Dr. Axe went to Puerto Rico healthy and came home on a gurney—a spinal infection had consumed his L5 vertebra and was closing in on his spinal cord. This is the full story he’s never told on camera and the cellular protocol that reversed what his doctors called irreversible. In this episode: The spinal infection Josh contracted after stem-cell treatment, what the MRI revealed and why his doctor prepared him for permanent disability How hyperbaric oxygen therapy supported bone healing alongside antibiotics Peptides for hypothyroidism, low testosterone, PCOS, mitochondrial health, brain function and longevity Why GLP-1 drugs are a dose-and-root-cause issue—and how to use them without sacrificing muscle Stem-cell safety, sourcing and adaptogens such as ginseng, rhodiola and fo-ti Josh and Will Cole’s grief protocol for processing loss Extending healthspan, not merely lifespan ABOUT WILL COLE Will Cole is a functional medicine practitioner and co-author of Heal Your Cells. He works with people facing complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism, infertility and chronic infection, and co-developed the cellular-healing protocols discussed in this episode. Get advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid and metabolism, plus a one-on-one consultation with a Senior Health Advisor: https://mybloodwork.com Testing at mybloodwork.com covers some—but not all—of the 25 biomarkers discussed, including critical thyroid and metabolic markers. Consult your primary or functional doctor for the complete list. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday and Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe 🎧 GET EARLY ACCESS Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Order Heal Your Cells: https://healyourcellsbook.com Blood-sugar class: https://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Thyroid class: https://DrAxeThyroidClass.com Hormone class: https://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoshaxe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow X: https://x.com/drjoshaxe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website: https://thehealthinstitute.com Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe: https://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwillcole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwillcole YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWillCole Website: https://drwillcole.com DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace advice or treatment from a personal physician. Viewers should consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher accepts responsibility for possible health consequences experienced by anyone reading or following this educational content. Anyone taking prescription or over-the-counter medication should consult their physician before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.