Ayurvedic Medicine Answers

We live in a world right now where "might makes right" and that there can be only 1 best form of anything… That means you're told you should narrow your focus to only 1 interest or modality and accept it as the winner… What happens in this common scenario is that you miss out on the benefits of every other area… And you typically don't get the results you're looking for (especially when it comes t...

I would be amazing if one form of medicine encompassed everything we needed in life to get well, lose weight, and slow the aging process… But I think we all know by now that simply isn't the case… And, when it comes to Conventional versus Functional Medicine there is a huge foundational difference that separates the two… The trick is knowing when to use which and when to watch out for the "bandaid...

If following a unique diet based on your body makes sense why wouldn't we hold the same philosophy around exercise… The truth is that bodies come in various shapes and sizes and we've been taught for thousands of years through Ayurvedic Medicine that each "Dosha" requires a specific set of movements in order to keep it healthy and balanced… And the inverse is also true – which is why I felt compel...

We've been talking about catabolism and your body breaking down (and aging fast) the last couple of weeks… The reason for this is that if you know the signs to look for you can catch it before it's too late… Now on today's show, I want to take this one step further and let you know why you may be inadvertently depleting your nutrient deserves… To see if this is true for you, check out today's #Cab...

As you begin to go deeper into learning about Ayurveda, you'll start to see it is so much more than looking at your body type (Dosha)… You begin to uncover a new world of wisdom that speaks to the truths of the Universe and that if we begin to follow them we start to understand our place in all of this so much better… On today's show, I want to share with you one of the tenets of Ayurvedic philoso...

Anti-aging is a subject I am researching in depth from all angles… I'm looking deeper at what really matters and what we have control over… We may not be able to stop the hands of time, but for sure we can slow it down drastically – especially when you realize it's all about maintaining dynamic equilibrium… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1110 to discover the 5 Ayurvedic stages of life and what s...

The Ayurvedic Medical texts are vast and filled with enough wisdom to spend your life learning all the "do's and don't" of healthy living… But, when it comes right down to what you should be eating, this ancient science clearly defines the right and wrong way to nourish your body to cut down on cravings, weight gain, bloating, and much more… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1069 to discover the 6...

The best way to stay healthy is to never get sick in the first place, but of course that is easier said than done ; ) The good news is that we have thousands of years of tried and true Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle routines that can help you stay healthy during the cold & flu season… Many of them are quite simple, yet severely underutilized in our Western based culture, which I why I want to sh...

It's interesting to look at all the various diets being promoted right now and seeing the specific correlations as to why some work better than others… If you are suffering from sluggishness, brain fog, fatigue, puffiness, or weight gain we have known for many thousands of years there are certain foods that worsen those conditions… And in order to combat those symptoms of a congested body, you mus...

There's more than one way to transform your body and this includes the dozens of popular diet plans out there right now… However, what I always worry about are the long-term effects that we're willing to do to our body to get to our short-term goals… Right now, many people are showing the first signs of a body that is depleted of vital nutrients – But for most, these cries by your body will go unh...

It's the end of the week and that means I'm back with the #FridayReview and the best from the past few days in my practice! This week I'm highlighting a popular product that allows you to easily test for toxic (invisible) mold spores right in your home or office… Next up, I want to share with you the most powerful at home countertop #waterfilter you could ever own… Plus, by popular demand, I can't...

There will never be a shortage of new quick fixes, fat diets, and weight loss tricks promoted by the media… The problem with these are that although they can work in the short term they are setting you up for long-term failure… One of the principles that I preach is that every program you use must not only get you short-term results but also set you up for a permanent success… That's why on today'...

One of the most interesting and baffling discoveries in modern medicine is how a 6000-year-old system of healing could have known so much… The truth is that Ayurvedic Medicine had already outlined the disease process in great detail many thousands of years ago… The problem is that in our Western medicine mindsets we often only look at the last two stages where the disease manifestation is already...

Many of us take our digestive strength for granted until one day we have the symptoms of bloating, gas, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation, or loose stool… At this point, we've created some type of imbalance in our body that does not allow for the proper absorption of nutrients as well as harmony between positive and negative bacteria… The good news is we are able to rebalance the gut microbio...

When many people think of natural health in ancient healing, they overlook the fact that nutritional supplements have been used from the earliest human recorded history… This isn't something that I truly comprehended until I had the opportunity to study overseas in countries such as China, India, and Sri Lanka and discovered how they recommended using certain supplements in order to rebalance the...

As doctors or health practitioners we are taught to look at the imbalances within the body that may be leading to dis-ease… The problem is that some dis-eases begin with the mind – Often times it can be toxic thoughts and emotions that lead to imbalances in the health of the body… We see this in immunity, hormones, gut function, skin rashes, hair loss, weight gain, and many more… Today on #CabralC...

I would love to say that becoming a doctor means you've been taught everything you need to know in order to help people, but the truth is your formal education is just the beginning… For example, the autonomic nervous system and the ability to get into a deep Parasympathetic Nervous System state is just casually glazed over in medical school… This is one of the reasons it took me so long to get we...

The modern day medical research of toxicology has proven without a shadow of a doubt how poisonous our environment is… However, even 6000 years ago they already knew the significance of how everyday toxins affect our body… They also knew that unless these toxins are regularly and systematically removed from the body they are what create disease… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 958 for all the det...

It's very interesting how when life gets stressful people react in a number of ways based on how they frame or view the situation… And much of this actually comes from their individual #Ayurvedic Dosha or body type that has been pre-programmed into our genetics (or upbringing)… Some people worry. Some get anxious. Others get angry. Your reaction may differ and that's why I want to help you step ba...

The days of one type of workout being recommended for everyone is over… The reason for this is that finding the right exercise program is a lot like choosing the right diet… It should be based on your unique needs and goals, and that's where knowing your body type becomes of the utmost importance… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 944 to discover the form of exercise that's right for your Ayurvedic...

By popular request we are going to do a 2nd follow up show today on what to eat for your unique body type (#Dosha)! Today's show will focus on how to design your daily meal plans and which food types are best, as well as how to prepare those foods to match your Dosha requirements (cooked vs. raw, etc.)… And, I further explain why your current food choices right now may need to be further refined i...

As we begin to fine tune the understanding of your unique dosha and potential current imbalances, there is no more important topic to speak on than that of your diet… So today I want to share with you the intricacies of what body types do best with what foods and how to use nutrition as away to rebalance the body… It's amazing to see how well these diet plans work in the real world when you unders...

I'm so happy to see that people have been enjoying the past few Ayurvedic body type shows! My goal each week is to be able to break down the 6000-year-old science in order for people to better understand their own body (and mind)… When you discover your own unique Dosha and accept all of the strength and beauty that comes along with that, your life will change forever… That's why I am excited to b...

Ayurvedic Medicine is one of those topics that keeps you humble, yet yearning to learn more… It's been over a decade now since I was introduced to the healing science of Ayurveda and it never ceases to amaze me how in depth this ancient knowledge is… This is why I want to share with you how to distill a 6,000 year old form of medicine into something you can (and should) use everyday in your own li...

It would be hard to imagine completely optimizing your health, body, happiness, and longevity without fully understanding your body type… Without that knowledge, you simply wouldn't know the diet, exercise, sleep, and other healthy lifestyle factors that best match your unique body… And once you do know your Ayurvedic Dosha (body type) you will begin to transform your health, mind, and body in way...