Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert and bestselling author, dives into the transformative world of functional medicine. He discusses how it goes beyond treating symptoms to uncovering root causes of chronic diseases. The conversation highlights the importance of personalized health strategies, especially in relation to gut health and nutrition. Cole advocates for integrating emotional wellness with nutritional guidance and shares practical daily wellness practices, emphasizing self-care, mindfulness, and the balance between dietary choices.
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Functional Medicine Approach
Functional medicine uses a narrower reference range for lab results, focusing on optimal health rather than average.
It emphasizes comprehensive labs and bio-individuality, tailoring treatment to each person.
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Growing Acceptance of Functional Medicine
More conventionally trained doctors are now embracing functional medicine.
Mainstream institutions like the Cleveland Clinic are validating this approach.
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Overcoming Overwhelm
Prioritize practicality, sustainability, and mindset when creating health plans.
Address environmental factors like mold and self-sabotaging behaviors.
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In 'The Inflammation Spectrum', Dr. Will Cole explains how inflammation is at the core of most common health issues and exists on a continuum from mild symptoms like weight gain and fatigue to severe conditions such as hormone imbalance and autoimmune diseases. The book highlights how every meal influences inflammation and provides quizzes and practical advice to help readers identify and manage their unique inflammatory triggers. It emphasizes the importance of bioindividuality, recognizing that foods that work for one person may not work for another. The book offers a methodical elimination diet plan to help readers discover which foods are inflammatory for them and how to incorporate healing foods into their diet[1][4][5].
Gut Feelings
Will Cole
Nicole LePera
Ketotarian
The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation
Will Cole
In 'Ketotarian,' Dr. Will Cole presents a unique, plant-based approach to ketogenic eating. The book includes over 75 recipes, meal plans, and expert tips to help readers achieve ketosis without relying on meat and dairy. It aims to help individuals drop pounds, reduce inflammation, and enhance physical and mental performance.
Intuitive Fasting
The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health
Will Cole
In 'Intuitive Fasting', Dr. Will Cole presents a fresh approach to intermittent fasting, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting its significant health benefits. The book introduces a four-week flexible fasting plan, each week focusing on a different aspect of health such as resetting the body, recharging metabolism, renewing cells, and rebalancing hormones. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of aligning eating patterns with the body's natural cycles, rather than the conventional three-meals-a-day schedule, to achieve metabolic flexibility and overall wellness. The plan includes over 65 recipes and a maintenance plan to sustainably adapt fasting and feeding windows to individual lifestyles.
Today’s guest is Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert, doctor of natural medicine, and doctor of chiropractic. His post doc training is in functional medicine and nutrition…a great combination. He has been a leader in creating telehealth centers in the US and around the world. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for many conditions including thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. We discuss quite a bit about the art and science of functional medicine in this interview. Many of my questions are based on his best selling book, The Inflammation spectrum.
He is the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Gut Feelings, Ketotarian and, as mentioned above, The Inflammation Spectrum.
Resource: drwillcole.com
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