The Cabral Concept

Dr. Stephen Cabral

The Cabral Concept by Dr. Cabral was created for you, the health conscious individual looking to discover the little known factors to ideal wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging. We uncover the root causes of why you're feeling stuck and unable to attain your goals and the action steps needed to live the life you always dreamed of. Plus, every day I answer your natural health wellness, weight loss, mindset, product review, and longevity questions. By following the Cabral Concept of "Change Your Body - Change Your Life," our community believes that by first rebalancing your body and mind, you will then be motivated to conquer any goals you set for yourself in life. I look forward to sharing these real world, proven, holistic strategies with you straight from my Boston Naturopathic, Ayurvedic, and Functional Medicine practice!

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Jan 31, 2021 • 25min

1822: Flaxseed Warning, Mold Probiotic, Osteopathic Medicine, Adrenal Gland Extracts, Pimple Diet, REM vs Deep Sleep, Early Waking, Optimize Muscle & Health (HouseCall)

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let's get started! Elizabeth: Hi Dr Cabral, a food product I purchased (Flaxseed, Sunflower, Pumpkin, Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries Mix) was recently recalled in November due to containing hazardous chemicals. Upon a google search, I found flaxseed warnings about cyanide danger. It later emerged, the recall was actually due to FSA warning there was an issue throughout Europe relating to a pesticide called Ethylene oxide being found in batches of organic sesame seeds coming from India. I am surprised about the flaxseed cyanide connection but also surprised about the pesticide use on organic farming. I haven't been using either flaxseed or sesame seed since but I enjoy both and would like to enjoy both again. Are these seeds best to avoid for now, as I'm now confused what can be trusted? Thank you and appreciate all you do Michael: Hi Dr. Cabral, which probiotic do you recommend for mold toxicity? The mold toxicity has impacted my digestive system. I feel like I'm not breaking down my food properly and I'm more constipated. Anonymous: Hi Doc! I'm all into your concept of using the kind of medicine that will help your client the most. I'm fascinated of the Osteopathic medicine philosophy. A.T Still was the founder of the Osteopathic Medicine and he was a very interesting man. I think osteopathy has the same philosophy as functional medicine, Ayurveda etc. What do you think about osteopathy and do you think it's possible to combine it with IHP? I'm reading "toward a psychology of being- maslow" at the moment. When I read about the self-actualization person I always think about you. You have transformed me to a better human being. Thanks for everything. Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral. I have been working on overcoming HPA Axis dysfunction and have been without a cycle post birth control for 2 years. My naturopathic practitioner put me on FEMRebalance by Vitanica and Adrenal Response Non Glandular by Innate. After getting hormone blood-work done and finding out I have very low hormones all together I went to an endocrinologist. They told me to stop taking those supplements and to "avoid ALL adrenal gland extracts - because these contain active hormone that tell your pituitary gland not to make ACTH and leads to atrophy of the adrenal gland cortex. Avoid licorice root because it inhibits an enzyme in the kidney that breaks down cortisol to cortisone." How can this be true and so many natural doctors recommend these things. Where is the disconnect? I am not asking for medical advice but in your experience who is right? Thanks again! Anonymous: Hi Dr CabralI am 16 and have been dealing with pimples for the last 5 years now. I don't have severe acne, but i have a few pimples scattered around my entire face (a few on my forehead, cheeks and chin area), it gets worse on some days and sometimes its not that much, but there are always some pimples, and my face is never completely pimple clear. I've tried a lot of spot treatments and home remedies, but it doesn't take all my pimples away completely. What should i do? I know thats its not severe, but i just want a complete clear and smooth skin. I also have blemishes, so even when there are not that much pimples on my face i still have the blemishes that are permanently there, some are even there for years! I don't follow any specific diet, but I'm trying to restrict sugar, but it doesn't seem to make any difference to my skin. Please help, i would sincerely appreciate any advice.Thank you. Ryan: Hello, I'm regularly getting close to 3 hours of deep sleep according to my Oura ring which as you can imagine I'm pretty happy about. However my REM sleep seems to struggle, never really getting close to that 2 hour mark and more often maxing out at 90 mins or so. I know both stages have different restorative functions but can extra deep sleep make up for a lack of REM sleep in your experience or opinion?Also, as is often cited, deep sleep typically occurs from 10pm-2am. My current bed time is around 11:45pm, and yet I'm still crushing it on the deep sleep. Not really a question, just an interesting observation I guess. FYI I take Mg Glycinate, Glycine and fish oil as my evening supplements. Kristin: Hi Dr. Cabral, Your podcasts have been so informative and I have learned so much about my health. I have been having issues with my sleep the past few months. I had the Thyroid Adrenal Hormone test done a few months ago and my cortisol was high in the morning and at night, and lower during the day. I also had very high estrogen and low progesterone. Working with my IHP I have been taking the Estrogen Balance and Progestomend, as well as Adrenal Soothe, Cal Mag, B-Complex, Zinc and other supplements. The Progestomend seems to bother my stomach so I've been taking a bit of a lower dose than recommended. In addition I have been using the Sleep Support. I fall asleep at night very easily with no problem between 10:00pm and 11:00pm, however I always wake up between 3:30 and 4:30 am and cannot go back to sleep unless I take some melatonin, which leaves me feeling groggy the next morning if I take it at that time. Any suggestions? I'm working on completely cutting our caffeine as well, but never have it after about 2:00pm or so anyway. Any advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I also have the Oura Ring and never meet my REM goal. Thanks so much for all you do! Anonymous: Hey Dr. Cabral, thank you for all that you do. You've helped me out soo much from an overall health standpoint.Im a 25 year old male.Sleep 8+ hours a day. Eat 50% carbs 25% proteins25% fats. Train 3-5x a week in the gym and track my HRV and do practically everything to optimize my health.I'm Considering starting a career in bodybuilding, but I also want to preserve my health and focus on longevity. My question: How would you optimize building muscle while keeping your health optimal as well aside from what I'm already doing? Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1822 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Jan 30, 2021 • 23min

1821: Raw Oysters, Aspergillus, Low B-Vitamins, Feeling Apathetic, Permanent Toxicity? (HouseCall)

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Michelle: Dear Dr. Cabral, I would love to ask your help in solving my mystery. This summer I completed the CBO protocol with citricidal and then 3 months of the finisher. I ended in July and was feeling amazing, with very healthy stool every day. Then in August I went on a camping trip and on the last night I had significant diarrhea that lasted almost 3 days. I could not trace back to what could have caused it, except we did eat a batch of raw oysters the day before. Ever since those 3 days, my stool has been hard and pebbled and constipated for the last couple months (sorry for the TMI - I miss my healthy stools!). I don't have any other symptoms, but after all the hard work of the CBO, I'm wondering if maybe I got parasites or bacteria from the oysters. I cannot afford a stool test right now, but would you suggest I do the parasite protocol, and if so, should I take citricidal with it just in case? And is there any harm in doing this after all the gut healing work from the CBO/finisher? Thank you SO much. You have been my life and health saver and I'm so grateful for you! -Michelle Nicole: Please do another podcast on mold! There is so much to know. I have listened to all your previous podcast. How does our body rid itself of mold, whats the process going on, She is waiting to do the mold protocol because she is currently on the CBO. I think we found and removed the source but her symptoms are getting worse now that we are home and inside all the time with the pandemic. Will she show these symptoms until the mold protocol is completed because her body can't rid of it? She had high levels of aspergillus and aspergilus. Does the mold just continue to add up in her system? Shouldn't we see improvement if we removed the source?I truly appreciate your genius knowledge insight and all you do for others! Mike: Hi Dr Cabral, can mold toxicity or heavy metal toxicity cause a deficiency in B vitamins? I took a organic acids test and I was low on pretty much all my B vitamins. I had no overgrowth of candida or SIBO. I took a mold toxicity test and Chaetoglobosin A was at 107 so I'm currently on the mold toxicity protocol. Do you believe by doing the mold toxicity protocol I should be able to introduce the vitamins again? When I try to take the b vitamins I get anxiety and shortness of breath. Jessica: Hi, Dr. Cabral. Years back you inspired me to truly heal and set on the journey of assisting others to heal as well. I was full of passion and had a dream that I was working towards everyday- to become a health practitioner that has a thriving business helping others. Since the virus hit, I can't help but to struggle with navigating where I should go from here... where WE should go from here. I feel rather apathetic and often wonder what's the point of moving forward with my dreams at all when nothing makes sense anymore. I know none of us have the answer, but what advice do you have to move forward in this world that has completely shifted from what it once was? Thank you and blessings, Jess Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral, I want to know are the symptoms from mold toxicity or heavy metals toxicity permanent? Or can they disappear by taking care of the root cause? Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1821 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Jan 29, 2021 • 31min

1820: iTunes, Cleaning Products, Notes App, Ginger & Autoimmune Research, Lemon Detox & Inflammation (FR)

Welcome back to this week's #FridayReview where I can't wait to share with you the best of the week! I'm looking forward to reviewing: IHP Closing Soon! iTunes Updates Essential Oils Cleaning Products (product review) My Favorite Notes App (product review) Ginger and Autoimmune Issues (research) Lemon Detox and Inflammation (research) For all the details tune into today's #CabralConcept 1820 - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1820 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 27min

1819: Maximizing Human Performance with Guest Expert Brian MacKenzie (Interview) (CC)

Welcome back to this week's Conversations with Cabral where we are joined by our guest expert, Brian MacKenzie! Brian and I dive deep into the waters of human performance and how to maximize your potential… Brian offers excellent advice on tailoring your training based on your lifestyle, how to regulate your stress better, and what to watch out for in terms of burn out… This was an amazing episode to record and I hope you enjoy today's #CabralConcept 1819 - Enjoy the show and comment below to let @_BrianMackenzie and me know what you thought! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1819 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Jan 27, 2021 • 26min

1815: Insatiable Itching, Health Coaching Investment, Chronic Pain, Low Vitamin D, Extremely Fidgety, Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal (HouseCall)

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let's get started! Cara: Hi Dr. Cabral, I am one of your IHPs and unfortunately it always seems like it's more difficult when we're addressing our own health concerns. In May my father passed away and this was onto of many other stressors. At that time I developed a quarter size rash on both my hips. It took a couple weeks to go away but then an insatiable itching took it's place. This has been going on for 7 months now. If I have a compromised gut due to stress, I have no other symptoms so Im not sure if thats a place to start investigating. The itching usually happens twice a day. I have done a 7 day FM detox during this time and no improvement. I also had a colonic 2 weeks ago and there was no candida or parasites. Please point me in the right direction. I cannot afford my own personal health coach at this time... I'm a newly single mom and trying to figure it all out in the most precarious of times. Thank you Dr. Cabral for all you do!! Mike: Hello. Wondering what the investment is to work with Stephen Cabral and how his waiting list is? Thank you Mike Kica: Hello Dr. Cabral, My husband has been suffering from chronic pain for the last 7 years. He's about 53 years of age now. It started with a bad cold he got from our son and since then he's never been the same. He's had all sorts of test done, seen neurologist, taken antidepressants. By the western medics standers he's a health man. On top of all this , physical activity makes him feel worse. The only thing he can do is walk. So he doesn't have a way of releasing his stress by sweating it off. He also has mild sleep apnea. He recently told me he never feels good. It's very sad. He's a very bright man! Before we make the financial commitment, as I'm sure your services are not covered by insurance, I was wondering if you can help him. Do you have any cases like this? I also, would like to understand better your approach. Is it nutrition and vitamins? He's tried cleanings and detox but it has not made a difference on his pain at all. Looking forward to hearing back from you.Best, Kica Flossie: Since the first time I heard you on Allison Melody's podcast Food Heals, I have been hooked to your podcasts. Your story is extremely inspiring and you have a wealth of knowledge. Your story inspired me to write my book "Village Vibes" on my story on reversing an autoimmune disease. I am looking to raise up my low Vitamin D levels of 18 that was recently tested to the recommended 50 -70. What are your recommendations especially because I have a history of HTN. Thank you Flossie Carla: Hey Dr Cabral, thank you so much for everything that you do. Well all truly appreciate your dedication to help others. My question is regarding my husband, he's 30 (pitta body type) and EXTREMELY fidgety. I've never met anyone as fidgety as he is and it is extremely irritating not only for the people around him but for himself as well. He has done various 21 day functional medicine detox and has just finished month 3 of the CBO finisher after completing the CBO. He takes the daily foundational protocol level 3 every single day with the additional of balanced zinc, full spectrum magnesium and adrenal soothe. His nutrition is based on your recommendations and he exercises more days than not. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks! Arthur: I believe I've been suffering from mercury poisoning, from my 12 amalgam fillings, most of my life. I mean suffering. I've recently had half of them safely removed (SMART) and the rest soon. Mercury in my blood was at 11, but I feel there is a lot of mercury in my cells and it has started affecting my organs and especially my brain. I need a detox program. I'm a little worried about doing it wrong. So, where should I start? Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1815 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Jan 23, 2021 • 22min

1814: Immediate Bowel Movements, Xylitol, Vaccine Decisions, Essiac Tea Drawback, Flax Seed Absorption (HouseCall)

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Susan: Hi Dr. Cabral- thanks so much for sharing your natural health expertise with all of us. I especially appreciate your focus on the important things in life-family, helping others, health, vitality and purpose. My 80 year old mother has been slowing losing weight. After eating she needs to have a bowel movement right away. This has made her not want to eat as much and she is avoiding socializing more and more. She does have a few alcoholic drinks each day. Could this be the cause or something else? Thank you. Ryan: thoughts on xylitol to benefit the oral bacterial environment and overall oral health? Kirstin: Hi Dr. CabralI work in health care and have the option to receive the mRNA vaccination from Pfizer that is finishing trials now (likely before January 1). My masters is in public health so I am torn about receiving a vaccination that has No peer reviewed literature and is still technically "exploratory". I believe in vaccinations but this one is so rushed, has no peer review, has a relatively small sample on a global scale, and an MRNA vaccination has never been approved by the FDA (not that I really even trust the FDA). I was hoping you could help me decide to get the vaccination or not it should be available to me through my work in the next few weeks. Any input would be hugely helpful.Ps- I just finished my IHPL1 (yay) and working on L2You are awesome and I trust your expertise over anyone's. Thanks a million, happy holidays Kirstin Patricia: Hi, just listened to podcast 1764. In reference to Essiac tea, I had read in healthline, to avoid using if you had breast cancer. May stimulate growth of breast cancer cells. Is this true? Thank you Diane: Hi Dr Cabral Ive been listening to your podcast for about 2 years and have read the Rain Barrel Effect. Your podcast are the highlight of my day and your book has been life changing.My question is about consuming Flax seed. I am in my 60's and have lived my life constipated and rarely having a bowel movement. 7 years ago i started consuming 2-3 heaping (utensil) teaspoons of freshly ground organic flaxseed right before i consume my meals. Even before my DNS shake. This has changed my life. I have regular bowel movements, NOT diarrhea. I cant believe how good i feel and realize how awful i felt. My question is would taking this amount of flax with meals and supplements prevent my body from absorbing nutrients from food and supplements. I praying the answer Is I can continue as I do, I dont think I can live without my Flax..and I'm so proud of my BM's LOL. thanks Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1814 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Jan 22, 2021 • 27min

1813: Healthy Wine Options, The Future of Nutrition Book, Concussions &Meditation, Diabetes and Seeds Research (FR)

Welcome back to this week's #FridayReview where we'll be covering the best of the week as well as reviewing these topics: IHP Enrollment Open Healthy Wine Options (product review) The Future of Nutrition (book review) Meditation, Yoga & Concussion (research) Flax & Pumpkin Seeds & Diabetes (research) For all the details tune into today's #CabralConcept 1813 - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1813 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

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