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.