Fasting

What Breaks a Fast and What Doesn’t? Your Guide

By Dr. Will Cole / December 16, 2025

There isn’t always agreement around what breaks a fast, but this guide will help you decide what’s best for you.

How To Follow a Fasting Mimicking Diet For a Metabolic Reset

By Dr. Will Cole / October 2, 2025

One of the most powerful health-promoting tools I use in my telehealth functional medicine practice and in my personal life…

The Connection Between Intermittent Fasting and Autoimmunity

By Dr. Will Cole / December 4, 2024

Intermittent fasting could help relieve autoimmune diseases. Let’s take a look at the research and get a better understanding of the connection.

Benefits And Tips For Trying The Daniel Fast

By Dr. Will Cole / June 17, 2024

The Daniel Fast is a diet based on a Bible story in which Daniel ate specific foods for 21 days while praying. Here’s what to eat and avoid on the Daniel Fast.

How Fasting Triggers Autophagy, The Key To A Longer Life

By Dr. Will Cole / June 12, 2024

Fasting, whether by intermittent fasting, periodic fasting, or fasting-mimicking diets, triggers autophagy. This process contributes to an increased lifespan.

A Guide To Intermittent Fasting To Heal Your Gut

By Dr. Will Cole / April 11, 2024

One of the best benefits of intermittent fasting is better gut health. IF can diversify your microbiome, reduce inflammation, and speed up your metabolism.

The Evidence-Based Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

By Dr. Will Cole / April 11, 2024

Intermittent fasting can benefit your body in a ton of ways! The most frequent I see with my patients are improvements in digestion, brain fog, and energy.

Commune Launches Dr Will Cole Intermittent Fasting Course

By Dr. Will Cole / December 26, 2023

Unlock health benefits beyond weight loss with Intermittent Fasting: reduce inflammation, boost metabolism, and cultivate intuitive eating.

The Pros + Cons Of Intermittent Fasting, According To A Functional Medicine Expert

By Dr. Will Cole / October 7, 2022

Want to try intermittent fasting? Dr. Will Cole’s expert advice on intermittent fasting and what you need to know first before trying it.

Exactly How To Achieve Metabolic Flexibility (+ Why You Would Want To)

By Dr. Will Cole / August 9, 2022

Make your life a cleanse: Begin by optimizing your metabolism to increase energy and promote overall brain and body health.