Hi lovelies,
I know, you woke up this fine morning and thoughts: I’d love to know about the oral microbiome.
Said no one ever. But! It’s such an important part of your health—and your skincare—that very few people talk about.
So, that’s what this episode is about.
Let me know what surprised you, what questions you have, and what you’d like us to discuss in the future
If you want to skip ahead:
The microbiomes
02:58 - The 4 microbiomes: gut, mouth, skin and vagina (if you have one).
The beauty/skin connection
05:05 - The skin is a roadmap to what's happening inside your body. Symptoms like acne and eczema are a reflection of our internal health.
The oral microbiome
06:06 - The oral microbiome in particular is the gateway. Things really start with your mouth.
My routine
08:20 - Brushing and flossing
Mouth rinse: My tip is to make your own sea salt water by keeping a mason jar by the sink. Fresh sea salt is amazing for the oral microbiome.
Water pick: This is amazing for crevices in your gums. A pro tip: add hypochlorous to your water for a healthy anti-bacterial boost.
Tongue scraper: You don't want to over do it—two or three times is more than enough. I love a copper tongue scraper.
Oil pulling: It's an oldie but goodie. It's an old Ayurvedic way of pulling toxins out of the mouth and restoring your gums. You can use pure organic, cold-pressed sesame oil or fractionated coconut oil. Or I like this one by Uncle Harry's because it's detoxifying due to the myrrh.
Brush: Get a good natural toothpaste, without triclosan (more on that below!). Uncle Harry's again is my go-to, in peppermint—you cannot go wrong. This is another good one by Living Libations. And Primal Tooth Powder is also good.
Final swish: I love this Brio Oral swish/rinse. And if you need to boost your oral microbiome, I recommend adding a probiotic (I always recommend Ancient Nutrition SBO) to your swish. That helps to build the bank if you will. Strengthening the oral microbiome.
Essential oils
13:13 - Myrrh, clove, cinnamon, frankincense, and helichrysum.
Baddies of the oral microbiome universe
17:16 - What to avoid: Glycerin, Polysorbate, Triclosan, and Sodium benzoate in combination with Vitamin C (Citric Acid).
Fluoride
20:04 - Unsurprisingly, I’m not a fluoride fan.
I love this quote from Nadine Artemis' book, Holistic Dental Care (also on Audible). about the effects of fluoride on bones and skin.
“ If you suffer from cavities, then fluoride toothpaste and treatments might be right for you. Possible side effects may include:
Bleeding gums, skeletal fluorosis, sclerosis. dementia, pitted and crumbled teeth, impaired myelin sheath, acne, arthritis, gingivitis, bone crippling disease, joint pain in your knees, thyroid disease, hip fractures, hyperactivity, damaged sperm. increased infertility, disruption of collagen synthesis, gastritis, suppressed immune system, impaired glucose metabolism, skin rashes, bone deformation, cell mutation, nausea, frequent urination, poisoning, DNA alteration, and reduced IQ.
Then go ahead. Ask your dentist if fluoride is right for you.”
The oral microbiome and heart health connection
24:20 - The oral microbiome plays a fundamental role in our overall health, but, especially in our cardiovascular health.
Diet
22:44 - Organic meats, fiber, vegetables, and specifically beets.
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