557. The Unexplored Side of Health: Testing for Minerals + Metals, Reducing Inflammation, and Understanding the Nervous System with Dr. Cabral

Today, we are thrilled to welcome back our brilliant friend and whole-body wellness expert, Dr. Stephen Cabral, founder and CEO of EquiLife, one of the fastest online functional medicine practices in the world offering the ability to purchase at-home lab testing and nutritional supplements previously only available through your doctor. He’s also a naturopathic doctor, Ayurvedic functional medicine and integrative health practitioner, and the author of The Rain Barrel Effect. Dr. Cabral’s contagious passion for wellness was developed out of his own health journey, facing challenging and severe health complications at the young age of 17. Now, on a mission to uncover the root causes of why his own patients feel stuck and unable to attain their goals, he guides them through the Cabral Concept of "Change Your Body - Change Your Life.”  By first seeking to rebalance both body and mind, he helps put others on a path of healing. K+L get vulnerable in today’s episode as Dr. Cabral reviews their Minerals + Metals Lab Test results live. Before he hands out his insightful medical advice and findings, he explains what this test is all about, how understanding its results can help you feel empowered when it comes to your health, and why functional medicine testing might be the next best step on your health journey. Have your journal + pen ready – Dr. Cabral is generous to share so much from his wealth of knowledge with us in this one. We also talk about: Insights into the “fat burning zone” How glucose monitoring can be beneficial  High intensity vs. low steady state cardio workouts Nutrition that matches your fitness routine How genetics play a role in wellness  Women and digestive issues  Downstream effects of anxiety and stress How consuming carbohydrates affects health Dr. Cabral on living in caloric deficit  Why inflammation might be a warning sign  Resources: Get the Minerals + Metals At-Home Lab Test for 50% off Instagram: @stephencabral Podcast: The Cabral Concept YouTube: Stephen Cabral Read: The Rain Barrel Effect Website: equi.life Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices