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Your Feet Are Warning You — Here’s What the Swelling Really Means

2026-05-06 Education
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Dr. Eric Berg DC
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Are your feet and ankles swelling every evening? Discover why your ankles swell at night and how to relieve edema in the legs and feet naturally by addressing the root cause. Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements 0:00 Introduction: Why feet swell in the evening 0:50 Common swollen feet causes 2:04 The real reason why feet swell 3:21 Potassium and swollen ankles and feet 4:28 How to eliminate edema symptoms 👉 Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/42OBqb5 Keep watching to learn the root causes of foot and ankle swelling and how to fix them naturally: ▶️ https://youtu.be/1TruE9w7PO4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/8kI98hD_Hrs ▶️ https://youtu.be/KGIX50eYaGU Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, while the venous system returns it to the heart. Fluid retention in the feet is often due to an issue with the venous system. Liver and kidney damage can contribute to fluid retention in the feet. Many people are told swelling is caused by sitting or standing too long or venous insufficiency, and are often given diuretics or advised to follow a low-salt diet. This treats the symptom, while ignoring the root cause. When insulin levels are too high, the body retains sodium, leading to fluid retention. Carbohydrates raise insulin, making this a key driver of swelling. A high-carb diet can create a “metabolic sponge” effect, showing up as edema in the feet and ankles. If you don’t address your diet, it will be difficult to resolve swelling in the legs and feet. To address the root cause, focus on lowering insulin levels, reducing eating frequency, and increasing potassium intake to help reduce fluid retention and support healthy circulation. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg 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. 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. #health #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle #intermittentfasting #lowcarb Thanks for watching! I hope this explains why feet swell and what you can do to fix it. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@loribruno6389 2026-05-06

My husband had pitting edema at Easter. It was CHF. Led to open heart surgery and a double bypass. Three days on a vent. Thank the good Lord he is good now.

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@SacredRootsRevival 2026-05-07

It’s crazy that doctors just prescribe diuretics instead of explaining the 'metabolic sponge.' Realizing that swollen feet are actually a warning sign of high insulin and low potassium is completely eye-opening. 💡

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@jenniferholley2359 2026-05-06

My husband has severe venous insufficiency and he wears compression socks, does a mini trampoline, vibration plate and lymphatic massage and takes potassium citrate and he has no issues now

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@SeniorEnergySecrets 2026-05-06

Most people think swollen feet are just from standing too long… but sometimes it’s your body signaling something deeper. For example, fluid retention (edema) can happen when circulation slows down, especially if you sit for long periods. But it can also be linked to low potassium, too much sodium, or even dehydration. Here’s something simple that helps me a lot:💪💪💪 Try elevating your legs for 10–15 minutes and gently moving your ankles up and down to improve circulation. Also, staying hydrated and balancing sodium with potassium-rich foods (like bananas or leafy greens) can make a noticeable difference. Small habits like these can really help over time.

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@leana95nvg 2026-05-06

The biggest mindset shift here is that swollen feet and ankles may not just be a “circulation problem” — they can be a metabolic problem driven by insulin and carb-related fluid retention. That explains why some people sit all day and never swell, while others do.

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@carolashburn274 2026-05-06

Also, there is lymphedema that can cause swelling of feet, ankles and legs.

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@IndigoAwakener 2026-05-10

Cream of tartar is a super potassium carrier. I use it to make electrolyte drink

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@ManFromSomewhere1 2026-05-07

When is the next grocery store walk-through video (similar to the one you did in Costco with Bobby Parrish)

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@Drberg 2026-05-08

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@riaforgaciu3688 2026-05-13

A cup of tomato sauce contains up to 728 mg of potassium.

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