Are you waking up with a puffy face and don't know why? In this video, we’ll explore the causes of puffy face syndrome or fat face syndrome, how to identify facial bloating, and the best ways to reduce face puffiness naturally. Whether it’s due to water retention, inflammation, high cortisol, or other health factors, you’ll discover simple tips and remedies to get rid of a swollen face. From natural de-puffing techniques to understanding the connection between diet and facial swelling, this video has all you need to know to get your face back to normal.
Check out these 5 tips to help you get rid of a puffy, high-cortisol face!
One of the most common symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome is a “moon face.” Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Chronic high cortisol over a period of time can cause fat face syndrome. It can also be caused by the drug Prednisone.
Cortisol can redistribute fat to different parts of the body, causing you to store fat in the face and the midsection. Over time, it can cause a hump on the back, red cheeks, thinner legs, and weak muscles in the legs and buttocks.
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0:00 Introduction: How to get rid of a fat face
0:25 Cushing’s syndrome
1:14 High cortisol symptoms
2:09 What causes moon face?
4:10 What triggers insulin?
6:27 How to get rid of high cortisol face
Your cholesterol and lipids may rise, and you’ll start losing potassium and retaining sodium. This sends your blood pressure straight up, vitamin D levels decrease, and your immune system suffers.
Cortisol indirectly causes a puffy face by breaking down protein and turning it into glucose. This spikes insulin, a fat-storing hormone. In the presence of too much insulin, you won't be able to lose fat.
Carbohydrates, frequent eating, seed oils, nutrient deficiencies, stress, overexercising, and certain medications also trigger insulin.
Try these 5 tips to reshape your face.
1. Eat less frequently
Cut out the snacks between the meals and do intermittent fasting. This forces your body to use body fat as fuel between meals.
2. Change your diet
Cut down your carb intake, specifically avoiding sugar and starch. Print my card cutout that shows you the ingredients to avoid!
3. Increase protein
Look for high-quality grass-fed meat such as beef, lamb, or goat.
4. Lower stress levels
Go for long walks, exercise, and do physical work. Avoid excessive phone use.
5. Try to get extra sleep
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Even if you wake up early, try to go back to sleep if possible!
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, 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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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.
Thanks for watching! I hope these tips help you get rid of fat face syndrome! I’ll see you in the next video.
59 responses to “I used to look like this…”
Watching too many Dr Berg videos has already drastically reshapped my face!!! 😮
😂😂😂 congrats, how long does it takes before seeing changes?
😂😂😂😂😂😂 the good Doctor gives great advice 😊
😮😮😮 me too
My jaw has dropped considerably from repeated dismay.
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Congratulations, Dr. Berg, on no longer gagging yourself with breadsticks! Y’all have a blessed day out there! 👊
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You too 🙏 Thanks!
I’m 50 , i know about medicine and think that you are great, no doctor i can find personnally that give me good advices like you .thanks
Individuals who have endured narcissistic abuse often develop this myself included. I’ve often thought Johnny Depp suffered this at the hand of Amber H, his face changed rapidly the first year with her. Thanks Mr B another gem!
I completely agree. I lived with a female covert narcissist for ten years ..the stressed wrecked me! Be well!
I think it might have been his alcoholism that was more of the culprit
@@darkviolet69 alcohol and cortisol
The cortisol
I was raised by a bipolar, sociopathic father. My mother was the enabler. To say it was a hard life is an understatement. But I survived. Not thrived but survived. Suicide was always there taunting me. Dr. Berg has helped me to understand the issues of stress and how to manage it. Coping, eating right, supplementing, exercise(walking) and sleep. God bless Dr. Berg. And Blessing to you all!
I don’t think I have ever watched a more important video 🙏 wow… I’m tearing 😢up right now. I really want to do this. I want to change I really do. I want to eat better. I want my husband to eat better. I was on Keto before it was the best thing ever. Why why did I stop. I felt so good! Give me a shout out that I am not alone and that we can do this and start changing one day at a time together! 🙏🙏🙏❤️🩹
DO IT! It’s actually fun now deciphering ingredients & grocery shopping is SSOOO MUCH EASIER.
My outside-voice comes out when I see people shopping in the cereal isle, which I call Poison Isle😂😂😂
keto ruined my thyroid and now I am dealing with severe cortisol issues. Even clean eating isn’t enough as I just learned from this video that cortisol breaks down proteins into sugar. That was an ahaha moment for me. So if you still have high cortisol eating keto can still cause weight gain. Hypothyroidism can be associated with higher cortisol levels. This is primarily because hypothyroidism can slow down the clearance of cortisol from the body, leading to elevated levels. This is me right now.
Thank you so much for your nice video, Dr berg
Im with you!! I need to get back on it
@@iriscarlisle7688oh no! I hope you find a solution.
Every so often we hear stories of people having negative responses to keto and carnivore – it would be great for Dr. Berg to address this- what causes it and how to fix it!
All the best to you – get well soon!
Seriously one of the BEST transformations! I look back over your old videos and it’s shocking to me every time! Hard core proof of your wisdom, knowledge and continued education!
This is an excellent video! I used to have metabolic syndrome and switched to the Mediterranean diet, ditched the standard American diet ,and all my vitals normalized.
The SAD is truly sad.
I love what that supposedly 500 year old Chinese herbalist said about longevity lifestyle: “Sit like a tortoise, sleep like a dog, walk sprightly like a pigeon, and above all, keep your heart free of troubles.”
What does that mean
How do I sit like a tortoise? 😅
Not always easy to do
@@laaaliiiluuu Very steadily with your Qi centered in the lower dantien.
@@laaaliiiluuu Be on all fours like you are doing a jack lallane pushup?
I wish i could send you a pic of my face from 4 mos. ago and one from this week. The change is so dramatic! I also lost 18 lbs. from just cutting that out alone. I’m a 56 yo woman. I gave up sugar and seed oils. I look 10 years younger! After seeing the results, I’m never going back!! Thank you Dr. Berg ❤
How do you give up sugar? Asking because it’s in alot of food. Thank you
@@Jtao3466 I was eating a lot of sugar. I cut out chocolate milk, soda, candy, seed oils and starches. I love his pocket card of ingredients to stay away from. I also cut out ketchup and other foods high in sugars and starches. I would’ve done this year’s ago if I only knew.
I think you can send testimonials on his webpage??
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@@Jtao3466use stevia…smart leaf brand is good!
Not 30 minutes ago, I noticed how unpleasantly round my face is. I’m grateful for this timely video
that’s AI, baby!!
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Yes and personally I wish my face was fuller like it used to be because I was feeling so old lately and I’m thinking of trying a collagen I just read about to especially help with my broken ankle and then if it helps that along with bringing my supple skin back that’ll be a added bonus 😊
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Yes. Makes me wonder what other falsehoods he’s perpetuating.
@@angelwings7930 yes, exactly.
I had the moon face in my late forties, when I started menopause. Had to change my diet and get more walking, more meditation and more healthy foods. I am good now. Happy Weekend Everyone!🏆🙋🏽🏆🙋🏽
That picture looks exactly like my body, so sad. I’m 12 weeks into Ketovore, but not perfectly (down 14lbs). I’m doing so much better, but it’s going to take a long time to undo decades of damage by myself and my doctors’ guessing games. Thank you for the encouragement to keep at it.
It MAY not take as long as you think…our bodies are individual miracles. Have an awesome week!
I do appreciate and prefer getting health advice from someone who looks healthy
I prefer to take my advice from manboob Gates thank you.
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But Dr Berg looks pretty withered this year, and his face becomes so dark. He should know that getting too much sunlight may hurt the skin and cause disease
@@Lonelyu89757 lol
Thank you Dr Berg! This is a great video breaking down processes. I’ve changed SO MANY things in my life & for me the biggest one was stress reduction. I no longer work 60-80 hrs a week & take 5-7 mile walks daily instead. Yes my income is down but my life is much better!
I adopted a similar lifestyle as well. This is the future! Folks are beginning to realize that everything comes at a cost.
Good. Stay strong.
Easier said than done, and alot of jobs we do are toxic. Not saying the people are, just the ” norms ” . It’s hard to explain to people your normals change because everything is bathed in bad chemicals / stuff. Not that I’m a dirty person.
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Great presentation!
Dr. Berg is funny talking about his face. 😂
Solution starts at 6:30
I love when Dr. Berg tells stories of how he had these same issues and fixed them himself!
Thanks Dr. Berg!!
You are doing the Lord’s work.We truly appreciate you😊
Thank you for EVERYTHING you share. The lives you have changed is beyond amazing!
This channel is like gold to me. ❤ I’m almost 26years old and worrying about my health lately.
👏👏👏 Dr. Berg, it means so much to me that you are sharing yourself. Someone could look at you today and think many criticisms, BUT I hear your experiences and how you have changed yourself, learned the truth, and now you are giving us the liberty! (if we will accept it)
I am just so grateful for you and that you are giving your life to us, who are on the brink of destruction! (I know that sounds dramatic but those of us who truly have suffered with all this, will call it destruction)
Thank you, thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻