The Cabral Concept

Welcome to the Cabral House Call we we answer your questions every week! Here are today's questions: Donna G: I'm having severe Neck pain and I'm not sure what it is from - any suggestions? Jay A: I'm pre-diabetic - Is it possible to Control Blood Sugar Through my Diet? HealthyHappyTraveler : What's the #1 piece of exercise equipment for home workouts? Enjoy the Q&A and all the added tips along th...

Welcome to the #FridayReview! Today I'm reviewing a little known book on how statins may not be all they're "cracked up to be." Plus, I detail one of the very best supplements you can use to rebuild your gut integrity and heal intestinal permeability. And, last but not least one of my favorite essential oils proven to help you relax, decrease anxiety, and get into a deep sleep. Enjoy today's #Cabr...

Eating cleanly can be difficult for many people and that's why it's common to look to exercise as a way to burn calories and improve health... But, can exercising really counteract a a bad diet? On our #TrainingThursday show I'll explain exactly what exercise does for the body and whether or not it has any real effect on short and long-term weight loss, as well as overall inflammation and disease....

Whether you've tried to lose weight in the past or you're actively trying to lose weight right now, there's a "great debate" on where you should start to get the best results - One camp says you should dive in headfirst and just go "cold turkey" with your diet and exercise, while other experts recommend a slower gentler approach... Today, I want to help you decide what the best option is for you a...

Don't fall for the "High Blood Pressure Hoax!" High Blood Pressure (HBP) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide often leading to heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, kidney disease and many other "dis-eases." But HBP is simply a symptom of a much larger imbalance within the body... Taking medication for HBP does nothing to address the underlying root cause of what is actually wrong with y...

Sometimes we're our own worst enemies... We're overly critical of ourselves, we compare ourselves to others, and we talk to our self in a way that we would never allow others to do...  We want to have reached our goals yesterday and when we aren't achieving what we want in life we can become overwhelmed & frustrated and often times just give up. Today, I want to share with you a different mindset...

We're back with another Cabral House Call answering our community questions from the week! Today we're covering: Serena S: Do you ever get tired of eating healthy and what's your advice to get back on track when you fall off your diet? David C: How do you know when to switch up your exercise routine? Natasha: I'm taking a bunch of supplements and I seem to get tired and nauseous whenever I take th...

Welcome to our 1st Cabral House Call of the weekend! Today I'm answering your questions on: Mary L: What do you think about adding superfoods to my AM smoothie? Beth O: Can I Chew Gum during a detox? Ben H: Is it possible to see your abs within 6 weeks of exercising? Thank you to everyone that submitted a question this week and enjoy the Q&A on today's show! - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Note...

Today's #FridayReview of the best of the week goes into my recommendations on a food-based documentary talking about how what we're currently doing right now in the world is not sustainable and how we should fix it. Plus, I review a little known book on how to assess your current mental state and what that mood may mean you're deficient in terms of nutrients, or if you're potentially dealing with...

Today let's dive into barefoot training and look into the benefits, as well as the drawbacks of working out and running without sneakers... Then, I'll give you my recommendations on when you should train barefoot and when it should be avoided at all costs - Enjoy the show!   - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/cabral-concept-103   - - - *...

Holding, gaining, and losing water weight is one of the most misunderstood aspects of weight loss... Some people say it's not "real" weight loss, while others believe it plays a much larger role into reducing inflammation and getting your body back in balance. Listen in today as I explain how much toxic water weight you may be holding and how it can cause you to look "puffier" and more "swollen" t...

Controlling your stress response is the key to losing weight, getting well, and living longer... Find out today why that is and how you can better become aware and then what to do when you find yourself overly stressed. Enjoy today's #CabralConcept show!   - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/cabral-concept-101   - - - * (MAY) Listener Only...

We're celebrating 100 episodes of the Cabral Concept today and on this episode I reveal my hidden agenda for wanting to help you lose weight, get well, and live longer! Of course those 3 goals are great themselves, but there's a much deeper level to your well-being that I want to teach and help you with... Find out now how to change your body, so that you can change you life! Enjoy today's show! -...

We've got some fantastic questions for today's Q&A, so thank you to everyone that submitted them this week! Jen W: I'm on a Paleo diet... Should I be supplementing with resistant starch for GI health? Peter: Why am I able to eat more carbs on your diet even though I have blood sugar issues? Pam A: Can I use an (infrared) dry sauna if I'm pregnant? Enjoy today's Cabral HouseCall! And don't forget t...

We're back with our 2nd full week of the 7-day Cabral Concept! Today I'm answering our community questions on: Joni: Alzheimers runs in my family... Is there any way to prevent me from getting it? Carolina: What are some healthy lunches I can give to my kids? Bryn: I'm allergic to peas, can I have the vegan pea protein or detox all-in-powder? Enjoy today's Cabral HouseCall! - - - Omega-3 Inflammar...

On this week's Best of the Best I'm reviewing a book by the "Godfather" of Functional Medicine, a simple way to food journal (and only for a few days or weeks - not forever), and the "forgotten exercise" that's being left out of almost every bootcamp class, yoga, or body weight training program... Don't miss today's #FridayReview! - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations a...

There is absolutely no need to work your abs everyday in order to get a flat stomach... And to be honest you really don't need to even begin training them directly until you get to a specific number of weeks out from your ideal body weight. Once you do reach that point I've outlined an easy plan to get the results you want! Check out today's #TrainingThursday show for all the details!   - - - Show...

Juicing is very popular right now and it can be a very healthy thing when done right... However, many companies are selling you blood sugar spiking juices that aren't healthy for you and can even make you fat. Check out today's #CabralConcept show for what fruits and vegetables are best for juicing!   - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/ca...

A new study out of Oregon State University exposes the truth about wild vs. farmed raised salmon. If you eat fish, but you're worried about the potential harmful effects you won't want to miss this revealing episode on the differences between the two! Enjoy today's #TotalWellnessTuesday show!   - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/cabral-co...

Welcome to our #MotivationMonday show where today we're discussing the misconception that success is supposed to be easy and that there is a direct path or "secret" to achieving our goals... Nothing could be further from the truth and right now I'd like to share with you what I've seen to be the true path to success and how to speed up the process as much as we can. Enjoy the show!   - - - Show No...

Our first 7-day Cabral Concept podcast week is in the books! Thank you again for all your support and for making us a top iTunes podcast! Enjoy today's community Q&A and be sure to submit your own question for an upcoming show! Anonymous: I have knee pain so I can't squat - can you recommend another metabolic leg exercise? Fran: Can I eat candy after a workout since my body is going to use the sug...

Our first weekend Cabral House Call is here! Going forward I'll be answering all your questions on the weekend shows and turning the most popular questions into full episode topics during the week - stay tuned we're now going to 7 days a week! Here is today's Q&A: Angela: What do you think of the book, "Wheat Belly"? Tiffania: What's the best day to have a cheat meal? Paul E: Can you drink alcohol...

Don't miss today's Friday Review where I cover the "must have" nutritional supplement if you're currently taking a statin drug, an easy to read book on how to live longer, and a new Biggest Loser "research" study that sheds light on... Enjoy the show! - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/cabral-concept-090   - - - * (MAY) Listener Only Than...

I was asked this question 10 years ago and my answer still remains the same to this day! I don't believe any exercise packs the metabolic punch this one simple (but not easy ; ) exercise can do for your body. Enjoy today's show and be sure to add this exercise into your workout program! - - - Show Notes: See all the Show Notes, Links & Recommendations at: http://stephencabral.com/cabral-concept-08...