Birth Control, Acne, Tap Water & What’s Wrong With SNAP (Ask Me Anything!)

In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with my clinical team to answer your most pressing wellness questions in a no-holds-barred conversation that covers everything from hormonal acne and birth control to fluoride in your water and what kids are really eating in school cafeterias. We dive into the pros and cons of spironolactone, what to know before getting a bilateral salpingectomy, and how long it actually takes your body to recalibrate after stopping hormonal contraception. We also unpack the lesser-known drivers of acne, including insulin resistance and gut dysfunction, and share natural tools like spearmint tea, berberine, and Vitex. Later, we turn our attention to the controversial topic of fluoride - why it's still in most public water systems, how it impacts the thyroid and brain, and which filters we recommend. Finally, we take a passionate look at the American food system, from government-backed soda funding to the collapse of school lunch quality, and why we believe the system isn’t broken - it’s working exactly as it was designed. If you’re tired of surface-level health advice and want a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really going on, this episode is for you.

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

• Can hormonal acne ever be addressed naturally - or are meds like birth control and spironolactone the only answer?
• What to know about bilateral salpingectomy for permanent birth control and its impact on hormones
• How long should you wait after stopping birth control before judging your skin or hormonal response?
• Inside-out vs. outside-in skincare: why gut health and insulin resistance are crucial for clear skin
• A deep dive on spironolactone, and why acne might return as soon as you stop taking it
• Natural alternatives to spironolactone: spearmint tea, zinc, green tea, fish oil, berberine, Vitex, and more
• Dr. Cole’s thoughts on fluoride in drinking water - and why filtering it out is a no-brainer
• Is the government mass medicating the U.S. through public water systems?
• What water filters Dr. Cole’s team actually uses and recommends
• A heated, passionate debate around SNAP, school lunches, soda funding, and food deserts
• Do blood types determine the best diet for you? Dr. Cole weighs in on the controversial theory

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole