"We're trying to protect ourselves against sun cancer as well, yet we're putting these cancer-causing chemicals on the body. It’s a tough situation."  - Dr. Stephen Cabral In this episode of the Well Beyond 40 podcast, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Cabral, a board-certified naturopathic doctor, joining us. Dr. Cabral dives deep into the hidden world of environmental toxins and their profound impact on our health. From battling severe autoimmune issues in his youth to becoming a leading voice in functional medicine, Dr. Cabral's journey is both inspiring and eye-opening. Dr. Cabral shares his expertise on the invisible toxins lurking in our environment and the products we use, including pesticides, heavy metals, and the ever-present microplastics. He emphasizes how these toxins can disrupt our hormones, hinder weight loss, and contribute to chronic health issues. His personal story of overcoming Addison's disease and autoimmune disorders through natural health practices offers hope and practical advice for anyone dealing with similar struggles. We discuss the critical importance of clean air, water, and food, and Dr. Cabral provides actionable tips on how to minimize toxin exposure. He also explains the benefits of sauna use, functional medicine testing, and his top tips to reduce toxin exposure in your daily life. Dr. Cabral's insights into detoxification and optimizing our body's natural healing processes are invaluable, especially for women over 40 looking to maintain their vitality and well-being. FULL show notes: https://www.jjvirgin.com/cabral Dumbbells: https://amzn.to/3wVXDYf Shop Xiser: https://xiser.com/ use code jjvirgin for $30 off your next order Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off. Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing  information for $600 off. TRX Resistance Training Equipment: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877 Episode Sponsors:  Try Timeline: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop?rfsn=7082975.4b75243 Use code JJ10 for 10% off all products Go to qualialife.com/VIRGINWELLNESS to try Qualia risk free for up to 100 days and code VIRGINWELLNESS for an additional 15% off Get Your FREE Limited Edition Copy of The Rain Barrel Effect Today (just pay shipping)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices