In this episode, Dr. Gina Pritchard and Patti DeMatties discuss some lifestyle changes that can have a large impact on one’s health.Gina and Patti go through their acronym “BLESSED,” which helps practitioners and patients alike to start making healthy changes in their lives. The two discuss using genetic testing results as a helpful tool to guide one's lifestyle, as well as the fact that “one size does not fit all." Additionally, they describe different techniques to manage stress, including taking a conscious approach to allow your body to rest, digest, and heal.“Genetic testing and actually knowing what a patient’s genes are telling us is a really good start for a guide for their lifestyle.” -Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDHReferences:APOE gene testHaptoglobin gene tests

In this episode, Dr. Gina Pritchard and Patti DeMatties discuss some lifestyle changes that can have a large impact on one’s health. Gina and Patti go through their acronym “BLESSED,” which helps practitioners and patients alike to start making healthy changes in their lives. The two discuss using genetic testing results as a helpful tool to guide one's lifestyle, as well as the fact that “one size does not fit all." Additionally, they describe different techniques to manage stress, including taking a conscious approach to allow your body to rest, digest, and heal. “Genetic testing and actually knowing what a patient’s genes are telling us is a really good start for a guide for their lifestyle.” -Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDH References: APOE gene test Haptoglobin gene tests

Why should I change my lifestyle if I feel like I’m healthy and doing all of the right things?

In this episode, the Ask Why team discusses ways to “hack” your body to improve your glucose and metabolism. They discuss peptides and how they can be used to improve glucose levels and metabolism, as well as help the body build muscle and lose fat when paired with diet and exercise.The team discusses “The Glucose Goddess” Jessie Inchauspé, and some of her favorite hacks to “hack” one’s glucose. The team explains how dietary changes can impact glucose levels such as pairing starches with protein or eating some protein with fruit. They additionally discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting and the impact this dietary change can have on one’s glucose levels.“Insulin resistance is one of the top root causes for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, dementia, and a whole host of chronic diseases that could be in our future that we can totally avoid by looking at insulin and glucose communication using a continuous glucose monitor.” -Dr. Gina PritchardReferences:Dr. Mark Hyman“The Glucose Goddess,” Jessie InchauspéBook: “The Glucose Revolution”Instagram: @glucosegoddess

In this episode, the Ask Why team discusses ways to “hack” your body to improve your glucose and metabolism. They discuss peptides and how they can be used to improve glucose levels and metabolism, as well as help the body build muscle and lose fat when paired with diet and exercise. The team discusses “The Glucose Goddess” Jessie Inchauspé, and some of her favorite hacks to “hack” one’s glucose. The team explains how dietary changes can impact glucose levels such as pairing starches with protein or eating some protein with fruit. They additionally discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting and the impact this dietary change can have on one’s glucose levels. “Insulin resistance is one of the top root causes for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, dementia, and a whole host of chronic diseases that could be in our future that we can totally avoid by looking at insulin and glucose communication using a continuous glucose monitor.” -Dr. Gina Pritchard References: Dr. Mark Hyman “The Glucose Goddess,” Jessie Inchauspé Book: “The Glucose Revolution” Instagram: @glucosegoddess

Why do I need glucose hacks in my life?

In this episode, the Ask Why team discusses the benefits of testing one’s blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). They discuss how to manage having a CGM, the ideal reading on your CGM, and using it to learn what foods work with your body.The team also discusses common mistakes that may occur when a doctor is testing a patient’s glucose levels, as well as other lifestyle aspects that may affect one’s glucose levels such as sleep, exercise, and hydration.“Stress, poor sleep, exercise, hydration, so many things impact blood sugar, it isn’t just what you put in your mouth!” -Gina Pritchard, DNP, RN, ACNP

In this episode, the Ask Why team discusses the benefits of testing one’s blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). They discuss how to manage having a CGM, the ideal reading on your CGM, and using it to learn what foods work with your body. The team also discusses common mistakes that may occur when a doctor is testing a patient’s glucose levels, as well as other lifestyle aspects that may affect one’s glucose levels such as sleep, exercise, and hydration. “Stress, poor sleep, exercise, hydration, so many things impact blood sugar, it isn’t just what you put in your mouth!” -Gina Pritchard, DNP, RN, ACNP

Why do I need a continuous glucose monitor?

This week, the Ask Why team is joined again by Leonard Pastrana, PHARMD. Dr. Pastrana is the co-founder of NuBioAge, and is on the faculty of Seed Scientific Research and Performance. NuBioAge defines itself as “Clinical Pharmacists Specializing in Human Optimization.”The team discuss finding early signs of chronic disease, and different tests that can find these signs including Hemoglobin A1C, and fasting insulin level. Dr. Pastrana additionally explains the power that dentists and dental hygienists in particular have to discover subclinical diseases in their patients by testing for periodontal disease.Pastrana illustrates some different peptides and their uses, including ability to improve gut health, quality of sleep, and even cognitive function. He also details a study on certain peptides’ abilities to reduce cardiovascular age and improve bone formation.“What I’ve seen is two things that are happening once people start aging: people are really bad at processing sugar, and they’re bad at controlling what they eat. And we can tackle that with one peptide. We can tackle eating habits and the body’s ability to be smart and to create insulin right at the right time.” - Dr. Leonard PastranaReferences:nubioage.comssrpinstitute.org

This week, the Ask Why team is joined again by Leonard Pastrana, PHARMD. Dr. Pastrana is the co-founder of NuBioAge, and is on the faculty of Seed Scientific Research and Performance. NuBioAge defines itself as “Clinical Pharmacists Specializing in Human Optimization.” The team discuss finding early signs of chronic disease, and different tests that can find these signs including Hemoglobin A1C, and fasting insulin level. Dr. Pastrana additionally explains the power that dentists and dental hygienists in particular have to discover subclinical diseases in their patients by testing for periodontal disease. Pastrana illustrates some different peptides and their uses, including ability to improve gut health, quality of sleep, and even cognitive function. He also details a study on certain peptides’ abilities to reduce cardiovascular age and improve bone formation. “What I’ve seen is two things that are happening once people start aging: people are really bad at processing sugar, and they’re bad at controlling what they eat. And we can tackle that with one peptide. We can tackle eating habits and the body’s ability to be smart and to create insulin right at the right time.” - Dr. Leonard Pastrana References: <a href="http://nubioage.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nubioage.com</a> <a href="http://ssrpinstitute.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssrpinstitute.org</a>

Why is delaying the onset of chronic disease so important?

This week, the Ask Why team is joined by Leonard Pastrana, PHARMD. Dr. Pastrana is the co-founder of NuBioAge, and is on the faculty of Seed Scientific Research and Performance. NuBioAge defines itself as “Clinical Pharmacists Specializing in Human Optimization.”Dr. Pastrana goes into his history as a pharmacist, and the feeling that he wasn’t reaching his full potential behind the counter. When he later moved on to working in the hospital, he saw “the consequences of what happens when you just hand out prescriptions all day.” He additionally explains what a peptide is, and describes the experience that led him to researching them as well as develop a profound interest in cellular medicine.Dr. Pastrana explains intermittent fasting, and the importance modifying this treatment for individuals in order to meet them where they’re at. Key takeaways regarding improving health include fasting, quality of sleep, and exercising in the morning. “At the end of the day, all of this is about energy- Getting the cells the energy to do what they know they’re supposed to do.” - Dr. Leonard PastranaReferences:nubioage.comssrpinstitute.org

This week, the Ask Why team is joined by Leonard Pastrana, PHARMD. Dr. Pastrana is the co-founder of NuBioAge, and is on the faculty of Seed Scientific Research and Performance. NuBioAge defines itself as “Clinical Pharmacists Specializing in Human Optimization.” Dr. Pastrana goes into his history as a pharmacist, and the feeling that he wasn’t reaching his full potential behind the counter. When he later moved on to working in the hospital, he saw “the consequences of what happens when you just hand out prescriptions all day.” He additionally explains what a peptide is, and describes the experience that led him to researching them as well as develop a profound interest in cellular medicine. Dr. Pastrana explains intermittent fasting, and the importance modifying this treatment for individuals in order to meet them where they’re at. Key takeaways regarding improving health include fasting, quality of sleep, and exercising in the morning.  “At the end of the day, all of this is about energy- Getting the cells the energy to do what they know they’re supposed to do.” - Dr. Leonard Pastrana References: <a href="http://nubioage.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nubioage.com</a> <a href="http://ssrpinstitute.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ssrpinstitute.org</a>

Why do I feel like I’m getting older, even though my doctor says everything’s okay?

In this episode, the hosts are joined again by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care. For more on Dr. Campbell’s, tune in to episode 27 of the Ask Why Podcast, where she was recently featured.Dr. Campbell discusses her new book “The Blood Pressure Blueprint,” and the dangers of accepting a “common” blood pressure reading as a “normal” reading. She describes tips for clinicians on how to properly check blood pressure, as well as some root causes of blood pressure. Dr. Campbell details her blood pressure care plan, and five simple tips to quickly lower ones blood pressure. The team also discuss the importance of patients empowering themselves to take care of their own health.“Sudden death is something terrible to happen to someone that you love. But having a stroke where you’re paralyzed on one side of the body is a preventable condition in most cases.” -Ellie Campbell, DOReferences:Book: “The Blood Pressure Blueprint”Social Media:Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine

In this episode, the hosts are joined again by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care. For more on Dr. Campbell’s, tune in to episode 27 of the Ask Why Podcast, where she was recently featured. Dr. Campbell discusses her new book “The Blood Pressure Blueprint,” and the dangers of accepting a “common” blood pressure reading as a “normal” reading. She describes tips for clinicians on how to properly check blood pressure, as well as some root causes of blood pressure. Dr. Campbell details her blood pressure care plan, and five simple tips to quickly lower ones blood pressure. The team also discuss the importance of patients empowering themselves to take care of their own health. “Sudden death is something terrible to happen to someone that you love. But having a stroke where you’re paralyzed on one side of the body is a preventable condition in most cases.” -Ellie Campbell, DO References: Book: “The Blood Pressure Blueprint” Social Media: Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine

Why can't I control my blood pressure and why does it matter?

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care.Dr. Campbell delves into her history as a family medicine doctor, and details the event that led her to come across the BaleDoneen method. The team discuss microvascular disease, and how that relates to COVID and long COVID. Dr. Campbell describes some signs and symptoms of long COVID, and steps that one can take if they notice these symptoms in themself or a loved one. Finally, she explains the best method for hugging to cause a positive chemical reaction in the brain.“Our number one most important strategy in treating long COVID is our lifestyle measures. Therapeutic lifestyle changes- sleep, food, movement, water, and emotions all play a role.” - Ellie Campbell, DOReferences:Blood tests mentioned:- Myeloperoxidase &amp; Lp-PLA2- ADMA &amp; SDMA- NT-proBNP- High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein- Galectin-3- High Sensitivity Troponin T- Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio- Cystatin C- EGFR- Oral Pathogen Screen- Testing for Cytokines- Glutathione Level- Epstein Barr Virus Titer- Autoimmune AntibodiesSocial Media:Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care. Dr. Campbell delves into her history as a family medicine doctor, and details the event that led her to come across the BaleDoneen method. The team discuss microvascular disease, and how that relates to COVID and long COVID. Dr. Campbell describes some signs and symptoms of long COVID, and steps that one can take if they notice these symptoms in themself or a loved one. Finally, she explains the best method for hugging to cause a positive chemical reaction in the brain. “Our number one most important strategy in treating long COVID is our lifestyle measures. Therapeutic lifestyle changes- sleep, food, movement, water, and emotions all play a role.” - Ellie Campbell, DO References: Blood tests mentioned: - Myeloperoxidase &amp; Lp-PLA2 - ADMA &amp; SDMA - NT-proBNP - High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein - Galectin-3 - High Sensitivity Troponin T - Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio - Cystatin C - EGFR - Oral Pathogen Screen - Testing for Cytokines - Glutathione Level - Epstein Barr Virus Titer - Autoimmune Antibodies Social Media: Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine

Why can COVID make you have a heart attack?

In this episode, the team is joined by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Michelle is the founder of “The Tale of Two Hygienists” podcast, and Level Up Infection Prevention. She has over 21 years experience in dentistry.The team discusses bringing awareness to the Infection Control Coordinator role (ICC) in a dental office, and creating a culture around safety for both clinicians and patients. Michelle also speaks on the safety measures that are being put in place in dental offices to make them more safe against airborne viruses, and the strong benefits of telemedicine.“There’s a lot of factors in standard precautions that we should be practicing without question every single day, every single patient, every single minute as we step into a dental practice.” - Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDHReferences:“A Tale of Two Hygienist” podcastataleoftwohygienists.comLevel Up Infection Preventionlevelupip.comSocial Media:@ataleoftwohygienists@level_up_infection_prevention

In this episode, the team is joined by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Michelle is the founder of “The Tale of Two Hygienists” podcast, and Level Up Infection Prevention. She has over 21 years experience in dentistry. The team discusses bringing awareness to the Infection Control Coordinator role (ICC) in a dental office, and creating a culture around safety for both clinicians and patients. Michelle also speaks on the safety measures that are being put in place in dental offices to make them more safe against airborne viruses, and the strong benefits of telemedicine. “There’s a lot of factors in standard precautions that we should be practicing without question every single day, every single patient, every single minute as we step into a dental practice.” - Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH References: “A Tale of Two Hygienist” podcast <a href="http://ataleoftwohygienists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ataleoftwohygienists.com</a> Level Up Infection Prevention <a href="http://levelupip.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">levelupip.com</a> Social Media: @ataleoftwohygienists @level_up_infection_prevention

Why do dental offices need an Infection Control Coordinator?

In this episode, the hosts discusses the importance of practicing integrative healthcare. They speak on the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society, an organization started by our own Witt Wilkerson, DMD, whose mission is to bring together and educate practitioners of all types through workshops, seminars, and conferences.The hosts discuss the difference between “sick care” and “health care,” and the importance of practicing preventative care. They go into past frustrations of learning about the mouth’s impact on the rest of the body, but not receiving any guidance on how to incorporate that information into their daily practice. They discuss the purpose of the Scholar Society, and how crucial it is to facilitate communication between those practicing dentistry and those practicing medicine.Do you want to get involved? Sign up for the first Integrative Dental Medicine Foundations Course on March 31-April 2, 2022 in St. Petersburg, FL. Use promo code SAVE200 for $200 off of the registration fee.“We need to work together. They can’t treat what we treat and we can’t treat what they treat, but when we work together we will absolutely make better healthcare in our country as a team.” -Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDHReferences:idmscholarsociety.com

In this episode, the hosts discusses the importance of practicing integrative healthcare. They speak on the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society, an organization started by our own Witt Wilkerson, DMD, whose mission is to bring together and educate practitioners of all types through workshops, seminars, and conferences. The hosts discuss the difference between “sick care” and “health care,” and the importance of practicing preventative care. They go into past frustrations of learning about the mouth’s impact on the rest of the body, but not receiving any guidance on how to incorporate that information into their daily practice. They discuss the purpose of the Scholar Society, and how crucial it is to facilitate communication between those practicing dentistry and those practicing medicine. Do you want to get involved? Sign up for the first Integrative Dental Medicine Foundations Course on March 31-April 2, 2022 in St. Petersburg, FL. Use promo code SAVE200 for $200 off of the registration fee. “We need to work together. They can’t treat what we treat and we can’t treat what they treat, but when we work together we will absolutely make better healthcare in our country as a team.” -Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDH References: <a href="http://idmscholarsociety.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">idmscholarsociety.com</a>

Why is it important for practices to integrate dentistry and medicine?

Episode 24: Why should I pursue a collaborative care practice?This week, the hosts are joined by Bobbie DelSasso, RDH, BS. Bobbie DelSasso is the Executive Director of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). AAOSH is a non-profit organization which focuses on expanding awareness about the oral systemic connection.Bobbie DelSasso tells the hosts stories of shocking and life changing interactions with patients that caused her to begin incorporating looking at her patients’ health history into her practice as a dental hygienist, and  later led her to become Executive Director of AAOSH. She discusses the power of collaborative care between physicians and dentists, and adds that every time she has seen a physician leave an AAOSH event, they’ve been in awe of the new information that had been provided.The team discuss the importance of finding the root cause of a disease rather than suppressing symptoms, and the simple tests that all practitioners can do that can not only improve, but save a patient’s life.“If we could coordinate and work together more, there are so many peoples lives that we can change and make better just by small little things we can do.” - Bobbie DelSassoReferences:AAOSH.orgSocial Media:Instagram: @aaoshconnectTwitter: @aaoshconnectFacebook: American Academy of Oral Systemic HealthLinkedIn: American Academy of Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH)

Episode 24: Why should I pursue a collaborative care practice? This week, the hosts are joined by Bobbie DelSasso, RDH, BS. Bobbie DelSasso is the Executive Director of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). AAOSH is a non-profit organization which focuses on expanding awareness about the oral systemic connection. Bobbie DelSasso tells the hosts stories of shocking and life changing interactions with patients that caused her to begin incorporating looking at her patients’ health history into her practice as a dental hygienist, and  later led her to become Executive Director of AAOSH. She discusses the power of collaborative care between physicians and dentists, and adds that every time she has seen a physician leave an AAOSH event, they’ve been in awe of the new information that had been provided. The team discuss the importance of finding the root cause of a disease rather than suppressing symptoms, and the simple tests that all practitioners can do that can not only improve, but save a patient’s life. “If we could coordinate and work together more, there are so many peoples lives that we can change and make better just by small little things we can do.” - Bobbie DelSasso References: <a href="http://AAOSH.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAOSH.org</a> Social Media: Instagram: @aaoshconnect Twitter: @aaoshconnect Facebook: American Academy of Oral Systemic Health LinkedIn: American Academy of Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH)

Why should I pursue a collaborative care practice?

It is easy to to struggle with your health, especially when there is so much conflicting information making it complex and confusing. Join Dr. Gina Pritchard, Dr. Witt Wilkerson, Patti DeMatteis and Lora Hooper as they pull back the curtain on traditional healthcare. Each episode contains powerful information to help you discover root causes of disease and a path to better health. If you aren't happy with your current health, or are seeking help, this show is for you.

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Charissa Wood, RDH and Brittany Simon, CRDH, BASDH. Charissa and Brittany are the creators of Bulletproof Hygiene, a business whose mission is to help hygienists find fulfillment in their profession, and provide community. The two are co-authors of the book “Bulletproof Hygiene,” and are co-hosts of a podcast with the same name.Charissa and Brittany explain what to look for in a Bulletproof Hygienist, including giving patients the proper assessments, and making the patient feel like they’re a part of a partnership. The group also discusses the normalization of bleeding gums, and what practitioners can do to inform patients that it is a much larger problem than they may think, as well as what they can do about it.The guests share advice for both practitioners and patients, and how crucial it is to communicate with one another. They express the importance of patients being their own advocates, asking for the next level of care, and most importantly asking “Why?”“For patients, just be your own advocate. Ask. Ask for the next level of care. If you’re not certain on something, ask. Look for providers that will spend the time really talking to you and helping you understand." - Charissa Wood, RDHReferences:bulletproofhygiene.com“Bulletproof Hygiene” available on Amazon“Bulletproof Hygiene” PodcastAnnual Summit June 3 &amp; 4 in Nashville“Bulletproof Hygiene” Mighty Network groupSocial Media:@bulletproofhygiene

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Charissa Wood, RDH and Brittany Simon, CRDH, BASDH. Charissa and Brittany are the creators of Bulletproof Hygiene, a business whose mission is to help hygienists find fulfillment in their profession, and provide community. The two are co-authors of the book “Bulletproof Hygiene,” and are co-hosts of a podcast with the same name. Charissa and Brittany explain what to look for in a Bulletproof Hygienist, including giving patients the proper assessments, and making the patient feel like they’re a part of a partnership. The group also discusses the normalization of bleeding gums, and what practitioners can do to inform patients that it is a much larger problem than they may think, as well as what they can do about it. The guests share advice for both practitioners and patients, and how crucial it is to communicate with one another. They express the importance of patients being their own advocates, asking for the next level of care, and most importantly asking “Why?” “For patients, just be your own advocate. Ask. Ask for the next level of care. If you’re not certain on something, ask. Look for providers that will spend the time really talking to you and helping you understand." - Charissa Wood, RDH References: <a href="http://bulletproofhygiene.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bulletproofhygiene.com</a> “Bulletproof Hygiene” available on Amazon “Bulletproof Hygiene” Podcast Annual Summit June 3 &amp; 4 in Nashville “Bulletproof Hygiene” Mighty Network group Social Media: @bulletproofhygiene

Why do we need a Bulletproof Hygienist?

In this episode, the hosts are joined by David Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health. Heads Up Health is an online platform where individuals and practitioners can track data based on their health, and use that information to improve their overall health and quality of life.The team goes into the simple, affordable, and powerful ways that individuals can monitor their health at home. David Korsunsky goes on to explain the benefits of tracking one’s health, and what it can yield for patients and practitioners alike. They discuss the “truth serum” effect of tracking health, and how continuous tracking can keep a patient accountable. Korsunsky additionally shares some of his favorite health tracking devices, such as an Apple Watch or a continuous glucose monitor.“Just looking at some very very simple numbers could lead to some very profound changes in behavior.” - David KorsunskyReferences:headsuphealth.comSocial Media:Instagram: @heads_up_healthFacebook: @headsuphealthTwitter: @headsuphealthLinkedIn: Heads Up

In this episode, the hosts are joined by David Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health. Heads Up Health is an online platform where individuals and practitioners can track data based on their health, and use that information to improve their overall health and quality of life. The team goes into the simple, affordable, and powerful ways that individuals can monitor their health at home. David Korsunsky goes on to explain the benefits of tracking one’s health, and what it can yield for patients and practitioners alike. They discuss the “truth serum” effect of tracking health, and how continuous tracking can keep a patient accountable. Korsunsky additionally shares some of his favorite health tracking devices, such as an Apple Watch or a continuous glucose monitor. “Just looking at some very very simple numbers could lead to some very profound changes in behavior.” - David Korsunsky References: <a href="http://headsuphealth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">headsuphealth.com</a> Social Media: Instagram: @heads_up_health Facebook: @headsuphealth Twitter: @headsuphealth LinkedIn: Heads Up

"Why does tracking my health improve my quality of life?"

This week, the hosts are again joined by Barb McClatchie, DDS and Eric Goulder, MD, FACC in discussing the motto of the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio and Complete Health Dentistry of Central Ohio, which is “On a good day we save a smile, on a great day we save a life.”The two doctors detail different stories of patients whose lives were saved through whole body care. The stories are inspiring as well as heart breaking, each individually exemplifying the importance of taking a patient’s oral care seriously. Dr. McClatchie states that patients must be their own advocates and chase their own health, even when it means seeking out an opinion from a separate specialist.“We watched the transformation of this gentleman in four months go from this crippled, sad, emaciated man to a vibrant, happy patient almost skipping down the hall, and the only thing we changed was his dental care.” - Barb McClatchie, DDSReferences:Haspcofcentralohio.commcclatchiedds.com @haspcofcentralohio@chdcolumbusSocial MediaInstagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhyme

This week, the hosts are again joined by Barb McClatchie, DDS and Eric Goulder, MD, FACC in discussing the motto of the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio and Complete Health Dentistry of Central Ohio, which is “On a good day we save a smile, on a great day we save a life.” The two doctors detail different stories of patients whose lives were saved through whole body care. The stories are inspiring as well as heart breaking, each individually exemplifying the importance of taking a patient’s oral care seriously. Dr. McClatchie states that patients must be their own advocates and chase their own health, even when it means seeking out an opinion from a separate specialist. “We watched the transformation of this gentleman in four months go from this crippled, sad, emaciated man to a vibrant, happy patient almost skipping down the hall, and the only thing we changed was his dental care.” - Barb McClatchie, DDS References: <a href="http://Haspcofcentralohio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haspcofcentralohio.com</a> <a href="http://mcclatchiedds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcclatchiedds.com</a> @haspcofcentralohio @chdcolumbus Social Media Instagram: @askwhymedicine Facebook: @askwhyme

Why do we say “On a good day we save a smile, on a great day we save a life”?

In this episode, the Ask Why team is joined by Barb McClatchie, DDS and Eric Goulder, MD, FACC, of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio, and Complete Health Dentistry of Columbus.Dr. McClatchie and Dr. Goulder share with the hosts how they became interested in the oral systemic connection, and what led them to create their revolutionary collaborative practice. The two discuss signs of inflammation that can be too easily missed if a physician or a dentist is only focused on one part of the patient’s body, as opposed to looking at the system as a whole. Drs. McClatchie and Goulder additionally detail what they keep track of in order to make sure that a patient’s inflammation is kept in check, and share inspiring stories of having been able to save patients lives due to the nature of their shared practice.“There’s probably 15 things that we know of for sure that help drive inflammation, and 3 of those things are dental issues. I can get everything else under control, but if those things aren’t under control, I’m not going to be successful in stopping the arterial disease process.” Eric Goulder, MD, FACC“We’ve learned that 50% of heart attacks and strokes are driven by oral bacteria so where is that bacteria coming from? It’s either coming from infected teeth or infected gums.” Barb McClatchie, DDSReferences:Haspcofcentralohio.commcclatchiedds.com @haspcofcentralohio@chdcolumbusSocial MediaInstagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhymedicine

In this episode, the Ask Why team is joined by Barb McClatchie, DDS and Eric Goulder, MD, FACC, of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio, and Complete Health Dentistry of Columbus. Dr. McClatchie and Dr. Goulder share with the hosts how they became interested in the oral systemic connection, and what led them to create their revolutionary collaborative practice. The two discuss signs of inflammation that can be too easily missed if a physician or a dentist is only focused on one part of the patient’s body, as opposed to looking at the system as a whole.  Drs. McClatchie and Goulder additionally detail what they keep track of in order to make sure that a patient’s inflammation is kept in check, and share inspiring stories of having been able to save patients lives due to the nature of their shared practice. “There’s probably 15 things that we know of for sure that help drive inflammation, and 3 of those things are dental issues. I can get everything else under control, but if those things aren’t under control, I’m not going to be successful in stopping the arterial disease process.” Eric Goulder, MD, FACC “We’ve learned that 50% of heart attacks and strokes are driven by oral bacteria so where is that bacteria coming from? It’s either coming from infected teeth or infected gums.” Barb McClatchie, DDS References: <a href="http://Haspcofcentralohio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haspcofcentralohio.com</a> <a href="http://mcclatchiedds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcclatchiedds.com</a> @haspcofcentralohio @chdcolumbus Social Media Instagram: @askwhymedicine Facebook: @askwhymedicine

“Why are a Dentist and a Cardiologist Working Together?”

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Sydney Avis and her father, Victor Avis, DDS, creators of The Airway Revolution Foundation. “The Airway Revolution Foundation is a non profit organization with a team of medical professionals and advocates who seek to save millions of lives by revolutionizing the current thinking, diagnosis, and treatment of airway related challenges.”Sydney and Dr. Avis tell the compelling story of Sydney’s journey from experiencing chronic exhaustion all her life despite being young and healthy, to finally breaking through and finding the underlying issue, then being able to have life-changing surgery based on her diagnosis. The two describe their reasoning behind creating the powerful film Airway: The Battle to Breathe, and their mission to get more information about airway blockage out to the public. This documentary is still in production, but you can get a first look at airwaydocumentary.com.Dr. Avis also details that although someone may be diagnosed with “mild” sleep apnea, the health consequences could be severe. Sydney and Dr. Avis dive into the importance of a patient educating themself and being their own advocate. No solution would have been found if the two of them hadn’t asked “Why?”“The reality is that, as a young person, I was coping okay. I was exhausted and I didn’t feel good, but I wasn’t deathly ill, and people would look at me and say ‘You’re fine, you’re okay,” but the reality is that with airway issues, you cope, but each day it’s going to get worse.” - Sydney AvisKeep asking "why?"!References:Airwaydocumentary.comAirwayrevolution.orgSocial Media:Instagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhymedicine

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Sydney Avis and her father, Victor Avis, DDS, creators of The Airway Revolution Foundation. “The Airway Revolution Foundation is a non profit organization with a team of medical professionals and advocates who seek to save millions of lives by revolutionizing the current thinking, diagnosis, and treatment of airway related challenges.” Sydney and Dr. Avis tell the compelling story of Sydney’s journey from experiencing chronic exhaustion all her life despite being young and healthy, to finally breaking through and finding the underlying issue, then being able to have life-changing surgery based on her diagnosis. The two describe their reasoning behind creating the powerful film Airway: The Battle to Breathe, and their mission to get more information about airway blockage out to the public. This documentary is still in production, but you can get a first look at <a href="http://airwaydocumentary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">airwaydocumentary.com</a>. Dr. Avis also details that although someone may be diagnosed with “mild” sleep apnea, the health consequences could be severe. Sydney and Dr. Avis dive into the importance of a patient educating themself and being their own advocate. No solution would have been found if the two of them hadn’t asked “Why?” “The reality is that, as a young person, I was coping okay. I was exhausted and I didn’t feel good, but I wasn’t deathly ill, and people would look at me and say ‘You’re fine, you’re okay,” but the reality is that with airway issues, you cope, but each day it’s going to get worse.” - Sydney Avis Keep asking "why?"! References: <a href="http://Airwaydocumentary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airwaydocumentary.com</a> <a href="http://Airwayrevolution.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airwayrevolution.org</a> Social Media: Instagram: @askwhymedicine Facebook: @askwhymedicine

"Why am I so exhausted?"

In this episode, Witt Wilkerson, DMD goes into physical and emotional/mental signs in children, young adults, and middle-aged adults of sleep apnea. He also addresses the reasons to get a sleep test, such as the test being affordable, accurate, quick, and comfortable. Dr. Wilkerson discusses the variety of technologies we have today to test for and manage sleep apnea, as well as procedures that can cure it entirely.“Once a diagnosis is made, then decisions can be made about the best way to address this.”Keep asking "why?"!Social MediaInstagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhymedicine

In this episode, Witt Wilkerson, DMD goes into physical and emotional/mental signs in children, young adults, and middle-aged adults of sleep apnea. He also addresses the reasons to get a sleep test, such as the test being affordable, accurate, quick, and comfortable. Dr. Wilkerson discusses the variety of technologies we have today to test for and manage sleep apnea, as well as procedures that can cure it entirely. “Once a diagnosis is made, then decisions can be made about the best way to address this.” Keep asking "why?"! Social Media Instagram: @askwhymedicine Facebook: @askwhymedicine

“Why should I get a sleep test?”

In this episode, Dr. Witt Wilkerson discusses the importance of breathing through the nose, as opposed to dysfunctionally breathing through the mouth. He details the timeline of how respiratory issues can affect an individual during infancy with respiratory complications and tongue tie, to significant long term health problems such as issues with growth, cognitive development, or even ADHD type symptoms.“Without oxygen properly delivered to every cell in our body, there’s going to be compromise.”Keep asking "why?"!Social MediaInstagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhymedicineThank you to OralDNA Labs for sponsoring this episode of the Ask Why Medicine Podcast!OralDNA is breaking barriers through innovation, and a mission to help healthcare providers treat, heal, and inspire oral and overall health through salivary diagnostics. Visit oraldna.com to learn more, and create an account to start testing today.

In this episode, Dr. Witt Wilkerson discusses the importance of breathing through the nose, as opposed to dysfunctionally breathing through the mouth. He details the timeline of how respiratory issues can affect an individual during infancy with respiratory complications and tongue tie, to significant long term health problems such as issues with growth, cognitive development, or even ADHD type symptoms. “Without oxygen properly delivered to every cell in our body, there’s going to be compromise.” Keep asking "why?"! Social Media Instagram: @askwhymedicine Facebook: @askwhymedicine Thank you to OralDNA Labs for sponsoring this episode of the Ask Why Medicine Podcast! OralDNA is breaking barriers through innovation, and a mission to help healthcare providers treat, heal, and inspire oral and overall health through salivary diagnostics. Visit <a href="http://oraldna.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oraldna.com</a> to learn more, and create an account to start testing today.

“Why should I be concerned about my child mouth breathing?”

In this episode, the Ask Why Medicine team is joined by Dr. Tom Nabors, founder of Direct Diagnostics and a pioneer in salivary testing.Dr. Tom Nabors describes how his frustration with repeatedly seeing the same cases of periodontal disease led him to research the root cause, and by 2008, start his own diagnostics lab in the US. He discusses how easily periodontal disease can be transferred from person to person through saliva, and the importance of having a saliva test done on every member of the family, no matter what age they are. Dr. Nabors explains that periodontal disease is curable, and that it is crucial to “personalize care [for] each particular individual, and each particular infection.””If we personalize treatment via a medical diagnosis, and we teach patients how serious [periodontal] disease is and how to prevent it from returning, then we can cure these diseases most of the time.” - Dr. Tom NaborsContact:directdiagnostics.cominfo@directdiagnostics.comResources:directdiagnostics.com

In this episode, the Ask Why Medicine team is joined by Dr. Tom Nabors, founder of Direct Diagnostics and a pioneer in salivary testing. Dr. Tom Nabors describes how his frustration with repeatedly seeing the same cases of periodontal disease led him to research the root cause, and by 2008, start his own diagnostics lab in the US. He discusses how easily periodontal disease can be transferred from person to person through saliva, and the importance of having a saliva test done on every member of the family, no matter what age they are. Dr. Nabors explains that periodontal disease is curable, and that it is crucial to “personalize care [for] each particular individual, and each particular infection.” ”If we personalize treatment via a medical diagnosis, and we teach patients how serious [periodontal] disease is and how to prevent it from returning, then we can cure these diseases most of the time.” - Dr. Tom Nabors Contact: <a href="http://directdiagnostics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directdiagnostics.com</a> info@directdiagnostics.com Resources: <a href="http://directdiagnostics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">directdiagnostics.com</a>

“Why is it important that I test my whole family for periodontal disease?”

In this episode Dr. Witt Wilkerson is joined by Dr. Steven Masley, a leading physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart.Dr. Masley explains how inflammation, specifically gut inflammation, is connected to chronic inflammatory diseases. He discusses sugar, diet products, toxins, gluten intolerance, and how they are connected to chronic inflammation. By reducing chronic inflammation through lifestyle, we can significantly reduce heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and a host of other chronic inflammatory diseases.Dr. Masley explains how the mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and easiest to follow. He breaks down the Mediterranean diet through his simple method, through a discussion on nutrient intake, blood sugar control, periodontal health, lifestyle, supplements, and toxins. Dr. Masley explains how to use diet to reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease.Steven Masley, MD- Website: https://drmasley.com/- The Mediterranean Method Book: https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/- The 30 Day Heart Tune Up Book: https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Heart-Tune-Up-Breakthrough-Medical/dp/1455547131Steven Masley, MD is the founder of the Masley Optimal Health Center. His unique program empowers people to be mentally sharper, quicker, and more productive, and to turn back the clock on aging; to ensure their success, he provides an easy-to-follow five-step program, which has been published and proven to improve brain function on average by 25%. As a physician, nutritionist, author, medical researcher, and trained chef—his diverse background allows him to connect with his audience and empower them to be focused and more confident.

In this episode Dr. Witt Wilkerson is joined by Dr. Steven Masley, a leading physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. Dr. Masley explains how inflammation, specifically gut inflammation, is connected to chronic inflammatory diseases. He discusses sugar, diet products, toxins, gluten intolerance, and how they are connected to chronic inflammation. By reducing chronic inflammation through lifestyle, we can significantly reduce heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and a host of other chronic inflammatory diseases. Dr. Masley explains how the mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and easiest to follow. He breaks down the Mediterranean diet through his simple method, through a discussion on nutrient intake, blood sugar control, periodontal health, lifestyle, supplements, and toxins. Dr. Masley explains how to use diet to reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease. Steven Masley, MD - Website: <a href="https://drmasley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drmasley.com/</a> - The Mediterranean Method Book: <a href="https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/</a> - The 30 Day Heart Tune Up Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Heart-Tune-Up-Breakthrough-Medical/dp/1455547131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Heart-Tune-Up-Breakthrough-Medical/dp/1455547131</a> Steven Masley, MD is the founder of the Masley Optimal Health Center. His unique program empowers people to be mentally sharper, quicker, and more productive, and to turn back the clock on aging; to ensure their success, he provides an easy-to-follow five-step program, which has been published and proven to improve brain function on average by 25%. As a physician, nutritionist, author, medical researcher, and trained chef—his diverse background allows him to connect with his audience and empower them to be focused and more confident.

Why is my gut connected to heart health?

In this episode Dr. Witt Wilkerson is joined by Dr. Steven Masley, a leading physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart.Dr. Masley explains how the mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and easiest to follow. He breaks down the Mediterranean diet through his simple method, through a discussion on nutrient intake, blood sugar control, periodontal health, lifestyle, supplements, and toxins. Dr. Masley explains how to use diet to reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease."We should all live in good health to 100 years of age!" - Steven Masley, MDSteven Masley, MD- Website: https://drmasley.com/- The Mediterranean Method Book: https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/Steven Masley, MD is the founder of the Masley Optimal Health Center. His unique program empowers people to be mentally sharper, quicker, and more productive, and to turn back the clock on aging; to ensure their success, he provides an easy-to-follow five-step program, which has been published and proven to improve brain function on average by 25%. As a physician, nutritionist, author, medical researcher, and trained chef—his diverse background allows him to connect with his audience and empower them to be focused and more confident.Thank you so much for listening.Don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcasting app so you don’t miss an episode.And follow us on Social Media! - you can find us at @askwhymedicine on Facebook and InstagramThank you for joining us and in the meantime, Ask Why!

In this episode Dr. Witt Wilkerson is joined by Dr. Steven Masley, a leading physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. Dr. Masley explains how the mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and easiest to follow. He breaks down the Mediterranean diet through his simple method, through a discussion on nutrient intake, blood sugar control, periodontal health, lifestyle, supplements, and toxins. Dr. Masley explains how to use diet to reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease. "We should all live in good health to 100 years of age!" - Steven Masley, MD Steven Masley, MD - Website: <a href="https://drmasley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drmasley.com/</a> - The Mediterranean Method Book: <a href="https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drmasley.com/mediterranean-method/</a> Steven Masley, MD is the founder of the Masley Optimal Health Center. His unique program empowers people to be mentally sharper, quicker, and more productive, and to turn back the clock on aging; to ensure their success, he provides an easy-to-follow five-step program, which has been published and proven to improve brain function on average by 25%. As a physician, nutritionist, author, medical researcher, and trained chef—his diverse background allows him to connect with his audience and empower them to be focused and more confident. Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcasting app so you don’t miss an episode. And follow us on Social Media! - you can find us at @askwhymedicine on Facebook and Instagram Thank you for joining us and in the meantime, Ask Why!

Why is the mediterranean diet so healthy and delicious?

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