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Yesterday on the #CabralConcept 291 I detailed how to eat well on the holidays and today I want to show you how to boost your metabolism just in case you do decide to indulge on some of your favorite foods! One of the best proven ways to boost your metabolic rate for a minimum of 8 hours is to complete a high intensity resistance workout. This can be interval or circuit based and the great news is that it doesn't have to take more than a few minutes to get those fat burning effects! Tune into today's #Cabral Concept 292 for a fast, fun, and effective metabolic workout to use any day you're going to go out to dinner or have a cheat meal! And, if you'd like to download the actual workout PDF with video demonstrations just go to StephenCabral.com/292 - Enjoy the show!  - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/292 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

Ever since I was little I've always loved the holidays... Back then, it was more about gift giving, but as I grew up I understood the joy really came from gathering family and friends to enjoy each other's company and share a meal together... However, sometimes the temptation of all that food can cause us to binge or go a bit overboard. At the time, it may not seem that bad, but if you're trying to stay healthy and/or keep the weight off overeating can cause you to feel terrible for the next few days (or weeks!)... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 291 to find out how to eat well on the holidays while still enjoying yourself and some of your favorite foods - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/291 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

Constipation and bloating are such major issues because of the pain and suffering people go through while dealing with those symptoms... However, it's not just the uncomfortableness that's the issue - Constipation and digestive issues have been linked to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, heart disease, inflammatory-based bowel diseases, and even cancer. And on top of all that there are so many different "solutions" to choose from, it makes it difficult to know what's right and if you're doing more harm than good... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 290 to find out the differences between Colonics vs. Enemas vs. Powders vs. Teas and which one may be best for acute constipation. Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/290 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral    

I believe that happiness means something different to all of us, which is why it can be so difficult to help others find their joy... However, I also believe that everyone can find happiness if they know where to look. The problem is too often we're told to "go out and seek happiness in life" when the answer we search for lies hidden within... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 289 as I breakdown a simple system for how to increase joy and happiness in your life - You'll be glad you did... Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/289 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

Thank you for tuning back into the Cabral #HouseCall weekend community Q&A show and we are back today with another amazing group of questions. So let's get started!   1. Anon: Hi Dr. Cabral. Two weeks ago, my anus started itching, especially at night. Please help! Thank you   2. Hayley: Re: the previous wheat grass question. If I'm allergic to wheat am I allergic to the wheat seed AND grass? Or just the seed (with gluten).   3. Stef: What are your thoughts on soy? Specifically tofu?   4. Mark: Doc, This question is from a few of my friends that are now trying or have been trying to have a baby. Some of them have had some difficult miscarages and are now dealing with the emotional stress of that loss. I also know that there doctors are putting them on some heavy hormone therapy. So one question from one of these amazing women is: if you are about to start trying to have a child what's the top 5 things to do in order to increase your chances and increase the health for the child. And what's your protocol fo

It's time to get started with today's first edition of this weekend's Cabral #HouseCall! Here are today's community questions: 1. Suzanna: Hi, Thanks for all your invaluable info. I'm a personal trainer and listen to your podcasts using a lot of your advice to help my own clients. I was listening to 4th Nov podcast about juicing where you mentioned the ketogenic diet. You said you don't agree with it long term and that you don't use it for more than 3 weeks with your clients. Would you please elaborate on this and tell me your reasons. I ask because firstly I thought it took more than 3 weeks to actually get into nutritional ketosis so wondered why you stopped the diet so soon and secondly. I myself have been eating keto for 2 1/2 years. My blood has recently been checked and my thyroid, liver, kidneys, blood sugar is normal. I had gestational diabetes in my last pregnancy 3 1/2 years ago, gained 10kg and the only way I could lose the weight was by doing keto. If I eat carbs I'm the form of sweet potatoes, ca

The most important thing you put in your body is water. Most of us don't drink enough of it. However, total consumption isn't even the biggest problem we're dealing with when it comes to our drinking water... Did you know that EVERY major city tested in the U.S. found contaminants and dozens of pharmaceutical drugs in their tap water supply? Known cancer causing and brain-damaging chemicals like mercury, lead, aluminum, fluoride, and chlorine (in addition to the anti-depressant drugs found) are allowed to pollute our drinking water... Yet, most people are never made aware of the dangers lurking every time they turn on their kitchen faucet, shower, or bath. Hopefully by now you also understand your government is complicit in this and is not going to do anything about it... Therefore, it's our job to take control of our health. This means purchasing the best quality water filter you can afford. So on today's #CabralConcept 286 I am reviewing the best water filters you can buy for all budgets - Enjoy the show! -

Almost everyone that comes to see me in my practice would love a little more energy (sometimes a lot more), but increasing energy by artificial means is not the answer and often times can be downright dangerous... Your body's own natural cortisol and hormone rhythms need to be respected and understood - but unfortunately many supplement manufacturers don't care about long-term damage by causing excess adrenal output and how it can lead to a future of burnout and a depressed mind and body... On today's Cabral Concept 285 I explain some of the ingredients you'll want to watch out for in your "energy boosting" supplements, as well as a few products that actually do work and are safer to use on an ongoing basis. Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/285 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral    

I know most people are trying to avoid processed sugar, and rightly so, but did you know that zero-calorie, artificial sweeteners are actually more dangerous than sugar itself? For example, Aspartame has been shown to cause neurological issues, birth defects, low mood, poor concentration, fatigue, ADD/ADHD, eye problems, hormone imbalances, and potentially even a link to cancer... But this is just one of many legal artificial sweeteners to be allowed to be sold to children and adults, which is placed in common products like toothpaste, cough syrup, gum, and diet drinks without you even knowing... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 284 to find out the best and worst sweeteners for weight loss and wellness - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/284 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

It's amazing how when you get your mind right everything begins to fall into place... But, this is often easier said than done  - unless of course you begin to tap into your body's own natural way of processing information and producing energy. Once you do this change becomes easy and you won't have to use pure willpower to push through each day... This one tip has transformed my life and has allowed me to fall asleep effortlessly, wake up without an alarm, and get twice as much done during the day without stimulants. Tune into today's #CabralConcept 283 for all the answers on how you too can reduce anxiety, overwhelm and low energy - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/283 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral    

While it's true that we all get the same 24 hours in a day how is it that some people seem to get so much more done than others? What is their secret? Are they just born motivated or smarter than the rest of us? I think the answer will surprise you - Especially when you find out the tricks they use to get more done in less time... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 282 to discover how to manage your time more effectively, get your life back on track, and achieve your goals faster - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/282 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

We're back with the 2nd edition of the weekend Cabral #HouseCall ! Here are today's community questions I'll be answering: Jen: Hi! I have two questions I've been thinking about and thought maybe they could be good for the podcast. One only affects half of the population, as you'll see: 1) what are your thoughts on the blood type diet? 2) what are your natural recommendations for common vaginal infections such as yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis?   Anonymous: Why does my stomach make so much noise?!??!!! It doesn't matter whether I have eaten or not it is always gurgling. This has happened for years. I have been plant-based for two years and thought that would have helped but, stomach still makes noise. I take probiotics. I drink kombucha. I have ACV... I can not tell that anything specific helps. Also, I can feel bubbling in the lower right quadrant of my abdomen, where I sometimes experience discomfort. (I could go on with more but I won't get too carried away. Wish I was closer...) Help with the noi

The Cabral #HouseCall weekend edition is here!  Today we are answering more of our Community's questions on all things wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging so let's get started!   Erika: Hi Dr. Cabral! Thank you so much for your wonderful podcast. I am so happy to have discovered it. I have two questions for you. I have been recently diagnosed with hashimotos, and am taking T3 and T4. The one thing that has yet to improve is that I am still ALWAYS cold. I am an athlete, work out, eat relatively clean, have low normal body fat, and at a healthy weight. Why am I always cold? Before the medication it was much worse,... but even with T3 and T4 it still isnt much better.   Erika: The second question I have is around my stools. I read somewhere that if your stool is always floating that is a bad thing, and could mean I have digestion issues. Is that true? This isnt just once in a while for me, it is always. Thanks!   Hayley: Hi Dr. Cabral- I had an allergy test done when I suspected that I had a reaction to peanut

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I don't think I would be where I am today without my 1-2 smoothie a day habit... Out of everything I did to improve my digestive, adrenal, hormone, detox, skin, and other health issues, drinking my morning smoothie was and still is #1. So because of that discovery, I've pretty much used and experimented with every blender imaginable (I also love gadgets!)... On today's #CabralConcept 279 I break down the differences between the Vitamix vs. Blendtec vs. NutriBullet vs. Ninja Blenders. I tell you what the variations are and what the main differences are between a $75 blender and a $525 blender. Plus, I give you my personal recommendations for all budgets.... Don't miss today's #FridayReview episode for all the details! Plus, today I'm giving you a free download link to my Top 7 Wellness & Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes - the same ones I use myself and give to the people I care for in my Boston Naturopathic practice. Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCa

Typically, I save my book reviews for Friday's on the podcast, but today I wanted to review all the ways you can slow the aging process and look & feel younger! I also hand-picked my Top 10 from this book (of over 100 tips) and the best part is that these tips are all easy to implement as part of your daily routine. Plus, each one is backed by science and proven to be effective for the majority of people. Tune into today's #CabralConcept 278 for the "Best Ways to Stop Aging & Stay Young!" Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/278 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral  

A lot of people believe that cutting edge medical science is reserved for pharmaceutical drugs only, but that couldn't be any further from the truth... And there's almost no better example of this then when looking at Functional Medicine nutritional supplements (not the ones at your local Costco, Walmart or drug store)... The same peer-reviewed research goes into true health supporting supplements and an excellent example of that are the specific strains studied that have been proven to aid in weight loss, glucose support, and balancing gut bacteria... Listen in on today's #CabralConcept 277 as I list which strains are the best for losing weight and maintaining it and the specific discoveries scientists made as to why this is the case... Remember, there are no magic bullets when it comes to a weight loss pill, but these special probiotics have been shown in studies to potentially double your results... Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/277 - - - Get Your Questions Answered: http://Ste

Leaving your health to chance this winter is not a good idea... And that's why I recommend using this powerful natural flu shot and cold recipe! It is something you can take at the first sensations you feel when you are getting a cold, or you can do what I do and take a shot of it each morning to stay healthy & high energy all day (and winter) long! Tune into today's #Cabral Concept 276 where I share my all natural, immune boosting, superfood shot. Don't wait for a cold to come to you this winter - build up your defenses now - Enjoy the show! - - -  Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com/276 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral        

In 1943, Abraham Maslow published a groundbreaking paper on a human's hierarchy of needs... For the first time a guide was simply laid out in 5 easy to understand steps on how to get your needs fulfilled and in what order to feel like you have achieved "self-actualization (your potential)." This pyramid holds the key to enjoying a happy life... Tune into today's #CabralConcept 275 to see where you fall on the 5 levels of getting your basic human needs met, so that you may finally live that fulfilled life - Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: http://StephenCabral.com - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral        

The 2nd weekend edition of the Cabral House Call is here! Here are today's community questions!   Carolina: Love listening to all your podcasts! Thanks for all you do and teach us. What are your thoughts on a product called SuperBeets? I am looking to have more energy and eventually not need coffee in the mornings.   Carlos: What is the best way(s) to fix an anterior pelvic tilt? Thanks in advance for your help!!   Patrick: I know you're not a fan of coffee/caffeine, but I'm curious-- is it caffeine that makes coffee detrimental or the compounds and makeup of coffee itself. Is drinking decaf OK?   Lisa: Hi Stephen I suffer with a form of migraine where I get a dull ache on the right side of my head and brain fog. I find this quite debilitating. The Dr has prescribed sumatriptan which works, but I would like to understand and eliminate the cause - what would you recommend? I recall on a former podcast you made a link between headaches, inflammation and anti-histamines and so I tried using my hayfever medicatio

We're back with our 1st Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! Here are today's questions: Anon Female: Herpes/Cold Sores Remedy I'm wondering if you could cover the following topics on your podcast: I know you did a quick segment on herpes (type 1, simplex) on your show once, but I'd really love for you to cover this in more detail. I've been getting cold sores on my face (lip, nose, eyes) since I was a little girl and still go through periods where I'm getting them all the time. If I can take valtrex/acyclovir right on it's emergence, I'm usually okay, but if not, it gets really bad. I hate to take this medication, as it's the only thing i will ever take (I won't even take advil!). Is there anything I can do, a certain protocol, that will keep the herpes dormant?   Anon: I've had 1-2 cysts on my scalp for the last 2-3 years and they don't seem to be going away. They're not getting any bigger, however, just staying the same. I recently just discovered a new one. They're small, probably about 1/8 of an inch in diam