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
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• Sunlighten Saunas
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• 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
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• 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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