Mind Body Mouth

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What are the differences between good and bad fats? How do we identify the fat supplements that are beneficial for our overall health versus the ones that are making false claims? This is a complex discussion, so if you want the truth about fats, listen closely.

Delia McCabe, PhD, is a nutritional neuroscientist and expert in food and mental health, and she knows there are some huge knowledge gaps out there when it comes to fats and oils and how they interact with our bodies. She joins me to discuss the research she’s done in debunking the current advice out there around fats.

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Are you or a loved one struggling with hair loss? Mahryah Shain is the CEO of More Hair Naturally, a leading provider of all-natural topical stem-cell treatments for thinning hair. He explains how his family’s experience with male-pattern baldness spurred the creation of More Hair Naturally, and we discuss why it's crucial not to lose hope in the battle against hair loss.

In this episode, you'll discover two key factors that influence hair loss, why a topical solution is beneficial but not a complete remedy, and what DHT is and its role in hair loss. If you're ready to find out if it's possible to preserve your existing hair and stimulate new growth, listen in!

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There is no such thing as a fountain of youth, but there are strategies, habits, and lifestyle choices you can make to live a long and healthy life. To discuss this with me, I’ve invited Dr. Uche Odiatu back on the podcast. Dr. Uche lectures all over the world sharing his wealth of knowledge as a dentist and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer.

We're discussing how to optimize your lifespan with our top 10 longevity tips. Discover how to engage the parasympathetic nervous system, physiological aspects that are essential to manage for optimal health, and why simple actions have a big impact over a lifetime.

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Do you consider the effects of food on your mental well-being? Or the well-bring of your children? This week we discuss how diet impacts brain function and mood with Delia McCabe PhD, a nutritional neuroscientist and expert in food and mental health.

Delia McCabe shifted from clinical psychology to work in nutritional neuroscience. She has combined the two fields to help others build stress resilience and behavioral change through nutrition. This week, Delia shares her wealth of knowledge and various methods for encouraging optimal mental health.

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Many menopausal women struggle with stubborn weight that keeps them from feeling their best. This week, we look into why women fight to lose weight during menopause with weight loss expert Dr. Angela Kwong.

Dr. Kwong is an Australian GP and a member of the World Obesity Federation. She has created innovative programs within her GP and online to medically support individuals on their weight loss journey. Today she shares her expertise on why medical intervention is helpful for some, physiological happenings that can encourage weight loss, and the difference between maintaining and losing weight.

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Mold is a hidden hazard hiding in our homes that can cause extreme health problems. I'm joined by building biology pioneer Nicole Bijlsma to share her deep knowledge of toxin exposure standards and the disparity between standards and public health. Nicole and I dig deeply into the impact of mold, how you can combat it in your home, and health symptoms that may be linked to fungal exposure.

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This week, I have the pleasure of talking to Dr. John Mew, an esteemed expert in orthotropics. We delve into the intriguing subject of how lifestyle influences the development of children's facial features, shedding light on the reasons behind malocclusion and effective methods for rectifying facial posture. Join us as we discuss the transformative potential of orthotropics in reshaping our facial structure.

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The jaw is hugely important for breathing, and it plays a vital, underlying role in a range of other areas. Dr. Shereen Lim helps people overcome challenges with infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech, and guides good jaw development in children. Discover some of the most common medical problems you might see in a child with an airway issue, the links between a high palate, mouth breathing, and behavior, and what you can do to prevent sleep apnea from an early age.

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In today’s world, we are faced with a number of potential toxic assaults on our wellbeing on a daily basis, and this week's guest is an expert on the alarming impact of these environmental toxins. Alexx Stuart is the founder of Low Tox Life, a movement that provides real support for people wanting to make better choices for their health and our planet.

Hear what led Alexx to embark on this low tox life journey, and her advice for switching to low tox products. She shares why everybody needs to be more cautious of the dangers of technology, fragrances, and plastics, some precautions you can take to protect your health and wellbeing, and the number one health habit she wishes the whole world would adopt.

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Something that isn’t addressed enough in dentistry is the bite. A good bite is crucial to overall health, but this is often brand-new information for many people.

Learn why you have to be proactive with your teeth and the importance of a good bite in overall good health. Dr. Craig Spodak shares some of the long-term effects of a bad bite, some of the consequences of less-than-optimal functioning bites, and some ways to ensure an optimal bite.

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A few months ago, I interviewed Dr. Sarah Adams, a pediatrician from the U.S. and, in turn, she invited me to appear on her podcast. I spoke about all the things a parent can do to ensure their child grows up with straight, healthy teeth despite whatever hand genetics may have dealt them, and we shared a lot of valuable information about baby, infant, and childhood dental health. This week, I'm sharing that interview with you so you can hear my recommendations for growing a healthy mouth, even in and before the womb.

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Whether it’s genetics, lifestyle, culture or society, there are so many different factors that lead to very different experiences of menopause for women. This week’s guest joins me to dive into menopause, perimenopause, and all things related to women’s health. Sheryl Carroll is a holistic health coach and Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in perimenopause and menopause, and she's here to share some things you can do to adjust to your experience in a more positive and seamless way.

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In this episode, discover the role of the tongue in eating, speaking, and sleeping and the importance of correct tongue positioning from an early age. Speech pathologist and myofunctional therapist Nada Makki-Karnib shares how mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing can lead to an increased risk of mental health and anxiety disorders, and some habits you can adopt to help you develop your tongue and jaw muscles.

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Autoimmunity is growing by numbers, and the average person visits around 6 practitioners until finally being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Even the professionals are unclear on how to handle this, which is something this week’s guest has experienced personally. Risa Groux is a Functional Nutritionist who focuses on autoimmune disease. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and joins me this week to share more about her experience with this disease, how she is reversing it, and how to prevent and naturally treat autoimmune conditions.

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Something that I think should happen more often is for doctors and dentists to collaborate, as there is so much we can learn from one another. So this week, I’m interviewing paediatrician, Dr. Sarah Adams, on the different strategies we can use as parents to ensure our children grow up with healthier teeth and some tips to help you motivate your children to be mindful of their oral and dental health.

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Listen in this week as Dr. JJ and I talk in-depth about myofunctional therapy, jaw surgery, breathing disorders, and tongue positions. Find out why Dr. JJ believes so strongly that ENT specialists and dentists need to work together and hear his advice and guidance for the parents of children who have breathing issues.

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In recent years, there has been a lot of research on how the health of the gut affects the health of every other system in the body. So this week, The Gut Expert Nishtha Patel shares some tips you can implement right away to start improving your gut health. Hear some checks you can make to establish your own gut health and wellbeing, and some gut-friendly ways to incorporate different foods and ingredients into your diet.

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There is a lot more to the mouth than just smiling and talking, and many diseases are linked to poor oral health. You cannot have a healthy body if you have an unhealthy mouth, and Dr. Chuck joins me this week to share why what happens in your mouth doesn’t stay there, and how it affects the rest of your body.

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Tune in for a discussion on headaches, sleep apnea, and the relationship between TMJ, headaches and migraines. TMJ and sleep expert Dr. David Shirazi shares how treating jaw problems can reduce or get rid of headaches and migraines, and how he treats both children and adults who experience these issues.

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Hear what personal trainer and lifestyle coach Toby Yo does to stay well and healthy and some tips you can implement to improve your own health. He shares what led him to the biohacking lifestyle, the first changes he made that he noticed a positive benefit from, and why you need to make decisions based on what feels good to you.

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Dr. Kevin Boyd is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years of experience delivering outstanding dental healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. Hear how he diagnoses, what treatment he does, how kids adapt to it at such a young age.

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In this episode, find out why Megnha believes the topic of sleep has been subject to so much research and why it is so fascinating. Hear the connection between sleep, breathing, and many other disorders, and the importance of getting enough sleep in your life.

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Join us this week and hear what expansion is, what it entails, and how it is managed based on the palate and varying breathing patterns. Derek is dispelling some myths around expanding and sharing some of the reasons orthodontists might consider expanding, as well as the approaches he uses in his own practices.

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Listen in this week as we talk about the importance of exercise and hear some of Dr. Uche’s simple but effective tips to make exercise more attainable and sustainable. We discuss why exercise is crucial in maintaining good overall health, and how to get fit fast and maintain it more easily.

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Tune in this week to find out the most common things we look for during an appointment and three particularly important risk factors we see in patients’ teeth. We discuss what tooth decay is and how to prevent it, the connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health, and the three main reasons adults lose their teeth.

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Hear about Austin’s fantastic approach to improving mental and overall health, his work with depression, and how he got to where he is today with his career. Austin shares his experiences with depression and mental illness and we discuss the importance of normalizing seeking help for mental health issues.

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Discover the power of breathing to relieve anxiety. Patrick is discussing why disordered breathing is affecting so many children and adults’ mental health, and how his Buteyko Mindfulness Method eases the parasympathetic nervous system, improves concentration, and leads to greatly improved overall health.

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Hear why eye health tends to be an afterthought and some things you can do to improve your overall eye health. Discover how your diet and lifestyle affect your eye health, some ways to protect your eyes from digital strain and some diet hacks to help you get the nutrients necessary to maintain your eye health.

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James Nestor shares some of his research into mouth-breathing and related disordered sleeping. James is sharing his own experiences as a mouth-breather, the changes he’s seen in himself as a result of this work, and the real science behind why these changes could benefit a huge amount of people.

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Dr. Danenberg is sharing some of the unconventional protocols that he uses to boost his immune system and how he attributes a lot of his health improvements to the carnivore diet. He shares what he felt was the most important thing to get him back to optimal health, and some suggestions to help you improve your quality of life. While his choices will not appeal to everybody, his story is particularly inspiring.

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Tune in this week and hear how the differences in Zinc and Copper levels in our blood can cause a profound effect on how we operate in day-to-day life. Discover what happens in our bodies if we have too much or too little of these minerals, and why these minerals are crucial to our overall health. Given the magnitude of mental health problems in today’s world, this is a topic I thought was really important and will hopefully be useful to many.

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Tune in this week as we share some tips to help you prepare your children for their dentist visits, and the benefits of helping them understand the full experience, without lying to them. Learn why being able to walk an anxious child through the dentist visit helps grow them as a person, and why taking baby steps to build trust with patients is crucial to the overall experience.

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Join Dr. Uche Odiatu and I this week for a fascinating discussion about what the gut microbiome is and how it can impact every single area of your life. Discover the importance of having a variety of bacteria species in our bodies, and hear some top tips to help you live a healthy life.

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Tune in this week to hear Elina’s experiences with a range of airway-related issues faced by her daughter and how she learned to treat them. You’ll learn why it’s so important to intervene with children’s dental health early on and how parents can recognize warning signs of an issue and prevent problems with their children’s health.

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Join us this week as we discuss the links between gum disease and illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, and the importance of managing the bacteria in your mouth. We discuss the causes and management of tooth decay and gum disease and why it’s essential to visit your dentist regularly.

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Join us on the podcast this week for a fascinating discussion all about ozone and why this natural resource is such an effective disinfectant. You'll learn why using ozone in a dental practice can benefit dentists and patients alike, and discover the various ways we can harness this natural compound.

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Join us this week for a discussion about the relationship between gut bacteria, stress, and general health, and learn how a healthy diet and exercise lead to a strong immune system. We learn about different types of stress and ways to combat it, and why Dr. Walker believes that the way you treat your body is four times more powerful than anything a doctor can do for you.

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Tune in this week where we’ll discuss all things life, work and society, and how tangible change starts with self-awareness. We’ll discuss the importance of communication and introspection and why reflecting and being aware of our own experiences can benefit our children and future generations. I think you’ll find a lot of value in this episode!

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Join Mary and me on the podcast this week as we discuss the Myo Munchee. Dr. Bourke is sharing the backstory of The Myo Munchee Company, how it works, and some of the uses of this pre-orthodontic appliance that stretch a lot further than just oral hygiene and jaw development.

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Join me on the show this week to discover why modern dental implants really are the best course of treatment for anybody who is missing even just one tooth. T-Bone and I are discussing how dental implants have changed over time, and allay some of the common fears that come up for people around undergoing dental implant surgery.

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Listen in on our conversation this week on the benefits that yoga can bring to every aspect of your life. Yoga has scientifically proven mental and physical health benefits, and when it comes to our health, we owe it to ourselves to give everything a try. So hopefully this episode will inspire you to do just that.

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Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Al as he shares his experience of being given a terminal diagnosis and how he’s treating his condition himself in a way that some scientific research shows could extend his life beyond his original prognosis, along with a host of other proposed benefits.

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Join Dr. Jen Draper and I as we discuss her use and understanding of specific vitamin and mineral supplements, how she directs her clients when using vitamins to optimize their overall health, what to look for when self-prescribing these supplements, and when they might be a waste of money. Jen also provides some great general information about general nutrition, so wherever you stand on vitamin supplements, this interview will serve as an incredibly informative resource.

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Listen in on the wonderful discussion Dr. Uche and I had as he shares what is possible when we take control of our physical and mental health. We’re discussing how to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the simplest way possible, the magic of the human body, and how we can help our patients by assisting them in viewing their health through a holistic lens.

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Listen in as we discuss the health concerns that come hand in hand with sleep-disordered breathing, and how we, as dentists, can help through education on the subject. I loved this conversation, and Meghna’s personal connection to sleep apnea makes her contribution uniquely valuable.

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On today’s show, I am talking with an expert on the oral-systemic connection, Kathryn Gilliam, about what people are researching about the impact your oral care has impacts throughout your body. We discuss proper brushing and dentist visits, as well as new types of treatment for periodontal diseases. 

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Today, Dr. Al Danenberg is back on the show to discuss his journey with multiple-myeloma and how he has addressed his treatment of an incurable disease by approaching it starting in the gut. He has done extensive research into spore probiotics and the effects they have on his bone health. We talk about his diagnosis and what he has done so far to exceed his initial 6-month timeframe.

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Listen in as Bruce and I discuss the ways that adjustments that can be made for breathing and sleeping issues, massively changing the understandings we have of our bodily health. When we address the issues that are coming through the mouth, we can begin to fix the other problems with our bodies.

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Laura Piccardi is a stress management expert who specializes in coaching people through stressful situations and on how to reduce anxiety in life. She gives some great advice about identifying your emotional and cognitive approaches to stress and how you can wrestle back control over situations.

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I have my colleague Seleisa Duddy to talk about her podiatry practice and the changes you can make in your life that will optimize your walking mechanics to keep you in shape longer. She walks us through choosing the right type of shoe for your foot and some little things you can do to correct painful habits.

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Samantha’s story is one of finding success in wellness through more holistic approaches and finding whole body health through functional dentistry. Listen in and see the impact that looking at problems differently can have.

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This week, I have Georgia Lienemann to discuss what constitutes a healthier diet and how we can find more sources of vitamins in unconventional places like raw liver and parts of animals that we throw away in the twenty-first century.

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On this week’s show, I have Dr. Jason Pang to talk about the fascinating uses of laser dentistry and what it can offer patients and physicians alike. He gives some background on how the field has developed and has some insights on the capabilities of lasers for treating oral problems.

Listen in as we discuss the cutting-edge of dental care and learn about the benefits of using lasers in supporting your dental health.

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Sharing her tips on what you can do every day to have better oral health beyond normal dental hygiene, Rochelle McPherson is the founder of the Australian Academy for Orofacial Myology and has a great background in how orofacial exercises can change the way people of all different ages live. She shares some easy exercises that treat muscular dysfunctions and bad habits that harm your health.

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My guest today is an expert on the connection between your periodontal health and the health of the bacteria in your gut. Sharing his wealth of information on the latest research into bacterial studies and the impact bacteria has on periodontal health is Dr. Al Danenberg. Listen in to our conversation about the relationship between gum disease and the bacterial makeup of your body and how you can change your life for better whole-body health.

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Tune in this week and listen in on our conversation about a lesser-discussed aspect of airway problems and how to spot whether there could be something seriously wrong. It can be alarming to suddenly be afflicted with an airway disorder as an adult, but hopefully, my discussion with David will shed some light on what’s going on for you.

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Over the years, I’ve dealt with many patients in my dental practice who present with gum disease and tooth decay but, after a little probing, are actually living at the mercy of stress. Tune in to discover how chronic stress affects your body’s chemical production, behavior, sleep pattern, and ultimately the health of your body and mouth, and the actions you can start taking right now to stop stress from ruling your life.

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Listen in to my conversation with Dr. Derek Mahony as we discuss the importance of picking up on conditions like how airway issues play havoc with a child’s sleep without you even noticing, how you can spot whether your child may be experiencing airway dysfunction, and what kind of treatments might be right for them.

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Join Dr. Johnston and me on this episode for an insight into how airway problems in your children might be leading to sleep dysfunctions, more serious problems in the structural development of the mouth, and over time, the effects of antibiotic treatment for airway infections impacting gut health negatively when they come to adulthood. This podcast is essential listening for anybody with children in their life and I’m sure it will be as eye-opening for you as it was for me.

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Welcome to the first episode of Mind Body Mouth! I’m Dr. Vijaya Molloy, and I’m so excited to welcome you to a place where we’ll be exploring the important and fascinating connections between our dental health and the health of our entire body. 

In this episode, I want to introduce myself and share some information about my life, my dental practice, and my treatment philosophy. I’ll tell you why I love dentistry and why I think a functional approach is the best way to treat a patient’s teeth and the root causes of health issues.

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