LIVE EVENT: Conversations w/ Dr. Will Cole, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and Emily Morrow
Pursuit of Wellness
Deep Dive
Why is focusing on the root cause of health issues so important in functional medicine?
Focusing on the root cause is crucial because the current healthcare system is more about symptom management and disease management, which hasn't effectively reduced chronic diseases or improved lifespans. By addressing root causes such as diet, environmental toxins, and unresolved trauma, functional medicine can lead to better long-term health outcomes.
What are some of the most common root cause issues Dr. Will Cole sees in his practice?
The most common issues are tied to diet and gut health, environmental toxins, and chronic stress or unresolved trauma. Even people who eat better than the average American can struggle with autoimmune problems due to these factors.
Why does Dr. Will Cole recommend making your daily life a cleanse instead of following fad detox programs?
Fad detox programs often lead to quick fixes without long-term benefits. Cultivating daily practices like eating soups and stews, sweating, and using sensible supplements like methylated B vitamins and optimizing vitamin D levels can help manage toxins and support the immune system more effectively.
Why is chronic inflammation harmful, and what are some ways to offset it?
Chronic inflammation, unlike healthy measured inflammation, can lead to autoimmune problems, metabolic issues, and mental health issues. To offset it, reduce added sugar, conventional dairy, alcohol, and industrial seed oils. Focus on nutrient-dense foods, and incorporate practices like sweating and sensible supplementation.
How does trauma affect physical health, and what can be done to release it?
Trauma can impact the immune system, gut health, and mental health, often leading to chronic inflammation and autoimmune problems. Techniques like EMDR therapy, DNRS, and passive tools like Apollo Neuro and Sensate can help retrain the nervous system and release trauma. It’s important to start slowly and progress gradually.
Why did Dr. Gabrielle Lyon start focusing on muscle and protein in her practice?
Dr. Lyon recognized that challenges with metabolism, obesity, and even brain health are rooted in unhealthy skeletal muscle. By focusing on building and maintaining healthy muscle, she saw that these issues could be effectively addressed and prevented.
Why is muscle considered the organ of longevity?
Muscle is a dynamic organ system that burns fatty acids, stores glucose, and releases myokines that improve brain health and reduce inflammation. It helps with mobility and daily activities, and having more healthy muscle mass increases survivability against chronic illnesses.
What are Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's concerns about the rapid weight loss seen with medications like Ozempic?
While medications like Ozempic are highly effective for weight loss, they can lead to the loss of skeletal muscle, connective tissue, and bone. To mitigate this, patients should engage in resistance training, increase dietary protein, and use less aggressive doses of the medication.
Why does Dr. Gabrielle Lyon believe there is no such thing as too much muscle?
There is a threshold for muscle growth, and beyond that, it becomes difficult to build more. The issue is often not too much muscle but fat deposition within muscle, which is not picked up by DEXA scans. The focus should be on building and maintaining healthy muscle mass.
How does Dr. Gabrielle Lyon recommend setting a good example for kids in terms of health and fitness?
Set a standard for healthy behaviors rather than goals. Involve kids in activities like resistance training and educate them about nutrition. Focus on building strong, capable humans rather than on body image or weight. Allow kids to make choices and learn from them without judgment.
- Focuses on root cause in functional medicine
- Common root causes: environmental toxins, chronic stress, unresolved trauma
- Tips for strengthening immune system: soups, stews, sweating, sensible supplementation
- Reducing inflammation: limit added sugar, conventional dairy, alcohol, and industrial seed oils
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