This is about so much more than just weight loss. It's about overall optimal health AND longevity.

How do we smoothly switch from burning sugar to burning fat in our bodies?

Metabolic flexibility is essential for overall health and to tame the inflammation fire that leads to chronic disease. We've dive in today with functional medicine doctor & practitioner, and wellness author, DR. WILL COLE -- aka THE functional doc to the stars!

Everyone in Hollywood, from Gwyneth Paltrow to supermodel Elle McPherson, seeks out Dr. Cole for his expertise in getting to the root cause of underlying issues and helping seek out the best solutions to achieve optimal health.

Today, he shares the details of the bare-minimum amount of time (and why) we all should "fast" each day for optimal health... as well as how to assess if we are metabolically flexible (the ability to switch from fat-burning to carb-burning mode). We also explore how achieving a state of ketogenesis--for brief periods--can also benefit our health. He also addresses fasting and cancer.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Toxic diet culture Vs toxic anti-diet culture.
• The two ends of toxic tribalism.
• Ketosis and why it may be worth exploring for you.
• Inflammation worries and how to course correct.
• How to determine what your body loves and what it hates?
• How to do more to give your body what it loves.
• Acne and trigger-foods.
• The gut-skin axis and the gut-brain axis.
• Gluten-containing grains and industrial seed oils (oh the harm!).
• Sugar and the microbiome. It may surprise you!
• The holistic approach to wellness from Dr. Cole's POV.
• The importance of "gut feelings" in health.
• The best methods for addressing gut health.
• "Shame-flammation" and self-compassion.
• How to learn more about healing our relationship with our body.
• How to choose the right supplements.

ABOUT: DR. WILL COLE

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr.Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

He is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum and his latest book, NYT-bestselling Intuitive Fasting, in which he shows how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace.

Dr. Cole has also cohosted the popular podcasts goopfellas podcast and Keto Talk and is the host of his own podcast, The Art of Being Well.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/

Website:

EMPOWERING YOURSELF TO CREATE A TOXIN-FREE HOME

Creating a toxin-free home is more than just a trend, it’s a crucial step towards ensuring a HEALTHIER LIVING ENVIRONMENT for you and your loved ones. The importance of maintaining a home that is free from harmful chemicals cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts our health and wellbeing.

By taking control of your living space, you can foster a HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT and experience the personal growth that comes from making healthier, more conscious choices. 🏡✨

In this episode we cover a lot, including:

• Empowering yourself to create a toxin-free home.
• What to watch out for when it comes to the ingredients.
• How to be a truly empowered consumer.
• Importance of a toxin-free home.
• Personal anecdote: Avoiding unpleasant odors with DIY solutions.
• Using essential oils in homemade cleaners and how to avoid toxic fragrance.
• Antimicrobial ingredients to beware of using.
• Some of the ingredients commonly found in households of which to be leery.
• Clean brands and alternative choices (*Also check the links below for awesome toxin-free options!).
• Health Benefits: Reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Promoting a healthier living environment.
• Empowerment Through Knowledge: Making informed decisions about household products.
• Taking control of your living space for better health.
• The value of awareness in personal growth and home environment.

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How to live to age 100 and beyond with guest expert DAN BUETTNER.

LONGEVITY EXPERT, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST and AUTHOR, THE BLUE ZONES.

Ever wonder how the people in the longest lived area of the world live past 100 -- and all while still able-bodied with strong minds and truly happy?

Want to know how they eat, live and focus their daily habits to achieve a long healthspan?

Even Netflix wanted to know, so they aired the must-see documentary all about it, but you get the answers even quicker right here.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding healthy living with insights directly from Dan Buettner
• Dive into the daily dietary habits of centenarians in the Blue Zones, including their details about their consumption of whole food, plant-based foods
• Explore key lifestyle and habit checkmarks common among the Blue Zones, and then you can compare to see where you match up (or want to add in as new goals)
• Explore the science of longevity to gain better understanding for why to implement these changes in your own life
• Learn about Dan Buettner's personal dietary evolution based on years of research, and what other habits he has adopted to align with the Blue Zones principles.
• Discover why plant-based diets are favored among long-lived individuals in the Blue Zones, and how they contribute to better health and longevity
• Unravel key secrets to living your healthiest healthy life
• Delve into the specifics of the Blue Zones diet and lifestyle habits that you can adopt right now
• Uncover the reasons behind the effectiveness of plant-based diets in promoting longevity and wellness among the long-lived individuals in Blue Zones.
• Decoding the Path to Longevity: The Power Nine Principles

ABOUT DAN BUETTNER :

Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives.

His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. Now, you can see his highly rated LIVE TO 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones documentary on Netflix.

Buettner guides Blue Zones Projects in various cities, which are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.

In his book “Blue Zones American Kitchen”, Buettner uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States.

FUN FACT: Buettner holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling.

MORE FROM DAN:

Get his cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-American-Kitchen-Recipes/dp/1426222475

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/

Website: https://danbuettner.com/

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