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Dr. Will Cole, a functional-medicine expert, host of The Art of Being Well podcast, and author of the book Gut Feelings, provides holistic tools to reevaluate the relationship with food and the body. He bridges the gap between emotions and health by helping people get in touch with their gut feelings. The article also mentions sponsors and their discounts.
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Gut Feelings: A Holistic Approach to Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body
As we navigate the modern food landscape, it’s easy to get disconnected from our body’s natural signals and start down a path of stress and shame about what we eat. But what if we took a holistic approach to our relationship with food and our bodies?
In this episode, Dr. Will Cole joins us to discuss his new book, “Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.” Together we explore how to re-evaluate our relationship with food, reconnect with our gut feelings, and bridge the gap between our emotions and our health.
Why Our Relationship with Food Matters
What we eat affects not only our physical health but also our mental and emotional well-being. Food plays a crucial role in our daily lives, from fueling our bodies to nurturing our relationships and cultural identities. However, in today’s society, our relationship with food is often fraught with stress, guilt, and shame.
This negative relationship with food can lead to disordered eating, poor nutrition, and chronic health conditions such as obesity, autoimmune disease, and mental health disorders.
How To Reconnect With Gut Feelings
Our gut feelings are the signals our body sends us about how we feel physically and emotionally. But due to stress, trauma, and poor nutrition, we can become disconnected from our gut feelings, leading to poor health outcomes.
Dr. Will Cole suggests that we can reconnet with our gut feelings by paying attention to what we eat, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in self-care activities such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture. We can also seek out the support of functional medicine experts who can help us identify underlying health imbalances and develop personalized wellness plans.
A Holistic Approach To Health And Nutrition
Dr. Will Cole advocates for a holistic approach to health and nutrition that is grounded in functional medicine principles. This approach includes addressing the root causes of health imbalances, such as inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and food sensitivities.
Functional medicine also recognizes the importance of mindfulness, stress reduction, and emotional healing in promoting overall health and well-being. By addressing the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health, we can achieve optimal health outcomes and a positive relationship with food and our bodies.
Closing Thoughts
Our relationship with food and our bodies can have a significant impact on our overall health and well-being. By adopting a holistic approach grounded in functional medicine principles, we can heal our relationship with food and reconnect with our gut feelings.
Dr. Will Cole’s new book, “Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel,” offers valuable insights and practical tools for anyone seeking to improve their relationship with food and their bodies.
Remember, food is not just fuel for our bodies, but nourishment for our souls. Let’s reclaim our relationship with food and our bodies and embrace a holistic approach to health and well-being.
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