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  <title>546: What Your Dentist Isn't Testing (And Why It Could Be Making You Sick) with Dr. Elmira Shojai and Lora Hooper</title>
  <description>🦷Special offer for you on your own oral testing kit: https://shop.theurbanmonk.com/pages/oral?bg_ref=109Nl4h0Ds Did you know you swallow about six cups of your own saliva every single day, and that saliva could be quietly feeding disease throughout your entire body? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elmira Shojai and Lora Hooper, two women working at the cutting edge of something almost nobody in traditional dentistry ever talks about: your oral microbiome. I did a consult with them on my own mouth, and even though I feel amazing and have done so much work to clean up my health, my results shocked me. We go deep on why the mouth is the second largest microbiome in your body, why traditional dentistry cleans and fills without ever asking why the problem keeps coming back, and why killing every bit of bacteria with harsh mouthwash might actually be making things worse instead of better. If you've done everything right and still feel like your body is working against you, this conversation might hold the missing piece. &amp;amp;nbsp; We Go Deep On:   Why the oral microbiome is the second largest microbiome in the body, and why almost nobody tests it   How swallowing your own saliva can reinfect your gut with harmful bacteria   Why traditional dentistry fixes symptoms but ignores root cause   The real reason killing 99.9% of bacteria in your mouth can backfire   The three primary ways oral dysbiosis develops (imprinting, over-sterilizing, mouth breathing)   The truth about root canals, and what actually determines if one becomes a problem   Natalie's own root canal story and what her MPO bloodwork revealed   The overlooked connection between oral bacteria and leaky gut   Why plaque in the mouth can show up as plaque in the heart, brain, or joints   What real testing and treatment for oral dysbiosis actually looks like, and why antibiotics alone don't work   Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Learn More About Elmira Shojai and Lora Hooper Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/lorahooper17&amp;amp;nbsp; and https://www.instagram.com/egederi&amp;amp;nbsp; Website ➜ &amp;amp;nbsp;https://shop.theurbanmonk.com/pages/oral?bg_ref=109Nl4h0Ds   Thank you to our show sponsors:&amp;amp;nbsp;   TIMELINE:Timeline is offering 20% off your order! Go to https://timeline.com/NATALIEJILL&amp;amp;nbsp;   LEELA: Get 10% off your first Leela Quantum order with the code NatalieJill at checkout&amp;amp;nbsp; at https://midlifeconversations.com/leela&amp;amp;nbsp;     Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations!   Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide:  https://theflatbellyguide.com/   Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide:  https://ageoptimizer.com   &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with me on social media! Instagram:  www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/&amp;amp;nbsp;   Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.&amp;amp;nbsp; Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast. </description>
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