The Importance of Labs in Functional Medicine

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing functional medicine approaches for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders and more. He is also the host of The Art of Being Well Podcast and the author of Keto: The Inflammation Spectrum, Intuitive Fasting and most recently, Gut Feelings. 

We cover a wide range of topics regarding how to support and promote gut health, immunity, and optimal wellness. In this episode, Dr. Will answers explains the gut-brain axis and its connection to the nervous system, unhealed trauma’s impact on our physical health, and his approach to healing the whole human being; starting with addressing the physical symptoms that oftentimes have mental and emotional roots. We discuss the value in simplifying your supplement list, embracing bio-individuality, and reevaluating your wellness routine regularly. 

Dr. Will highlights common toxins and foods to avoid for reducing inflammation in the gut, the benefits and blind spots when using lab tests to help regulate hormones and signal mold in the body, and why inflammation is the root cause of autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Will explains why not everyone needs to completely give up gluten, using fasting as a way to reset the microbiome, supplements and herbs that can support a thriving gut and microbiome, and the very real negative effects of non-native EMF and blue light on sleep. Let's take a journey with Dr. Will Cole on episode 464 of the Life Stylist Podcast and don’t forget to snag a copy of his new book at lukestory.com/gutfeelings.

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00:04:58 —Healing the Whole Human Being: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection 

• Connecting physical & mental health & the intention behind Gut Feelings

• Approaching healing from a whole being perspective

• Trauma’s relation to chronic illness or autoimmune issues

• Exploring the psychology behind the healing journey

• How what's going on in our gut really impacts our brain function and our mood 

• Disconnect between research & practical application in the medical community

• Simplifying your wellness routine and supplements 

00:28:48 — Optimizing Gut Health: The Gut-Brain Axis, Stressors & Supplements

• Gut-brain axis & the nervous system explained

• The far-reaching implications of poor gut health 

• The most common causes of poor gut health: the inflammatory core four

• Discussing the differences in our genetic bio-Individual tolerance for stressors

• The orthorexic spectrum, nocebo effect & how to have food peace

• Testing for glyphosate & how to heal it’s implications

• The negative effects of oxalates on gut health

• The evolution of the human immune system

• Recommendations for using bitters, digestive enzymes, probiotics, and other supplements

01:08:40 — Exploring the Root Cause of Autoimmune Diseases

• Diving into Crohn's and autoimmune diseases 

• The benefits of and blind spots in running lab tests 

• Supportive herbs for gut health 

• Causes of histamine intolerance

• Areas of the country that are more susceptible to mold 

01:28:04 — Fasting, Intuitive Eating & Environmental Disruptors

• How fasting can support the microbiome 

• Discerning intuitive eating and anti diet culture

• How stress is impacting our wellbeing 

• Improving thyroid function & advice for trying hormone replacement therapy

• The importance of retinol and copper 

• Dr. WIll’s perspective on EMF & blue light

• Support for sound sleep & our circadian rhythm

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Resources:

• Website: drwillcole.com

• Instagram: @drwillcole

• Read: Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel by Dr. Will Cole

• Read: Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation: A Cookbook by Dr. Will Cole

• YouTube: Dr. Will Cole

• Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole

• LinkedIn: Dr. Will Cole

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