The Melissa Ambrosini Show 694: The Hidden Root Cause of Fatigue, Burnout & Hormone Imbalance | Dr Stephen Cabral
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Mar 13, 2026 
Dr Stephen Cabral, a board-certified naturopath and functional medicine leader, shares practical lab-based approaches to fatigue, hormone imbalance and nervous system burnout. He explains key at-home tests, mineral and heavy metal patterns, sleep and stress-repair routines, and simple daily practices to restore energy and calm.
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Detox Before Conception And Pause During Nursing
- Do targeted detoxification before pregnancy and avoid aggressive detox while pregnant or nursing to protect mother and baby.
- Cabral notes he reduced Melissa's mercury pre‑conception, then paused heavy metal protocols during breastfeeding.
Mineral Ratios Reveal Autonomic Burnout
- Specific hair electrolyte patterns indicate autonomic nervous system state: falling calcium with high magnesium suggests depleted stress drive.
- Elevated sodium with low potassium points to aldosterone/adrenal involvement and reduced physiological reserves.
Refuel With Carbs And Calorie Sufficiency For Recovery
- To rebuild a depleted nervous system, increase calories and carbohydrates, favor gentle exercise, and prioritize evening carbs to lower cortisol and boost sleep.
- Cabral prescribes rest, walking/bodyweight work, resonance breathing and calming routines plus targeted supplements if needed.
