As many of you know, Dr. Cole is one of the leading experts in functional medicine and a true pioneer in the fields of gut health, inflammation, and autoimmunity. In this episode, we dive deep into a number of  important topics such as the root causes of disease, the role of inflammation, how to do proper testing to understand what's really going on in your body, and of course Dr. Cole's incredible books and resources. We cover thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, gut health strategies, diet protocols, and so much more. Dr. Cole has such a gift for breaking things down and empowering people with practical tools and knowledge. I know you'll walk away from this conversation feeling inspired and ready to take your health into your own hands. It was such a pleasure talking with Dr. Cole - don't miss this invaluable discussion! (00:00) Intro (00:40) Will Cole’s journey and how he got into functional medicine (8:37) Basic tests people can start with to gauge where they're at and get some information (13:52) Will talks about his two books, Keto-terian and The Inflammation Spectrum (21:42) Why is it better to cycle a ketogenic approach rather than staying in ketosis all the time (26:02) What are some tips for someone who's just been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and experiencing a hair loss (31:03) CBD to deal with inflammation and stress relief (40:03) Is a ketogenic approach good for PCOS/PCOD?  (43:03) How do you properly do an elimination diet  (46:07) The relationship between genetics and epigenetics