This podcast was developed to spread the word about the latest interventions, beyond the traditional approach and how best to tackle and reverse disease. I interview thought-leaders who at the cutting edge of their practice and passionate about improving health.
Hi everyone! Welcome to our show notes for Episode #10 of The Enlightened Pharmacist.
How Holistic Dentistry Can Improve Your Overall Health
Hello you, Welcome to the show, I’ve got a special guest on my podcast, my own dentist, Dr David Cowhig. who will give us a deep dive into the windows of our health, your jaw, mouth, teeth, gums and the links to chronic disease like heart disease, diabetes, infertility, and arthritis.
Dr David Cowhig has been practising holistic dentistry over 30 years and is the Founder of Dental Wellness Clinic in Brisbane, Australia.
He trained in King’s College, London and completed fellowship in nutritional and environmental medicine with ACNEM (Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine)
In this episode, you will discover:
- Oral FITNESS (see acronym details below), the key pillars and missing link to health and longevity
- Impact of good airways and restful sleep
- Dental hygiene 101
- What to expect from a holistic dentist
- 3 Clinical Pearls
- Role of a Conebeam CT in holistic dentistry
- How to improve your dental hygiene with oil pulling, flossing in the evening and brushing twice a day
- Benefits of a metal free mouth
The Importance of Oral FITNESS
F (Function of Jaw & Flora)
I (Inflammation or Infection)
T (Toxicity)
N (Nutrition)
E (Ear, Nose and Throat/ENT)
S (Sleep)
S (Smile)
Resources:
Dr David Cowhig’s Dental Wellness Clinic
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste Moogoo Moothpaste
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Introduction to The Enlightened Pharmacist
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- Nicole Bijlsma Environmental Toxins Impacting Health & What You Can Do
- Dr Ron Ehlrich: Holistic Dentistry & How It Can Improve Your Breathing
- Dr Sandeep Gupta: Reverse Engineers Type 2 Diabetes
- Dr James Muecke: What an Eye Surgeon is Doing to Prevent Blindness
- Shivaun Conn Transforms My Potato Chips Addiction
- Professor Garry Egger: Lifestyle Medicine, Find Your Flow & Fulfil Your Life’s Purpose
- Catherine Saxelby: Australia’s Award Winning Nutritionist & How You Can Eat Healthy