Here For Healing

Ep. 22: The Power of Functional Medicine: Root Causes + Detox with Dr. Stephen Cabral


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In this powerful conversation, Carly Brown is joined by Dr. Stephen Cabral—Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy, founder of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, and creator of EquiLife.


Dr. Cabral opens up about his own decade-long healing journey, from being a sick teenager diagnosed with Addison’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue, to regaining his health through the integration of Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, and functional medicine. Now, after completing over 250,000 client appointments, his mission is to show others that you can and will get well again.


Together, Carly and Dr. Cabral explore the foundations of root cause healing: the importance of functional lab testing, why detoxification is essential for vibrant health, and how simple daily practices—like sunlight, walking, gratitude, and sauna—can transform your wellbeing. They also dive into vitamin D optimization, natural GLP-1 alternatives, hydrogen water, and why sweating is one of the body’s most overlooked healing mechanisms.


This episode dives into:

  • Dr. Cabral’s personal story of healing and transformation

  • Why root cause medicine is key for lasting wellness

  • The “Big Five” functional lab tests and how they uncover hidden imbalances

  • Vitamin D: why it’s essential and the levels you should aim for

  • Detoxification 101: what actually works vs. what doesn’t

  • Daily wellness anchors: walking, sunlight, gratitude & sauna

  • Nutrition and the importance of bio-individuality

  • Hydrogen water and antioxidant defense

  • Natural alternatives to GLP-1 weight loss drugs

  • Accessible steps to begin your own healing journey

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your health, this episode will inspire you to see what’s possible when you address the root causes and partner with your body’s innate ability to heal.



🔗 Resources & Connections

  • StephenCabral.com

  • The Cabral Concept Podcast

  • EquiLife — Functional Medicine labs, detox kits & GLP-1 Tone System

  • Integrative Health Practitioner Institute — Health coaching certification

  • Book: The Rain Barrel Effect

  • Instagram: @StephenCabral

  • Facebook: Dr. Stephen Cabral

  • YouTube: Stephen Cabral


  • Connect with Carly: Instagram @CarlyLovesKale | carlybrownwellness.com

  • Guest Bio


    Dr. Stephen Cabral is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute and EquiLife. At 17 years old, he was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and told there was no hope for recovery. For years he suffered, until traveling the world led him to discover how to blend ancient Ayurvedic practices with cutting-edge naturopathic and functional medicine to rebalance the body and restore vitality.


    Today, through his global online practice and after completing over 250,000 client appointments, Dr. Cabral helps people uncover the root causes of autoimmunity, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalance, digestive disorders, fatigue, mood issues, and more. His mission is simple: to help you understand that there is always a reason for your health struggles—and that full healing is possible.

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