The Cabral Concept

3609: Chronic Stress, Poor Sleep & Inflammation Solved (Unsolved Health Mystery Case #7) (TWT)

Dec 23, 2025
What if your chronic stress and sleep issues are signs of deeper imbalances? A conversation with a high-performing entrepreneur reveals how long COVID left him with lingering fatigue and inflammation. Delving into mineral imbalances, elevated heavy metals, and the effects of stress on recovery, solutions include dietary adjustments and detox strategies. Discover how to transform depletion into vitality with practical lifestyle tips, supplements, and personalized coaching to restore balance and encourage optimal health.
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ANECDOTE

Long COVID Led To Lingering Exhaustion

  • John developed long COVID after hospitalization for pneumonia and spent months recovering with lingering symptoms. He later used NAD+ therapy which briefly restored his energy before symptoms returned years later.
INSIGHT

Viruses Can Empty Your Reserves

  • Viral infections like COVID can deplete bodily reserves and trigger a cascade of inflammation and mitochondrial weakness. Dr. Stephen Cabral describes this as the rain barrel filling and then overflowing with stressors.
INSIGHT

Low Electrolytes Show Depleted Reserves

  • Low sodium and potassium on the minerals test signal depleted reserves rather than poor dietary intake. Dr. Stephen Cabral links this pattern to poor sleep and reduced ability to handle additional stressors.
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