Functional medicine has become an industry of its own, giving birth to plenty of experts to learn from and doctors to avail of treatment. With the advent of technology and new research, it seems functional medicine will only go up from here. To guide us where the industry is headed is Dr. Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner and author.
Dr. Will Cole is one of the world’s most recognizable names when it comes to functional medicine. Some of his specialties include chronic diseases, thyroid problems, hormonal dysfunction, brain diseases, and autoimmune conditions. Will is also the author of Ketotarian, a book that revolves around an almost plant-based ketogenic lifestyle; and The Inflammation Spectrum, where he provides examples of foods that trigger inflammation in most people.
Will joins us today to share what inspired him to start a career in functional medicine and what it was like before it became an industry. He discusses the core principles of functional medicine and the kind of treatment options it offers. He explains how mental health is affected by how well we treat our bodies. Will also describes what his two books are about, the reasons he authored them, and the problems he wants to address in today’s world.
 
“It's really important to get your head and your heart right before any of the health and wellness stuff.” - Dr. Will Cole
 
This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

How Will discovered functional medicine before it was a massive industry.
Why functional medicine is an efficient approach to treatment.
Will’s inspiration for writing his recent book and what it's about.
How mental health is connected to our physical well-being.
The foods that cause inflammation for most people.
Building the foundations of sustainable wellness.
How Will became associated with Goopfellas.

 
Resources Mentioned:

The Goopfellas Podcast

 
Connect with Will Cole

Official Website
Ketotarian
The Inflammation Spectrum

 
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