Detox Scams, Postpartum Exhaustion, Healthy Travel Tips + Epstein Peter Attia Controversy | Ask Me Anything
Click An Icon Below To Subscribe
WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE HERE ON YOUTUBE!
On this Ask Me Anything episode, we covered everything from viral detox trends to postpartum hormone imbalances to one of the most talked-about controversies in the health space.
First, we unpacked the science behind ionic foot baths and hydrogen peroxide detox claims. These treatments are often marketed as pulling heavy metals and parasites from the body - but when you actually examine the data, the story looks very different. We discussed what’s really happening chemically in those water color changes and what evidence-based detox support actually looks like.
We also answered a thoughtful postpartum question from a listener experiencing fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty losing weight despite “normal” labs. This is something we see often. Just because labs fall within conventional ranges doesn’t mean they’re optimal - and sometimes it means we need deeper functional testing and more personalized interpretation.
Finally, we addressed a sensitive topic involving Dr. Peter Attia’s name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein file release. We discussed ethical judgment, accountability, discernment, and the difference between illegal activity and poor personal decisions - while emphasizing compassion and caution in the age of cancel culture.
A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode:
- Ionic foot baths & hydrogen peroxide detox claims - science vs. hype
- What actually happens when ionic foot bath water changes color
- Real detox support: glutathione, binders, sweating, Epsom salt baths
- Travel health tips for nomads: gut support, circadian rhythm, electrolytes, magnesium
- Mold exposure & environmental toxin resilience while traveling
- Postpartum fatigue, anxiety & “normal labs” - when to go deeper
- Functional lab interpretation vs. conventional ranges
- Hormone regulation, gut health & postnatal recovery
- Peter Attia & Jeffrey Epstein file release discussion
- Separating illegal activity from poor ethical judgment
- Cancel culture vs. discernment
- Choosing who you support in the health space
Products & Resources Mentioned:
- Supplement protocol stacks (shop by protocol)
- Longevity RX line
- Liposomal Glutathione
- Probiotic Trillion
- Magnesium
- GI Calm
- Electrolyte hydration sticks
- Telehealth consult link
- SpeakPipe submission link
Episode Sponsors:
- For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plusa $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/WILLCOLE!
- Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/WILLCOLE!
- Head to MANUKORA.com/WILLCOLE to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!
- Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE.
- Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at Timeline.com/WILLCOLE30!
Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!
If you like what you hear, please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe and pass it along to a friend.
In Health,
Dr. Will Cole
Start Your Health Journey Today
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CONSULTATIONS FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD
View More At Our Store
Purchase personally curated supplements
and Dr. Will Cole’s books!
The information on this website has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration or any other medical body. We do not aim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. Information is shared for educational purposes only. You must consult your doctor before acting on any content on this website, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Our content may include products that have been independently chosen and recommended by Dr. Will Cole and our editors. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission.
BY DR. WILL COLE
Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, Gut Feelings, and The Inflammation Spectrum.