This is my thirteenth year of my own health battle, and I was so ready to be done with it and feel really healthy and strong. Finding functional medicine and ayurvedic doctors were the huge missing piece for me to find my truest, most effective healing.When I found Dr. Stephen Cabral, I kind of lost my mind; he’s an ayurvedic doctor, a functional medicine doctor, and a naturopath. He blends all three of those in order to heal his patients.Stephen Cabral developed his passion for health & wellness after going through severe health complications at the age of 17. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery. It wasn’t until he met an “alternative” health doctor who explained to him how he got here and how he could become well again, that he began his recovery process. It was at this young age that he knew his life would be dedicated to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health.He wrote one of my favorite reads of my entire life (I could not put it down!), The Rain Barrel Effect. In this episode, we talk through major lessons within the book - especially the way he blends Ayurveda with functional medicine.I am so grateful that he came on this show, to share more and educate us all about the work that he is doing, because it is really powerful, and he is healing so many people. Today on The Platform...   How Steven got into the health and wellness space How Ayurveda merges with functional medicine to help patients reach optimal health Kelli’s tough journey through incorrect medical diagnoses The meaning of “the rain barrel effect” How to safely support your own health while pregnant The role of EMFs in our daily lives Overcoming the Epstein-Barr virus Heavy metal detoxes The dangers of ignoring initial physical symptoms How to honor your own body’s unique needs   To learn more, visit: http://thisistheplatform.com/podcast   Resources: www.StephenCabral.com Read Dr. Cabral’s book, The Rain Barrel Effect Listen to Dr. Cabral’s podcast, The Cabral Concept Stephen Cabral on Instagram: @stephencabral Stephen Cabral on Facebook Stephen Cabral on Twitter: @stephencabral Stephen Cabral on YouTube Watch Stink on Netflix Find out whether your products at home contain toxins with Skin Deep Cosmetics Database Utilize the TriField EMF Meter to know which products in your home should be changed or moved If you’re in LA, consider seeking out Martha for Ayurvedic help at Surya Spa Check out The Medical Medium, Anthony William Cultivate lasting change for your mind, body, and soul - sign up for The Journey Within: Intention HERE. Find nontoxic, female-founded Beautycounter products on Kelli’s website The Platform is produced by Podcast Masters