High Performance Health

Naturopathy expert Dr. Stephen Cabral hosts the High Performance Health podcast. Naturopathy is an alternative medicine based on prevention and the idea of self-healing. It applies traditional practices for more holistic wellness. This is a podcast for people looking for ways to live healthier and longer.

In one episode, Dr. Cabral explains brain-derived neurotrophic factors. These are all over the body. He uses electric current as a metaphor for how these proteins send signals to the brain. To illustrate, he provides the example of someone picking up a mug. The brain receives signals from the fingers. These signals might tell the brain if the mug is hot or heavy. Dr. Cabral uses technical terms but ensures they are accessible to most podcast listeners.

Most episodes are between twelve and 20 minutes. Each has a specific topic and Dr. Cabral's presentation is efficient. Listeners might appreciate that he discusses chronic conditions. They might also appreciate that he shares advice for managing them. Podcast episodes focus on Tourette's Syndrome, macular degeneration, and psoriasis.

High Performance Health also offers general guidance and suggestions. Dr. Cabral often advises on diet, exercise, and mindfulness. In one episode, he presents a menu of what someone might eat in a day. The information he shares is from a study. Leafy greens and avoiding sugar may be common suggestions listeners are familiar with. There are also more surprising ones such as eating two raw cloves of garlic each day.

Another podcast episode focuses on the importance of consistent and healthy sleep habits. Dr. Cabral explains the science behind when people get sleepy and when they wake up. As the body perceives the sun rising, it lowers melatonin. This is a hormone that helps people sleep. At the same time, the body makes more of another hormone called cortisol, which helps wake people up.

Physical therapists and other practitioners may also find value in High Performance Health. They may find inspiration for taking a more holistic approach.