20 Mar 2023 · 1 h 23 min
Books from Will Cole
“The Food Doctor: The 4 Foods You MUST Avoid If You Want To Be Healthy! - Dr. Will Cole”
2 books mentioned
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The conversation
Dr. Will Cole, a functional medicine expert, discusses the gut-brain axis and how emotional states like stress and trauma can cause physical inflammation. He introduces the concept of 'shameflammation' and identifies four key foods to avoid for better health. The episode covers intergenerational trauma, polyvagal theory, and practical advice for improving gut health.
Talking points
- Functional medicine and the gut-brain axis
- Chronic inflammation from trauma and stress
- Concept of 'shameflammation'
- Intergenerational trauma and polyvagal theory
- Four inflammatory foods to avoid
- Personal health journey from veganism
- Practical advice for gut health
- Defending functional medicine against critics