Food Sensitivities, Rosacea Root Causes, Osteoarthritis Protocols & The Real Keto Code | Ask Me Anything

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Every month, my telehealth team and I answer your biggest wellness questions about functional medicine, nutrition, and bioindividual healing.

In this Ask Me Anything, we dive into:

• Food sensitivities and leaky gut: Why a “lit up” test result often means inflammation - not permanent reactivity - and how to rebuild gut resilience through the physical and emotional roots of imbalance.
• Rosacea and the gut-skin axis: The deeper connection between SIBO, detoxification, and skin flare-ups, plus Andrea’s personal healing story.
• Osteoarthritis support: The functional medicine approach to joint repair - from collagen and omega-3s to peptides and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
• The real keto conversation: Dr. Cole’s take on Dr. Gundry’s “lectin-free” ketogenic theory, mitochondrial health, and the truth about food fear in wellness culture.

Healing is never one-size-fits-all - and this episode is a reminder that your body’s resilience can always be rebuilt.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•   How Connie Zack’s brother’s recovery from heavy metal toxicity inspired the creation of Sunlighten
• The science of infrared therapy and how different wavelengths (far, mid, and near-infrared) benefit the body
• Why bioavailability matters in light therapy - and how Sunlighten’s patented wavelengths maximize absorption
• The evolution of Sunlighten from a basement startup to a global wellness brand
• Red light therapy vs. near-infrared: what each does and why combining them amplifies results
• How Sunlighten integrates technology, design, and nature to make wellness more accessible
• New Sunlighten products: the red light panel, infrared fiber clothing, and red light therapy face mask
• The benefits of contrast therapy (infrared + cold plunging) for inflammation, stress, and resilience
• Myths around cold therapy - why more isn’t always better, and how women should approach it differently
• The importance of consistency over intensity in sauna and light therapy
• How light energy influences mitochondria, nervous system regulation, and mood
• Simple ways to integrate heat and light therapy into a daily wellness routine

Products & Resources Mentioned:

• Longevity RX Liv120 and Cellular Hydration 
• Holy Mane and Holy Radiance 
• Stem Cell Protein 
• Methylator

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Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole