Will Cole
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H. Pylori Natural Treatment: 6 Functional Medicine Strategies To Support Your Gut
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, gut problems are by far one of the most common issues I see with my patients. From chronic bloating and gas to food intolerances and leaky gut syndrome, underlying gut dysfunction can significantly impact your daily life and wreak havoc on your overall health. While every patient’s case is different, one potential trigger that can fly under the radar for years is H. pylori.
Fake Avocado Oil Scandal, The Brands Sneaking Seed Oils, Quantum Consciousness & AI Making You Dumber | Thomas DeLauer
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! We're on the road right now with The Art of Being Well, and Thomas DeLauer was generous enough to hand us his own studio to record in - which felt fitting, because Thomas and I have been in this wellness space for roughly the same stretch of years, watching it change in real time. It had been a few years since he was last on the show, and reconnecting with him reminded me why I've always respected how he thinks.
Thyroid disorders have a profound impact on millions of people across the world. Out of all of the forms of thyroid disease, Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease are two of the most prevalent thyroid problems that I see in my telehealth functional medicine clinic. While both disrupt thyroid function, they differ significantly in their symptoms, mechanisms, and treatments.
Parasites, Shilajit, & AI Zombies: A Masterclass With Organifi’s Founder | Drew Canole
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Drew Canole and I have been circling each other in the health space since the FitLife TV days - over a decade of mutual friends, crossed paths, and "we really need to do this" - and it was worth the wait. We started with fatherhood.
Calming Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Histamine Peptides, Ozempic Butt, Burnout & Creatine | Ask Me Anything
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! We kicked off this Ask Me Anything with some genuinely good news: Heal Your Cells, the book I wrote with Dr. Josh Axe, just hit the New York Times bestseller list. That's years of work paying off, and it means more people getting this information, which is the whole point. Then we got into it. Our first question came from Brittany, who has MCAS and histamine intolerance and wanted to know if peptides like BPC-157 are safe for her to try.
The Truth About Parasite Cleanses: Benefits, Risks + How To Know If You Actually Need To Do One
It seems like there is some sort of cleanse for everything. Whether you want to rid yourself of heavy metals, microplastics, or general toxins, there are cleanses and detoxes out there promising dramatic results. As a functional medicine expert, I hear a lot about parasite cleanses, due to the fact that parasite infections are something I see often with my patients.
The Poison of Isolation, Water Wonders, Sleep Secrets & The #1 Predictor Of How Long You’ll Live | Shawn Stevenson
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I always love having Shawn Stevenson back on the podcast - he has this way of taking hard science and making it feel immediately usable, and this conversation was no exception. We started with something deceptively simple: walking. Shawn walked me through a Stanford study by Marily Oppezzo and Daniel Schwartz showing that walking increases creative output by an average of 60% compared to sitting.
The Fine Art & Science of Fasting To Tap Into & The Cellular Guardian Angels | Deep Dive
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! For this installment of our Health Hot Takes series, I brought in Andrea from my clinical team to grill me on a topic I've spent almost 17 years working with patients on: fasting. We started with a simple but important point - fasting isn't a trend.
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, people often come to me with uncomfortable rashes. Not only are they having difficulty clearing up the skin rash, but they don’t know what caused the rash to begin with. And while there can be many driving factors behind these skin problems, there is one surprising trigger that gets overlooked time and time again, mold (a type of fungus). Rashes are just one example of your body signaling that something needs to be addressed internally.
Hormones, Histamines & The Shocking Truth About Women’s ADHD | Dr. Jolene Brighten
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Dr. Jolene Brighten is back on the podcast, and this time she's bringing years of clinical research into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough airtime: ADHD in women. We started with something simple but genuinely eye-opening - the picture most of us have of ADHD, a kid bouncing off the walls, almost never applies to women. Instead, Jolene explained, that hyperactivity happens on the inside.
A Functional Medicine Guide To The Best Female Hormone Balance Supplements
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I often see women struggling through symptoms like irregular periods, fatigue, mood swings, anxiety or depression, hot flashes, painful periods, infertility, acne, and insomnia — all signs of an underlying hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, if you go to a conventional doctor, they won’t give you many options.
Ghost Wipes, Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda & Should You Avoid Pork, Ham & Bacon? | Ask Me Anything
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! This Ask Me Anything covers a lot of ground - and honestly, it's one of the more fun ones we've recorded. First up, Mary Kate asked about something I call the "ghost wipe" - when you barely need to wipe after a bowel movement. She'd heard another podcast claim that having to wipe at all means you've eaten something that disagreed with you.
GERD Diet Guide: 6 Foods That Help Heartburn + 6 Foods To Avoid
If you’ve ever dealt with the burning sensation of heartburn or acid reflux, you know how uncomfortable and disruptive GERD can be. In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I often see how these unrelenting symptoms can impact a person’s day-to-day life, and how difficult it can be navigating food and what to eat. While food isn’t always the sole cause of GERD, there are certain foods that can trigger or worsen symptoms.
The Best Brain Foods, Protein Truth, Alzheimer’s Myth & AI Overlords | Max Lugavere
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Max Lugavere has been back in my orbit for years now, but this conversation felt different - heavier, and more urgent. He opens up about his mom's diagnosis with Lewy body dementia, the same disease Robin Williams had, and what it was like watching someone he loved lose herself in slow motion starting around age 58.
Dry Brushing Benefits: Why This Tool Is A Superstar For Lymphatic Drainage, Radiant Skin + More
Dry brushing has become increasingly popular in the wellness world. Rooted in Ayurvedic medicine, this practice has been touted to help everything from radiant skin to increased detoxification. But before you start brushing, read on to learn more about the top dry brushing benefits and the proper technique you should be following for maximum results. Dry brushing is a centuries-old practice that involves brushing clean, dry skin with a firm, natural-bristle brush or stiff-bristled brush.
Cellular Constipation, Xenohormesis, Autophagy & The Roots Of You Not Thriving | Solo Episode
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! We've been doing these more intimate solo episodes you all have been asking for, and I wanted to keep going with something I couldn't fully unpack in my latest book, Heal Your Cells. A few weeks back I did a solo episode giving you the behind-the-scenes of why I wrote Heal Your Cells with my friend and co-author Dr. Josh Axe - the loss of my dad, my own burnout spiral, and how I ended up having to become my own patient.
A Functional Medicine Guide To The 8 Types Of Fasting (+ Which One You Should Choose For Your Health)
When you think of “intermittent fasting” you may associate it with calorie restriction and unhealthy weight loss. I understand how the notion of skipping meals can be brushed off as a form restriction disguised as a wellness practice. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, intermittent fasting isn’t about punishment or restriction at all.
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Hunter and I have crossed paths more times than either of us can count, so it felt overdue to finally sit down together. Within the first ten minutes he'd already taught me that a Big Gulp isn't even the biggest option at 7-Eleven - there's a Super Big Gulp and a Double Gulp above it - which tells you everything about the gap between where his relationship with food used to be and where it is now. That gap is the real story here.
AI & Our Brains + Should Social Media Be Banned for Kids? Instagram Executive’s Uncensored Hot Takes | Tara Hopkins
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I wanted to have this conversation because, like most parents of teenagers, I'm trying to figure this out in real time. There's no pediatrician you can call and ask, "How much Instagram is too much?" So I sat down with Tara Hopkins, who leads policy work for Instagram at Meta, and who is also a mom of two teenagers navigating the exact same questions I am. What stood out most was how specific and practical the conversation got.
MTHFR Myths, Psoriasis, Panic Attacks & Poop Shoes | Ask Me Anything
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Before we even got into questions this episode, the team spent a good five minutes debating whether a shirt was linen or Zara, whether a certain gray hoodie was actually from H&M's old "Divided" line, and whether I count as a "fall Scrooge" for hating pumpkin spice candles. Andrea's already fully in her "Bermons" era. I'm just saying a pumpkin doesn't smell like that. Anyway - onto the actual questions, because we had three good ones.
The Lyme Disease, Tick-Borne Illnesses & POTS Connection: Could These Infections Be Affecting Your Nervous System?
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, it’s common for me to see patients with a slew of unexplained symptoms. Dizziness, racing heart, brain fog, and fatigue are all things that tend to be dismissed in conventional medicine but often point to a larger problem brewing underneath the surface.
Exotic Juices, God, Glowing Skin, Supermodels & Controversial Bison Breakfast | Miranda Kerr
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Before we even started rolling, Miranda and I spent a good five minutes singing Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" back and forth. Turns out we're the same age, both "water pigs" in the Chinese zodiac, and equally unable to resist a sing-along. It set the tone for the whole conversation - easy, warm, completely unguarded, which is exactly how Miranda shows up.
Saffron For ADHD: Can This Ancient Spice Support Focus + Attention?
Living with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, and treating it is a complicated equation of balancing trade offs. Impacting focus, attention, and overall quality of life, ADHD requires targeted interventions that vary from person to person, often including pharmaceutical treatment. It is estimated that over 22 million Americans — both adults and children — are currently diagnosed with ADHD and at least 53% of those children are on some kind of ADHD medication.
Mind, Body, and God: A New Kind of Health Conversation | Dylan Gemelli, Dr. Josh Axe & Dr. Will Cole
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! This one is different from our usual format, and I want to say that up front: this is a round table discussion, a collaborative show I did with Dr. Josh Axe and health coach Dylan Gemelli, releasing across all three of our channels at once. The idea is simple and, I think, overdue - three people who've spent decades in this space, in the same room, actually disagreeing with each other in real time instead of everyone nodding along.
The Top 8 Seed Oils To Avoid (+ Exactly What You Should Be Using Instead)
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, one of the questions I get asked most often is, “What oil is safe to cook with?” and “What are the top seed oils to avoid?” You’ve probably heard the buzz around seed oils lately and their potential negative effects on your health. In fact, the conversation has become so mainstream that even some major food brands and restaurants are making the switch to alternatives like avocado oil. But is avoiding seed oils really that important?
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Dr. Josh Axe walked into this conversation on Dr. Cole's birthday, which the team revealed at the end of the episode in a moment I didn't plan and didn't know was coming. It's a good way to describe the whole thing, actually - a lot happened that I didn't plan. We started with the story that most people don't know about Dr. Axe: three and a half years ago, a stem cell treatment for a ruptured disc in Puerto Rico led to a 1-in-250,000 complication.
What Is The GAPS Diet? Everything You Need To Know About This Powerful Gut-Healing Tool
As a functional medicine practitioner who talks a lot about gut health, it’s my job to shed light on all the tools available to you to heal your gut. One of these tools being the GAPS diet. This protocol has been used for years to treat symptoms of a damaged gut but has come under criticism for its restrictive nature. So while the GAPS diet may indeed be on the restrictive end when it comes to diets, its foundation is rooted in functional medicine principles of what is good for your gut.
Mast Cells & Autism, Viral Skin Issues + Organs Aging Faster | Ask Me Anything
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Three segments this AMA. Two clinical questions, one book launch, and one unforgettable beta fish. We started with Heal Your Cells, the new book I wrote with Dr. Josh Axe that's out right now. The subtitle - Reversing the Irreversible - is the one the publishers pushed back on, and I can see why it sounds bold.
What Triggers Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? A Functional Medicine Perspective On What Could Be Flaring Up This Condition
In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I often see people who are dealing with unexplained symptoms related to complex mast cell disorders like mast cell activation syndrome. Itching, racing heart, brain fog, shortness of breath, and digestive distress are all symptoms that can come on suddenly, almost like an allergic reaction, but without any known allergen present.
Korean Skincare, Melasma, Inflammation Peptides & Why Your Fragrance Wardrobe Matters | Chriselle Lim
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I didn't know what to expect from this conversation going in - Chriselle Lim is someone I'd heard about through Tina Chen Craig, who as Chriselle points out seems to know everyone on the planet and is apparently doing agent work for free. When she walked into the studio in LA I could see immediately why her following trusts her. She has the kind of openness that makes you feel like you've known her for years.
What Is A Salt Water Flush? The Benefits, Risks + Science Behind This Popular Detox Tool
I’m no stranger to poop. It’s probably one of my most talked about subjects with my patients in my telehealth functional medicine clinic. From the consistency to frequency, your poop (or lack thereof) can reveal a lot about what’s going on beneath the surface with your health. So while the ultimate goal is to heal any underlying dysfunctions, sometimes you need a little help getting things moving. A salt water flush is one easy way to speed the process up.
Trauma, Burnout & Stress Are Making Your Cells Confused & Inflamed + How To Heal | Solo Episode
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I've never done a solo episode quite like this. I've mentioned my dad here and there on this podcast and on social media. But I've never sat down and actually walked through what happened - what it did to me, and what came from it. So that's what this is. It was a Saturday evening in 2023. I missed a call from my sister Amanda. She called again.
Heal Your Cells | Dr. Josh Axe & Dr. Will Cole | Pre-Order Today
★★★★★ 4.9 from early readers Reversing the irreversible. A proven plan to heal faster, reclaim energy, and unlock longevity. $32 You can be eating clean, working out, taking supplements, and still feel off. This book reveals why cellular degeneration is the real driver, and what to do about it.
The Truth About Cortisol Face: What Your Swollen Appearance Is Trying To Tell You About Stress, Inflammation, and Hormone Imbalance
If you don’t seem to recognize yourself in the mirror lately, you are not alone. Known as “cortisol face” thousands of women across the world have flocked to social media to share how their faces have become rounder and puffier, without any obvious cause. But what seems random, is actually a clear sign of something going on beneath the surface.
The Best Chinese Ancestral Skin & Longevity Secrets | Tina Cheng Craig
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I've known Tina Cheng Craig for years. She's been a patient, a friend, and one of the most genuinely enthusiastic people I know in the wellness and beauty world. When she reached out to me years ago on Instagram - she has told this story publicly so I'll retell it - she asked if I could be her doctor, and then started texting me at all hours convinced she was sick. She was never sick. She was just curious about every single thing happening in her body.
What Are MCTs? The Top MCT Oil Health Benefits
If you are trying to avoid seed oils, chances are you’ve tried coconut oil. But what about MCT oil? Often confused for coconut oil, MCT oil is not actually just another name for coconut oil. Although they are closely related, MCT oil contains concentrated medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat that your body digests and absorbs differently than the long-chain fats found in many other dietary oils.
Bipolar II, Botox For TMJ & The Viral Tongue Trend For Your Nervous System | Ask Me Anything
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Three AMA questions this episode. One of them sparked a ten-minute conversation about ribbon dancing as nervous system medicine. We'll get to that. The first was from Nina, who asked about bipolar II from a functional medicine perspective. This is one of our top telehealth patient populations, and it's also one of the most underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed conditions in mental health.
The Top 5 Ayurvedic Supplements You Should Know About + Their Powerful Health Benefits For Hormone Balance, Inflammation Support & More
When it comes to your health, the most powerful tools aren’t always new. In fact, Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine, has been utilizing herbs, food, and lifestyle practices for thousands of years to restore and maintain optimal health and wellbeing. It’s these time-honored principles that laid the foundation for everything I do in my telehealth functional medicine clinic, including what supplements I recommend to my patients.
The Brain’s Hidden Immune System: Why Everything You Know About Alzheimer’s & Your Nervous System Is Wrong | Dr. David Perlmutter
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I've been a fan of Dr. David Perlmutter's work for a long time — Grain Brain was one of the books that shaped how I think about diet and the brain, and Drop Acid changed the way I talk to patients about fructose and uric acid. But I think Brain Defenders is his most important book yet, and this conversation is the reason why. We started with thimbleberries.
Bone Broth Benefits: A Functional Medicine Guide To This Ancient Superfood (+ Recipes & Vegan Alternatives)
Bone broth is an ancient superfood rich in nutrients like collagen, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While it’s not a cure-all, that nutritional profile comes with a number of health benefits for your gut and your overall health. Typically, bone broth is used in hot soups and stews, but you can get more adventurous than that.
MAHA Health Report Card Uncensored: The Failures, Wins & Charlie Kirk’s Last Mission | Alex Clark
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Alex Clark was one of the first people I had on this podcast to talk about MAHA from a political and personal perspective. A lot has happened since then, and this conversation is the update I've been waiting to have. She comes with a report card - wins, losses, and a grade she's willing to give it. There are things she's genuinely proud of.
Can Probiotics Cause Diarrhea? Exploring The Surprising Reasons Behind Digestive Side Effects
As a functional medicine practitioner, I am no stranger to probiotics. In fact, probiotics are one of the top foundational supplements that I recommend to pretty much everyone regardless of what symptoms you are or are not dealing with. That’s because the health of your gut plays a role in every aspect of your health from your brain to your immune system. But what happens when your probiotics don’t deliver the results that they promised?
The AI Alien Demon Cult, Data Centers & Protecting Your Nervous System & Hormones | Health Hot Take
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I've been holding this conversation for a while — not because I wasn't sure it was important, but because I wanted to come to it with more than alarm. This Health Hot Take is the result of that. AI data centers are not an abstract technology story.
Everything You Need To Know About Autoimmune Gastritis + How To Heal Naturally
Our society has an autoimmune problem. With over 50 million Americans diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and millions more struggling with autoimmune-related symptoms, autoimmunity is rapidly becoming one of society’s most common health problems. (1) In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I spend my days consulting people around the world on their health.
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! Three very different questions this AMA. All of them went somewhere worth going. The first was anonymous — a third-year MD student in a good program, frustrated during rotations, spending too long with patients because she actually wants to get to root causes, and getting pushback from attendings for exactly that reason. She asked what to do. My answer is: don't quit. You're going to finish your degree, and your education is not in vain.
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Understanding Your ACE Score + The Link Between Childhood Stress & Adult
Throughout my years of consulting patients in my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I’ve seen firsthand just how much influence your thoughts, stress, and past trauma have on your physical health. Often referred to as the mind-body connection, research is continuing to show us how everything from anxiety to PTSD plays a role in chronic conditions like gut dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.
The Science of Intuition, Remote Healing & The Endocrine-Ego Centers | Laura Day
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! I've known of Laura Day for years — she's one of those names that comes up in the rarefied world of people who know things before they happen, and whose clients include Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, and four multi-billion dollar companies she won't name. I'd seen her Instagram lives in pajamas, reading people's futures from her loft in TriBeCa, and thought I had a sense of what the conversation would be. I was wrong in the best way.
Since mold lives in dark, damp places, we often don’t realize the insidious effects on our health until it is too late. Mold toxicity and mold-related diseases aren’t given the weight they deserve in conventional medicine, leaving many to suffer for years without any answers. That’s why, I try to go the extra mile in my telehealth functional medicine clinic, to uncover if this is in fact a piece of your health puzzle. Want to know how to tell if this is a problem for you?
The Dirty Truth About Mammograms, Breast Cancer Myths & Truths | Dr. Jenn Simmons
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE! This is a conversation I think every woman in your life needs to hear. Dr. Jenn Simmons was the first fellowship-trained breast surgeon in Philadelphia and the first oncoplastic surgeon in Pennsylvania. She spent 20 years in conventional medicine and recommended more mammograms than she can count. And then she got sick herself — a cancer diagnosis at 46 that sent her looking for answers the system couldn't give her — and everything changed.
Exactly How to Unlock Your Body’s Natural Detoxification Support
Our world has become increasingly toxic and it’s something I see the effects of firsthand in my telehealth functional medicine clinic. It’s no coincidence that chronic health conditions are on the rise and the lab work that I run shows high levels of a multitude of chemicals and other compounds that directly correlate to how my patients feel. That’s why it’s more important than ever to support your body’s own ability to detox. But it’s not always easy to know where to start.
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