Dr. Will Cole: Inflammation - The Health Issue Behind the Health Issues
Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique SachseShow Notes
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Dr. Will Cole, New York Times bestselling author, leading functional medicine expert, and host of The Art of Being Well podcast, for a powerful conversation about what’s really driving many of the health challenges we face in midlife. Dr. Cole is one of the nation’s top functional and integrative doctors and the founder of the world’s first functional medicine telehealth centers. He works with patients around the globe, specializing in uncovering the root causes of chronic issues like inflammation, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain health concerns. Together, we explore why inflammation lies at the heart of so many chronic conditions, how stress and unresolved trauma impact the body, and the practical lifestyle changes that support lasting health and vitality.
In this episode, we discuss: What inflammation really is and why it’s behind so many health issues The gut–brain connection and its role in hormones and immunity Why functional medicine focuses on root causes, not symptoms The foods and lifestyle habits that fuel (or fight) inflammation How chronic stress and trauma show up in the body Why midlife is a powerful time to reclaim your health How to make sustainable changes without extremes
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