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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Oct 31, 2019 • 24min

1360: Frequent Morning Bowel Movements, Detox Support, Menopause & Libido, Why Am I Hungry, Naval Oil, Gilbert's Syndrome Tips (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! Keri: Hi Dr. Cabral, I'm a newer listener and have really been appreciating the wisdom and information you share on your podcast. I'm hoping you'll be able to give insight into my now year long struggle with digestive issues. About a year ago, I started having multiple bowel movements each morning. Which sounds great, except that when I do have to go, it's urgent. Which means that I have developed anxiety to be anywhere there is not a bathroom in between 6 and 11 am (morning commutes anywhere are a nightmare!). When I go, it seems to be a complete bowel movement, but within 30-45 minutes, I'll have to go again. Initially, it was normal stools, then turned to diarrhea & also yellowish stools at times and also undigested food in stools. I have also had chronic mild & transient pain under my right rib----In fact, sometimes I notice the pain less, but will notice the entire right side of my body from shoulder to hip is cinched up. Functional medicine testing resulted in me doing an herbal protocol for SIBO, and taking loads of supplements for nutritional deficiencies---my largest being ALA, then B vitamins, Iron & Vitamin D. Calcium blood levels were a little elevated. The nutritional supplements have greatly helped with my energy, and SIBO levels are normal, but I am back to being housebound between 6 & 11 am, and sometimes later. I also often still have undigested food and small amounts of mucus in stools. GI doctor seemed to think I have gall/pancreas issues as I don't digest fats well, but pancreatic lipase level was only slightly low. He prescribed Questran for Bile Acid Diarrhea, which has done nothing and is hard to choke down and I'd rather use a natural approach. Dietary changes I have tried are AIP (which was okay, but I have trouble digesting fibers) GAPS which made me significantly worse and have a flare that almost led to an ER visit (I suspect because of the fats, and LOW FODMAP which leads to very mild improvements. Appreciate your guidance, whatever it may be--realizing you can not give medical advice. Even if it's just to tell me to order more tests or research a supplement, I'm grateful Lisa: Hi Stephen - I would love to get your thoughts on egg freezing apologises but it is rather urgent as I need to make a call to start the first week of October. I'm super sensitive to medication and wondering how my body would go with the hormones and general anesthetic? I'm currently completing Level 2 IHP and even had a reaction to the FM detox on Day 2 and not being able to stomach the shake. Really appreciate your guidance Many thanks Lisa Cindy: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thank you for all you do. I am a long time listener. :)I am a perimenopausal woman, 46 years old, with hypothyroidism for 25 years, but I only started feeling symptoms at around age 40 (also the time I lived in a moldy house!). I have had issues with hot flashes, on and off, since about 40 as well. For the past few months I have NOT had any hot flashes, while I am taking a dropper full of Chaste tree berry daily. I avoid gluten and cow dairy. Tested: gluten issue, both genetically & with food sensitivity. A lack of energy has been my main issue since 2016, but I am feeling more & more like my self, full of life. One issue though... my libido is so low. I want to have the same level as my husband, but I am lacking much in this area. I've been doing the "Fake it until you make it" for too long now. I want the same vitality that my husband has! I want it for him; I want it for me. But, I also want it naturally! Please tell me how. Best regards, Trying to keep up with XXXXX. Cindy: Hi Dr. Cabral, It's me again. :) I have practiced intermittent fasting (12 to 18 hours) for over a year. I completed several Cabral Detox Protocol and a 2 week Detox Protocol. Also, I have completed a Cabral CBO Protocol,just finished a Heavy Metal Detox and will be starting the Mold Detox Protocol today. About two weeks ago, I started drinking a smoothie with DNS daily (with 1 cup organic blueberries, 1/2 teaspoon ashwagandha, 8 oz. almond milk, and a scoop of ice). Then, about 5 hours I would eat a large salad with 1/2 avocado, olive oil, and nuts/seeds. About 5 hours later, I would eat a variety of things for dinner. After about 1 week, I started getting really hungry within a couple hours after eating. So then I added in about a cup of nuts (a few of each: brazil, macadamias, walnut, pecan, & almond) to breakfast. I seem to crave protein. I cannot seem to get enough. I have not gained weight, but I really should start focusing on losing 20 pounds of fat! I believe you, "A healthy body will NOT store fat."So, I have focused on health, and I am healthier because of it....but I am not a lean machine, as my husband. Please tell me, why am I so hungry? Even when I eat well, I feel soooooo hungry! It is easier NOT to eat because once I get over one hungry feeling, the hard part is over. With eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner... I really am hungry in between meals.... yet I am eating quality meals. This morning I woke up, a few minutes before my alarm, to a growling stomach! Should I start monitoring my blood sugar? Trying to understand, Hungry Cindy Yvonne: Hi Dr. Cabral! Is putting oils in your navel a real Ayurvedic remedy or is this just a social media craze? I've never heard you mention it. BTW, I loved the IHP L1 & L2 certification. I appreciate your time, knowledge and passion you share daily. Laima: Hello, my nephew who is 15 years old has Gilbert's syndrome. What would you suggest to do in this case? Many thanks! 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/1360 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family)

Oct 26, 2019 • 22min

1359: Food Allergies vs Intolerances, Labial Adhesion, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion, Celiac Reversible, Caffeine Heart Palpitations, Creatine Loading (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: James: Hello Dr Cabral, I have a question regarding food intolerances. Can you explain how we get these, are we both born with these and also develop them later in life or are we only born with food ALLERGIES, and intolerances are all later developed? Also can we cure all intolerances or is it possible we may have some intolerances for life? Please explain in as much detail as possible if the science is out there. :) Thanks so much for your continued support - James Michelle: My 2 year old daughter (turning 3 in late Nov) has a labial adhesion. This was found after we brought her in for "stomach" pain, which x-rays showed was severe constipation (even though she had been having BMs). The pediatrician's recommendation for resolving the adhesion was prescription estrogen cream to be applied to the adhesion twice daily (Premarin for 7-10 days). Since the x-ray confirmed the pain was caused by constipation, and not a bladder issue, I am NOT comfortable applying estrogen cream to my toddler, especially since hers is only connecting the middle third of her labia! Do you know of labial adhesions fixing themselves over time? Would you feel comfortable applying an estrogen cream to one of your young daughters? Thank you, and in particular, for your dedication to helping normal folks like me understand more naturopathic ways of approaching "medicine" via your podcast!! Carole: Hi Dr. Cabral -- I'm a big fan of yours and have been a dedicated listener of your podcast for a while. I look forward to waking up and listening to your words of wisdom daily. Thank you so much for for the information you provide. I was hoping to see if you have any natural suggestions/recommendations to help a person diagnosed with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO). Thank you! I really appreciate everything you teach! I wish there were more people in the world like you. :) Kelly: My 5yo was diagnosed celiac at 4. I realize this is not supposed to be a reversible disease. I do know that it is an autoimmune condition and since other autoimmune are potentially reversible why is this different? Jess: Hi Dr. Cabral! For the past 5 years or so I have had an intolerance to caffeine. I started drinking coffee in high school and continued until I was about 23/24. Out of the blue I began to have heart palpitations and trouble breathing. It almost felt like a panic attack that would last days after drinking a single cup of coffee. It got so bad that I ended up going to the ER where they determined I have an arrhythmia that worsens when I drink caffeine. Now at age 28 I avoid it at all costs in order to not have the symptoms. The cardiologist I went to did not have any answers as to why this started happening so suddenly and basically told me to stop drinking coffee. Is there a way to find out why this happened? I would love to have the occasional cup of coffee again! I am also currently doing the CBO protocol for SIBO and H.pylori. Thanks for all that you do! Darrel: Hey Dr. Cabral. During the phase of training where I would do a creatine overload is it okay to add creatine to regular water, Himalayan sea salt & lime drink first thing in the morning? Or is it okay to add anything else to that drink eg collagen, glutamine, citrulline etc? Or should it be just those 3 ingredients (lime, salt, water) with option of daily vegetable powder? Keep up great work 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/1359 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Oct 25, 2019 • 25min

1358: National Chocolate Day, Lifespan Book Review, Sleep & Depression Link, Cocoa & Memory, Processed Food & Auto-Immune Research (FR)

Welcome back to this week's #FridayReview where we are about to get into the best of this past week! Today on the show we'll talk about: • Hitting 10 Million downloads • 2 Interviews I appeared on • The link between REM sleep & depression • How chocolate may boost memory • Research on processed food & auto-immune We have a lot to cover and for all the details tune into today's #CabralConcept 1358 - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1358 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Oct 24, 2019 • 25min

1357: Burn More Fat By Properly Combining Cardio & Weight Training (TT)

I wanted to do a follow up on how to properly combine cardio and weight training together in the same workout for maximum results… And to answer this question we have to start with your goals:Do you want to improve your specific sport or transform your body because based on that answer the program will change... Regardless, I share both answers and why on today's #CabralConcept 1357 where we'll review how to properly combine cardio with weight training for maximum results - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1357 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Oct 23, 2019 • 27min

1356: The One Day Reset Diet: How to Change Your Body in a Day (WW)

Have you ever felt like blah after a night of indulgent eating, poor sleep, drinking, or overdoing it on vacation? If so, one of the fastest ways to get yourself back on track is to "reset" your digestive system while balancing healthy levels of blood sugar and inflammation... It's not magic and it works by combining the science of fasting with strategic windows of easily digestible nutrients... Today, I want to explain how my private wellness clients have been able to get rid of the brain fog, blah feeling, and 3+lbs of excess inflammatory weight gain in just 24 hours with this strategic fasted "diet" plan... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1356 to find out how to complete the One Day Reset Diet to change your body in a day - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1356 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

Oct 22, 2019 • 28min

1355: Boost Your Brain Function with These 7 Foods & Lifestyle Factors (Part 2) (TWT)

More and more people are starting to see and believe that they are in control of their health... And because of that, they are beginning to make positive changes to their diet, sleep, exercise, and stress that are creating visible signs of success in their life... However, many people overlook the fact that what is good for the body often shares the same benefits with your "aging" brain... So on today's #CabralConcept 1355 I'd like to go over how to boost your brain function with these 7 foods & lifestyle factors (Part 2 from last week) - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1355 - - - 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 Supplements: > "The Dr. Cabral Daily Protocol" (This is what Dr. Cabral does every day!) - - - > Dr. Cabral Detox (The fastest way to get well, lose weight, and feel great!) - - - > Daily Nutritional Support Shake (#1 "All-in-One recommendation in my practice) - - - > Daily Fruit & Vegetables Blend (22 organic fruit & vegetables "greens powder") - - - > CBD Oil (Full-spectrum, 3rd part-tested & organically grown) - - - > Candida/Bacterial Overgrowth, Leaky Gut, Parasite & Speciality Supplement Packages - - - > See All Supplements: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/collections/supplements - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Organic Acids Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Thyroid + Adrenal + Hormone Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Adrenal + Hormone Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Omega-3 Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > Stool Test (Use this test to uncover any bacterial, h. Pylori, or parasite overgrowth) - - - > Genetic Test (Use the #1 lab test to unlocking your DNA and what it means in terms of wellness, weight loss & anti-aging) - - - > Dr. Cabral's "Big 5" Lab Tests (This package includes the 5 labs Dr. Cabral recommends all people run in his private practice) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your family!)

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