The Cabral Concept

The number on the scale is going down, but do you know what you're actually losing?
 
 
When it comes to weight loss, seeing a lower number can feel like success. But weight loss doesn't always mean fat loss and losing muscle or other lean tissue can have a major impact on your metabolism, strength, physical function, and long-term health.
 
 
On today's show, I'm breaking down the important difference between losing weight and losing body fat, why preserving muscle should be a priority during weight loss, and how factors like strength training, protein, fiber, hydration, and micronutrients can support a healthier approach.
 
 
So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3876 to discover why the goal shouldn't simply be to lose weight, but to lose excess body fat while preserving your muscle for a stronger metabolism, better physical function, and healthier aging.
 
 
Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!
 
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> Complete Minerals & Metals Test
(Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)
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> Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test
(Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)
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> Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test
(Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)
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> Complete Food Sensitivity Test
(Find out your hidden food sensitivities)
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> Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test
(Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)
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Your body is constantly communicating with you...but are you paying attention to what it's trying to say?
 
 
Many of the symptoms we experience every day can be easy to dismiss or simply treat as something we have to live with. But what if these signals are actually clues pointing toward an underlying imbalance?
 
 
On today's show, I'm breaking down 5 important ways your body may be trying to get your attention and why understanding these signals can be an important first step toward identifying potential root causes before they develop into more serious health challenges.
 
 
We'll explore why recurring symptoms deserve a closer look, how to recognize patterns your body may be showing you, and the different ways you can begin investigating what's happening beneath the surface.
 
 
So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3875 to learn how to better listen to your body, understand the messages it's sending you, and start asking the bigger question: What is my body trying to tell me?
 
 
Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!
 
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For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:
StephenCabral.com/3875
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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)
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Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:
StephenCabral.com/askcabral
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Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?
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Sometimes achieving your biggest goals doesn't require a completely new strategy, it just requires getting clear on what's standing in your way and what it will take to move forward.
 
 
On today's show, I'm sharing 5 powerful questions that can help you gain clarity around your goals, create a practical path forward, and turn your intentions into meaningful action.
 
 
We'll explore why so many people get stuck when pursuing their goals, how to move beyond uncertainty and procrastination, and what it really takes to go from knowing what you want to actually making it happen.
 
 
So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3874 to discover the five questions that can help you create a clearer path toward the life you want and finally start making your biggest goals a reality.
 
 
Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!
 
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For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:
StephenCabral.com/3874
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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!

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…
 
Alyssa: Hi! After having our first baby I started getting eczema on my hands. Very itchy, small bumps with clear liquid in them. It flared up again after having our second baby and my hands are now extremely dry, cracked, have the little bumps and what I've read could be a wet eczema. Any idea why this is happening or how to clear it up? Thank you! 
 
 
M: Hi Dr. Cabral, Firstly, thank you for such a brilliant podcast. I've learned so much from you over the years and really appreciate the practical way you share your knowledge. My 10-year-old son was recently diagnosed with a plantar fibroma after we noticed a firm lump in the arch of his foot and had it confirmed by ultrasound. I listened to your HouseCall episode #2011 where you discussed plantar fibromatosis and recommended proteolytic enzymes for adults. What approach would you recommend for a 10-year-old? Are there any underlying factors you would investigate, or natural/conservative therapies you would recommend to help prevent the fibroma from growing or potentially reduce it? He is very healthy and active and currently takes DNS, magnesium and omega-3s. Thank you.  
 
 
Mohamed: Hello Dr.Cabral, just beginning my 7 day detox. Looking forward to it, Ive been researching a lot lately about ampK and Nrf2. The benefits of up regulation of ampk are incredible, I know you also touched on this. But can you elaborate and give a actionable plan with diet, exercise, supplements to boost ampk and get benefits from Lipid Control • Glucose • Oxidative Stress • Inflammatin • Endothelial •Toxic Protection • Apoptosis of maligniant cells and not in normal cells in response to a stress. From my research, berberine came up. But are there others? Thanks!  
 
 
Jennifer: Our pediatric dentist has recommended that my 4 and a half year old daughter get crowns on every tooth because she was born with a bright white line along the gum line of every tooth and within a year had cavities on every single tooth. We got filings and silver paint to try to remedy the situation but within a year after all the fillings either came out or more cavities erupted on every tooth. We brush twice a day and against my original wishes do use fluoride for her now as well. I think we have to move forward with the dental work but can you tell me which lab tests I should run to make sure there's nothing else severe going on. I can use my subscription perk to do HTMA but if I need to do more I can. Our dentist said she had only seen one other case like this in her 25 years.  
 
 
Mary: Had bloodwork run. I take 2.8g Omega 3 (1,400 EPA, 1,000 DHA), Vit D 5,000, Garlic (Aged fermented black garlic 600 mg, garlic allium (400 mg), Berberine 2x day (Equilife), cell boost, Nattokinase (Equilife), red yeast rice 1,200 mg includes 200 mg coQ10, and other supplements not related to what I'm writing about. My total cholesterol went from 210 to 226 from two years ago, triglicerides 119 to 330, HDL 61 to 46 & LDL 126 to 133. I eat very little meat, although I do eat cheese and sweets. I walk 15,000-20,000 steps a day. Only changes I can think of is in the last 1 1/2 years I have a way out of the ordinary amount of stress because of several factors. I ate (1/4c) steel cut oats every morning for years & recently switched to DNS shakes. Added psyllium. Not sure what else to do.  
 



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!
 
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Show Notes and Resources:
StephenCabral.com/3873
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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!

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: 
 
Angela: I have stage 1 lipedema. recently last 3 years gained about 30lbs. I am 43 and looking for help. I have had lipedema for as long as I can remember feeling my thighs were just SO fatty even when I was thiner. 120-132 lbs I want to feel like me again  
 
 
Erik: Hi Dr. C, I was hoping to get some guidance about protocols. As of now I'm half way through the mold protocol after finishing the CBO protocol this spring. I had pretty bad bacterial overgrowth and mold markers. Ive been out of the mold for a year and was feeling good through the CBO protocol. However, the last week of the CBO protocol was the week of my yearly fishing trip. I had fun but it also involves a lot of processed foods and alcohol. This resulted in my bad joint pain starting mid meal coming back and almost feeling like Im starting over. On the mold protocol the joint pain during and post meal has continued despite eating lower histamine and taking DAO. Im almost 2 months in taking the clean gut probiotic and healthy gut support. Any suggestions what to do after heavy metal detox.
 
 
Alicja: Hello Dr. Cabral, Thank you for all you do. I'm your long time listener. I'm 43 yo and recently I started noticing my heart working differently. From time to time I experience very forceful heart beat. It is very noticeable and uncomfortable, like a hard thump. I'm not sure what is happening and what is causing it. It happens at random times of days, more and more often, and always at bed time when I try to go to sleep. Last night I counted and had the "hard thump" heart beat about every 10 seconds. Is this dangerous? What should I do about it? My puls is normal and I'm prone to low blood pressure. I'm not out of breath, but when I experience the hard thumps, it is harder to breathe. Why did I started experiencing this?  
 
 
Amy: I heard you mention on an earlier podcast that you have worked with people that have JAK2 mutation. Is there actually a way to treat this naturally without using pharmaceuticals? My mom has this and they had her on a low dose chemo drug. We are wondering what (if anything) can be done naturally to help lower her platelet count. Thank you Dr. Cabral!
 
 
Anonymous: Hi! Hope you're doing well. I saw a reel on IG that we shouldn't mix bananas and blueberries because blueberries contain flavonoids and banana contains PPO which breaks down flavonoids? Is there any truth to this? And secondly, what do you think about the viral olive oil and lemon shots in the morning? They list so many benefits. If you are a proponent, how much of each would you use? Third question: is dancing a good way of exercising? I don't particularly enjoy other types of exercise like strength training, but dancing is something I could do every other day.. sometimes I could also do pilates but have to force myself to do it.. what would you recommend on a weekly basis? Thank you for your comprehensive answers and all you do, you're such a gem!  
 

 

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!
 

 





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Show Notes and Resources:
StephenCabral.com/3872
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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!