Physicians Overlooked This for Decades: The True Cause of Chronic Disease

Could the root cause of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension really be the same? In this video, I’ll show you how to prevent chronic illness by effectively addressing the root cause, rather than just the symptom. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) The right “prompt” to analyze your DNA report: If you were asking ChatGPT to analyze your DNA from an ancestral mismatch lens, a great prompt would be: “Based on my genetic report, identify which genes show adaptations to ancestral diets (hunter-gatherer, farming, natural). Then, explain how these same genes may create a mismatch with modern diets and environments. For each, show practical consequences and strategies to thrive today.” Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: The #1 root cause of chronic disease 0:20 Medicine ignores the root cause of health problems 1:23 What causes chronic disease? 4:45 Genetics and chronic disease 10:16 Tips for chronic disease prevention Medicine aims to label a disease and treat the symptoms with medication. Medication comes with side effects, which are then treated with more medication. Focusing on the root cause of health problems could help avoid numerous issues. Genetics plays a role in disease and immunity, but there’s more to it. Genetics can provide clues about potential health issues we may encounter if our diet and environment are not quite right. Try these chronic disease prevention tips to overcome genetic predispositions and address the root cause of your health problem: 1. Go outside for sun exposure within 60 minutes of waking up. 2. Dim the lights 90 minutes before you go to bed. 3. Keep your bedtime and wake time consistent. 4. Work out regularly on a consistent schedule. 5. No eating 4 hours before bed. 6. Eat during a 6 to 8-hour window. 7. Go on a 10 to 15-minute walk after eating. 8. Consume something fermented with every meal. 9. Spend time in nature at least 3 times per week. 10. Put your hands in the soil. 11. Use an air purifier in the house. 12. Use a water filter or drink mineral water. 13. Use fragrance-free hair and skin care. 14. Use stainless steel or chemical-free cookware. 15. Don’t keep ultra-processed foods in the house. 16. Limit eating out at restaurants. 17. Use a sauna/hot shower/cold bath regularly. 18. Try nasal breathing for sleep and stress relief. 19. Take hourly breaks from the computer. 20. Try using white noise for sleep. Disclaimer from 3X4 Genetics: Data privacy is of utmost importance to us. We handle your personal information with the highest standards of rigor and integrity; our practices, procedures, policies, and technology are designed to ensure the security of your privacy and health data. Upon release of your report, it is your discretion and responsibility to determine with whom or which platform you share or upload your genetic results report to. 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, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. Thanks for watching! I hope this explains how to prevent chronic diseases by addressing the root cause. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices