My younger sister had chronic, severe asthma. It was before inhalers or any kind. We nearly lost her a few times to a severe bout. She was taken into a home for lung affected - tb, asthma, etc for a period of 6 months. Each day their beds were wheeled outside as the facility was right on the edge of the sea. Unless it was raining they stayed out there for a few hours each day, no matter how hot or cold. Her lungs improved dramatically. Eventually she was able to have inhalers, which also took some of the fear away. In time she became completely in control of her asthma. So much so in fact that the local pulmonary clinic will advise patients on her methods and means of having a very normal life. We recently celebrated her 70th birthday and she spends a lot of time on the beach with her grandsons.
In India, we used to gargle with warm salt water before going to bed for chronic bronchitis or any respiratory track / lungs related diseases. Specially for excessive mucus generating diseases. Our ancestors are following this method from many hundreds of years.
for high blood pressure it’s not recommended long term but I still do it because it’s the only thing that works! I will have to deal with the high pressure just until the virus passes
@@honesty2476Actually you need sodium, even just one crystal of Celtic salt before each drink of water is good for you. You will develop Sodium deficiency without a bit of salt. When you cry your tears are salty...
One of my Indian doctors uses his neti pot in the shower in the hopes his repulsive hacking and snorting sounds are muffled by the running water and his teenage daughter can no longer chide him for being 'gross'. 😆👍
My wife from the Philippines suggested I "steam" during a cold. Make pot of salt water very hot on stove, then breathe it in with towel making a sort of tent over your head. Works great, glad I tried it.
My grandmother used to make us do this. She would put eucalyptus drops into the hot water. Then we'd just inhale for 10-15 minutes with the towel over our heads to keep the steam in.
I am Jamaican and was born and raised near a seaside town so I can attest to this. While growing up after a bout of pink eye(conjunctivitis) or cold was actually told by a medical doctor to go to the beach.Worked everytime at clearing up these ailments,nature"s prescription!
It's good that not all doctors reach for the prescription pad straight away. It's a shame there aren't more doctors dispensing old fashioned good sense.
Been sneezing and coughing, woke up this morning stuffed up couldn’t breathe…I went to pick my new bike up at the shop then just happened to ride to a beach nearby. After a while I had the idea to scoop clean/clear saltwater in my nose because I remember swimming in the ocean as a kid and my sinuses would clear up. I took several handfuls of saltwater up my nose and whoa my sinuses are clear, my cough has reduced immensely! Amazing nature!
I’m on my 4th week of Healthy Keto. This followed after 1 week of total fasting. I eat every 2 days just one nutritionally packed meal. I feel amazing and my asthma that I’ve lived with since childhood is slowly going away. I stopped taking my medication 2 weeks ago and have slowly transitioned to no rescue inhaler. I am taking 2 nebulizer treatments one when I wake and one before I sleep. Mainly for the mucus. Now I can complete my journey with this information. Such amazing ideas this man has. Truly a godsend to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Started at 265lbs and I’m 235lbs now. So much energy I’m getting on my own nerves.
A cheap way to get salt intake, came to mind...small pot of water add salt >boil . Then put it on table ,cover head with towel ..(Like a steam tent ) and breath it in carefully not to burn yourself. As a child with asthma, my mother made me this setup once a month easy. It really worked well. LITTLE TIP.. Put big metal spoon in the pot. And while your in your head tent stir pot to get continued steam. It really helps. 😊
I stopped using salt in my cooking years ago. I noticed I began coughing more often to clear the phlegm and mucus out of my airways. Never realized why until just now. Thank you for posting this!
My dad used to give me salt water when I was sick. I still drink salt water when I'm sick. Actually I don't care what kind of salt it is. Sometimes iodized salt is better than people think. That iodine really helps too. That's my personal experience and success for my wellness. Glad you brought up salt.
It's been standard practice in the USA for 100 years to iodize table salt. The need for iodine, supplementary iodine if it's inadequate in the diet, is not discussed much because it's taken for granted. Some people get the idea that either salt is bad for them, or salt with supplementary iodine is bad for them, which may be true for a small fraction of people, so they skip it, when for the vast majority we could just buy a cardboard jar of iodized salt for about a dollar every year and be good.
@potato my phone edited iodized twice changing it to oxidized and I corrected it right now but tonight my phone changed it to ionized. Artificial intelligence is not that reliable as you can see.
Very interesting Dr. Berg. My father passed in August 2021 at 90. I rarely remember dad ever being sick. The few times he was, he insisted on climbing in bed & getting bundled-up & warm as possible. Inevitably breaking a sweat. He never took any medication’s & he believed wholeheartedly in climbing into bed for a day or two, & getting as warm as possible. Then he’d be back to his old self, working hard.
My dad did the same although he had a coffee with a nip of navy rum then went to bed for a day or two wrapped up he would sweat whatever he had out and was better always worked.
Belated condolences🙏🏼 They know what needs to be done, don't they? Our dad is 90 ,gives up his pearls of wisdom regularly ☺️ Two bouts of cancer along with a life sentence of 5 years in his 60's from specialist. Had one bout of flu after his bowel operation, has never been severely unwell since than. Is on a BP pill but his Irish side is what get that up,on occasion. He has a great outlook on life,his goal is to make 100. Contends with mucus so am going to pass on these pearls of knowledge from Dr Berg,thank you ,love watching your videos 🙏🏼❤️
0:15 - Using salt - Sea Salt. Very Anti Microbial 1:16 - Drinking Sea salt 1:30 - Nasal rinse 1:45 - Halo therapy 3:07 - Nurture your immune system. Allow the system work things out don't rush things.
Mix sea salt with a little (raw garlic, vinegar) in warm water & gargle the throat. No ingesting. Mix pink Himalayan salt with apple cider vinegar, raw garlic & raw local honey & a little olive oil all in warm water & sip on this as your morning “coffee” or meal time beverage.
@@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95 basically any type of salt will do just fine. Even some plain ordinary iodized table salt. You can also soak in a warm bath with half a handful of salt. It gets absorbed by the skin. Excellent treatment.
With Thanksgiving coming up, just want to say I’m thankful everyday for this channel. I used to think I would be doomed to live the rest of my existence in discomfort. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us ❤
My mucous remedy…freshly grated ginger! I grate a good amount ( at least 2 tbls/ 1 c water) microwave for 2.5 min, steep for awhile, strain, and enjoy straight. It’s very spicy, but you’d be amazed at what it does for your lungs, and sinuses. I find fresh ginger works like a lung “vacuum” , it’s also extremely effective at getting your sinuses to open, and drain 👍
My mom has been telling me this for years !!! It always works !! Also putting your face over hot salt water helps ! Opens up your pores & make you breathe .
Had the same thing. I tried chewing and then swallowing , Thyme (dried spice form), 1/4-1/2 teaspoon twice a day. I am absolutely amazed that within 12 hours all symptoms were gone. No congestion, or constant mucous. It's just a common spice so you know it can't hurt you , so please give it a try, you will be really glad you did.
I was living in Ontario and moved to Newfoundland 7 months ago ... living on the ocean has improved my breathing immensely, I don't struggle to breath as much and I bring up less mucus ... overall my health has improved
I wonder how much of that has to do with just breathing good fresh air coming in from the sea free of pollution, dust and pollen. I used to live right by the sea and moved to a big polluted city and I think a lot has to do with that. Either way glad to know your health has improved.
@@zahimiibrahim3602definitely both I think. All major cities have such poor air quality that it's actually the number cause of death or some crazy statistic like that that I read about a few years ago. It's ENORMOUSLY unhealthy the air quality and indoor air yet is even more unhealthy than the outdoor air. Crazy to think about. But breathing the salty super humid air of the ocean or a sea is definitely good for your respiratory system and the positive ions in the air near large bodies of water will also elevate your mood which will help increase immune strength.
Great information, Doctor Berg! Near where I live in Poland, you can pay to stay overnight in the Wielicka Salt Mines for health reasons. There is a hotel in the mine. Doctors here will even prescribe a stay there for ones with lung problems. My mom was very wise, she would always have us kids gargle with salt water when we had a sore throat. I still do that and it really works well for me. I also have a ceramic salt inhaler, which has helped me in the past when I had a horrible cough for weeks from an adenovirus.
I was watching a couple TH-cam videos and I heard that Jesus said to his followers We need to be the salt of this world.. that makes me think about the salt you’re talking about. Thank you for your advice. God bless you.
Thanks for a no-BS video. I appreciate having no click bait in the title. Just a straight forward title that identifies what it's about and I can decide to watch if I'm interested.
Your advice on letting fever run its course on small children is great. Obviously keep an eye on the fever but it's something that many parents don't realize and immediately go to fever reducers.
I recently started letting toddlers have thier fever and let it pass without use of medicine. It seemed to go away more quickly on its own and whatever colds they had would get better as well
I tend to resort to tylenol for my kids, but ill let my own fever run its course, i can manage my own temp. My oldest is 3, the other is half that. Cant bring myself to let them "tough it out" yet, im a single dad with 2 girls though, so i have a soft spot.
@@tropicaloasis8203 I was told your body doesn't start fighting a temperature until it's a 102 and it is very important to let your body fight it... I don't usually give medicine until about a 104.. I am only responding to your comment because I am a single father and I am very overprotective of my kids.. best of luck to you sir
There is no right or wrong way. I do use medicine when needed. This is a new approach for me. I will give meds if it high or onto day two with it. Fevers are not to be messed with
Dr. Berg, I've been doing IF for 7 days now, feel fantastic, not hungry and already down 3 lbs. Most importantly, I cut out all alcohol. As a result my anxiety and depression have cleared considerably and I have hope and optimism for the future. I give you a lot of credit for setting an example of healthy living - while showing compassion and not preachy. Thank you for all your work and consistency of content; I can tell you truly do care about the wellbeing of others. I wish you and your family nothing but the best. You deserve it.
@@i.ehrenfest349 Because I'm not usually hungry anyway in the mornings, and given my work schedule, I do a 3pm-8pm eating window and make sure meals are nutrient dense and under 1500 calories a day.
Been on the same path for a few months now and feel amazing. Fasting gets even easier as you go on and your body adapts to not having the standard 3 meals a day. The only problem I have is alcohol. I’m 24 and tend to drink pretty often in social situations or when I get anxious. If you don’t mind me asking, what strategies do you use to avoid the situations/urges to drink? :)
@@colehowe2816 Get honest with yourself and alcohol. I mean, just stop. If and when you feel the social pressure have a tonic with cranberry juice. If someone asks you why you are not drinking alcohol or ridicule that fact, just smile and say proudly “I gave it up. It really doesn’t do anything for me” or “I gave it up. Seems I just feel better without it.” That commands respect from others and frankly will do wonders for your own self confidence in not have to be like everyone else. Hope that helps Cole.
True. My grandmother would always ask us to have 1 salt crystal alongwith 1 pepper pod inside your mouth. Place it in the side and as the saliva releases the salt solution and the pepper it's very soothing for the throat and lungs. Extremely helpful.
As per your advice I tried the massage on the back of the neck to help eradicate mucus at the back of the throat and to push Phlegm away and I can not stop myself from doing it after 4 hours ,I have repeated the process almost 4 times. I am realizing that I have mucus at the back of my throat and it is slowly going away as it detatches from my throat and neck walls. Thanks for making the world a better place.
I had seen or heard something similar some time ago during Covid. I tried gargling with very strong Himalayan salt water and it not only cleared my throat & sinuses, it helped to keep it from going into my lungs.👍
As a school nurse I frequently have students gargle warm salt water. It is very effective. They asked how it works and I tell them have you ever seen salt poured on a slug? It shrivels up and dies. That’s what it’s doing to the mucus in your throat if it is a virus or bacteria.
Another great item to look for is called a salt inhaler. I bought one at a local shop, but when I went back to buy one for my mom they were out and I ended up buying it online and there are several places to purchase it. It's a little ceramic pot with a curved tip. The cylinder ceramic pot holds salt and the base is full of small holes so when you suck a breath in through it it's pulling microscopic particles of salt into your lungs and Airways to help dry it out. I don't get sick real often, but I have found that that definitely helps me get better quickly when I do.
An ultrasonic humidifier will deposit mineral impurities in the water that will cover objects in the room. If you add salt to the water it should suspend salt particles in the air so you can breath them. However the salt might clog up or corrode the machine. Everything in the room will be covered with fine salt powder which can be corrosive. Better not to run it all the time.
i was just thinking about a similar solution. a little toot. a tiny amount inhaled nasally. like in the movies… that would unplug the nose for sure. just do both sides.
Right! This is the reason Chicken noodle soup works well when you’re under the weather…it has a good amount of sodium too! It is my go to and it works like a charm! It’s an old school remedy that never fails!!!
I had been hearing weird drippy, crackly sounds in my sinuses when I lay down every night for two years. The noise either kept me awake or awakened me during my sleep because it became so loud. I watched this video over the weekend (1/8/23) and tried sea salt in water in my humidifier. The first night I noticed I could barely hear the sounds. Last night was the second time and I slept through the entire night and only heard a small amount of the sounds after I woke up and remained laying down. Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg.
Thank you so much for this. Been battling with mucus at the back of my throat and tonsillitis and they just keep feeding me with antibiotics anytime I go the hospital, this makes a lot of sense. In fact all your videos I’ve watched makes a whole lot of sense.
Sir base on my experience, I was suffering in the last 1.5 year as result of breathing difficulties plus so much Mocus, I tried the first sea 🌊 Salt with Broccoli 🥦 First try 99% Mocus cleaned I feeling super happy Thanks God, 😊 I feeling great now.
I live in the Caribbean. Going to the beach is second nature since you live on an island. I can attest to sea water and sea breeze being extremely beneficial to clearing sinuses as I usually suffer from sinus drip. Few dips in the water then relax on the beach and I'm right as rain in a few hours.
we live about 2 miles from the sea in europe and i hardly get a cold . if sinuses then very mild not even worth to mention it . before we lived inland and i used to get terrible sinus problems headache like tooth ache pain under the eyes and i always ended up with 500 mg 4x daily antibiotics .
Boil heavily salted water. (Its need to salty as f...) Pour into a bowl. Put your nose over the bowl and in to the steam. Cover your head and bowl with a towel. Inhale the salty steam. This is the cheapest fastest and very efficient way to get salt into the lungs and this method has been in my family for generations. Stay healthy:)))))
thanks Dr Berg 🙋🏻♀️ it's really works for my asthma...the mucus became thin..(i just pinch a little bit of Himalayan salt and put it on my tongue then i drink a glass of plain water 👌... it's amazing..thanks again 🤗
Hi Dr Berg, I am on day two of a Water Fast and this time I am adding Pink Himalayan salt (1/6th teaspoon in 800ml filtered water) as last water fast I had a bit of cramping. The most amazing thing is I am ridding my sinus area from a lot of mucus in the past 24 hours its awesome. Just wanted to share with everyone as its really helped and salt in water does work. 😊
Thank you for your posting on fasting and himalayan salt. I am in need of following a fasting routine and am finding encouragement from persons as yourself!
Excellent topic and talk 🙂 If I ever have an abscess or problem, in my mouth, I dissolve some pink salt, in water and swish it in my mouth for about 5 minutes. I do this a few times a day until the infection is gone... Salt is incredible 🙂
Doc's right. Lived in the Midwest most of my life then had to move for my husband's job & we moved to Seattle area. I could breathe so much better there. Moved back to the Midwest when was given an $850 a month rent increase. I can't breathe, feel like I'm in the desert, I miss that salty sea air.
I’m down with major flu and a non stop painful cough right now. That salt water just drinking it worked so well! Thank you so much DOC! I also am drinking blended whole ginger that I strained and warmed up a bit.
I could hug you! Thank you! I have had the worst congestion over the last 4 days. I was gargling with salt water but never thought of drinking it. It worked almost immediately.
I’ve been coughing incessantly for the past few days. Way too much mucus. I drank a tsp of salt in warm water and the back of my throat feels better already. ❤ Thank you!
I used to not get sick and now that I turned 60 I’m getting colds all the time! Thank you for this information , I will use it right now that I have a cold and lots of mucus 😢
My wife made a small thin cushion pad filled with dacron and sprinkled with lots of salt, I've used it every night laid on top of my pillow, great results. Thank you Doctor.
I've had a Himalayan pink sea salt lamp for a couple three years now, and I can tell you it really DOES work. I have COPD and there has been a significant difference between when the lamp's working and when it's not. The bulb burned out the other night and it took a couple of days for the new one to get here. I was coughing TWICE as much till the replacement arrived than I do when the lamp's working.
@@floridafernandez7888 I THINK we got it on Amazon, but my husband ordered it, so I'm not sure. I HAVE heard that some less reputable sources are selling plastic fakes, so make sure you're getting it from a trustworthy source. And while I haven't had this problem, they say that they draw condensation out of the air if it's humid. So it's best to sit it in a dish or something at first just in case. But mine has stayed dry as a bone for YEARS so..... But I figure it's better to have something under it at first just to be safe. Good luck, I hope this info helps.😉
@@juliebaker6969 Julie, do you have it on at night when you are sleeping? Does the light keep you awake? That seems like a good time to have it on when in bed.
I live in Mesa Arizona there is a shop near me that sells Himalayan salt. They have a little breather that you put the Himalayan crystals in. You shake it up and breath air through the crystals like an inhaler. Every since I've started using this seven years ago my asthma has gotten much better.
It's kinda true. Just a while ago , my sinuses were blocked. I drank lots of water with pink salt and felt rather relieved. Now you made me sure to use this as a remedy! What a coincidence for you to upload a video related to my problem!
From Canada here and our Health care is teetering on Disaster at the moment so TH-cam, has been helping tremedosly..I honestly think your helping more than the physical Doctors here have time or desire for..(Canada really needs to treat their Doctors better and with respect, so not blaming them at all) Thank you seems inadequate but it's all I have.., believe me , it''s heartfelt.
I'm a severe asthmatic ( my lungs collapsed when I was a teen) and as a child the doctors always told my mum to sit me in a steamy bathroom to help with my asthma , but I hated it because it always felt like it made my asthma worse, I felt like I was suffocating. Similarly, every time I went to my grandparents house which was around half an hour from the ocean, I couldn't breathe properly, I got asthma every time and if we went to the beach I felt the same as I did in a steamy bathroom. As an adult I moved inland to a small town that was a very hot, dry place and for the first time in my life, I barely used my ventolin puffer and even had some expire which shocked me! A few years ago I had to move back near the coast, the first couple of years were bareable, I had more asthma than id had in 10yrs in the dry climate but it wasn't terrible, last couple of years its become really bad again. I just wonder why the dry seems to be so much better for me when every other asthmatic I talk to gets relief from sea air etc? And what can I do about it when moving back inland is not an option? If anyone has any answers that would be great! And If you got this far down, thanks for reading lol
I also live by the ocean most of my life and it didn't help my mucus problem any. I have now moved Inland and it's no different I also went to Arizona to visit my sister where it is dry and it made no difference. I've been gargling with salt and water for years and that doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference either, what am I doing wrong.
I have asthma and just recently throat mucous. Ive lived by the coast Florida for 25 years. I visited my daughter in Colorado for one week and mucous in throat disappeared. Stayed gone until I contracted covid 2 months ago..ugh. I guess im going to take a trip to Colorado
my father is from marrakech, morocco, one of the hottest cities in the world, with a dry climate. he had *no clue* he had asthma until he moved to lille, france, with a humid climate. there he immediately had asthma attacks so bad that he could have passed.
Did the salt help? Currently going through some respitory problems, due to excessive smoking, lungs are full of mucus, wheezing, can’t breathe at night nor when I wake up, came here due to just seeing that sea salt had many minerals in it but didn’t realise it was great for breaking down mucus
What a great video. I have had a constant cough with mucus at night and after using salt therapy it is going away. Gargle three times a day and irrigate the sinuses at night before bed. Thanks a lot.
Sea salt is beneficial in every way. This word Halo propably comes from the word άλας or αλάτι. Άλας is the root word for αλάτι which is more common in daily life here in Greece. Nice video again Dr B. It has been over 20 years that I haven't felt ill not even for a little, and beisde all the 'tricks' I know I enjoy sea salt in almost everything I consume.
Thanks, Dr. Berg, time and time again you seem to know exactly what I need to find out. I remembered suddenly few days ago my Mom used to put saline solution up our noses when we were little and sick , coughing, or stuffy noses. I had just recalled that when I needed to handle my current congestion or sinus mucous issue. Then within an hour I saw your posting on this use of Salt! Marvelous!!! Inspired by your knowledge and help, I am now breathing again freely. So thanks again!!!!🥰🙂
As an African I can attest to the power of salt. My forefathers have been using salt for many health benefits including warding off evil spirits in your home or in your body. Salt with a positive intention/prayer is the best medicine
What a timing, it is really astonishing. Every content you make is absolutely helpful to me. I thank you for your hard work to help us. God bless you and your professionalism Dr. 🙏😇
Another form of treatment is salt inhalations. Boil water, put in a heat resistant boil add salt-dissolve and lean into the water deeply breathing in the salt water while draping a towel over your head…all for 15 minutes. Adding essential oils, like eucalyptus is beneficial too. Access to a sauna can also help.
Yeah!! My grandma thought me to do this, I have always done it. I have also shared it with a lot of people. Thanks for confirming this simple but very helpful remedy. Kudos to you sir 👏 🙌 🙏 👍 👍👍👍👍
Any updates? Going through bronchitis in fam too. Never had it before. First instinct was to gargle with salt water but I don’t like gargling…gaffing effect.
With pink sea salt: drink a warm quart with a teaspoon dissolved first thing in the morning - also you can make a hot wrap if you have a fever, by soaking a towel in hot salt water and wrapping it around you. I sometime soak in the bathtub but the water cools off too fast in the winter.
I watched Dr Berg’s other older video about salt. Afterward I went on Amazon and purchased a salt inhaler. It cost somewhere around $12 and came with a packet of Himalayan sea salt. Instructions have you breathe in through the mouth and exhale through the nose. I found that if sinuses are your problem spot, then hold one nostril shut and breath in through the other with the nozzle up to your nose, switch back and fourth. It really opened up my head!
Love your videos Dr. Thanks for being more specific in this case about salt because industrial processed sea salt sold in most big supermarkets is far from natural. Also some of your tips about what to eat - eating salmon (would be good to specify not farmed dyed salmon fed on pellets)
Thank you so much, I been struggling with mucus for 2 weeks. No medicine help like before. I try the salt immediately after watching your video. And instantly I can feeling better. Wow. Thank you so much.
No wonder I have this overwhelming need to move closer to where I was born! 2 blocks from the beach! First breath was sweet salty air! I miss it! I, also, never had the flu or a cold! 64yrs and heading to my beach! Thankfully it's only 19 miles away! 🌴🏖🌊⛱🌴🍹
I used your advice just this morning and I already feel better, I've bronchitis and its easy for me to get a cough this time of year and it sticks for longer, but I'll keep doing this every day, Love your videos , they really work!!
Try baking soda. It will help you breathe easier and feel better. Inhale a small amount, wash with it and drink some mixed with water. It will help you live up to 24% longer.
Sea salt happens to be one of my main ingredients in my daily anti-disease prevention cocktail. Since taking it religiously for years now, I no longer fall prey to illnesses nor diseases!! 😎💪🏽
Take heed. I am already doing this and everyone needs to know this guy is absolutely correct. I gargle and ankh my coughing stops. I ordered saline too. It is a sea salt mix. It is coming today. Listen to this fella.
These TH-cam videos are SUPER GOOD & you are SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE...you know about A LOT of random medical stuff...down to very minut details and I love how you break everything down. You explain everything to the audience in a very easy, concise way. I also like how you have incorporated the use of the whiteboard...while discussing the various topics as a medium to help people: visualize, process, and potentially write-down or record the different categories/subcategories of information. That totally reminds me of college/University and tbh, I was wondering, are you a professor? And if not, have you thought about teaching? Thank you for creating such great content and for taking the time to share your incredibly valuable knowledge with us! Cheers, Lea
I use a Himalayan pink salt inhaler. It's super affordable. the inhaler is just a ceramic hand held container that has a sieve inside it to stop any large pieces of salt from getting breathed in. You simply fill it with Himalayan pink salt, I recommend that over table salt that has been bleached, it also doesn't seem to have any bad side effects at all on your body. I'm a lung survivor, who was in a 3-week coma due to double lung pneumonia and suffered Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It's a miracle I survived. The doctors told me I would never heal the scaring in my lungs however I have found by using my inhaler and eating a ton of dark leafy vegetables that my scar tissue is actually healing. My doctor is shocked and happy as am I because I wanted to avoid having to use any steroids that have a negative side effect on the body. I get my salt refills in the dollar store or just in the grocery store. The inhaler itself cost me roughly $50 Canadian and the salt refills are usually just a dollar or two. I rinse the salt from time to time and clean my inhaler every few months to dislodge and dissolve any larger pieces of salt that get stuck in the sieve so that my air flow is clear. I highly recommend it. Hope this helps. You can find the inhalers in specialty salt stores or just on Amazon. big hugs
I’ve realized this through simply being aware of myself. I’d eat my one meal and the mucus would start moving out. It never happened back when I used “table salt” only with the Himalayan pink salt and sea salt.
I've always had problems with my sinuses. My go to is a small bowl of warm water big enough to put your face in, add salt, then snort it and let it drain out your nose and down your throat. The first time you do it, it will burn a little but that goes away. It really cleans out my sinuses. Been doing that for years.
@@irfanhussaini1231 A tea made from a pinch of oregano & a pinch of rue, three times per day for 3 days, will cure asthma. You will cough out various toxins starting immediately after your first cup.
Thank you! I have been dealing with a post nasal drip and asthma for over a week, I woke up this morning asking God what to do and he reminded me of your video I watched a while back. God told me to use salt water to get rid of it and Im feeling much better already! God bless! 😊🙏♥️
around a year ago I started using one of those ceramic Himalayan salt inhalers from Amazon just for this reason. The first nose bleed sent me to the hospital, blood was pouring out like I had never experienced before and it took them almost 2 hours to get it to stop. Had a few more over the course of a couple months, each taking around an hour to stop. Haven't had any since throwing that thing away.
Ive noticed that alot of the minerals like salt are drilled down to us that it is bad for you, avoid it, told by medical, yet salt is very important and needed
During my pregnancies I always got very congested. Doc suggested going to the beach and using the sea water to cleanse out my nostrils and it worked. Luckily, I live at the beach. A neti pot does the same thing and really helped me get rid of allergies and keep those nasal cavities clear
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Does it matter if the salt is Iodized ?
Wouldn’t drinking salt water raise my blood pressure? Thanks.
Can we use Himalayan salt?
@@shabatanyissachar7359glad you asked
Where can I get the machine?
Like literally going through mucus problems right now.... How does this guy know what to post??
People are following you.
i was just thinking the same thing. started having some excess mucus in chest. Scary!
I’ve been suffering with a stuffy nose for days. Hasn’t let me sleep all night :/
Quick, hide under the basement. He's stalking you. 😂
I know. I have a little mucus but it’s as if he knows what you’re going through at that moment
My younger sister had chronic, severe asthma. It was before inhalers or any kind. We nearly lost her a few times to a severe bout. She was taken into a home for lung affected - tb, asthma, etc for a period of 6 months. Each day their beds were wheeled outside as the facility was right on the edge of the sea. Unless it was raining they stayed out there for a few hours each day, no matter how hot or cold. Her lungs improved dramatically. Eventually she was able to have inhalers, which also took some of the fear away. In time she became completely in control of her asthma. So much so in fact that the local pulmonary clinic will advise patients on her methods and means of having a very normal life. We recently celebrated her 70th birthday and she spends a lot of time on the beach with her grandsons.
Those 3 hours of sunlight (D-vitamins) didn't hurt none either.. 😎
GOD bless your sister, JC was carrying her all the way….🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wow they told me I had asthma too but I was being parasited 😮
@@donnalambs9578please elaborate 🙏🏼
best vagoo i ever slammed
In India, we used to gargle with warm salt water before going to bed for chronic bronchitis or any respiratory track / lungs related diseases. Specially for excessive mucus generating diseases.
Our ancestors are following this method from many hundreds of years.
for high blood pressure it’s not recommended long term but I still do it because it’s the only thing that works!
I will have to deal with the high pressure just until the virus passes
Yes! In Latin America too!
Salt increase your Potassium it won't raise blood Preasure
@@honesty2476Actually you need sodium, even just one crystal of Celtic salt before each drink of water is good for you. You will develop Sodium deficiency without a bit of salt.
When you cry your tears are salty...
One of my Indian doctors uses his neti pot in the shower in the hopes his repulsive hacking and snorting sounds are muffled by the running water and his teenage daughter can no longer chide him for being 'gross'. 😆👍
My wife from the Philippines suggested I "steam" during a cold. Make pot of salt water very hot on stove, then breathe it in with towel making a sort of tent over your head. Works great, glad I tried it.
Yes, abosultely correct. When i suffer cold, i steam using salt with garlic. Its miracle for me
My grandmother used to make us do this. She would put eucalyptus drops into the hot water. Then we'd just inhale for 10-15 minutes with the towel over our heads to keep the steam in.
@@ellem6050 My mother did this to us eucalyptus leaves also work great!
Inhaling steamed chlorine and fluoride is soo great! Yippee
@@justinpennington7682 you realize not every country has flouride and chlorine in their drinking water?
I am Jamaican and was born and raised near a seaside town so I can attest to this. While growing up after a bout of pink eye(conjunctivitis) or cold was actually told by a medical doctor to go to the beach.Worked everytime at clearing up these ailments,nature"s prescription!
It's good that not all doctors reach for the prescription pad straight away.
It's a shame there aren't more doctors dispensing old fashioned good sense.
How does salt water work for athletes foot?
Puerto Rican here. Greetings, Jamaica neighbor 🤗
You have to say all that before stating you're Jamaican. Now my child like brain can't read it without the accent.
so this is why
It’s crazy no one here is talking about “the hidden herbs” by Anette Ray…
what's that?
My father always had us gargle with warm salt water when we had upper respiratory discomfort. Worked like a charm, no antibiotics used back then.
Same here and great for toothache, sore throat and when you have a tooth out prevents infection.
Ii never heard this before. I'm going to try this tonight. Thanks so much.
Another guy here who was made to gargle with salt water as a boy whenever I had a sore throat. Worked like a charm.
Salt works excellent that way
So did my mom and the dentist used to tell us to gargle with salt after having a tooth pulled.
You never hear this from the doctors offices......you make more sense than anything I've seen in 55years. God bless you Sir.
Dr's don't get a kick back from salt
You can't get a patent on salt so they can't make $$$ from it ..therefore they won't advise it if they can't profit from it
@@kenneth9874100% Nailed it!!!
I've heard similar advice from some doctors. Sometimes you might get lucky to meet a good doctor.
99% of doctors work for Big Pharma.
Been sneezing and coughing, woke up this morning stuffed up couldn’t breathe…I went to pick my new bike up at the shop then just happened to ride to a beach nearby. After a while I had the idea to scoop clean/clear saltwater in my nose because I remember swimming in the ocean as a kid and my sinuses would clear up. I took several handfuls of saltwater up my nose and whoa my sinuses are clear, my cough has reduced immensely! Amazing nature!
I’m on my 4th week of Healthy Keto. This followed after 1 week of total fasting. I eat every 2 days just one nutritionally packed meal. I feel amazing and my asthma that I’ve lived with since childhood is slowly going away. I stopped taking my medication 2 weeks ago and have slowly transitioned to no rescue inhaler. I am taking 2 nebulizer treatments one when I wake and one before I sleep. Mainly for the mucus. Now I can complete my journey with this information. Such amazing ideas this man has. Truly a godsend to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Started at 265lbs and I’m 235lbs now. So much energy I’m getting on my own nerves.
Congratulations! Im healthy keto 5 yrs! Love it. Got my D up and feel so much healthier and no pains! Dr bergs awesome
Well done, not an easy journey but you are to be applauded. I hope things progress well you deserve it. 👍
I swear sugar makes Asthma worse, i think it promotes the inflation.
Way to go
Congratulations!
May you see more success on your journey.
A cheap way to get salt intake, came to mind...small pot of water add salt >boil . Then put it on table ,cover head with towel ..(Like a steam tent ) and breath it in carefully not to burn yourself. As a child with asthma, my mother made me this setup once a month easy. It really worked well. LITTLE TIP.. Put big metal spoon in the pot. And while your in your head tent stir pot to get continued steam. It really helps. 😊
I stopped using salt in my cooking years ago. I noticed I began coughing more often to clear the phlegm and mucus out of my airways. Never realized why until just now. Thank you for posting this!
You need salt to live - low salt is dangerous. Too much salt comes from processed food
Wow. Your food must taste like wall paste.
My dad used to give me salt water when I was sick. I still drink salt water when I'm sick. Actually I don't care what kind of salt it is. Sometimes iodized salt is better than people think. That iodine really helps too. That's my personal experience and success for my wellness. Glad you brought up salt.
wow🐱👍🏿
All three types of iodine are unbelievably beneficial for us. Just one thing they never talk about.
It's been standard practice in the USA for 100 years to iodize table salt. The need for iodine, supplementary iodine if it's inadequate in the diet, is not discussed much because it's taken for granted. Some people get the idea that either salt is bad for them, or salt with supplementary iodine is bad for them, which may be true for a small fraction of people, so they skip it, when for the vast majority we could just buy a cardboard jar of iodized salt for about a dollar every year and be good.
Your Dad had it together.
@potato my phone edited iodized twice changing it to oxidized and I corrected it right now but tonight my phone changed it to ionized. Artificial intelligence is not that reliable as you can see.
Very interesting Dr. Berg.
My father passed in August 2021 at 90. I rarely remember dad ever being sick. The few times he was, he insisted on climbing in bed & getting bundled-up & warm as possible. Inevitably breaking a sweat.
He never took any medication’s & he believed wholeheartedly in climbing into bed for a day or two, & getting as warm as possible.
Then he’d be back to his old self, working hard.
My husband does the same …..he’s very healthy
I have done the same a couple of times I felt that way…cook out the fever.
My dad did the same although he had a coffee with a nip of navy rum then went to bed for a day or two wrapped up he would sweat whatever he had out and was better always worked.
Wow 🤩
Belated condolences🙏🏼
They know what needs to be done, don't they?
Our dad is 90 ,gives up his pearls of wisdom regularly ☺️
Two bouts of cancer along with a life sentence of 5 years in his 60's from specialist.
Had one bout of flu after his bowel operation, has never been severely unwell since than.
Is on a BP pill but his Irish side is what get that up,on occasion.
He has a great outlook on life,his goal is to make 100.
Contends with mucus so am going to pass on these pearls of knowledge from Dr Berg,thank you ,love watching your videos 🙏🏼❤️
0:15 - Using salt
- Sea Salt. Very Anti Microbial
1:16 - Drinking Sea salt
1:30 - Nasal rinse
1:45 - Halo therapy
3:07 - Nurture your immune system. Allow the system work things out don't rush things.
Drink a sea salt solution? Does that not raise the blood pressure. Certainly can't be good for anyone suffering with HBP
@@RajBudhoo-z2tnot sea salt
How,?
@@RajBudhoo-z2tI basically said the same thing!! It's the same with Rosemary which also raises blood pressure!!
I use Redmond salt that comes from the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It’s chock full of trace minerals that aren’t found in other salt varieties.
I gargle with salt water when I have cold or scratchy throat. Works every time. Thank you Dr. Berg.
Mix sea salt with a little (raw garlic, vinegar) in warm water & gargle the throat. No ingesting.
Mix pink Himalayan salt with apple cider vinegar, raw garlic & raw local honey & a little olive oil all in warm water & sip on this as your morning “coffee” or meal time beverage.
What kind of salt??
Glad to help!
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@@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95 basically any type of salt will do just fine. Even some plain ordinary iodized table salt. You can also soak in a warm bath with half a handful of salt. It gets absorbed by the skin. Excellent treatment.
@@annikebriedenhann3722 Great ideas. I use Epsom salts in the bath, it helps alleviate muscle aches.
With Thanksgiving coming up, just want to say I’m thankful everyday for this channel. I used to think I would be doomed to live the rest of my existence in discomfort. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us ❤
Well said. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
This is the first yr I'm eating alone lol. No one will sit at my table... apptly it's sacrilege to eat mashed cauliflower rather than taters
I 2nd that! Ii am truly grateful Dr. Berg‼️ Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!
@@grassfedmilkmomma you're not alone , you have all of us !
Is it just me or is this man's voice soothing. I can listen to him all day. I watched this video 4 times. 😅 I was so relaxed I didnt pay attention. 😂
It is 👌
My mucous remedy…freshly grated ginger! I grate a good amount ( at least 2 tbls/ 1 c water) microwave for 2.5 min, steep for awhile, strain, and enjoy straight. It’s very spicy, but you’d be amazed at what it does for your lungs, and sinuses. I find fresh ginger works like a lung “vacuum” , it’s also extremely effective at getting your sinuses to open, and drain 👍
Thanks for sharing!
The doc and his followers have made me a big fan of garlic turmeric and ginger bur esp garlic and it`s benefits. Thank you for this tip!
What do u mean 'like a vacuum'?
@@kurtarron6482 Inhale or aspire!
Microwaves destroy food particles!
My mom has been telling me this for years !!! It always works !! Also putting your face over hot salt water helps !
Opens up your pores & make you breathe .
I'm CONSTANTLY clearing my lungs, and out of breath. Always clearing up crap from my lungs. Definitely need to try this!!
Had the same thing. I tried chewing and then swallowing , Thyme (dried spice form), 1/4-1/2 teaspoon twice a day. I am absolutely amazed that within 12 hours all symptoms were gone. No congestion, or
constant mucous. It's just a common spice so you know it can't hurt you , so please give it a try, you will be really glad you did.
@@jb-qi8fz I will absolutely try!! thank you!!!!
Might want to get a look at your lungs. I did.
Thyme is what u chew twice a day? @@jb-qi8fz
@@jayjoy716what did the doctor say?
I was living in Ontario and moved to Newfoundland 7 months ago ... living on the ocean has improved my breathing immensely, I don't struggle to breath as much and I bring up less mucus ... overall my health has improved
Do you think this is why they used to send people to the sea-side for health reasons?
I wonder how much of that has to do with just breathing good fresh air coming in from the sea free of pollution, dust and pollen. I used to live right by the sea and moved to a big polluted city and I think a lot has to do with that. Either way glad to know your health has improved.
It's the cod fish.😊
@@zahimiibrahim3602definitely both I think. All major cities have such poor air quality that it's actually the number cause of death or some crazy statistic like that that I read about a few years ago. It's ENORMOUSLY unhealthy the air quality and indoor air yet is even more unhealthy than the outdoor air. Crazy to think about. But breathing the salty super humid air of the ocean or a sea is definitely good for your respiratory system and the positive ions in the air near large bodies of water will also elevate your mood which will help increase immune strength.
Great information, Doctor Berg! Near where I live in Poland, you can pay to stay overnight in the Wielicka Salt Mines for health reasons. There is a hotel in the mine. Doctors here will even prescribe a stay there for ones with lung problems. My mom was very wise, she would always have us kids gargle with salt water when we had a sore throat. I still do that and it really works well for me. I also have a ceramic salt inhaler, which has helped me in the past when I had a horrible cough for weeks from an adenovirus.
That sound so relaxing Sandra. I sure hope to make it Poland one day!
Thank You a lot for all of your natural ways to dissolve mucus which are very helpful and easy.
@@kathyvu2836 CAN I GARGLE WITH TABLE SALT WATER
Salt is a marvellous natural healer, it heals cuts and bruises too , a sea swim
❤
I was watching a couple TH-cam videos and I heard that Jesus said to his followers We need to be the salt of this world..
that makes me think about the salt you’re talking about.
Thank you for your advice. God bless you.
❤ Salt disinfect
Thanks for a no-BS video. I appreciate having no click bait in the title. Just a straight forward title that identifies what it's about and I can decide to watch if I'm interested.
Your advice on letting fever run its course on small children is great. Obviously keep an eye on the fever but it's something that many parents don't realize and immediately go to fever reducers.
Exactly. The fever is there for a reason. It’s telling your body, stop, slow down, we’re calling in the troops to fight this illness.
I recently started letting toddlers have thier fever and let it pass without use of medicine. It seemed to go away more quickly on its own and whatever colds they had would get better as well
I tend to resort to tylenol for my kids, but ill let my own fever run its course, i can manage my own temp. My oldest is 3, the other is half that. Cant bring myself to let them "tough it out" yet, im a single dad with 2 girls though, so i have a soft spot.
@@tropicaloasis8203 I was told your body doesn't start fighting a temperature until it's a 102 and it is very important to let your body fight it... I don't usually give medicine until about a 104.. I am only responding to your comment because I am a single father and I am very overprotective of my kids.. best of luck to you sir
There is no right or wrong way. I do use medicine when needed. This is a new approach for me. I will give meds if it high or onto day two with it. Fevers are not to be messed with
My family operated a salt mine in southern California and I can attest for salt having amazing health benefits
Dr. Berg, I've been doing IF for 7 days now, feel fantastic, not hungry and already down 3 lbs. Most importantly, I cut out all alcohol. As a result my anxiety and depression have cleared considerably and I have hope and optimism for the future. I give you a lot of credit for setting an example of healthy living - while showing compassion and not preachy. Thank you for all your work and consistency of content; I can tell you truly do care about the wellbeing of others. I wish you and your family nothing but the best. You deserve it.
What hour schedule do you do, SS?
@@i.ehrenfest349 Because I'm not usually hungry anyway in the mornings, and given my work schedule, I do a 3pm-8pm eating window and make sure meals are nutrient dense and under 1500 calories a day.
@@SS-of2gr ok cool, thanks SS
Been on the same path for a few months now and feel amazing. Fasting gets even easier as you go on and your body adapts to not having the standard 3 meals a day.
The only problem I have is alcohol. I’m 24 and tend to drink pretty often in social situations or when I get anxious. If you don’t mind me asking, what strategies do you use to avoid the situations/urges to drink? :)
@@colehowe2816 Get honest with yourself and alcohol. I mean, just stop. If and when you feel the social pressure have a tonic with cranberry juice. If someone asks you why you are not drinking alcohol or ridicule that fact, just smile and say proudly “I gave it up. It really doesn’t do anything for me” or “I gave it up. Seems I just feel better without it.” That commands respect from others and frankly will do wonders for your own self confidence in not have to be like everyone else. Hope that helps Cole.
True. My grandmother would always ask us to have 1 salt crystal alongwith 1 pepper pod inside your mouth. Place it in the side and as the saliva releases the salt solution and the pepper it's very soothing for the throat and lungs.
Extremely helpful.
As per your advice I tried the massage on the back of the neck to help eradicate mucus at the back of the throat and to push Phlegm away and I can not stop myself from doing it after 4 hours ,I have repeated the process almost 4 times.
I am realizing that I have mucus at the back of my throat and it is slowly going away as it detatches from my throat and neck walls.
Thanks for making the world a better place.
Could you share this advice again please?
I had seen or heard something similar some time ago during Covid. I tried gargling with very strong Himalayan salt water and it not only cleared my throat & sinuses, it helped to keep it from going into my lungs.👍
As a school nurse I frequently have students gargle warm salt water. It is very effective. They asked how it works and I tell them have you ever seen salt poured on a slug? It shrivels up and dies. That’s what it’s doing to the mucus in your throat if it is a virus or bacteria.
Well, this explains why I have found eating potato chips, crackers, or corn chips useful in alieving these types of symptoms.
Thanks for tip now LM stat eating salty chips to
These are the types of tips I love to wake up to and let soak into my brain! Thanks Dr.Berg!
Glad to help!
-Dr. Berg's support team
Another great item to look for is called a salt inhaler. I bought one at a local shop, but when I went back to buy one for my mom they were out and I ended up buying it online and there are several places to purchase it. It's a little ceramic pot with a curved tip. The cylinder ceramic pot holds salt and the base is full of small holes so when you suck a breath in through it it's pulling microscopic particles of salt into your lungs and Airways to help dry it out. I don't get sick real often, but I have found that that definitely helps me get better quickly when I do.
I wonder if this would help the Marines who came back from Iraq coughing up sputum constantly from the burn pits.
An ultrasonic humidifier will deposit mineral impurities in the water that will cover objects in the room.
If you add salt to the water it should suspend salt particles in the air so you can breath them.
However the salt might clog up or corrode the machine. Everything in the room will be covered with fine salt powder which can be corrosive.
Better not to run it all the time.
@user-cj8zy7uw3k
Research chlorine dioxide therapy. Follow directions implicitly.
i was just thinking about a similar solution. a little toot. a tiny amount inhaled nasally. like in the movies… that would unplug the nose for sure. just do both sides.
Boil a lot of salt in a pot, inhale?
I’ve been battling the mucous monsters for the last week….. this is perfect!! Thank you!!!
It’s been about a year, did it work for you. ?
Right! This is the reason Chicken noodle soup works well when you’re under the weather…it has a good amount of sodium too! It is my go to and it works like a charm! It’s an old school remedy that never fails!!!
I've been gargling salt water for 6 years any time I feel a sore throat coming on. It really works
I had been hearing weird drippy, crackly sounds in my sinuses when I lay down every night for two years. The noise either kept me awake or awakened me during my sleep because it became so loud. I watched this video over the weekend (1/8/23) and tried sea salt in water in my humidifier. The first night I noticed I could barely hear the sounds. Last night was the second time and I slept through the entire night and only heard a small amount of the sounds after I woke up and remained laying down. Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg.
Thank you for the idea. How much do you put in to a half gallon or whatever size your humidifier is?
@@PrayWithUsNow You are welcome. I have a small humidifier. I dissolve 1 tsp of salt in 8oz of water and put it into my humidifier.
I have that same crackling sound too a going to have to try this
Thanks for helpful tip.
@@rpp3210 Glad I could help. The sound totally went away after a couple of weeks and has not returned.
Thank you so much for this. Been battling with mucus at the back of my throat and tonsillitis and they just keep feeding me with antibiotics anytime I go the hospital, this makes a lot of sense. In fact all your videos I’ve watched makes a whole lot of sense.
Sir base on my experience, I was suffering in the last 1.5 year as result of breathing difficulties plus so much Mocus, I tried the first sea 🌊 Salt with Broccoli 🥦 First try 99% Mocus cleaned I feeling super happy Thanks God, 😊 I feeling great now.
its mucus.
Every single one of ya'll agrees that Eric BERG made our day:
I live in the Caribbean. Going to the beach is second nature since you live on an island. I can attest to sea water and sea breeze being extremely beneficial to clearing sinuses as I usually suffer from sinus drip. Few dips in the water then relax on the beach and I'm right as rain in a few hours.
we live about 2 miles from the sea in europe and i hardly get a cold . if sinuses then very mild not even worth to mention it . before we lived inland and i used to get terrible sinus problems headache like tooth ache pain under the eyes and i always ended up with 500 mg 4x daily antibiotics .
Boil heavily salted water. (Its need to salty as f...) Pour into a bowl. Put your nose over the bowl and in to the steam. Cover your head and bowl with a towel. Inhale the salty steam. This is the cheapest fastest and very efficient way to get salt into the lungs and this method has been in my family for generations. Stay healthy:)))))
thanks Dr Berg 🙋🏻♀️
it's really works for my asthma...the mucus became thin..(i just pinch a little bit of Himalayan salt and put it on my tongue then i drink a glass of plain water 👌... it's amazing..thanks again 🤗
Black salt doesn't work or what?
Theres no such thing as Himalayan salt. They dig it out of caves in Pakistan. You've been conned.
Glad to know that you liked this post!
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@@Drberg ✌️🤗
My Dad ,a Naval Officer, who was on Ship Duty many times always used Salt for sore throat gargle and even pored salt in cuts..It worked👏😊
Isn't that a bit like "rubbing salt into your wounds"?
Just leaned over the rail for a salt water rinse and gargle.
Hi Dr Berg, I am on day two of a Water Fast and this time I am adding Pink Himalayan salt (1/6th teaspoon in 800ml filtered water) as last water fast I had a bit of cramping. The most amazing thing is I am ridding my sinus area from a lot of mucus in the past 24 hours its awesome. Just wanted to share with everyone as its really helped and salt in water does work. 😊
Does adding salt to water break the fast at all?
What about high blood pressure pts
are yolu rinsing the sinuses with the himilayan salt and water mix?
Be careful using pink salt. They’ve found it’s high in toxic
Thank you for your posting on fasting and himalayan salt. I am in need of following a fasting routine and am finding encouragement from persons as yourself!
Excellent topic and talk 🙂 If I ever have an abscess or problem, in my mouth, I dissolve some pink salt, in water and swish it in my mouth for about 5 minutes. I do this a few times a day until the infection is gone... Salt is incredible 🙂
Interesting! When I was swimming in the Adriatic sea that has many minerals as well as salt, my cough subsided.
Doc's right. Lived in the Midwest most of my life then had to move for my husband's job & we moved to Seattle area. I could breathe so much better there. Moved back to the Midwest when was given an $850 a month rent increase. I can't breathe, feel like I'm in the desert, I miss that salty sea air.
I’m down with major flu and a non stop painful cough right now. That salt water just drinking it worked so well! Thank you so much DOC! I also am drinking blended whole ginger that I strained and warmed up a bit.
And salt causes hardening of the arteries and stroke so don't overdo it.
@@getin3949 - over a long period of time. It doesn't instantly harden the arteries if you are healthy.
I have lemon/ginger tea every day at least twice! No need for GERD medicine/ poison.
NaC helps to real vitamins c not ascorbic acid
This is the season, and people get sick easily. Thank you I needed this one.
Tis the season
Glad to help!
-Dr. Berg's support team
I could hug you! Thank you! I have had the worst congestion over the last 4 days. I was gargling with salt water but never thought of drinking it. It worked almost immediately.
I’ve been coughing incessantly for the past few days. Way too much mucus. I drank a tsp of salt in warm water and the back of my throat feels better already. ❤ Thank you!
Great 👍 Some of his earlier videos on mucus and on coughs may help you too ❤
Only a teaspoon of salt in water?
You are very welcome.
Will this affect gastric
I used to not get sick and now that I turned 60 I’m getting colds all the time! Thank you for this information , I will use it right now that I have a cold and lots of mucus 😢
His videos on the immune system may help as well ❤
My wife made a small thin cushion pad filled with dacron and sprinkled with lots of salt, I've used it every night laid on top of my pillow, great results. Thank you Doctor.
I've had a Himalayan pink sea salt lamp for a couple three years now, and I can tell you it really DOES work. I have COPD and there has been a significant difference between when the lamp's working and when it's not. The bulb burned out the other night and it took a couple of days for the new one to get here. I was coughing TWICE as much till the replacement arrived than I do when the lamp's working.
Himalayan pink sea salt lamp WHERE CAN I BUY ONE,I SUFFER FROM COPD ,THAILAND
@@floridafernandez7888 I THINK we got it on Amazon, but my husband ordered it, so I'm not sure. I HAVE heard that some less reputable sources are selling plastic fakes, so make sure you're getting it from a trustworthy source.
And while I haven't had this problem, they say that they draw condensation out of the air if it's humid. So it's best to sit it in a dish or something at first just in case. But mine has stayed dry as a bone for YEARS so..... But I figure it's better to have something under it at first just to be safe. Good luck, I hope this info helps.😉
@@juliebaker6969 Julie, do you have it on at night when you are sleeping? Does the light keep you awake? That seems like a good time to have it on when in bed.
@@Lusana7 I have it on 24-7.
I love this guy he knows everybody is having mucus problems. And makes a video
I live in Mesa Arizona there is a shop near me that sells Himalayan salt. They have a little breather that you put the Himalayan crystals in. You shake it up and breath air through the crystals like an inhaler. Every since I've started using this seven years ago my asthma has gotten much better.
It's kinda true. Just a while ago , my sinuses were blocked. I drank lots of water with pink salt and felt rather relieved. Now you made me sure to use this as a remedy! What a coincidence for you to upload a video related to my problem!
I fast when I get a bad cold with blocked sinuses and it’s fine the next day.
From Canada here and our Health care is teetering on Disaster at the moment so TH-cam, has been helping tremedosly..I honestly think your helping more than the physical Doctors here have time or desire for..(Canada really needs to treat their Doctors better and with respect, so not blaming them at all)
Thank you seems inadequate but it's all I have.., believe me , it''s heartfelt.
I'm a severe asthmatic ( my lungs collapsed when I was a teen) and as a child the doctors always told my mum to sit me in a steamy bathroom to help with my asthma , but I hated it because it always felt like it made my asthma worse, I felt like I was suffocating. Similarly, every time I went to my grandparents house which was around half an hour from the ocean, I couldn't breathe properly, I got asthma every time and if we went to the beach I felt the same as I did in a steamy bathroom. As an adult I moved inland to a small town that was a very hot, dry place and for the first time in my life, I barely used my ventolin puffer and even had some expire which shocked me! A few years ago I had to move back near the coast, the first couple of years were bareable, I had more asthma than id had in 10yrs in the dry climate but it wasn't terrible, last couple of years its become really bad again. I just wonder why the dry seems to be so much better for me when every other asthmatic I talk to gets relief from sea air etc? And what can I do about it when moving back inland is not an option? If anyone has any answers that would be great! And If you got this far down, thanks for reading lol
I also live by the ocean most of my life and it didn't help my mucus problem any. I have now moved Inland and it's no different I also went to Arizona to visit my sister where it is dry and it made no difference. I've been gargling with salt and water for years and that doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference either, what am I doing wrong.
Maybe you have a fungal or mold issue with your lungs. They would respond better to the dry climate.
I have asthma and just recently throat mucous. Ive lived by the coast Florida for 25 years. I visited my daughter in Colorado for one week and mucous in throat disappeared. Stayed gone until I contracted covid 2 months ago..ugh. I guess im going to take a trip to Colorado
my father is from marrakech, morocco, one of the hottest cities in the world, with a dry climate. he had *no clue* he had asthma until he moved to lille, france, with a humid climate. there he immediately had asthma attacks so bad that he could have passed.
I m going through worse condition
Mucus put me in trouble
Difficulty in breath almost out of breath
Thank you doc !
Such a simple and handy tip
Did the salt help? Currently going through some respitory problems, due to excessive smoking, lungs are full of mucus, wheezing, can’t breathe at night nor when I wake up, came here due to just seeing that sea salt had many minerals in it but didn’t realise it was great for breaking down mucus
I can't sleep lying down in my bed anymore. I sleep in a recliner. I'm really struggling to breathe. I will try salt .
Literally couldn't sleep last night because of coughing mucous. Thanks Dr Berg. I'll definitely try this tonight.
You are very welcome.
What a great video. I have had a constant cough with mucus at night and after using salt therapy it is going away. Gargle three times a day and irrigate the sinuses at night before bed. Thanks a lot.
Sea salt is beneficial in every way. This word Halo propably comes from the word άλας or αλάτι. Άλας is the root word for αλάτι which is more common in daily life here in Greece. Nice video again Dr B.
It has been over 20 years that I haven't felt ill not even for a little, and beisde all the 'tricks' I know I enjoy sea salt in almost everything I consume.
Good for you. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks, Dr. Berg, time and time again you seem to know exactly what I need to find out. I remembered suddenly few days ago my Mom used to put saline solution up our noses when we were little and sick , coughing, or stuffy noses. I had just recalled that when I needed to handle my current congestion or sinus mucous issue. Then within an hour I saw your posting on this use of Salt! Marvelous!!! Inspired by your knowledge and help, I am now breathing again freely.
So thanks again!!!!🥰🙂
As an African I can attest to the power of salt. My forefathers have been using salt for many health benefits including warding off evil spirits in your home or in your body. Salt with a positive intention/prayer is the best medicine
No thanks
I am an Indian and we do the same. Btw whst is your process of warding off evil spirits both from home and purifying the body? Thanks a ton!
That part 💯❗
@@pds7596 : Greetings. Will you share your salt purification methods for home and body ? Thanks 🙂.
Yeah, good luck with Ebola!!!!
What a timing, it is really astonishing. Every content you make is absolutely helpful to me.
I thank you for your hard work to help us.
God bless you and your professionalism Dr.
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Very glad to be of help.
I really do appreciate you Dr. Berg. Always on point💙
Very glad to be of help.
Another form of treatment is salt inhalations. Boil water, put in a heat resistant boil add salt-dissolve and lean into the water deeply breathing in the salt water while draping a towel over your head…all for 15 minutes. Adding essential oils, like eucalyptus is beneficial too.
Access to a sauna can also help.
Yeah!! My grandma thought me to do this, I have always done it. I have also shared it with a lot of people. Thanks for confirming this simple but very helpful remedy. Kudos to you sir 👏 🙌 🙏 👍 👍👍👍👍
Very glad to be of help.
I’ve had bronchitis for three weeks, I’m sure this will help and I’ll update you with my results. Thank you in advance Dr Berg!
Any updates? Going through bronchitis in fam too. Never had it before. First instinct was to gargle with salt water but I don’t like gargling…gaffing effect.
any results yet?
@@Ponkelina NOpe, they always do this. He's gone.
@@AcidTechnoMan5000 lol
Turns out he was allergic to salt. RIP.
With pink sea salt: drink a warm quart with a teaspoon dissolved first thing in the morning - also you can make a hot wrap if you have a fever, by soaking a towel in hot salt water and wrapping it around you. I sometime soak in the bathtub but the water cools off too fast in the winter.
Can I add lemon too?
I watched Dr Berg’s other older video about salt. Afterward I went on Amazon and purchased a salt inhaler. It cost somewhere around $12 and came with a packet of Himalayan sea salt. Instructions have you breathe in through the mouth and exhale through the nose. I found that if sinuses are your problem spot, then hold one nostril shut and breath in through the other with the nozzle up to your nose, switch back and fourth. It really opened up my head!
Love your videos Dr. Thanks for being more specific in this case about salt because industrial processed sea salt sold in most big supermarkets is far from natural. Also some of your tips about what to eat - eating salmon (would be good to specify not farmed dyed salmon fed on pellets)
I learn so much stuff that should be common knowledge that I don't know off this channel.
Thank you so much, I been struggling with mucus for 2 weeks. No medicine help like before. I try the salt immediately after watching your video. And instantly I can feeling better. Wow. Thank you so much.
No wonder I have this overwhelming need to move closer to where I was born! 2 blocks from the beach! First breath was sweet salty air! I miss it!
I, also, never had the flu or a cold! 64yrs and heading to my beach! Thankfully it's only 19 miles away!
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I used your advice just this morning and I already feel better, I've bronchitis and its easy for me to get a cough this time of year and it sticks for longer, but I'll keep doing this every day,
Love your videos , they really work!!
I work in a salt mine. When I get nasal infections I always seek out the salty dusty areas in the mill to inhale it to help with clearing mucus.
Try baking soda. It will help you breathe easier and feel better. Inhale a small amount, wash with it and drink some mixed with water. It will help you live up to 24% longer.
Sea salt happens to be one of my main ingredients in my daily anti-disease prevention cocktail. Since taking it religiously for years now, I no longer fall prey to illnesses nor diseases!! 😎💪🏽
What else is in your cocktail, JNG?
wanna know what else u use in ur coctail
What else
As always Dr. Berg always come through for all of us. We all owe you a debt of gratitude. Happy health to everyone
Very glad to be of help.
Take heed. I am already doing this and everyone needs to know this guy is absolutely correct. I gargle and ankh my coughing stops. I ordered saline too. It is a sea salt mix. It is coming today.
Listen to this fella.
These TH-cam videos are SUPER GOOD & you are SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE...you know about A LOT of random medical stuff...down to very minut details and I love how you break everything down. You explain everything to the audience in a very easy, concise way. I also like how you have incorporated the use of the whiteboard...while discussing the various topics as a medium to help people: visualize, process, and potentially write-down or record the different categories/subcategories of information. That totally reminds me of college/University and tbh, I was wondering, are you a professor? And if not, have you thought about teaching?
Thank you for creating such great content and for taking the time to share your incredibly valuable knowledge with us!
Cheers, Lea
I've used a neti pot a few times for sinus issues and I find them brilliant 👍
It freaks me out too much to spout something into one nostril and out the other.
I use a Himalayan pink salt inhaler. It's super affordable. the inhaler is just a ceramic hand held container that has a sieve inside it to stop any large pieces of salt from getting breathed in. You simply fill it with Himalayan pink salt, I recommend that over table salt that has been bleached, it also doesn't seem to have any bad side effects at all on your body. I'm a lung survivor, who was in a 3-week coma due to double lung pneumonia and suffered Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It's a miracle I survived. The doctors told me I would never heal the scaring in my lungs however I have found by using my inhaler and eating a ton of dark leafy vegetables that my scar tissue is actually healing. My doctor is shocked and happy as am I because I wanted to avoid having to use any steroids that have a negative side effect on the body. I get my salt refills in the dollar store or just in the grocery store. The inhaler itself cost me roughly $50 Canadian and the salt refills are usually just a dollar or two. I rinse the salt from time to time and clean my inhaler every few months to dislodge and dissolve any larger pieces of salt that get stuck in the sieve so that my air flow is clear. I highly recommend it. Hope this helps. You can find the inhalers in specialty salt stores or just on Amazon. big hugs
Whst type of inhaler did you get from Amazon to use with pink salt.
@@cm128 I bought mine locally at a local Salt Cave shop but any of the ceramic ones on Amazon would work
@AmandavanderGulik could you send me a picture please!
I’ve realized this through simply being aware of myself. I’d eat my one meal and the mucus would start moving out. It never happened back when I used “table salt” only with the Himalayan pink salt and sea salt.
I like baja salt
I've always had problems with my sinuses. My go to is a small bowl of warm water big enough to put your face in, add salt, then snort it and let it drain out your nose and down your throat. The first time you do it, it will burn a little but that goes away. It really cleans out my sinuses. Been doing that for years.
Thank you for your natural cure for reducing the mucus flow problem in our respiratory system 🙏
Asthma is weirdest of them all, been suffering from it since childhood, really important video, thanks Doctor Berg. Keep the good work up ♡
So what do you do or what medicine do you take asking this coz I'm also asthmatic.
@@irfanhussaini1231
A tea made from a pinch of oregano & a pinch of rue, three times per day for 3 days, will cure asthma. You will cough out various toxins starting immediately after your first cup.
Very glad to be of help.
@@lxmzhg What's rue?
His videos on on asthma may also help ❤
Good grief! I have had a bad cold for about two days and following this it cleared almost immediately! Wow… thank you.
Thank you! I have been dealing with a post nasal drip and asthma for over a week, I woke up this morning asking God what to do and he reminded me of your video I watched a while back. God told me to use salt water to get rid of it and Im feeling much better already! God bless! 😊🙏♥️
Amazing. Glad my video helped. Stay safe and healthy!
Thanks a lot Dr. Berg; this is exactly
what I was needing to know. I already took a cup of warm water with a tablespoon of salt. May God bless you!
He said to use one teaspoon of salt, not a tablespoon. I wonder how you managed to swallow it.
Glad to help!
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around a year ago I started using one of those ceramic Himalayan salt inhalers from Amazon just for this reason. The first nose bleed sent me to the hospital, blood was pouring out like I had never experienced before and it took them almost 2 hours to get it to stop. Had a few more over the course of a couple months, each taking around an hour to stop. Haven't had any since throwing that thing away.
Ive noticed that alot of the minerals like salt are drilled down to us that it is bad for you, avoid it, told by medical, yet salt is very important and needed
Sooooo true
I know right who would have thought
During my pregnancies I always got very congested. Doc suggested going to the beach and using the sea water to cleanse out my nostrils and it worked. Luckily, I live at the beach. A neti pot does the same thing and really helped me get rid of allergies and keep those nasal cavities clear
Two questions: what if you have hypertension? Also, I have a nebulizer. What's the ratio/formula for the mixture when using that?
What about people with high blood pressure? Just curious ❤️? Thanks