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3592: Reducing Oxidative Stress, Rebounding & Collar Pain, Kratom, Bags Under Eyes, Blood Sugar Imbalances (HouseCall)

Release Date: 12/06/2025

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How would you like to improve your recovery and heart rate variability by up to 37% without adding more training? On today’s episode, I break down fascinating new research showing how a traditional therapy many people overlook may significantly improve recovery, autonomic nervous system balance, and HRV, especially in athletes and active individuals. I walk you through what the research actually found (and what it didn’t) and also explore how cupping works physiologically, the importance of proper suction intensity, and exactly how often it needs to be done...

3615: A New Way to Use The 12 Week Year (That Actually Works for High Performers) (MM)

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Are you ready to get more done in 12 weeks than most people do in an entire year? On today’s episode, I break down the new and improved 12-Week Year Plan and show you how to set goals that are actionable, measurable, and achievable, without burning out. We will dive into how to pick the one goal that will have the biggest impact on your life, and I share strategies for breaking it into manageable steps, building habits that support progress, and removing obstacles that can hold you back. Plus, I’m giving you a free downloadable PDF to...

3614: Lignite Extract Supplements, Fruit After Dinner, Length of Sauna Time, Estrogen Balance & PMS, Detox Reactions (HouseCall)

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Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Hayley: Hi Dr. Cabral- What is your opinion on stabilized lignite extract supplements? It is purported to tighten up a leaky gut, but I’m not clear on if this product is a necessary addition to my diet. Thanks for all the work you do– your podcast is awesome! ...

3613: Supplement Ingredients, Neuropathy & Diabetes, Flat Warts, New Foods & Inflammation, Birth Control & PMS (HouseCall)

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Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Lara: Hi, dr. Cabral! Hope you and your family are well.. I’m wondering about some ingredients in supplements, how to know which are ok? Have you maybe done a podcast about it ? It would be great to have a check list when it comes to supplements, please.. For example, gellan gum? You’ve said xanthan gum is not ok, guar is ok, what about the others? And I am...

3612: The Game of Life and How to Play It, Dementia & Heart Health, An Avocado a Day (FR)

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Welcome back to this week’s Friday Review where I can’t wait to share with you the best of the week! I’m looking forward to reviewing: The Game of Life and How to Play It (book review) Dementia & Heart Health (research) An Avocado a Day (research) For all the details tune into this week’s Cabral Concept 3612 – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought! - - - For Everything...

3611: Myth-Busting: Is Muscle Really the #1 Predictor of Longevity? (TT)

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Muscle has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in health and longevity, with many claiming that building more muscle is the single greatest predictor of a long life. But is that actually true? On today’s episode, I break down the science behind muscle, strength, and lifespan, and explain why more muscle does not automatically equal better health or longer life. I also explain what truly predicts longevity, such as mitochondrial health, nervous system balance, inflammation control, and recovery capacity, and how to find the...

3610: The 7 Warning Signs Your Gut Is Trying to Share With You (WW)

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Have you ever wondered if subtle, recurring health symptoms might actually be your body trying to tell you something important? On today’s episode, I explain why many commonly dismissed issues are actually early warning signs of digestive imbalance, even when they seem mild or infrequent. These signals are often overlooked or normalized, yet they can point to deeper issues affecting gut function, inflammation, immune health, energy levels, and overall well-being. So join me on today’s Cabral Concept 3610 to understand what your body may be...

3609: Chronic Stress, Poor Sleep & Inflammation Solved (Unsolved Health Mystery Case #7) (TWT)

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What if your poor sleep, lingering inflammation, and slow recovery weren’t signs of aging or overtraining, but signals that your body has been running on empty for far too long? On today’s Unsolved Health Mystery Case, I sit down with John, a high-performing entrepreneur and active father. After experiencing lingering effects from long COVID John realized his body hadn’t fully recovered and over the past few years, these issues started to take a real toll. Even with a disciplined exercise routine and healthy habits, he continued to feel...

3608: The Identity Gap: The Real Reason You’re Not Where You Want to Be Yet (MM)

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Do you ever wonder why you know exactly what to do to change your life, yet still feel stuck repeating the same patterns? On today’s show, we explore a powerful concept in psychology called, The Identity Gap, which represents the space between who you consciously want to become and who you subconsciously believe you are. I break down why lasting change does not come from willpower or information alone, but from upgrading your internal identity, which ultimately shapes your health, habits, relationships, and success. Join me on today’s Cabral...

3607: Ventricular Tachycardia, Extreme PMS Symptoms, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Muscle Twitches, Gut Health & Supplements (HouseCall)

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Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Sophie: Hi Stephen, I really appreciate all that you do and I was hoping you would be able to give me some much needed guidance. I was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia last year and the only explanation the consultant could provide was it was due to a tiny scar on my heart. I had a ultrasound & an MRI and the results were fine, and my heart was structurally sound. I...

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Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows!

This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track!

Check out today's questions:

Stephen: Hi Dr. Cabral, I wanted to get your thoughts on a supplement called Protandim — a product marketed to reduce oxidative stress by activating Nrf2, support cellular repair, and promote detoxification and gene regulation. The company claims it’s backed by dozens of peer-reviewed studies, but most of the research has been done in animals or cell cultures, and the few human studies show mixed results. Online opinions seem polarized — some call it a marketing gimmick, while others swear by it — so it’s been difficult to find balanced, evidence-based perspectives. I’d love to hear your assessment — whether you’ve had any experience with it in your practice, what results (if any) you’ve observed, and whether you’d consider it a science-supported supplement worth considering.

Sarah: Hey doc! I've been rebounding/vibration plate/dry brushing consistently for over 2 years now. I also sauna once every week or so. When Im rebounding I notice that I get a pain in my left collar bone. I always massage the area before and after. I thought after rebounding for this long the pain might go away. Its not so painful but its uncomfortable and im wondering if this is anything to be concerned about? My partner recently tried rebounding and he said he felt pain also. We've done a bunch of detoxes, CBO, mold etc, both walk alot and exercise and generally pretty healthy.

Bryan: Hi Dr. C, I was wondering if you had any thoughts or opinions on Kratom. I've heard you discuss nicotine, cannabis and various other psychedelics on your podcast and their "potential" medicinal benefits but never heard you mention Kratom. Do you have any opinions on this plant? More harm than good? Just curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks,

Anthony: Hi Doctor Cabral, THANK YOU for all you do. Our 12 year old son seems to have red bags under his eyes more often than we think he should. He also has a small patch of warts on his upper forehead, a slightly bigger wart on the top of his foot and a small patch of bumps on his upper forearm hear his elbow. We had his blood work done taken and it came back with no issues. We also had a food sensitivity test done = IgE Allergy High is cashew, flax seed, green pea, lima bean, navy bean, and his IgG Sensitivity highs being turkey, with many moderate foods on both the allergy and sensitivity sides. Just wondering what your input would be. Thank you

Anthony

Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral, I truly resonate with your philosophy of addressing the root cause rather than masking symptoms. I’ve listened to all your podcasts and read your book, and I really appreciate your holistic approach. I’m also an IHP2. My question is about blood sugar imbalances. Most natural health books I’ve read on this topic tend to focus on symptom management through low-carb diets. Do you have a book you’d recommend that explores how to restore cell membrane function and rebalance this dynamic at the deepest level? Thank you for your time and for all the work you do.

Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community’s questions!

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