875: Dr. Stephen Cabral

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral, author of The Rain Barrel Effect and host of The Cabral Concept podcast.

Who has been his favorite guest to interview? Challenged him? (6:11) Why artificial sweeteners are some of the most toxic things you can put in your body. (8:25) The #1 reason for having low testosterone. (14:34) The major issues with CrossFit adopting the Paleo/Keto Diet. (16:31) Is it a bad idea to make things so palatable? (19:25) How a “nuclear bomb” was created in his immune system by trying to cure himself using Western Medicine practices. (23:30) What is Ayurvedic Medicine, the approach and how it different from other forms of medicine? (27:50) How he aims to communicate his knowledge to others. (30:06) Why the modern lifestyle is keeping us in chronic stress. (34:05) The circular loop that is keeping us from getting to our goal weight. (37:08) The scenarios of IF you SHOULD EAT or NOT EAT post workout. (38:51) How can we get into the parasympathetic nervous system? (41:30) The Western mentality of taking everything and making it intense. (43:30) Does he see benefits of using tools to calm the parasympathetic nervous system? (45:30) His theory on EMF’s (electromagnetic fields) and their impact on the human body. (46:56) The differences between a naturopathic vs. medical doctor. (50:11) Is TOO much saturated fat good or bad?? (53:50) The FACTS and SCIENCE behind fasting. (57:05) Why cold showers/plunges may not be beneficial to everyone. (1:07:57) Are people changing their behaviors to seek out those cortisol spikes? (1:09:09) WHY you have psoriasis and HOW to treat it. (1:13:16) The “Big 5” lab tests you SHOULD  ask for when visiting your doctor. (1:16:14) The Mounting Evidence against Eating Meat: Is higher protein the right move? (1:22:28) Why he believes EVERYONE has a set point. (1:25:37) His approach to why we have food allergies/sensitivities. (1:28:00) The importance of a vaginal birth and breastfeeding to a healthy gut. (1:33:08) The stigma behind CBD and how he uses it in his practice. (1:40:50) The future of Western Medicine and is it trending in the right direction. (1:49:05) How would he treat a woman who is estrogen dominant? (1:53:53) What does he do NOW to combat potential future disease? (1:59:17) His take on creatine as the end all be all supplement. (2:03:40) Ways to prevent prostate cancer. (2:05:20) The foundational supplements you SHOULD be consuming. (2:07:53) The RIGHT way to eliminate heavy metals from your body. (2:11:21) Featured Guest: Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram Website Podcast Equilibrium Nutrition The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! – Book by Stephen Cabral People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia)  Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness)  Instagram Dr. Joseph Mercola (@drmercola)  Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Effects of the Artificial Sweetener Neotame on the Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolites in Mice Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth Neuro-Endocrine Networks Controlling Immune System in Health and Disease MAPS Prime Joovv Brain.fm Cabral Concept 767 - TWT: What to Ask for (and Why) When Running Your Annual Blood Work Everly Well **Code “MINDPUMP” for 15% off any test** Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” for FREE SHIPPING** Cabral Concept 802 - TWT: The Mounting Evidence Against Eating Meat? Feeding Babies Foods With Peanuts Appears To Prevent Allergies FDA and CDC Bias Against Raw Milk Ned **15% off first purchase** What are bioidentical hormones? Cabral Concept 325 - TWT: Heavy Metal Toxicity & The Foods That Detox Them IAOMT: The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

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