What is Tonsils & Do You Need Them? – Dr.Berg

You really do need your tonsils! Timestamps: 0:00 You need your tonsils, despite what you may have been told 0:30 Tonsils prevent microbes from getting into your lungs and creating a respiratory infection 1:13 I explain two remedies that support your lymph system In this video, I explain what tonsils do and why you really need them even though you might have been told you don’t. People get told that they don’t need their tonsils; that they’re an extra organ and they can do just fine without them. I’ve noticed that those who say this are in the business of removing tonsils! You don’t have any extra organs that you don’t need. You need them all. The organ wouldn’t be there if there wasn’t a purpose for it. Tonsils are there to keep microbes from getting into your lungs and creating a respiratory infection. Removing your tonsils increases your risk of getting one. Your T-cells get activated, antibodies are created as part of a standard immune response. (You also have lymphatic tissue in your armpits, to keep microbes from entering into your extremities.) When I talk about tonsils, it’s not just one. There are four different sets of lymph tissue located in the back of your throat. The two remedies that support your lymph system to do its job better are zinc and vitamin D. What I’ve also observed with people who have chronic tonsil infections or swollen tonsils is that they’re almost always on a diet high in sugar or dairy. So I recommend you drastically reduce or eliminate sugar and dairy from your diet. You may also find fasting helpful. In fact, you may find that your appetite goes away, which is a sign that your body is trying to get you to fast. Fasting is important to help strengthen your immune system. Your tonsils are important! Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 55, 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. Follow us on FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg Send a Message to his team: m.me/DrEricBerg ABOUT DR. BERG: https://bit.ly/39LCWg8 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, and 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. The Health & Wellness, Dr. Berg Nutritionals and Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site. Thanks for watching! Your tonsils are an important part of your immune system.