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287: Keto Diet Myths, Alkaline Water, Estrogen Dominance, Fall Smoothies (HouseCall) Nov 19, 2016

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It's time to get started with today's first edition of this weekend's Cabral #HouseCall!

Here are today's community questions:

1. Suzanna: Hi, Thanks for all your invaluable info. I'm a personal trainer and listen to your podcasts using a lot of your advice to help my own clients. I was listening to 4th Nov podcast about juicing where you mentioned the ketogenic diet. You said you don't agree with it long term and that you don't use it for more than 3 weeks with your clients. Would you please elaborate on this and tell me your reasons. I ask because firstly I thought it took more than 3 weeks to actually get into nutritional ketosis so wondered why you stopped the diet so soon and secondly. I myself have been eating keto for 2 1/2 years. My blood has recently been checked and my thyroid, liver, kidneys, blood sugar is normal. I had gestational diabetes in my last pregnancy 3 1/2 years ago, gained 10kg and the only way I could lose the weight was by doing keto. If I eat carbs I'm the form of sweet potatoes, carrots, apples ect I find it very very difficult to stop eating. I also get bloating, constipation and just feel horrible.

2. Dan: Good Afternoon Stephen, Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge on your podcasts. I have always wondered about water. Two thirds of our body is made up of water. What is the best type of water to drink? There is purified by reverse osmosis with minerals added which is the one I think is best. My Chiropractor tells me I should be drinking Kagan water which is Ionized Alkaline water. There is Mineral water, Spring water, and distilled water. What about tap water with a Brita or Pure filter? Please offer your insight to which type of water would give our bodies the hydration that it will operate best with. Thank you.

3. Sonya: Hello, Thanks for putting out such informative podcasts. We listen to you all the time. We recently learned about DIM to help with estrogen dominance and how it helps to and I would really like to find out what your thoughts are. Also, if this is something you recommend, are there brands you recommend? Thank you so much in advance.

4. Elizabeth: How do you detox in the fall when juicing / smoothies are your enemy and all you want is soup?

Enjoy today's Q&A and be sure to check back tomorrow for another 4 community questions!

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http://StephenCabral.com/287

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286: Why You Need a Water Filter & The Best Water Filters to Buy (FR) Nov 18, 2016

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The most important thing you put in your body is water. Most of us don't drink enough of it. However, total consumption isn't even the biggest problem we're dealing with when it comes to our drinking water...

Did you know that EVERY major city tested in the U.S. found contaminants and dozens of pharmaceutical drugs in their tap water supply? Known cancer causing and brain-damaging chemicals like mercury, lead, aluminum, fluoride, and chlorine (in addition to the anti-depressant drugs found) are allowed to pollute our drinking water...

Yet, most people are never made aware of the dangers lurking every time they turn on their kitchen faucet, shower, or bath. Hopefully by now you also understand your government is complicit in this and is not going to do anything about it...

Therefore, it's our job to take control of our health. This means purchasing the best quality water filter you can afford. So on today's #CabralConcept 286 I am reviewing the best water filters you can buy for all budgets - Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/286

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285: Energy Drink & Pre-Workout Supplement Dangers (TT) Nov 17, 2016

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Almost everyone that comes to see me in my practice would love a little more energy (sometimes a lot more), but increasing energy by artificial means is not the answer and often times can be downright dangerous...

Your body's own natural cortisol and hormone rhythms need to be respected and understood - but unfortunately many supplement manufacturers don't care about long-term damage by causing excess adrenal output and how it can lead to a future of burnout and a depressed mind and body...

On today's Cabral Concept 285 I explain some of the ingredients you'll want to watch out for in your "energy boosting" supplements, as well as a few products that actually do work and are safer to use on an ongoing basis. Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/285

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284: Best & Worst Sweeteners for Weight Loss & Wellness (WW) Nov 16, 2016

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I know most people are trying to avoid processed sugar, and rightly so, but did you know that zero-calorie, artificial sweeteners are actually more dangerous than sugar itself?

For example, Aspartame has been shown to cause neurological issues, birth defects, low mood, poor concentration, fatigue, ADD/ADHD, eye problems, hormone imbalances, and potentially even a link to cancer...

But this is just one of many legal artificial sweeteners to be allowed to be sold to children and adults, which is placed in common products like toothpaste, cough syrup, gum, and diet drinks without you even knowing...

Tune into today's #CabralConcept 284 to find out the best and worst sweeteners for weight loss and wellness - Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/284

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283: Do This to Reduce Anxiety, Overwhelm & Low Energy (TWT) Nov 15, 2016

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It's amazing how when you get your mind right everything begins to fall into place...

But, this is often easier said than done - unless of course you begin to tap into your body's own natural way of processing information and producing energy. Once you do this change becomes easy and you won't have to use pure willpower to push through each day...

This one tip has transformed my life and has allowed me to fall asleep effortlessly, wake up without an alarm, and get twice as much done during the day without stimulants. Tune into today's #CabralConcept 283 for all the answers on how you too can reduce anxiety, overwhelm and low energy - Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/283

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282: How to Manage Your Time Effectively (MM) Nov 14, 2016

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While it's true that we all get the same 24 hours in a day how is it that some people seem to get so much more done than others?

What is their secret? Are they just born motivated or smarter than the rest of us? I think the answer will surprise you - Especially when you find out the tricks they use to get more done in less time...

Tune into today's #CabralConcept 282 to discover how to manage your time more effectively, get your life back on track, and achieve your goals faster - Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/282

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281: Blood Type Diet, Vaginal Infections, Noisy Stomach, Premature Graying Hair, Graves' Disease (HouseCall) Nov 13, 2016

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We're back with the 2nd edition of the weekend Cabral #HouseCall !

Here are today's community questions I'll be answering:

Jen: Hi! I have two questions I've been thinking about and thought maybe they could be good for the podcast. One only affects half of the population, as you'll see: 1) what are your thoughts on the blood type diet? 2) what are your natural recommendations for common vaginal infections such as yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis?

Anonymous: Why does my stomach make so much noise?!??!!! It doesn't matter whether I have eaten or not it is always gurgling. This has happened for years. I have been plant-based for two years and thought that would have helped but, stomach still makes noise. I take probiotics. I drink kombucha. I have ACV... I can not tell that anything specific helps. Also, I can feel bubbling in the lower right quadrant of my abdomen, where I sometimes experience discomfort. (I could go on with more but I won't get too carried away. Wish I was closer...) Help with the noise, PLEASE, it is no fun in quiet work meetings.

Fro: Dr. Cabral, First, thank you so much for picking up my question respective chronic constipation; I look forward to your whole podcast about the topic!! Secondly, I've had greying hair since mid-end of my 20s and now with 35, I have a ton of grey hair. Is there a natural way to stop and/or reverse greying of hair? Thank you.

Fro: And last but not least, a dear cousin of mine has been dealing with grave's disease and various unpleasant symptoms thereof for a few years now and her doctor has been prescribing rather radical treatments (in my opinion), the latest to include the recommendation of eye surgery for the abnormal protrusion affecting one of her eyes...I cannot help but think that the treatments are short-term methods intended to mask the symptoms rather than addressing/treating the underlying cause for the disease. I thought I'd reach out to you! I'd appreciate any advice you might have! Thanks a million for your valuable time and for all you do!!!

Enjoy the Q&A and all the other tips thrown in along the way!

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http://StephenCabral.com/281

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280: Hashimoto's, Always Cold, Floating Stool, Is Wheat Grass Gluten-Free, Athlete's Foot (HouseCall) Nov 12, 2016

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The Cabral #HouseCall weekend edition is here!

Today we are answering more of our Community's questions on all things wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging so let's get started!

Erika: Hi Dr. Cabral! Thank you so much for your wonderful podcast. I am so happy to have discovered it. I have two questions for you. I have been recently diagnosed with hashimotos, and am taking T3 and T4. The one thing that has yet to improve is that I am still ALWAYS cold. I am an athlete, work out, eat relatively clean, have low normal body fat, and at a healthy weight. Why am I always cold? Before the medication it was much worse,... but even with T3 and T4 it still isnt much better.

Erika: The second question I have is around my stools. I read somewhere that if your stool is always floating that is a bad thing, and could mean I have digestion issues. Is that true? This isnt just once in a while for me, it is always. Thanks!

Hayley: Hi Dr. Cabral- I had an allergy test done when I suspected that I had a reaction to peanuts. The test revealed a peanut allergy but also a corn and wheat allergy. I like using a greens powder in my smoothie, but almost all of them have wheat grass powder. I avoid eating bread and flour products, but should I avoid wheatgrass too? Thank you !

Anna: Thank You for all you do! 1.My boyfriend has "athlete's foot" or toe fungus. He has been putting various CVS/Walmart creams on it, that don't seem to be working. I told him to go natural route, but he gets overwhelmed with the options online. He has had this for years, since "football in college" and he is now 35. What can he do?

Thank you for tuning in and I hope you enjoy all tips!

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http://StephenCabral.com/280

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279: Best Blender: Vitamix vs. Blendtec vs. NutriBullet vs. Ninja Blenders (FR) Nov 11, 2016

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I've said it before and I'll say it again - I don't think I would be where I am today without my 1-2 smoothie a day habit...

Out of everything I did to improve my digestive, adrenal, hormone, detox, skin, and other health issues, drinking my morning smoothie was and still is #1. So because of that discovery, I've pretty much used and experimented with every blender imaginable (I also love gadgets!)...

On today's #CabralConcept 279 I break down the differences between the Vitamix vs. Blendtec vs. NutriBullet vs. Ninja Blenders. I tell you what the variations are and what the main differences are between a $75 blender and a $525 blender. Plus, I give you my personal recommendations for all budgets....

Don't miss today's #FridayReview episode for all the details! Plus, today I'm giving you a free download link to my Top 7 Wellness & Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes - the same ones I use myself and give to the people I care for in my Boston Naturopathic practice. Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/279

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278: The 100 Best Ways to Stop Aging & Stay Young (TT) Nov 10, 2016

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Typically, I save my book reviews for Friday's on the podcast, but today I wanted to review all the ways you can slow the aging process and look & feel younger!

I also hand-picked my Top 10 from this book (of over 100 tips) and the best part is that these tips are all easy to implement as part of your daily routine. Plus, each one is backed by science and proven to be effective for the majority of people.

Tune into today's #CabralConcept 278 for the "Best Ways to Stop Aging & Stay Young!" Enjoy the show!

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http://StephenCabral.com/278

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