Ayurvedic Medicine Answers

If you've ever felt like your energy, digestion, or metabolism just isn't what it used to be, Ayurveda offers a very different way of understanding what may be driving those changes.     On today's show, I'm breaking down the concept of Agni, your digestive fire, and why it may be one of the most important factors in how well you age, feel, and function every day.     We'll explore how this founda...

Is the keto diet really right for everyone?     While some people thrive on lower-carb eating, others experience the opposite—more anxiety, restless sleep, thyroid issues, and even weight gain.     On today's show, I break down why keto diets can be helpful for certain conditions in the short term, but also how they can be detrimental to your health—and why they're not a one-size-fits-all approach...

Ayurveda reminds us of one powerful truth: your liver is the key to vibrant health—and it needs daily support.     Liver health is central to whole-body wellness, and keeping it functioning optimally can have a ripple effect throughout your body.     On today's show, I'll share a powerful 5-step morning detox routine inspired by traditional Ayurvedic medicine.     These simple daily practices supp...

Ensuring your diet provides the right balance of nutrients is crucial for maintaining good health.   While many people obtain sufficient nutrients from their daily food intake, individuals with specific kidney conditions might face challenges in absorbing and processing these essential nutrients.   On today's show, I'll be discussing the recommended and cautioned supplements for supporting kidney...

Our bodies are incredible and when we pay attention, we can see that they are always telling us what we need…   Your skin is the largest excretory organ in the body, and it is essential to the detoxification process as all waste products go through the pores, ears, eyes, and skin.   Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda have known for years that the skin can be a first indicator of internal he...

There is no one size fits all approach…   While some may benefit from a lower-carb diet, others may find that it is detrimental to their health.    What we need to look at is what happens to the body when we go low carb so we can understand if it's the right choice for us.   So on today's #CabralConcept 2651 let's go over if low-carb diets cause energy debt and burnout and how it can impact our he...

We know that the first recorded history of Ayurvedic medicine was 6000 years ago, but it has been around for much longer than that!   Today I want to dive a little deeper into the Psychology branch of Ayurveda.   We'll go over what the different doshas are and discuss the energy and traits that are exhibited with each one so you can see where you match up.   To discover your personality dosha type...

Did you know that 1 out of 5 women are experiencing symptoms of functionally low thyroid?   Conventional medicine will tell us that anyone between the range of .5-5 is considered healthy and would not be regarded as having low thyroid or Hashimoto's.   But in reality, the optimal range is .5-2 and those who are outside of this range might be experiencing symptoms that occur with a functionally low...

Sometimes we just need to reset…   And if you have never heard of an Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse it can be a great way to bring the body back to equilibrium.   One of the amazing things about an Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse is that it can be done at any time and incorporated into any meal and is an easy way to help people who are feeling weak or burnt-out, or need to calm the nervous system…   So on...

One of the biggest questions I get each week is if a certain genetic condition can be overcome?   You see, most people have been told due to their genetics they are simply forced to live with an array of health issues for the rest of their lives…   The problem is much of this isn't true and that's why on today's #CabralConcept 2069 I'd like to share with you if you can change your body type or gen...

During my time in Ayurvedic Clinics in India and Sri Lanka we fasted people using 3 specific methods…   Not everyone was on a water fast and the length of the fast differed depending on the body type and state of the individual…   You're finally seeing many of the gurus in this space coming around to understanding that there is not one best way to fast, but instead modifications on foundational pr...

Putting in the time and effort and not seeing the results can be frustrating…   Over the past 20+ years, I've had thousands of people walk into my office just at a loss for what else they could do to take the excess weight off…   The good news is that there is always a way to rebalance the body and on today's #CabralConcept I'd like to share with you what to do when the scale won't budge - Enjoy t...

Thousands of years ago eating seasonally was just part of our normal everyday routine…   However, with mass farming production, easy freight shipping, and growing indoors has allowed us to get any food pretty much any time of the year…   But, did you know that certain foods eaten at specific times of the year actually improve the health of your body…   On today's #CabralConcept 1930 I'll share how...

Ayurvedic Medicine, as well as the original Traditional Naturopaths, were on to something when they developed their healing protocols…   On the outside they can look overly simplistic, but underneath is where the magic lies…   This is because their methods are working on foundational principles that balance your entire physiology…   Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1915 to follow these 7 doctors f...

We live in a time of rediscovery… What we call new advancements in science and nutrition have already been written about thousands of years ago… The problem is that the words and language are different from today's speak, which means many people have not bothered to take the time to read the ancient wisdom captured in the Ayurvedic texts… Today, I'd like to share with you some of those time-tested...

Although many people think of Ayurveda as an ancient form of medicine, that is far from the truth… The textbooks may have been written 6,000 years ago, but the healing modalities apply to even the most difficult of health situations today… That's why on today's  #CabralConcept  1825 I'd like to share with you how 4 anti-viral Ayurvedic herbs are being used and studied right now for this pandemic –...

On the one hand, I'm very happy to see that Ayurvedic Medicine is finally getting its day in the spotlight, but… At the same time, I worry that its deep level of ancient teachings is becoming watered-down and viewed as more of a "fun" way to look at your health and body… My issue with this is that if we dilute down these Ayurvedic teachings we may lose the wisdom of how to use nature to begin to h...

When it comes to finding out what foods are best for which season this is where Ayurvedic Medicine shines… Not only do we know the food lists to choose from, but we are also given why we should choose these foods… Remember, knowledge without depth is not sustainable in the long-run and that is why Ayurvedic wisdom can truly make the difference in healing… Tune into today's  #CabralConcept  1699 to...

Although Ayurvedic Medicine is becoming more popular "the West" has not yet fully grasped its potential… While we focus on what more we can add to our daily routines, Ayurveda offers a different approach… That's why on today's Cabral Concept 1607 I'd like to share with you what I've learned over the years and now include in my ancient Ayurvedic morning daily detox rituals – Enjoy the show! - - -  ...

I love giving credit where credit is due and Deepak Chopra was a big influence on me when I was quite young… He got me to see that medicine is far more than popping pills and masking symptoms… He subtlely introduced me to Ayurveda and the wisdom held with balancing the body in tune with its natural state… This is why on today's #CabralConcept 1518 I'd like to share with you Deepak Chopra's teachin...

In Natural Medicine we've been taught that the external skin, eyes, teeth, and even lips of the face can tell you a lot about a person's health and well-being… Having said that, you can use these facial symptoms as a starting point for looking deeper into the body as to what may be going wrong internally… On today's #CabralConcept 1516 I'd like to share with you specifically what your lips say abo...

Ayurvedic Medicine holds many answers we've been searching for – many of those outside of the wellness arena… For example, Ayurvedic Medicine has a deep knowledge and understanding of body types and actually dictates how a person is best able to lose weight… It details many areas of effective fat loss that go well beyond diet and exercise… That is why on today's #CabralConcept 1468 I'd like to sha...

The best part of running an Integrative Health Practice is incorporating any form of reliable and validated natural health into your practice… For me, this means combining the best of both Eastern & Western-based health modalities in order to help people heal from multiple angles… So on today's #CabralConcept 1446 I'd like to share with you some of the lost works of Hippocrates & Ancient Greek Med...

Long before there was ever all any hype around Intermittent Fasting, Ayurvedic Medicine had already written  the book  on it… And that's a really important point to make since they've had over 5,000 years of testing to perfect the art & science of fasting… By now we all should know that we need to incorporate some type of intermittent fasting into our day, but the questions as to how long, what ho...

One of my favorite parts of researching ancient forms of medicine is the "rediscovery" process… This is an important part of understanding how to combine the "best of the old with the best of the new…" For me, this means taking Ayurvedic wisdom and deciphering it through the lens of Functional Medicine… So, on today's #CabralConcept 1427 I'd like to share with you the time-tested Ayurvedic exercis...