A child’s oral microbiome starts before birth. That’s why the mother’s oral microbiome is critical to the health of her child. Children need a healthy microbiological start because the microbiome is like a tiny garden that, growing slowly within them, will serve them...
Mouth bacteria could be a critical clue to figuring out gut infections. The oral microbiome with 20 billion bacteria and 770 species pales in comparison to its cousin, the gut microbiome with 100 trillion microbes. Still, the interconnections of these two sites...
Gargling is a great way to shift the balance of bacteria in the mouth. While an antiseptic gargle like iodine or hydrogen peroxide can battle infections like a pro, it also can wipe out your good bacteria. From grandma’s salt water rinse, to Listerine®, probiotics,...
I walked into my freshman gym class the weekend before Halloween and learned that my classmate, a 16-year-old Japanese exchange student, had been killed for knocking on someone’s door. Yoshihiro Hattori, the class entertainment, was no more. It was 1992 in Baton...
Inflammatory bowel disease doesn’t have to be a life sentence. It doesn’t mean you have to spend your life on immune-suppressing medications or eventually have a part of your colon or GI tract removed. Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease can be put into remission-...
If you have stomach pain, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), or ulcers, you may be one of every two people who have the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) living in their gut. H. pylori is a notorious bacterium that can cause a lot of damage in...
Clinicians, if the gut microbiome is a mainstay in your practice, the oral microbiome should be, too. Poor oral health could be the stumbling block holding back your patients from optimum wellness. Consider recommending my book, Heal Your Oral Microbiome, to your patients.
Consumers, put inflammation in its place when you read and follow the tips in my book, Heal Your Oral Microbiome. Supporting your oral health can improve heart disease, gut health, and joint pain, to name a few.
The oral microbiome is the new frontier in human health. The microbes that live in your mouth can cause or prevent cavities, gum disease, or bad breath. But the oral microbiome doesn’t stop there. It has far-reaching impacts on your brain, metabolism, joints, heart, and lungs. The gut microbiome has gotten the lion’s share of the attention but it’s high time that the oral microbiome had its turn.
With over 700 species, the mouth is the second most biodiverse community of microbes in the body. In this book, we will explore the magnificent oral microbiome and how keeping it in balance can promote health from head to toe. We will review the evidence about oral health and natural, safe things you can do to optimize your oral microbiome. It may be the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself from disease.
