Dr. Will Cole (IG: @drwillcole) is a leading functional medicine expert that consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for various health conditions.

Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for a couple of the world’s largest wellness brands, mindbodygreen and goop.

He's the author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum, the latter comes out today and is the focus of our chat.

In this episode, we discuss:

Managing anxiety through functional medicine
Inflammation is linked to anxiety, depression & cognitive issues
Self-care protocols to help manage anxiety
Weighted blankets help reduce anxiety
Magnesium is nature’s chill pill
Healthy plant fats help to calm inflammation
Stabilize your blood sugar, stabilize your moods
Adaptogens can help calm your mind
Therapeutic benefits of holy basil or tulsi
Deeper conversations & transformations at goopFellas
Why a good support system is key to not burning out
Will shares lessons he learned from being a Dad
Will's thoughts on homeschooling
Inflammation impacts 7 main body systems
The Inflammation Spectrum Quiz
What is polyinflammation?
Elimin8 vs. Core4
Find out what your body loves (and hates)
How to stay motivated on an elimination diet
The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet vs. Core4/Elimin8
Egg whites can cross-react as gluten
Are gluten-free grains causing you food reactions?
Epigenetics have changed
Assess and track your activity levels
Negative thoughts can fuel inflammation
Create balance in your life

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Related links:

Dr. Will Cole - The Inflammation Spectrum (book)

Dr. Will Cole's website

Follow Dr. Will Cole on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dr. Will Cole - Ketotarian (book)

Listen to Dr. Will Cole previously on TUHP (episode #244)

Agent Nateur + Dr. Will Cole - holi(youth) the oceanic adaptogen

The goopFellas Podcast

Keto Talk with Jimmy Moore & Dr. Will Cole (podcast)

Weighted blankets

goop - A modern lifestyle brand Seamus Mullen (books)

Alejandro Junger (books)

Gwyneth Paltrow (books)

Dr. Frank Lipman (books)

Listen to Dr. Frank Lipman previously on TUHP (episode #129)

Listen to Jimmy Moore previously on TUHP (episode #126)

Terry Real (books)

Lewis Howes (books)

Listen to Lewis Howes previously on TUHP (episode #065)

Primal Kitchen - Ketchup

Primal Kitchen - Classic BBQ Sauce

Primal Kitchen - Macadamia Sea Salt Bar

Related episodes:

294: Dr. Sara Gottfried – Brain Body Diet, Start To Surrender, Reset With Intermittent Fasting

289: Dr. David Perlmutter – Brain Maker • Reconnecting With Nature • Exercise Impacts The Microbiome

283: Katie Wells aka Wellness Mama – Maintaining A Healthy Family, Home & Business

232: Sarah Wilson – Normalizing Anxiety • The Impact Of Gratitude On Your Brain • Just Walk

220: Sarah Ballantyne – Paleo Is Almost A Plant-Based Diet • Prioritize Sleep • AIP 101

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317: Dr. Will Cole - The Inflammation Spectrum, Managing Anxiety, Homeschooling

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