The Berman Method

**Dehydration can cause severe impacts on the metabolism, headaches, bowel movements, energy, sleep, and much more! 

(3:50): Causes of Dehydration

(7:45): When Jenni was sick, she was drinking nearly 2 gallons of water and was still constantly dehydrated. This is a sign of a GI issue or other metabolic concern. 

(8:26): Effects of dehydration. 

(10:45): Dehydration can cause WEIGHT GAIN!

(12:00): Cutting out water to reduce water weight and lose weight leads to dehydration which actually hurts the metabolism. 

(14:00): Dehydration can increase joint pain, inflammation, arthritis. 

(15:30): Drinking 16 ounces of water prior to meals can increase the metabolism by 30%! 

(16:40): Drinking 16 ounces when first waking up helps reduce toxins. But drinking it before every meal is also important. 

(19:30): Your body and bladder will adjust to increased water intake. 

(21:00): Jenni generally recommends 80-100 ounces of water per day with a “normal” lifestyle depending on medical conditions. 

(22:00): We are NOT giving Medical Advice. This Podcast is for ENTERTAINMENT and NOT as medical advice! Consult with your Primary Care Physician. 

(23:00): You can drink TOO much water causing hyponatremia. 

(24:30): Electrolyte waters: Smart Water, Propel, etc - MODERATION is key (in summary). Be careful with medications!

(26:45): Does Coffee Count?  Caffeine is dehydrating. 

(27:55): Tonic Water has high fructose corn syrup in it.

(29:10): For every cup of caffeine you drink, drink equally amount of water as soon as you’re done with the caffeinated drink. 

(29:45): Drink More Water. 

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Weight loss specialist, Jenni Berman, PA-C discusses her 5 Tips to Prevent Weight Gain (or maybe even lose Abdominal Weight)

(0:44): Targeted for postpartum, post menopause, or the struggle with abdominal weight. 

(1:00): The 3 primary reasons for abdominal weight, then we will discuss 5 tips to prevent weight gain or to help you to lose weight. 

(1:40): Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Dysfunction, Prediabetes, Diabetes

(2:45): Sleep Apnea and Adrenal Fatigue can be symptoms of IR AND cause IR. 

(3:40): Many times the symptoms of the IR are treated with medication instead of fixing the CAUSE of IR. 

(5:37): We need to utilize food as fuel so the body can metabolize efficiently instead of storing food as sugar which turns to abdominal fat. 

(6:06): Vitamin Deficiencies are usually related to a leaky gut and malabsorption. 

(8:00): Calories in and Calories out do at the end of the day affect weight gain. However, we should focus on the macronutrients instead! 

(9:53): Three main issues that can cause weight gain: IR, Leaky Gut and Vitamin Deficiency, Calories In>Calories Out

(10:15): Discussing the 5 Things to Prevent Weight Gain or to help you Lose weight

(11:05): There is a reason that you crave carbs and sugars. 

(12:40): What is a carbohydrate? Carbohydrates and Sugar are interchangeable. 

(13:28): Are you drinking enough water? 

(15:25): The gut is the second brain. You must have a healthy gut to prevent inflammation, absorb nutrients, and to improve the metabolism. 

(16:58): Move everyday. We need a calorie deficit to lose weight.

(18:15): You get Stiff and then Old. If you don’t move, you get stiff. You are not stiff because your age, you’re stiff because you aren’t moving enough. 

(19:04): You need adequate rest to lose weight. 

(19:38): Getting a normal REM cycle is important to stabilize cortisol level (high cortisol levels cause weight gain). 

(20:26): Magnesium deficiency can also affect sleep. 

(20:36): Cortisol elevation can affect sleep and the cause of this can be stress or insulin resistance. 

(22:05): Check out the Abdominal Weight Free Report! 

(22:45): We can help personalize meal plans for you! 

Free Report: Go to https://www.bermanpt.com/wellness/ , scroll down and click the first Free Report about Abdominal Fat! 

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First Chapter of the book “Treating Problems, Not Symptoms” by Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT

The story behind changing our thought process from Western Medicine to Eastern Medicine, to identify and treat problems instead of treating symptoms, came from Jenni getting very, very sick. 

(1:23): The same thing can be said for physical ailments like knee pain -- surgeon finds arthritis, recommends injection for first line of treatment which is not a sustainable treatment.

(2:02): Book is on Amazon, search “Treat Problems, Not Symptoms” by Dr. Jake Berman

(2:20): Jenni was in a Master’s Program and started to get sick!

(3:40): She is going through countless tests and blood workups - everything was negative. The diagnosis at the end of the hospital stay was Dehydration.

(4:30): Jake was treating a GI doctor at the time while Jenni was going through all of this. Jake is talking with his patient about Jenni’s symptoms, tests, etc. 

(5:20): He told us about the "magic pill"!

(5:50): The Doctor's Answer: “she might have to be on this forever!” 

(6:58): A few minutes later Dr. Jake was thinking “Western medicine is not the way”. 

(7:25): Dr. Jake was raised in Western medicine thought process and was taught Western Medicine in PT school, but he knew we had to go Eastern Medicine. 

(8:03): Dr. Jake discussed Jenni’s story with an Acupuncturist. 

(9:02): The answer was staring at Dr. Jake… a book sitting on his bookshelf… had been right in front of him. 

(9:24): The book “The Grain Brain” by Dr. Perlmutter changed our lives. 

(9:56): Gluten is what is making her sick!

(11:40): Cross contamination is still a concern for gluten intolerance.

(12:00): We fixed her without medication with just changing diet!

(12:27): She had been tested for gluten ALLERGY in the past which was negative. 

(13:40): You do not have to have an allergy to “ruin your life”. A sensitivity can still cause life altering effects. 

(14:20): The effects of the sensitivities build up and then reactions occur and worsen. 

(14:38): We cured Jenni by treating the PROBLEM and not the SYMPTOM. 

(14:55): That is when Dr. Jake realized he was treating his patient’s wrong, too. He was treating symptoms at that time.

(15:30): The knee is no different than the hinges on the door - opens and closes, straightens and bends. 

(0:51): Comparing the knee to a door - the hip is the weak point causing the knee pain.

(1:15): Jenni’s story is what changed our lives -- changed how we treat -- changed how we look at things. 

(1:56): Next week, Jenni will be with you! 

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**The Berman Method treats PROBLEMS and NOT Symptoms

**Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT specializes in back pain and the symptoms related to back, hip, or knee pain. He evaluates where the problem is actually coming from, which may not really be from the back even if you’re having back pain!

**Dr. Jake has a Book “Treating Problems, Not Symptoms” which you can find on Amazon or by clicking this link - https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Problems-Not-Symptoms-Independence/dp/1728650860/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dr.+jake+berman+treating+problems&qid=1623433241&sr=8-1

**Jenni Berman, PA-C specializes in weight loss through metabolic improvement, gut health, and hormone imbalances by evaluating metabolic function, medical history, and systemic inflammation.

**Jenni has Three Cookbooks with Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Macrofriendly recipes which are designed to be done in 30 minutes or less, Crock Pot, or Instant Pot meals found at www.amazon.com and search: "Fit Recipe Guide"

(1:00): The Berman Method is here to Treat Problems, Not Symptoms. 

(2:47): The primary concern of Jake’s clients is the PAIN, but we don’t want to focus on the pain, but what is CAUSING The pain. Majority of the time the cause of the pain (the problem) is not actually where the pain is. 

(8:30): Bulging Disc, DDD, etc are symptoms of something else.

(9:40): Number one cause of back pain - Weak Glutes. Sitting causes the weakness of gluteus muscles… even if we run. 

(13:06): The three things Jenni treats with her clients - Weight Loss, Gut Health, Hormone Imbalance

(13:26): Weight concerns are typically related to Insulin Resistance - glucose instability decreases the metabolism

(14:05): Gut Health - we could talk about this for hours. Gut health can be related to MANY symptoms: thyroid, allergies, sinus issues, migraines.

(16:50): Sensitivities can cause systemic internal inflammation. Sensitivities may not cause DIRECT reactions.

(19:30): Often clients will blame their symptoms on environmental allergies, but after we identify some food sensitivities, heal the gut, and change their meal plan, their symptoms will improve even if the environment has not changed

(20:00): Jenni also evaluates and treats Hormone Imbalances - testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, postpartum and postmenopause

(20:36): What is the Root Problem? Look past the Symptoms and Objectively identify the Root Cause!

(22:10): Jenni has COOKBOOKS! 

(26:20): Three cookbooks - gluten free, dairy free, macrofriendly recipes which are all designed to be made in under 30 minutes OR are crockpot/instant pot meals. 

(27:10): Next week’s episode: Chapter 1 of Dr. Jake’s book! 

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**The Introduction to the Berman Method - who are we? 

**Dr. Jake Berman and Jenni Berman are here to help you identify and treat PROBLEMS and not just treating the SYMPTOMS that are a result of the actual problem. 

**We are here to lead you away from the Corporate Medical System and to LEARN how to help yourself naturally to Keep Active and Healthy without medications, surgeries, or unnecessary medical treatments. 

**Your food can be the CAUSE of your symptoms… yes, it is hard to believe, but it might be true!

• (0:20) - Dr. Berman and BPT specializes in helping individuals ages 50+ Keep Active, Mobile, and Free of Pain Medications even when their doctors and kids are telling them to TAKE IT EASY. 
• (0:33) - Jenni Berman and BHW specializes in helping individuals aged 50+ to reach their goal weight, improve their gut health, and remain active without medications! 
• (1:20) - The Berman Method - Jake and Jenni together to treat PROBLEMS and NOT SYMPTOMS. 
• (3:50) - The medical provider’s do not have the time or get the reimbursement from insurance companies to EDUCATE the patients on how to make the necessary changes to improve the problems they are experiencing - so instead, the patients are given a medication to treat the symptoms.
• (7:19) - We are out of Naples, FL. The vast majority of our clients are 50+ and even 60+, but they are very active. This is our “general” demographic for our practices that we are discussing. 
• (8:39) - We find that if we can improve gut health and reduce inflammation internally through food, this can actually improve external physical symptoms coming from the internal problems.
• (10:00) - This is not a one-size fits all program. We have to evaluate the person as a WHOLE, examine from the inside out and outside in, be an all-around examiner to identify the true cause of problems as often times the symptoms are referred. 
• (13:00) - Jake didn’t believe gluten intolerance or sensitivity was a real thing just a few years ago. 
• (17:15) - Inflammatory Symptoms are being treated with prescribed medications when really many of these issues and symptoms could be solved with dietary changes and gut healing.
• (17:45) - Arthritis can be caused from a food sensitivity! 
• (21:28) - The things you are eating could be the CAUSE of your knee pain, hip pain, and arthritis! 

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