed for 40+ years. When I was diagnosed with a fatty liver, I started keto and IF and besides losing 70 pounds, I was cured from arthritis, hypertension, psoriasis, and my breathing improved dramatically. I credit Dr Berg & Ken Barry for all the info I needed. I quit tobacco 3 years ago, but keto and IF is what had all the impact on my overall health.

    • @johnannaburke1625
      @johnannaburke1625 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Amen and thank you for sharing thank you

    • @keithdougherty1584
      @keithdougherty1584 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @leevans4604
      @leevans4604 Pƙed 2 lety +13

      Thank you for sharing. I have a close relative with COPD. Struggling severely with breathing! Your feedback is helpful!

    • @joprocter4573
      @joprocter4573 Pƙed rokem +5

      IF?

    • @darealboby4017
      @darealboby4017 Pƙed rokem +3

      Absolutely wonderful, AND wonderful for listening to these two very knowledgeable doctors!!

  • @robin.farrell2339
    @robin.farrell2339 Pƙed 3 lety +160

    Thank you Dr Berg! My dad died March 28 this year after suffering years with COPD. In the end the heart Dr's told us his heart was his problem- his echocardiogram showed he was diagnosed with right side heart failure. They never connected the 2. But I see it now with your explanation why his heart failed. I watched him suffer more and more and struggle with breathing and everyday living. I can't express my gratitude enough for opening my eyes to this connection. I have been diagnosed with Asthma already and have already implemented keto and IF into my life as a way to NOT go the way my dad did. I have never smoked but believe my exposure to 2nd hand smoke and being overweight has caused my issues with Asthma. Because of your work here, I am now also going to add the Vit E, D3 and 72hr EF into my life to further become the healthy person that my dad could not be. Thank you, thank you for your work and sharing of information. I'm in tears here in gratitude.

    • @moonmagnolia7
      @moonmagnolia7 Pƙed 2 lety +11

      My sincerest condolences. Two of my cousins died earlier this year from COPD. I’m glad we both found this video so we can do our best to take better care of our bodies and share this information with other people we care about that might be suffering from this.

    • @petermartin9335
      @petermartin9335 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Hi ! Just read your comment and I'm very like yourself. Have you been taking 40,000 International units of Vitamin D3 as Dr Berg recommends.? It seems a very high dose and I'd really appreciate if you could tell me how you got on ? Were there any side affects ? Many thanks !

    • @robin.farrell2339
      @robin.farrell2339 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      @@petermartin9335 Thanks for your comments - I did take that much but since losing weight and getting my food in order my asthma has cleared ALOT and so I'm not doing that regimen every day now. I had no adverse side effects when I did take that much however - felt really good . Hope this helps with your journey as well!

    • @lindsayives4915
      @lindsayives4915 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      💖đŸŒč

    • @Astronurd
      @Astronurd Pƙed rokem +4

      @@theresariley1426Thanks for the description of your dads death! I have stage 4 COPD and now have a horrible death to look forward to.

  • @bobporch
    @bobporch Pƙed 7 dny +1

    I was a 9/11 responder and started having shortness of breath shortly after. I was exposed to poison gas as well as all the other toxins down there. I have been watching some of your videos lately and found them very helpful. I have a multitude of specialists. I have COPD, GERD, and my thyroid got knocked out. One doctor did suggest a multi-vitamin. I became totally disabled in 2010. I am on oxygen 24/7. I can't walk around my house even with portable O2 without stopping to rest. Watching this video was more informative than any doctor visit. I will be trying your suggestions. I sure have nothing to loose. Thank you for producing this video.

  • @michelleknowles1940
    @michelleknowles1940 Pƙed rokem +38

    Been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension because of pulmonary fibrosis that I didn't know I had. These videos are a real help thank you Dr. Berg. I want to live a long life to be here for my daughter đŸ™â€ I know God is able and working through you 🙏

    • @tinathompson399
      @tinathompson399 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      Thank you so much for this video 🙏

    • @useribp
      @useribp Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Use carnivare keto diet end u will se miracle

  • @PoetiqueMs
    @PoetiqueMs Pƙed rokem +48

    I am both a covid and ventilator survivor. You have just given me more information about my lungs than my pulmonologist did. The only thing he offered me was steroid inhalers which I don't use. Now I have some good information. Thank you!

    • @dstarkspp
      @dstarkspp Pƙed rokem +4

      Wise move
.

    • @roseannamanues2111
      @roseannamanues2111 Pƙed rokem +2

      Did you get Covid from someone else? Or from the vaccines?

    • @dixiechampagne2892
      @dixiechampagne2892 Pƙed rokem +3

      OMG, I was hit by a truck & got fluid on my left lung, about ⅔ full. When I saw that needle they proposed to remove it with if it didn't improve by the next appointment, I went to the house and sang karaoke for about 5 hours. I did this every other day (my off-day was my cough day).
      Suffice it to say the needle wasn't necessary. Blew the pulmonologist's mind

    • @PoetiqueMs
      @PoetiqueMs Pƙed rokem

      @Dixie Champagne That's amazing! I can't sing like I could before, but I'm sure it would help. I did end up having pulmonary therapy which enabled me to come off oxygen. I am getting stronger. Hope you are doing well.

    • @user-zv1zz5xd3j
      @user-zv1zz5xd3j Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      A COVID survivor?! Gee whizz, you're one of the lucky 99.99%!

  • @astrologicaldesign
    @astrologicaldesign Pƙed 2 lety +3

    My close friend just got diagnosed. I sent her your videos. You are an Angel, thank you for all your help Dr. Berg

  • @hardasnails11b
    @hardasnails11b Pƙed rokem +15

    Dr Eric, you are my favorite medical professional of all, even my primary care physician. You're the best!
    You're in my prayers 🙏

  • @nightowl2481
    @nightowl2481 Pƙed 3 lety +86

    I quit smoking a few years now and got into breath work like Wim Hof teaches. What a challenge to quit in the beginning but such a freedom in the end. More excellent information from the great doc! Much respect and gratitude!!

    • @51MontyPython
      @51MontyPython Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Has your breathing gotten any better?

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem +2

      ​@@51MontyPython how are you now?

    • @seandoherty3480
      @seandoherty3480 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

      If you can do the Wim Hof breathing method, you obviously do not have COPD/ emphysema.

    • @FrannyWard
      @FrannyWard Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@seandoherty3480 I can hold my breath for a minute tops, I used to be able to hold it for 2 minutes. I am now stage 4 COPD/Emphysema. I'm on 2 lpm of oxygen, and my right middle lobe is permanently collapsed.

    • @joprocter4573
      @joprocter4573 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      How did wilm hof help..?? Heard that name on my route but know nothing about his method.

  • @NadineLouiseB
    @NadineLouiseB Pƙed 3 lety +32

    I am so grateful for this! There is usually only negative information about Copd and never suggestions for things we Can try. I really can't begin to thank you enough for this video!!!

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem

      How are you now ? Have you try anything for COPD ? Did you get results?

  • @josieingram553
    @josieingram553 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +8

    Huge thanks to you Dr. berg
that your information and videos have remained free to the public
.You are a Good person.💕🙏

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      Glad to help!

  • @syedhashmi4110
    @syedhashmi4110 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    Love and respect for you, Dr. Berg !!
    I have had pulmonary issues since childhood. Have never had deep, healthy breathing.
    I'm sure I can do better for the rest of my life with someone like you ......
    Noble job, indeed !

  • @tonyprice2256
    @tonyprice2256 Pƙed rokem +33

    I have struggled with COPD for decades, but ever since i started intermittent fasting about a year and a half ago, i lost about 60 pounds of excess fluids and body fat, and reversed pretty much every chronic health problem that has plagued me for decades, including the COPD symptoms. And i am almost 66 years old and still smoke on a modest controlled basis. Imagine that.

    • @Fellowrser
      @Fellowrser Pƙed rokem +4

      lol dang

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Pƙed rokem +1

      How do you your IF with keto, for how many hours?

    • @tonyprice2256
      @tonyprice2256 Pƙed rokem +6

      @@peaceandlove544 I have been eating just one meal per day within a two hour window on average. Therefore, am fasting for roughly 22 hours daily. IF is a very powerful tool to help improve metabolic health. Best of luck to you on your journey!

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Pƙed rokem +1

      ​@@tonyprice2256only one meal? What kind of meal? Do you supplement? The rest of the hours what do you drink?

    • @tonyprice2256
      @tonyprice2256 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@peaceandlove544 A typical meal includes a colander full - 2-3 bowls of steamed fresh locally produced organic, non-GMO veggies with lots of butter, garlic, herbs & spices. I also will have a serving of high quality locally produced, free range meat protein - anywhere from about 5 oz. to one pound. I also add modest amounts of cheese, nuts, pumpkin seeds among a few other things.
      As far a supplements go, i take 100 mcg of K2 (MK-7), 1 teaspoon cod liver oil and a tablespoon or two of BRAGG apple cider vinegar daily.
      During the fasting period i have two cups of coffee with no sugar in the morning. I may have an occasional green or black tea. But i drink a lot of water throughout the day - sometimes with a little fresh lemon or lime squeezed into it.

  • @anjahousden-brooks5202
    @anjahousden-brooks5202 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Dr Berg Thank you. I lost my father from COPD last year and find your videos very very informative. I am petrified of getting this condition having smoked on and off for years. I exercise everyday but smoke in the evening also. Thanks for the proactive and positive advice. Fasting is amazing.

  • @maramariajarvis3425
    @maramariajarvis3425 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    It is so interesting how many good benefits fasting and keto have. Love all your videos, you are such a great doctor and I really appreciate your effort and time you volunteer in order to bring awareness and knowledge to the public. You are the very first doctor I go to for advice in any health related issue. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Best doctor ever!

  • @claires8735
    @claires8735 Pƙed 3 lety +30

    Thanks so much for posting this. My dad had COPD. He died in March from a brain infection which I believe was, in part, caused by his very high carb diet.
    I am grateful that he didn't die from COPD. That would have been even harder to endure.

  • @rockinrob2004
    @rockinrob2004 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thanks DOC! Great stuff, everything you discuss..ALL doctors should be so honest. Bless you!

  • @scissorspaper2754
    @scissorspaper2754 Pƙed 3 lety +55

    My mother suffered 3 years with shortness of breath and cough. No doctor picked up on COPD. She eventually developed ARDS and passed away last year. I wish doctors understand the mechanisms of pathology like you do.

    • @tutsecret499
      @tutsecret499 Pƙed rokem +4

      What is ARDS?

    • @FrannyWard
      @FrannyWard Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@tutsecret499 " Acute respiratory distress syndrome". I had it seven years ago and was on a ventilator for five days.

  • @gratefulvivi3894
    @gratefulvivi3894 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I’m thinking you are really an angel in disguise. God certainly uses you to bless the world. I am grateful for you and Karen. Blessings!

  • @jeannietrafford
    @jeannietrafford Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Thank you Dr. Berg, my dad passed r/t COPD I wish I had this info, it might have increased his time with us.

  • @catherinetanner5255
    @catherinetanner5255 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I love your videos. I am a Research Scientist on disability. However I have recently started the ketogenic diet and am hopeful and determined to lose the weight I want and improve my health and get back to my career. Thank you for what you do!

  • @loriwoolford6552
    @loriwoolford6552 Pƙed rokem +12

    I’m surprised that you don’t mention TURMERIC as an anti-inflammatory, I think it’s one of the best.

  • @mohammedaliibrahim8607
    @mohammedaliibrahim8607 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Dr berg is an angel of knowledge !
    No doctor in on the planet comparable to him!
    I realized that what I have been learning & thinking was myths !
    I learn more on CZcams& other websites than I ever did in school !

  • @Future_Ghost76
    @Future_Ghost76 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    I love you too pieces dr. Berg xoxo 💜
    THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you do for us. God bless you đŸŒč

  • @johnbelcher7955
    @johnbelcher7955 Pƙed 3 lety +64

    Thank you! I've Quit the sugar, and the carbs and the next thing to go is the nicotine!!

    • @beth4893
      @beth4893 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Good luck! Seriously wish you the best! I’m still struggling with all those. I don’t know how to tell myself no. It’s getting to the point though where my body is telling me something has to give. Needs to be sugar and carbs!

    • @johnbelcher7955
      @johnbelcher7955 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@beth4893 Beth, for me something good has come out from this virus situation, I work night and through research, I found out that vitamin D3 was so important for the immune system and the liver is necessary to process the D3, I was overweight and the chance of having a fatty liver I started to but am more on the side of carnivore now reduced my sugar down over a few weeks to the point where a cup of tea tasted no different with no sugar, I have lost about 30 pounds in two months.
      For me, the motivation was to make my immune system as bulletproof as possible!
      Beth, we all need our own motivation whether it is health, feeling good or dropping a few dress sizes it doesn't matter but health is important and the weight loss, is just an added benefit and I can testify that all my aches and pains have gone as well as my anxiety and depression!
      I hope this helps sorry it has been a bit lengthy if you ever need to feel the need for some support or encouragement you are more than welcome to message me back!
      All the best!
      John

    • @abomination2theLord
      @abomination2theLord Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@beth4893 It is hard; however, like Dr. Berg says it starts in your brain! You have to look at sugar and carbs as evil. It worked for me and I don't miss them at all! The other factor for me was all my neighbors and home clients I deal with are off the chart bloated up with sugar and carbs. That was another red flag that got me to change. I am rooting for you to beat them and you will feel great and lose weight. I went from 180 to 164 in under a year. I am 6 foot tall and 56 years old. My two brothers got on board and they are losing weight too. They tell me how good they feel too! I agree with them!
      Much love to you and strength to put up a good fight against sugar and carbs.
      Love 4Truth!

    • @sunset6010
      @sunset6010 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@beth4893 Beth, what helped me is PB8.
      My dr recommended it to me.
      It works wonders for CARB cravings.
      Buy it at a Health Food Store or AMAZON.
      Hope this helps ...

    • @beth4893
      @beth4893 Pƙed 3 lety

      Sun Set I will look into that thank you! Though I think my issue is emotional. I enjoy eating cause it makes me feel happy when I am eating. Like how those really over weight 600+ pound people are with food. 😞 I’m not sure how to change that.. I do have cravings but that’s not the biggest problem unfortunately.

  • @maggiemay0328
    @maggiemay0328 Pƙed 3 lety +16

    Thank you so much for these teachings. I am a smoker and have felt judged and offered no advice on how to quit. Doctors have made me feel like a failure. I appreciate knowing there are options to treat COPD symptoms and possibly reverse the effects of it. Knowing now what I’ve learned from this video gives me hope and determination to finally quit. Thank you Dr. Berg!

    • @prettyprudent5779
      @prettyprudent5779 Pƙed 2 lety

      Making everyone around you sick, especially if you live in an apartment where people have to share the air with you.

    • @jean548
      @jean548 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @Maggie M were you able to quit?

    • @jean548
      @jean548 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@prettyprudent5779 you do know they have smokie free apartments you should move to one! Not use words to beat someone down you are a bully!!

    • @thisisme3238
      @thisisme3238 Pƙed rokem +2

      @Maggie M I can relate 💯 to what you are saying. Doctor's just tell you to "quit smoking" but not the best way to do it. Makes me think they have never smoked and really can't imagine anything we are going through..yes, they always make you feel worse, like they are scolding you! đŸ˜Č

    • @ed7519
      @ed7519 Pƙed rokem +3

      The absolute best way to stop the progression of COPD, asthma, is to stop smoking, and stay away from any kind of second hand smoke.

  • @davidcaruso9123
    @davidcaruso9123 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great information, thanks dr Berg for the work you do and the invaluable information you put out .

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Very glad to be of help.

  • @ambitiousantique7138
    @ambitiousantique7138 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Wow !!!!! Now maybe.... fingers crossed my daughter will listen and heal , LOVE YOU DR BERG for having a heart of gold.â€đŸ‘đŸ’Ș👏👌👊💃

  • @3Soliman
    @3Soliman Pƙed 2 lety

    Your videos are very informative yet brief!!!
    Amazing ❀
    Thank you so much, Nobel man 💞

  • @gururajbsavakar7154
    @gururajbsavakar7154 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    VERY informative and useful Thanks DR ERIC BERG !

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching!

  • @reginaharris713
    @reginaharris713 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    This very very good information. Ty, Dr.

  • @sherilynalexnder897
    @sherilynalexnder897 Pƙed 3 lety

    WOW -- what a great deal of surprising information in this vid -- thank you!! I'm sharing it on social media, and sending it to my mom directly as well.

  • @alternativehealthandbeauty3928

    I’m going to forward this video to my Uncle. Thanks

  • @ABagala1
    @ABagala1 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    This is great information. My dad has COPD and I am going to pass this information to him.
    I vape and in my experience and I find over time my need for nicotine has reduced. This seems to be a universal phenomena in those who took up vaping to overcome their smoking habits.

    • @techXed0
      @techXed0 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      The goal should be to remove all forms of substances that don't belong in the lungs. Keep in mind that, scientifically, there is an extreme lack of data about what vaping does to the lungs. Don't be an experiment.

    • @davidlindsey1593
      @davidlindsey1593 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@techXed0 I agree with you on the dangers of smoking, but government enacting laws so they can police me is unacceptable. I'm an educated person with a clear mind and well able to make health choices on my own without our nanny state telling me what I can and can't have.

  • @tjtampa214
    @tjtampa214 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Such a great video and intensely informative. Love the detail. Thank you, Dr. Berg.
    đŸŒŒđŸŒČ🧡🍂🍂

  • @Foodieculturetv
    @Foodieculturetv Pƙed rokem +2

    😔 I was diagnosed copd about week ago. Doc Thank you đŸ™đŸŒ I'll try your advice and hope I can heal from this disease 🩠

  • @christinaaispuro4477
    @christinaaispuro4477 Pƙed 2 lety

    Wonderful! This is so helpful as I have several family members who smoke. I’m always telling my children how bad it is and how addicting cigarettes are
 this video will help then to understand the harm it can do to your body. Very educational for people looking to quit. Thank you agin. ❀

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

  • @siobhanryan7556
    @siobhanryan7556 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Thank you Dr. Berg for your endless work on cleaning up the field of nutrition and health.
    You have saved me so much from the pain of gallstone attacks and I have now gotten rid of all the false data on diet and weight loss. Huge Admiration for you and Your beautiful wife Karen

  • @laurastrobel718
    @laurastrobel718 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    I need to quit smoking bigtime... This was helpful Thanks Dr B

  • @john404201
    @john404201 Pƙed rokem +1

    I just stumbled across your channel and I like the videos. I am 68 years old and have COPD and emphysema. I battle with oxygen hunger.

  • @daadyunes5878
    @daadyunes5878 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Since I have known you more than two years ago
    I knew that you were the original and honest with many Fakes ones on CZcams
    I posted you and talked about you with all my friends and people I've met (Arabs, English, Americans, ...)
    I pray that almighty God bless you and your beautiful family.
    You've enlighten my life style ...
    Thank you ...

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake9323 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    This is excellent advice, right here. Auto-fixy for the win. 👍
    Also try & breath through your nose, instead of your mouth, to help your body filter out a bit more of the yuckgusting stuff that's in the air we breath. 👃
    Thank you muchly for sharing this important information with us all. Take care & stay safe everybody. â€đŸ™‚đŸ¶

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem +1

      Did you try this diet ? Did you get results?

    • @dalee580
      @dalee580 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      Interesting., If I remember buteyko method is breathing through the nose and breath lightly. In buteyko method the idea is to increase co2 levels in the blood which allows more oxygen to be released from the hemoglobin. Most people have lower than optimum levels of c02. For COPD would breathing through the mouth be better since c02 levels are high already? Buteyko method was very helpful and calming for me.

  • @thisisme3238
    @thisisme3238 Pƙed rokem +38

    Thanks Dr. Berg! đŸ„° You are helping more people than you can imagine with all your videos.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed rokem +9

      My pleasure!

    • @fabeli136
      @fabeli136 Pƙed rokem +2

      @@Drberg Hi Dr Berg, i have heard on pubmed that taking more than 4000iu a day is max. so i am wandering how long should you take D3 at this high doses? Thank you

  • @mariastewart8779
    @mariastewart8779 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you so much! I have Non Tuberculose Microbacterium (NTM) I will try all to do all these first before go to antibiotics . God bless you!

  • @tierabaz3718
    @tierabaz3718 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks a lot Dr Berg for the video and for the advice, information and tips. Even though it sounds a bit complicated.

  • @KENTUCKY-MAMA
    @KENTUCKY-MAMA Pƙed 3 lety +9

    U must have heard my prayers about finding answers to help C.O.P..D.
    Thank U 4 this much needed information. 4 all U do this buds 4 U đŸŒ·

  • @dinezthompson9832
    @dinezthompson9832 Pƙed 3 lety +57

    You can't smoke in the hospital so you might as well quit now. Just do it! đŸ’ȘđŸ’ȘđŸ’Ș

    • @rachkate76
      @rachkate76 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Yet tonnes of patients will go down outside hospital to smoke then go up to their ward beds.

    • @teresaspensley5640
      @teresaspensley5640 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I READ THIS MORNING THAT THEY ARE BANNING PEOPLE FROM SMOKING OUTSIDE IN OXFORDSHIRE IN UK IN A BID TO STAMP OUT THE HABIT BY 2025

  • @lindapruitt1245
    @lindapruitt1245 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    We love you so much because you help all of us so much! Thankyou Dr. Berg!!❀

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      You are very welcome! Thank you for your message.

  • @thelmabukikun1485
    @thelmabukikun1485 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you Dr. Eric Berg for this vital information. It has greatly helped my husband to a path of improved health of being a COPD patient.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      You're very welcome.

  • @Teazer000
    @Teazer000 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    My mom was diagnosed with copd. The doctors have also mentioned lot of walks to keep the oxygen levels stable

  • @joannehope4901
    @joannehope4901 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Love the way he explains things thank you Dr Berg 😊💜

  • @dianacarter3212
    @dianacarter3212 Pƙed 2 lety

    I can't thank you enough. I'm going to see if this will help my son.

  • @shaun4443
    @shaun4443 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks, Dr, this will help my mother!

  • @KnowInsanity
    @KnowInsanity Pƙed 3 lety +7

    YES! Nobody works a white board like Dr. Berg!! Great video!

  • @dinezthompson9832
    @dinezthompson9832 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Thank you for a very important message. Who knew? 💟

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      You are very welcome.

  • @sorayahendricks1844
    @sorayahendricks1844 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you I APPRECIATE your clarity.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for your kind words.
      Dr. Berg's Support Team

  • @misty149
    @misty149 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge đŸ™đŸ»

  • @angelinexfit7783
    @angelinexfit7783 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Thank you Dr Berg❀

  • @wytwabit
    @wytwabit Pƙed 3 lety +14

    Thanks SO much, Dr. Berg, for this info. My son inherited genetic COPD from his dad, and he continues to smoke. He's trying to improve himself, has looked into IF, etc. The info in this video may help him quit (I hope). He's 38 with two little boys, and I'd sure like him see his grandkids one day.

    • @gg-wk2ww
      @gg-wk2ww Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      Can't just look into fasting, it must be done with conviction. As your life depends upon it, which it does. đŸ™‹â€â™€ïžâ€đŸ«‚đŸ‘đŸ™đŸ’ž

  • @paulkennedy1035
    @paulkennedy1035 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank You Dr Berg That's the best most detailed information on smoking and COPD Thank You for sharing.

  • @rachkate76
    @rachkate76 Pƙed 3 lety

    Very helpful and informative.

  • @evieblazek8637
    @evieblazek8637 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    Hi Dr. Berg,
    Do you have daily recommended amounts for the B1 and C for someone with COPD? Also, do you have a resource for the Osha root, and best amounts to take daily?

    • @therealdeal894
      @therealdeal894 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Did you find out? I'd like to know, too.

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem

      ​@@therealdeal894 Did you try this diet ? Did you get results?

  • @muriellevachon5012
    @muriellevachon5012 Pƙed rokem +3

    Thank you Dr Berg. I've been watching your videos for years now and find them so helpful. I was just diagnosed with COPD even though I stopped smoking 6 years ago. I will try everything you suggest (the tocotrienols are very expensive!) but I am worried about the toxicity level of vitamin D you suggest. Can you maybe explain a bit more on maybe a time limit?

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed rokem

      See this video as it may help: czcams.com/video/tQ19ysKL8Nc/video.html
      Dr. Berg's Support Team.

  • @laurencelagden
    @laurencelagden Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you Dr Berg. I asked, you delivered.

  • @ruthspillman546
    @ruthspillman546 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Have had shortness of breathe last couple of years. Never smoked. Going for tests this week. Great information!!! I do have allergies.

    • @balu9618
      @balu9618 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hi, what is the result?? Are u ok now??

    • @daniellem1838
      @daniellem1838 Pƙed rokem

      Check if you’re anemic too. 💗

    • @ruthspillman546
      @ruthspillman546 Pƙed rokem +1

      I have been put on meds to slow heart rate and lower blood pressure. Then last Nov. They put in a defibulator. Exercise with walking and buking to strengthen the heart muscle.

    • @ruthspillman546
      @ruthspillman546 Pƙed rokem

      Left side of my heart was only operating atv30%. So worki g on getting it up to 50% where is what it should be.

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem

      ​@@ruthspillman546 how are you now?

  • @doctorartphd6463
    @doctorartphd6463 Pƙed rokem +7

    I always thought it was the tar in cigarettes that clogged the alveoli.
    When I stopped smoking (smoked for 50yrs) I used L-Glutamine, L-Tyrosine, DLPA, and 5HTP to reduce cravings. Took my vitamins (as you pointed out) and found that when I was busy, I didn't crave cigs anymore. I began working out with weights, do periodic fasting, etc.
    I stopped coughing and began to heal. The physical addiction is over in 2 or 3 days.
    The smoking associated with coffee, food, wine, and other things was the psychological aspect that keeping busy helped get me through.
    Every time I craved a cigarette after a meal, etc,, I just thought how deadly it was, and the craving went away (with the help of the amino acids).

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 Pƙed rokem

    Not one doctor at my. Va hospital has said a worked to me about other things that could help my copd. Thanks Doc from. Sc

  • @ob6396
    @ob6396 Pƙed 3 lety

    Exactly what I needed! Thank you Dr. Berg đŸŒŒđŸ€đŸŒŒ

  • @pamshearer2876
    @pamshearer2876 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Good Morning , Dr .Berg
    Thank you so very much for sharing this interesting information with everyone ! I's not easy to stop smoking after 40 years!
    Have a great weekend, God bless you all !
    ☕9/28/2020 ☕⬜

    • @beth4893
      @beth4893 Pƙed 3 lety

      I know how you feel! I have yet to be able to give it up. My mother finally did after almost 40 years. It was really hard but she did it.

    • @faviolaandaya1079
      @faviolaandaya1079 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      You need a Big Strong Reason to do everything in your power to start reducing the nicotine intake!
      Think very hard for what Real Reason would you do it. If you can't do it. Then you don't have a real Reason to reduce the nicotine and little by little improve and stop smoking. 😊

    • @sallydujon9621
      @sallydujon9621 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@faviolaandaya1079 I totalitarisme agree and you wont believe how easy it is ! Good luck and give it a try !

  • @WhereTheyLay
    @WhereTheyLay Pƙed 3 lety +53

    Thanks Dr Berg.
    I wonder how many lives you will prolong with the information you share and how much money you'll deprive big pharma from...
    Absolutely stunning work. Thank you kindly!

  • @shanker-nk7jh
    @shanker-nk7jh Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Very well explained. Thanks so much Dr Berg. Hopeful and confident this may work on myself with a little adaptation to my body

  • @pauljones2857
    @pauljones2857 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks for everything you do Dr Berg

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed rokem +1

      No problem. Glad to help.

  • @anonymous6390
    @anonymous6390 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Inhaled glutathione is also extremely effective for emphysema as an antioxidant and mucolytic.

  • @dlicht45
    @dlicht45 Pƙed rokem +5

    Dr Berg, I found NAC helps with addiction. I quit using tramadol and had no withdrawals, it has also greatly reduced withdrawals from nicotine

  • @deniseanzaldi5316
    @deniseanzaldi5316 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love all these very informative educational videos!! Thank you for all you do!

  • @abooganza42
    @abooganza42 Pƙed rokem

    just luv'd it. shine on Eric

  • @raffin2040
    @raffin2040 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Hey, thanks for this video. I’m not a smoker but I think I may have suffered from COPD. I started taking higher doses of vitamin D and tocotrienols and I feel like my lungs and chest are lubricated again. I can breathe in more deeply without having to force it. I wonder what caused this for me since I’m not a smoker. đŸ€”đŸ€”
    Quick question though - reading about tocotrienols, it says it’s a fat soluble vitamin, but Dr. Berg says to take it on an empty stomach
. Which one is it? I’d like to get the maximum absorption and benefits of it!

    • @lindamann8520
      @lindamann8520 Pƙed rokem

      It Is a fat soluble vitamin, but just do what he says, give it an hour or so and incorporate some healthy fats in your meal, like avocado or extra virgin olive oil, grass fed butter, etc.

  • @TheRealThrivalist
    @TheRealThrivalist Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Big help!!!!
    My pulse oxygen numbers were normally around 94 to 96. And I had some light chest discomfort. I purchased the proper vitamin E and I was doing about 500 mg for three days straight. My new pulse oxygen reading is 99 to 100% now. I’ve also been doing one meal per day and intermittent fasting heavily for the last 3 to 4 days.
    In addition to that much vitamin E, I upped my vitamin D to about 20,000, vitamin C about 4 g and kale. Not to mention 25 mg of zinc and about 500 mg of magnesium and potassium!

  • @blackstonecap
    @blackstonecap Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Dr. Berg, you helped me find out what my doctor couldn't figure out. Long time smoker who has known for a long time I needed to quit, I started having swollen ankles 6 months ago.
    My doctor had no clue.
    Coincidentally, I am restarting keto today.

  • @samanthabingham5356
    @samanthabingham5356 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Bless you I'm going to begin as soon as I get the rest of the vitamins

  • @leewomack3498
    @leewomack3498 Pƙed rokem +12

    Thank you Dr Berg for this explanation for COPD. I quit smoking eight years ago and for two years afterwards, I felt fantastic! Out of the blue I had trouble breathing, and it's steadily gotten worse, much worse! I have a regurgitating mitral valve leak and a tri- cuspid leak also but it falls into normal range whatever that is. I've had several nuclear stress tests that all have come out the same. Then I was told that I have MILD COPD........if this is mild, they are out of they're minds! I'm healthy @71 yrs old, this is the only problem I have, and if I didn't have this, I could run a marathon! The Tocotrienols my doctor may not give me a script on, but the rest I can get over the counter. I've also been drinking the recipe that you had for the lungs. I'm trying so hard, and if this doesn't work.....well I don't even want to go there, as this has given me a real bout with depression, but God bless you on your work in helping everyone, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart â€ïžđŸ€—đŸ˜˜

  • @jb6712
    @jb6712 Pƙed 3 lety +18

    This makes me so glad I never gave in to my former mother-in-law's nagging me to start smoking so she'd have a "smoking buddy" to watch her putrid soap operas with! Never smoked anything in my life, never did drugs, can't drink alcohol, and I'm delighted that I cannot and have not!!!! I do enough wrong as it is, even though I'm finally getting my health straightened out on keto, I don't need to add addictions to it!

    • @51MontyPython
      @51MontyPython Pƙed 3 lety

      How has keto helped you?

    • @lilithrose2753
      @lilithrose2753 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Ew, what kind of mother in law is that??? Can't even imagine that our country. Most of the women of the "aunt generation" ( gen X) are quite conservative and *NEVER* smoked or drink.

  • @_blew_a_fuse_7372
    @_blew_a_fuse_7372 Pƙed 2 lety

    This video is full.of useful knowledge I.love it !

  • @mutamente
    @mutamente Pƙed 3 lety

    A great video to understand COPD!! Thanks!!

  • @ihatewonders
    @ihatewonders Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Dr Berg, can you do a “meal/supplement” plan video for a 48-72 hr fasting?

    • @sunnystiver2897
      @sunnystiver2897 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      đŸ€” a fast is water 💧only đŸ€·â€â™€ïž you can add electrolytes if you are struggling but a fast is a fast. đŸ’Ș

    • @GDixon-ch3yl
      @GDixon-ch3yl Pƙed 2 lety

      Fasting means no food. He addresses this in Fasting videos.
      Water and Black coffee and teas with no sweetener is fine.

    • @lepetitchat123
      @lepetitchat123 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@GDixon-ch3yl And people have energy from not eating for 3 days?

    • @GDixon-ch3yl
      @GDixon-ch3yl Pƙed 2 lety

      @@lepetitchat123 if you're asking me can a person have energy with not eating for 3 Days the answer is yes a person can. Especially if you're a little overweight you have fat. However I used to fast when I was quite young in an athlete and had energy I don't see the problem.

  • @edithquesenberry4356
    @edithquesenberry4356 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    January20 of this year I stop smoking cigarettes😉but at times i still get shortness of breath😐 I do breathing exercise getting back on my vitamin D3 this video was a big help for m e thanks Dr. Berg🙄

  • @joesilkwood4958
    @joesilkwood4958 Pƙed 3 lety

    Dr Berg!!! Priceless.

  • @robsweeney7028
    @robsweeney7028 Pƙed 3 lety

    Coffee helped me quit smoking, plus the patch. I was a big failure at the patch, because I had to try it dozens of times before it worked. If I started smoking I'd just wait a week and try again.

  • @picmenose
    @picmenose Pƙed 3 lety +3

    This has happened twice, I've choked then could not get a breath, it was very scary. It was like there was no air there like I'd hit a brick wall.

  • @aQuest4Truth1111
    @aQuest4Truth1111 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Thank you Dr Berg for breaking this down!! I share the videos I watch. My dad has severe copd. I've been giving him 1 cap of your D3+K2 Formula but will increase it and see what happens. Recently increased omega-3 to 3 softgels and tumeric w black pepper to 2,000mg. The interesting thing is his blood pressure is lower now and he has not needed prednisone and antibiotics for a couple of months. If I can get him to do a 24 hour fast, what do you think about adding serrapeptase or UC-II? Dr Darren Schmidt in Michigan mentioned there is supplement better than serrapeptase

  • @healthystrong9107
    @healthystrong9107 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Awesome just awesome, just thank you very much.

  • @pakababy3710
    @pakababy3710 Pƙed rokem +1

    I've stopped the smokes but have been unable to stop chewing nicotine gum for maybe 10 years, sadly. I need to cold turkey the gum habit too. Thanks for this information.

  • @raffin2040
    @raffin2040 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Just curious, does lying down too much have anything to do with COPD or lung and breathing issues? I’m just now realizing this stuff started popping up for me at the start of the pandemic when I was extremely sedentary for a few months. I was lying down a LOT. Does this have a negative effect on lungs/breathing/copd/asthma/etc?

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 Pƙed rokem +1

      Probably

    • @angiebaby9981
      @angiebaby9981 Pƙed rokem

      Yes, the best thing for COPD is exercise, it's use it or lose it. It called decondition. You must keep fit by walking or anything to make your lungs work.

  • @marynguyen6417
    @marynguyen6417 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Berg. I have bronchiectasis which resulted in half of my lung being removed, but the lung remained still suffer from bronchiectasis. Do you think my condition is similar to COPD, and it can benefit from your suggestions? Much appreciate your answer!

    • @patriciabentley3782
      @patriciabentley3782 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I also have bronchiectasis and was wondering if all this info would work for that too.

    • @jenniferpadden3320
      @jenniferpadden3320 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I have this condition as well as COPD /chronic bronchitis. Never smoked but had many years of bronchitis.

    • @balu9618
      @balu9618 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@jenniferpadden3320 hi how are you now?? Any improvements?

    • @TheNature-ii9le
      @TheNature-ii9le Pƙed rokem

      How are you now? All of you? Does anyone get any improvement from this diet ?

  • @tinasavage674
    @tinasavage674 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    I was diagnosed with mild COPD scared of the future but I do fast and am going to try and keep this mild .😊

  • @lizzymoore54
    @lizzymoore54 Pƙed 3 lety

    Excellent video, Dr. Berg! Thank you. â˜ș Shared.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the support!

  • @wchiwinky
    @wchiwinky Pƙed 3 lety +3

    As a health and nutrition nut, I'm embarrassed to say, : my only addiction : I'm still smoking organic rolling tobacco = 2-4 a day since 30 years and notice when I'm painting, I smoke more (the brain stimulation?)...my goal is to get down to 1 after a good meal, as it is definitely hard to quit this addiction!
    I rely on my Lung expectorant that has Osha, Elecampane, YerbaSanta, etc to get that mucous out...excercise helps too...my vit E (Jarrow) has Tocotrenols, YaY. and I get Sun everyday along with D3K2...
    I do Lyposomal C ,( is that a good source of this vitamin?)
    I'm more worried though about my son who vapes!
    Thank You Dr Berg! I've been sharing your link with many friends to spread your excellent knowledge/work
    Many Blessings

    • @mariamendez4459
      @mariamendez4459 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Me too!!! Im healthy, except smoking đŸ˜©

    • @sunset6010
      @sunset6010 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@mariamendez4459 me too.
      I quit hundreds of times.
      Keep going back due to stress / anxiety.

    • @davidlindsey1593
      @davidlindsey1593 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I smoked 1-2 pks. a day of Dunhill Reds for 30 years and loved it. I was diagnosed with COPD 2 years ago, so I decided to quit. Or at least slow down. I bought an e-cigarette named N-Joy (which was great until Big Brother took away the flavors). Within a year my cigarette cravings were all but gone. All I'm saying is since it worked for me it might work for you or anyone else trying to quit.