Episode 60: The Mouth's Many Secrets: Investigating Oral Microbiome, Diet, Gum Health, and their Wider Implications with Rebecca Edwards

This episode is dedicated to our beautiful friend, Rachel Aldridge, who devoted her career to helping others through naturopathy and her work in the gut health space. Rach is so loved and she will be deeply missed xxJoin Karly as she welcomes back Naturopath and Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, Rebecca Edwards, to dive deep into the intricacies of the oral microbiome. Rebecca breaks down the complex relationship between diet and oral health, revealing interesting connections to gut health and systemic inflammation. Get your toothbrush ready, because after this episode, your oral care routine might just change for good!Tune in to find out:An insight into the oral microbiomeHow it differs from other microbiomes in the bodyThe prevalence of gum disease across the worldImplications of refined carbohydrates on our dental healthConsequences of an oral microbiome imbalanceRelationships between systemic inflammation and oral healthNew research regarding mouthwash and cardiovascular healthStrategies and tips for improving your oral microbiomeStrong links between oral dysbiosis and Alzheimer’s diseaseInteresting studies relating to coffee and oral healthDo you feel confused about the following when it comes to treating complex gut health issues in your patients? Become a better practitioner by learning how to treat complex gut conditions so you can get amazing client results! Enrol in the Nourished Gut Practitioner Fundamentals Course today!Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!Head over to karlyraven.com_________________________________________________________________________WORK WITH KARLY Ready to stop managing symptoms and start rebuilding? Karly takes a limited number of one-on-one clients each month through the Nourished Gut Program — applications are open: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/nourishedgut FREE RESOURCE Not ready for that yet? Start here. Grab Karly's free 3-Day Bloat Fix — a short, practical protocol targeting the most common drivers of daily bloating: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/bloat VISIT US ONLINE Gut health support for clients → https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com Mentoring & clinical education for practitioners → https://www.karlyraven.com FOLLOW ALONG @karlyravennaturopath — clinical insights, gut health education & behind the scenes @nourishedgutclinic — the clinic page, client wins & what's on ENJOYING THE PODCAST? A rating and review takes 30 seconds and helps more people find the show who really need it. Thank you. DISCLAIMER Content shared on the Nourished Gut Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your health or treatment plan....