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The Truth About Detoxes | Cabral Concept 2524
Dec 10, 2024
Cabral Concept Episode 2524: The Truth About Detoxes
Introduction
Discusses the concept of detoxes and how they differ from current fads.
Emphasizes the quick effects felt within 5-7 days.
Shares personal experience of using functional medicine detoxes in practice.
Personal Journey
Started using detoxes for hard cases like autoimmune diseases and idiopathic illnesses.
Personal history of idiopathic disease and multiple misdiagnoses.
Eventually diagnosed with Addison's disease, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Importance of finding the underlying root cause of diseases.
Functional Medicine Detox Explained
Begins by exploring alternative medicine for root cause analysis.
Liver Detoxification Protocol:
Introduced in 2010.
Focuses on giving the liver nutrients to clean the blood.
Removes impurities like heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, and other toxins.
Importance of the Liver
The liver is crucial in detoxifying the body and manufacturing vitamins and minerals.
Liver cleans poisons and plays a role in converting vitamin D.
Detox Process
Blood Cleaning:
Liver filters blood which transports nutrients to cells.
Detoxification involves the liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin working together.
Difference from Fads
Detoxes are different from fads like teas or juices which might provide temporary relief or support.
Functional medicine detox provides comprehensive support to the liver.
Recommended Detox Components
Nutrients Needed:
Phase one nutrients: vitamins and minerals (zinc, selenium, B vitamins, etc.).
Antioxidants for intermediary metabolites.
Phase two nutrients: sulfur-rich foods like garlic and cruciferous vegetables.
Aim is to convert fat-soluble toxins to water-soluble for easy removal.
Detox Protocol
Functional medicine detox involves:
Liver detox pathways to enhance overall health.
Water intake (half body weight in ounces daily).
Incorporating intermittent fasting and autophagy.
Options for 7, 14, or 21-day detox.
Benefits and Results
Potential to lose weight, reduce pain, improve sleep, energy, digestion, etc.
Detoxes have been life-changing, especially for individuals with autoimmune conditions.
Conclusion
Recommended for anyone with wellness issues or seeking better health.
Differences between a functional medicine detox and other methods.
Encourages listeners to try a detox as a first step for health improvement.
Resources
More details and past episodes on detox can be found at Stephen Cabral's website.
Free course available for those interested in the science behind detoxes.
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