542. The Gut-Brain Connection & The Importance of Functional Medicine with Dr. Will Cole

*Important Disclaimer at End of Summary* EPISODE SUMMARY  Dr. Will Cole joins Maria in the studio today to discuss functional medicine and conventional medicine. Symptoms being check engine lights to deeper problems. Being proactive with your health instead of reactive. How our whole body is connected from the gut to the brain. Living a healthier life longer, not just a longer life. Learn about insulin resistance, autoimmune diseases and why your epigenetic matters. ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and digital entrepreneur and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.  ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER WITH MARIA MENOUNOS: Better Together with Maria Menounos is a daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, celebrities and game-changers to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. BETTER TOGETHER'S RESOURCES: Better Together with Maria Menounos is proud to be partnered with Macy's! Maria worked there growing up and has reconnected with them to curate a page filled with her fashion, gifts and other accessory picks. Check out her hand selected items at www.macys.com/bettertogether Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!  Come join our inner Super Heal Squad on Patreon for monthly live zoom Heal Events with Maria and world-leading experts and healers, bonus content from the team, and access to a community of individuals wanting to grow and get better. Click the link to join: https://www.patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Be sure to follow us on social! IG & TikTok: @bettertogetherwithmaria DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.     Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by an guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.