

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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Apr 8, 2023 • 17min
2619: Long Haulers, Pain in Temple, Safe Cookware, Supporting Healthy Sleep, Adult ADHD (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: Amber: Hello, I’m looking for information on the COVID 19 long hauler issue. I’m experiencing some symptoms and wanted to figure out how your program works Summer: Hi Dr. Cabral! Thank you for all that you do and share with everyone searching for answers! Several years ago my brother was doing Wim Hof exercises and heard a pop in his left temple followed by sharp and pressure type pain in that area for days to weeks. He was told by a chiropractor that it is a sinus issue. We are skeptical of this because there are no sinuses near the temple area… since then, he has had similar episodes but no popping sound. He feels like there is pressure in the vein that runs across the temple. He ends up with that same sharp pressurized pain every time and takes weeks to heal. The pain is worsened by any exertion, singing, raising his voice, bending over, breathing exercises, etc. Any ideas what this could be? He lives a healthy plant based lifestyle. Thanks!! Cathy: I have listened to your podcast on toxic cookware and safe cookware. I am still not entirely clear on guidance for popular items like Staub, which you did not mention specifically. Staub is an enamel coated cast item and I have reached out to the Company who claims they have tested for their interior being lead/cadmium free. Should I be concerned with the outside testing positive for either of those? Lots of online "experts" claiming this can rub off on the interior when pans are stored/washed. Thoughts on safety and regular use? Jillian: Hi Dr. Cabral, my hobby unfortunately has unhealthy hours that I don't have much control over. I live in Colombia and salsa dance frequently, implementing a particular style of dance that gets my heart rate up substantially (sometimes as much as a HIIT work out in a single song). Events never start earlier than 9pm. Knowing that I can't change these hours, what are the best practices/supplements/habits I can do to support my adrenals, health and sleep quality? I already sleep with a mask & earplugs, eat WFPB and do not consume alcohol or caffeine. Thank you for everything you do!! Ashley: Hi Dr. Cabral, I've been listening to all of your podcasts in which you address ADD/ADHD and I'm wondering if there is a reason why, when addressing this topic, you and others seem to only talk about kids dealing with it and not adults. Do most kids outgrow it or something? The reason I'm listening to the podcasts on this topic is because I have a couple of adult friends who have told me that they majorly struggle with ADD/ADHD and I'm trying to help them gain some knowledge. I appreciate your insight! Thanks for all that you do! 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 and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2619 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 7, 2023 • 22min
2618: Heart Analysis Technology, Retirement Book, Walking & Dementia, Morning Exercise Research (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: Free EquiLife Whole Food Bars Cleerly Heart Analysis (product review) Replace Retirement (book review) Walking & Dementia (research) Morning Exercise (research) For all the details tune into this week’s #CabralConcept 2618 – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2618 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 6, 2023 • 18min
2617: “Forever Chemicals” Finally Recognized as a Real Problem (TT)
On today’s show, I want to go over a really important topic… This is one that the natural health community has known about for decades but is just recently being recognized in the main stream and by our government. I don’t want this to be an alarming episode but I feel it is important for you to understand what PFAs are, how they have infiltrated our lives, and what we can do about it. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2617 where I share with you what “Forever Chemicals” are and how they have finally been recognized as a real problem - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2617 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 5, 2023 • 18min
2616: Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) Explained (WW)
Last week I shared with you an amazing study that showed that Type 2 Diabetes is reversible… This week I want to dive deeper into the diet that was followed during this study and discuss what it is and why it worked. I also what to share with you my thoughts on the sustainability of this diet and provide some insight into what might work better for long-term success. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2616 where I go over what Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy is and find out if I recommend it or not - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2616 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 4, 2023 • 13min
2615: Does Eating Grilled or Charred Foods Cause Cancer? (TWT)
Spring is springing and summer is almost here and for many people that means backyard barbecues and lots of grilling… And while there are numerous healthy and nutritious meals you can enjoy, I want to provide you with a word of caution and how to avoid certain grilling pitfalls... Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2615 where I share with you 2 specific chemicals that are created when cooking meat a certain way and help you understand if eating grilled or charred meat causes cancer - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2615 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 3, 2023 • 17min
2614: How to Overcome “The 6 Ghosts of Fear” (MM)
What are you afraid of? We all have something that makes us scared but is fear stopping you from taking action in your life? On today’s show, I want to go over The 6 Ghosts of Fear that may be holding you back from living your life to the fullest. Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2614 for my tips on recognizing what is getting in the way of your success and how to overcome it - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2614 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 2, 2023 • 21min
2613: Rain Barrel Size, Diastasis Recti Repair, “Natural Flavors”, Breakfast Ideas, Air Filter (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… Allison: Hi Dr Cabral, I am so thankful for you and your team. You guys have changed the trajectory of me and my family's life forever and I am so very grateful. My question is about a friend. Do some people have smaller rain barrels than others? My friends have a set of identical twins. One twin was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 7 years old. The family went on the Specific Carbohydrate diet and changed their lifestyle, but the other twin ended up with a Crohn's diagnosis at 13. You often talk about how you got sick at 17 and how that is young. I feel like 7 is so young. They were born by c-section and had a handful of rounds of antibiotics, but not a crazy amount. So I'm just wondering how someone's rain barrel fills up at such a young age. Thank you for your thoughts and for everything! Anonymous: Hi, I am in my mid 40’s and have worked with your practitioners on reducing inflammation and candida. I am currently at a healthy weight and exercise regularly. I’ve had 5 children and have been left with mild diastasis recti and excess skin on my stomach. I’ve worked with a specialist to heal my core and it did help, but didn’t heal the DR completely. I’ve consulted with a plastic surgeon who has recommended a diastasis repair with a mini tummy tuck. I know you can’t give medical advice, but can you give me your thoughts on this surgery and any long term affects this may cause. Joyce: I really love these podcasts (Thank you). Can you give me information on "natural flavors"? I have heard it is only "msg" in disguise. It contains multiple biohazards, and chemical compounds. It has slipped under the radar and allowed into lots of foods (even health foods) that are advertised as safe. Can you give me the science and finally a straight answer on this. I can only find research from the FDA and I definitely don't trust them. Is it really hidden msg. I won't eat anything with natural flavors or any other "flavors" until I get the truth. Thanks!! Tracy: Thoroughly enjoying your podcast episodes. Do you have recommendations on what to eat to break a fast? Thank you! BTW, already left a review as requested. :-) B: Hi Dr Cabral, I always appreciate your honest reviews. Can you please review the air filter PuraClenz? It claims to have scientific evidence that it destroys mold spores in the air but I don’t want to purchase something like this if it doesn’t really work. Thank you! 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 and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2613 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Apr 1, 2023 • 16min
2612: Sauna & EMF, Coffee Enema, H-pylori & SIBO, Fasting & Exercise, Semaglutide (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: Alicja: Hi Dr. Cabral, I listen to your podcast daily and learn so much from you. I keep working on improving my health and see results. I'm going to put an infrared sauna to my house in a couple of months. It will be placed next to my office room and want to ask you if there is anything I could do or purchase to block EMFs from the sauna. Would Soma Vedic be helpful? Or maybe there are other things I'm not aware of? Thank you for all you do, you are such a big help and inspiration in my health rebuilding journey. Alicja: Hi again :) I also have a question about coffee enema. What is your opinion about adding once capsule of clean gut probiotic to my coffee right before doing coffee enema? Would that be beneficial? I haven't tried this yet, but I'm very tempted. I take probiotics often, but my last stool test showed I don't have any Lactobacillius in my gut. Maybe trying to add it through coffee enema would be more effective? Thank you again. I appreciate your help so much. Nadine: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thanks for the wealth of information you provide. I have suffered with severe gas and bloating for more than a decade. In January, 2022 I did an endoscopy which revealed I had H-pylori. After about 4 weeks of “heavy” antibiotics treatment I did a stool test which showed the H-pylori was gone but I was still very bloated and gasy. I then did a breath test and I tested positive for SIBO. I did another 2 weeks of antibiotics but I still suffer from bloating, gas and indigestion. I have not retested for SIBO as yet as my next appointment with my GI doctor is in March, 2023. I am always extremely tired, lots of fatigue, brain fog and generally feel like crap! Of note, I had thyroid cancer and my entire thyroid was removed in 2012. What do you recommend I do now? Ann: Thank you so much for all you do Dr. Cabral. The guidance you give is truly life changing!! I have a question about some conflicting information and wonder if it just depends on my bioindividuality. I've read not to do heavy exercise (i.e. running) on an empty stomach, because it will spike cortisol, but also have seen that its better to wait to eat until 1 hour after a heavy workout for fat burning. I always start my day with a shake and I am more of a Vata or Pitta body type. I am currently in weight loss mode but also wonder if this advice changes when I go to weight maintenance. Just want to do what is healthiest for my body and longevity. Thank you again- you are truly changing so many lives:) Anonymous: Hey Dr. Cabral , I hope you are having a beautiful day ! I have a quick question for you . What is your opinion on using a semaglutide for weight loss even though I’m not diabetic ? My Endocrinologist who is also a functional medicine Dr. Prescribed me Rybelsus in pill form to help aid my weight loss and insulin resistance. I have done the fatlosity program to a T. I’m afraid to try the semaglutide .. it seems it’s the new fad weight loss pill or shot and I’m very weary of that . What is your opinion on the subject? I’m about 60 lbs overweight and it’s extremely depressing . I eat pretty clean , work out & hardly drink any alcohol . I have done the big 5 and thyroid & hormones showed all normal .I’m Confused 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 and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2612 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Mar 31, 2023 • 27min
2611: Absorbable K2, Life Beyond 100, Endangered Species & Glyphosate, Omega 3 & Recovery (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: Free EquiLife DVFB Capsules New EquiLife Liquid D3 & K2 Weekly Podcast Recap Vitamin K (product review) Life Beyond 100 (book review) Endangered Species & Glyphosate (research) Omega 3 & Recovery (research) For all the details tune into this week’s #CabralConcept 2611 – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2611 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

Mar 30, 2023 • 17min
2610: Overcoming Fatigue Comes from Managing “Allostatic Load” (TT)
Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you could sleep for days, and it still wouldn’t be enough? If you are tired and feeling chronically fatigued there is something at a deeper root causal level that is stressing your body… And in order to begin to recover and build up your energy you must first understand the role that allostatic load plays and how to regulate it… To learn more join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2610 where I share with you why overcoming fatigue comes from managing “Allostatic Load” - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2610 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: 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 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) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!