How we're doing internally is an important piece of the skin rash puzzle, even though they manifest externally. My guest today is going to talk all about inflammation, and its impact on chronic skin conditions. My guest today is Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert. Dr. Cole consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for mindbodygreen and goop. He is the author of The Inflammation Spectrum, in which he explores how inflammation exists on a spectrum within the body, the various systems it can affect, and how you can discover your individual food triggers to overcome chronic inflammation. He is also the author of Ketotarian, in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one. Join us as we discuss how inflammation is a key component in many chronic skin conditions. Has working on inflammation helped your skin rash? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What is inflammation? Low-grade chronic infections What are Th1 and Th2? Why high-sensitivity C-reactive protein labs might be more valuable in terms of looking for inflammation A few helpful lifestyle changes Quotes “Inflammation is not inherently bad. We need it to fight viruses and bacteria and heal wounds and keep our bodies nice and healthy. The problem is when inflammation is out of balance...” [2:19] “Skin problems do not happen in a vacuum. They are happening for a reason, and oftentimes it's an internal.” [10:41] Links Find Dr. Cole online The Inflammation Spectrum book Ketotarian book Elixir guide for inflammation-healing elixirs FREE DOWNLOAD Find Dr. Cole on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook