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.