Clean Mouth = Clean Gut

As many of you know I use the GI Map to test your Gut Microbiome. But did you know there is also a test for the oral microbiome. Its called he Bristle Oral Microbiome Test, it is a comprehensive oral microbiome test that measures bacteria, fungi, and more from a saliva sample. Read more about it here: Bristle Oral Health Test.

The gut microbiome is becoming more and more important in health and disease processes! But so is the oral microbiome! The oral gut brain connection is even tied to the risk of developing Alzheimers Disease! Check out this study!

Care of your mouth is essential! Check out my iBiome Oral Health Protocol:

1. Use a Tongue Scraper

   1. Scrape from back to front (2-3 times)  until clear

      1. Make sure to thoroughly rinse/cleanse tongue scraper after each use

2. Floss using a waterpik

   1. Always check WaterPik for Mold

   2. Clean with water/vinegar cleaner 1-2x / month

3. Brush:  I use the Sonicare !

4. Use holistic and clean toothpaste:   Recommended Products

   1. Most Preferred Brands:  Risewell, Karex and Boka

   2. Least Preferred: Activated Charcoal

   3. Sensitive teeth: Use hydroxyapatite toothpaste

   4. Toothpaste must have no: Fluoride, SLS, Triclosan, Titanium Dioxide, or Glycerine

5. Oil pulling is a natural way to pull out bad bacteria from your mouth:

   1. Start with 10-20 seconds of gargle, can do up to 30-60 seconds as tolerated

   2. I like to use Organic Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil & Peppermint Oil, because I like the peppermint extract or you can use simply Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil (may need to warm it up to get it liquid) and add your own edible peppermint extract! 

   3. But fullscript also has some amazing oil pulling products that are herbally infused such as: Organic Neem & Pomegranate Toothpaste

Another impact on your oral microbiome is nasal breathing.

1. Clearing the nasal pathways:

   1. Consider starting to use a the Waterpulse Neti Pot 2-3 nights/week, to clear your nostrils, so that you can clear your nasal pathways and allow yourself to nose breath.

   2. Nasal pathways can cross over to brain pathways and create an infection, albeit rare....

      1. Always use distilled water and clean your Neti Pot after each use!

2. Nasal Breathing:

   1. Your mouth should only be open when speaking, and you should practice breathing through your nose.

   2. This requires good tongue posture, the tongue is a muscle that is often weak in the general population.

      1. Yogic practices teach you to practice sealing your tongue to the roof of your mouth  - practice this as much as you can throughout the day and also upon sleep

   3. Benefits: This can decrease snoring, improve gut and oral microbiome, decrease halitosis, improve mindfulness, decrease heart rate, increase pulmonary air space, improve oxygenation, decrease blood pressure and so much more!

   4. Mouth tape has become very trendy!   And it does help keep your mouth closed during sleep, but please make sure you first have a clear nasal airway and are comfortable using it during the day before you try it at nighttime.  

Share this with someone you think it will help!

Please share your oral care routine with me at your next appointment and we can personalize it to your particular health and taste!

In good health, Rita Wadhwani, RN, MSN, ACNP, CNS

This email was sent by Practice Better to Rita Wad - ritawad@ucla.edu on behalf of Rita Wadhwani.

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