Join us as Dr. Colin Yoshida, a renowned biological dentist with a DDS from the University of the Pacific, shares insights on the crucial link between oral health and overall wellness.

Board certified in both biological dental medicine and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Yoshida integrates traditional dentistry with energy medicine to enhance patient health. Today, he explores how oral health directly influences conditions like heart disease, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s.

Discover the positive impacts of maintaining good oral hygiene on your general health. As my own trusted dentist, Dr. Yoshida has transformed my dental care experience into a delightful journey.

Quote: “Don’t be intimidated, take things slow, one thing at a time, but get on the path to cleaning things up and go at your own pace."

What's Inside:

01:50 What is natural, holistic, biological dentistry versus a regular a conventional dentist?

04:45 Dr. Yoshida’s background and what inspired him to make the switch from practicing conventional dentistry to opening his own holistic and natural dental practice.

08:26 The links between oral health and overall health

12:25 Cone Beam x-rays aka 3D x-rays and why they’re so important

13:55 Palmer’s experience with cavitations and why her oral health was causing chronic health concerns

15:50 What cavitations are, what are the symptoms, and roughly how many people have them

18:05 Dr. Yoshida’s philosophy and processes when it comes to cavitations, root canals, and mercury removal procedures

31:00 What you can do at home to maintain healthy oral health, and to support and enhance the mouth microbiome

38:36 Sleep apnea, mouth tape, and the importance of breathing through your nose when you sleep

48:20 Final words of wisdom if you’re feeling overwhelmed about your oral health both psychologically and financially

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Yoshida’s Practice: https://fremontnaturaldentistry.com/

Find a Biological Dentist:

https://iaomt.org/

https://iabdm.org/location/

https://holisticdental.org/

Waterpik: Complete Care 9.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush with Water Flosser

https://amzn.to/44orYeO

Mouth Tape Dr. Yoshida and I use: 3M Micropore Paper Tape

https://amzn.to/3JJwhaI

ALF Device for expanding oral palate: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/introducing-the-advanced-light-force-alf-appliance/

Find an ALF Practitioner:

https://alfeducationalinstitute.com/alf-certified-dentists/

Science of Oral Health on Chronic Disease in Nature.com: An umbrella review of the evidence linking oral health and systemic noncommunicable diseases

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Tune into this enlightening podcast interview with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a renowned expert in the field of trauma and its biological effects. Dr. Aimie, a double board-certified physician, possesses advanced degrees in Biochemistry and Public Health and has deep expertise in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and the genetic aspects of addictions, mental health, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders. She is also skilled in multiple trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, and NeuroAffective Touch.

Drawing from her personal challenges, including adopting a child from the California foster care system and navigating her own severe health crisis, Dr. Aimie brings a unique and heartfelt perspective to our discussion. These experiences fuel her commitment to exploring the intersection of functional medicine and trauma therapy.

Join us as Dr. Aimie shares her invaluable insights on how trauma reshapes our biological processes and the ways in which Functional Medicine can address these changes.

Discover the pioneering work of Dr. Aimie Apigian on her "Biology of Trauma" podcast where I am honored to have been interviewed, and learn why she is considered the authoritative voice in combining Functional Medicine with trauma therapy.

Quote:

“The body speaks trauma and autoimmunity is one of those expressions of trauma.”

What's Inside:

03:04 What is “trauma”?

04:08 The two categories that explain how trauma occurs in the body

08:12 What is the connection between trauma and autoimmunity?

22:00 The 3 states of our nervous system, and an explanation of how and why your autoimmune response gets triggered

31:25 Three types of stress according to Dr. Heidi Hannah

32:14 Steps to first identify trauma, and then to heal trauma

40:18 Dr. Aimie’s resources for healing your trauma and helping you become free of autoimmune symptoms

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Aimie’s website: https://biologyoftrauma.com

Trauma Healing Sequence and Course: www.traumahealingaccelerated.com

Dr. Aimie’s Podcast and Interview with Palmer - Biology of Trauma Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46YfyCloHcILJHZdozRNoM?si=mwmAjU4RTYaiC4VpuVj5uw

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Natural Medicine Autoimmune Reversal Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call: https://consultwithpalmer.as.me/30-min-discovery

Dr. Sangita Pedro, Naturopathic Doctor specializes in treating complex chronic conditions including autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions. Her expertise includes recovery from mold and mycotoxins, chronic infections like Lyme and co-infections, and gut imbalances like candida and parasites. Dr. Pedro utilizes both pattern recognition plus modern diagnostic tools to help uncover the root causes; and she employs a variety of modalities to treat those causes including herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and homeopathy.

Our conversation unveils how to embrace a detox lifestyle that supports your body’s natural healing processes. Together we provide comprehensive autoimmune reversal programs for committed and determined clients who live in the U.S. Whether you're dealing with autoimmune disorders or interested in preventing them, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable advice.

Quote: “The more in line we are with natural waking and sleeping cycles, our detoxification pathways are also going to follow suit.”

What's Inside:

01:10 What, when, and how your body detoxifies

03:39 What happens when your body isn’t getting enough sleep to support its natural detoxification process

07:56 Other ways to help your body detox and the best way to intermittent fast

16:20 The best foods to eat for detoxification

21:55 Supplements and probiotics for a healthy detoxified liver

34:30 Constipation remedies and the importance of bowel movements for detoxification

40:30 What else can you do to support your detoxification processes?

Resources mentioned:

Supplements and Tests:

• Constipation support: magnesium oxide: (Mag07), more gentle herbal formula with mag oxide: Cleanse More
• Glutathione: liposomal form
• Binders:
• General toxin binder: BioActive Carbon (Cellcore)
• Gentle broadspectrum: GI Detox Plus (Biocidin)
• Mold & mycotoxins: chlorella, bentonite clay
• Metals: modified citrus pectin & alginate
• Probiotics: soil based probiotic, standard probiotic
• Detox bath: 1 cup sea salt + 1 cup aluminum free baking soda
• Ayurvedic abhyanga self-massage
• Comprehensive stool test (Doctor’s Data GI 360)
• Parasite stool test ParaWellness is the best available parasite test. It’s a direct to consumer test so order your own. (Note: you must pay the nominal membership fee to help keep your data confidential)

Work with me and Dr. Pedro: https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Book a Discovery Call (U.S. only please):

https://ConsultWithPalmer.as.me/30-min-discovery

Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting-edge psychologist, best-selling author, consultant, master clinician and media host. She’s a professor of graduate psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, and is a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders.

Her latest book is 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity.

Today we discuss the keys to becoming more resilient.

Quote:

“Life is not conspiring to go against you, life will conspire with you in the direction you want life to go.”

What's Inside:

04:48 The power of the language you use

07:02 What is the definition of resilience?

10:45 Can resilience be learned and if so, where should you begin?

14:47 The second most important thing in terms of resilience: Asking for help

20:09 Understanding the relationship between confidence, learning to speak up, and experiencing unpleasant feelings

25:29 The detrimental impact of negative self talk and criticism

28:25 The importance of choosing the right attitude

33:11 The power of resilient attitudes, beliefs, and questions

38:03 Joan’s final words on how resilience is acquired and what it entails

Resources mentioned:

Joan’s Website: https://drjoanrosenberg.com

Purchase Dr. Joan Rosenberg’s book: “90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience, and Authenticity”

Follow on Instagram: @drjoanrosenberg

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.

https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, is a health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer and advocate. He is the founder of BetterHealthGuy.com, where he shares his 21-year journey through the world of Lyme disease, mold illness, and the myriad of factors that chronic illness often entails.

On his podcast BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, Scott interviews many of the top leaders in the field of Functional and Integrative Medicine. He is also the co-founder of The Forum for Integrative Medicine which hosts an annual conference and brings together some of the top integrative practitioners to share practical tools for treating complex, chronic illness.

He’s the best prepared podcast interviewer I know, I had the privilege to be on his fantastic podcast, BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, and I am happy to call him a friend.

Quote:

“Don’t ever give up. There is so much changing in our understanding of these conditions, in the solutions that are emerging. I’m seeing more happen in the last few years than I have maybe in the prior twenty.”

What's Inside:

00:45 Step 6: Stabilize Mast Cells, Reduce Inflammation, and Modulate the Immune System

6:59 Step 7: Optimize Hydration, Nutrition, Microbiome, and Gut Health

11:40 How to use Shungite Stone for structuring your water

12:38 Step 8: Support Mitochondria, Adrenals, KPU and Coagulation

17:17 Step 9: Address Microbial Overgrowth

30:19 Step 10: Consider Dental Contributors

37:35 Step 11: Support Regeneration and Restoration

44:50 Lyme resources, ways to support, and a final message of hope from Scott

Resources mentioned:

Scott’s website: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/

Dr. Raj Patel and Dr. Thalia Hale’s Low Histamine Diet List

Scott interviews me: Palmer Kippola Beat Autoimmune

Instagram: @betterhealthguy

Receive or Give Support for Lyme: https://lymelightfoundation.org

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.

https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, is a health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer and advocate. He is the founder of BetterHealthGuy.com, where he shares his 21-year journey through the world of Lyme disease, mold illness, and the myriad of factors that chronic illness often entails.

On his podcast BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, Scott interviews many of the top leaders in the field of Functional and Integrative Medicine. He is also the co-founder of The Forum for Integrative Medicine which hosts an annual conference and brings together some of the top integrative practitioners to share practical tools for treating complex, chronic illness.

He’s the best podcast interviewer I know, I had the privilege to be on his fantastic podcast, and I am so happy to call him a friend.

Quote:

“Be hopeful. There are ways to move our health forward. People are getting well and recovering on a regular basis, so hang in there.”

What's Inside:

1:40 Scott’s Story and Lyme’s symptoms and the importance of being open-minded when searching for your diagnosis

8:05 The continuous journey of healing, optimizing your health, and learning to prioritize yourself

9:10 How to start healing today using Scott’s generalized 11 Step Framework

13:40 Step 1: Support Detoxification and Drainage

20:22 Step 2: Improve the External Environment (Mold/EMFs)

28:48 Step 3: Optimize Sleep - Why Sleep Is So Important

32:46 Step 4: Work on Mental and Emotional Contributors

36:50 Step 5: Retrain the Limbic System and Tone the Vagus Nerve

46:14 A message of hope for your healing journey

Resources mentioned:

Scott’s website: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/

Instagram: @betterhealthguy: https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthguy/

Townsend Newsletter article: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/images/stories/PDF/Townsend_Model_2022.pdf

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.

https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Karen martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. Like many root cause health experts, Karen has her own healing journey through severe hormonal dysfunction including hypothyroid, estrogen dominance, and adrenal insufficiency. She educated herself, optimized her food, addressed stress, and was able to balance her hormones and even reverse premature menopause.

Today Karen has a passion for nutrition and women’s hormones, especially bioidentical hormone therapy, perimenopause and menopause, estrogen dominance, thyroid conditions, solving weight loss resistance, and ancestral-based nutrition (Paleo, Ketogenic).

Quote:

“There’s no way around it. Food has to be the foundation to every single issue you have in your health and your mind.”

What's Inside:

2:18 Karen's healing journey through hormonal misery

10:30 Conventional docs often don’t run complete panels and might misinterpret the data

12:40 Why full thyroid marker testing is essential

19:15 The importance of reverse T3 (RT3)

21:40 The importance of asking WHY the immune system is attacking  your own body

23:40 A quick and easy way to test your thyroid function. Hint: get an old fashioned analog thermometer. And know which thyroid markers you should have tested.

27:34 Clues you may have thyroid dysfunction

29:39 Cortisol: the survival hormone

34:42 Why we get addicted to go, go, go

37:54 Insulin: why you must change your food first

42:32 Estrogen dominance: what it is and tell tale signs  

52:40 Karen’s big message: You don't have to suffer.

Resources mentioned:

Karen’s website: https://karenmartel.com/

On Track Membership Group: https://coaching.karenmartel.com/

Home test: Letsgetchecked.com

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.

https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

At age 19, Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC became severely ill with extreme fatigue, brain fog, and muscle wasting. She was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and was told by doctors that she would have to drop out of school. With the help of her mother who took her to a holistic doctor, Mindy went on an anti-candida (ketogenic) diet.

Once she added fasting, she healed completely. Now Dr. Mindy leads large communities of people through various fasting programs, she’s written a bestselling book called Fast Like a Girl, and today she shares her pearls for how to get started with fasting and getting into ketosis.

Quote:

“With fasting, you can accelerate healing better than working with a hundred doctors. You have the most miraculous doctor inside of you.”

What’s inside:

02:10: Where do you start with meal timing and the ketogenic diet?

03:33: Dr. Mindy's two healing with fasting stories

06:16: The power of healing is within YOU

08:07: Why lifestyle change is needed for women after forty

09:48: Where do you start with keto and fasting?

15:36: What to know about measuring ketones: how and when

23:00: The benefits of more ketones

24:00: What to do if you start getting hungry

27:24: The power of a mantra during fasting

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Mindy’s website: https://drmindypelz.com/

Dr. Mindy’s books: Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones;

The Menopause Reset: Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again 

Research: 

New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease:

https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/nejmra1905136

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Impact of intermittent fasting on health and disease processes:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411330/

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.

https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/