Before you dive headlong into a leaky gut treatment, determine if leaky gut is really the issue. Officially known as “intestinal permeability,” leaky gut is a breakdown of the gastrointestinal barrier. When that gut lining is damaged, it can spark inflammation...
Prebiotics are the forgotten ingredient for boosting oral microbiome health. Good bacteria in the mouth need prebiotics just as much, if not more, than probiotics. Prebiotics can prevent cavities, change the pH in the mouth, strengthen teeth enamel, and fight...
When thinking about oral health, we must consider fungal species, not just bacteria. The oral mycobiome can be a friendly player, hanging out harmlessly behind the scenes. But under the right conditions, it can bloom out of control causing oral thrush,...
Are you looking for a more holistic, but evidence-based approach to your difficult-to-solve illness? In this blog, you will get resources to help you find an integrative and functional medicine doctor in your area. You’ll learn the things that I look for when...
Did you know the plaque on your teeth holds a treasure trove of information about your oral microbiome, which will endure for thousands of years after your death? Oral bacteria are frozen in dental calculus, much like a prehistoric insect preserved in tree sap. Thanks...
Cadmium in ground flaxseed. Mercury in tuna higher than once thought. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Teflon pans and floss. Everywhere we look there is another new toxic exposure. While the outlook may seem grim, the liver is well-equipped to get rid of waste...
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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.
