Happy Wednesday my friend,

Today I’m talking about holistic dentistry (even sharing my own personal root canal journey in the Deep Dive for members) and why it is such an important shift that needs to happen in our collective understanding of what oral health means.

Plus, check out WHAT I ADD TO EVERY SMOOTHIE.

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🐿️ CREATURE FEATURE 🐿️

The Great Eared Nightjar

The great eared-nightjar is a magical looking nocturnal bird of South Asia with long ears, and plumage that blends into forest floor and low branches. At dusk it lifts into silent flight to catch moths and beetles, and its size and long wings give it a dramatic, almost “dragon-like” look in flight (remind anyone else of “Toothless” from How To Train Your Dragon). More info and great VIDEO HERE.

This species nests directly on leaf litter with no built nest and usually lays a single egg. The chick’s down is patterned like dry leaves, which helps it hide from predators. You can hear examples of the deep, booming calls at Xeno-canto (pretty cool website for wildlife sounds), and check its conservation status, which is currently listed as Least Concern, on BirdLife International.

🌿 Why I Stick to This Daily Supplement Stack

I’ve gone through a lot of supplements over the years, but what really made a difference wasn’t finding one “miracle” product. It was finding a few I could actually enjoy taking every single day. The ones that taste amazing and help me feel my best without overcomplicating things.

For me, that’s Ora’s So Lean & So Clean, Muscle Memory, and Easy Being Green. I mix them into a daily smoothie that covers everything – clean protein, performance and cognitive support, and nutrient-dense, detoxifying greens. It’s simple, it works, and I can feel the difference – not just in my workouts, but on those low-sleep days too.

Three products, one habit. Easy to stick to, and one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my routine.

Ora just gave THESE PRODUCTS a full brand refresh – new look, same clean formulas – and their packaging is now ZERO-plastic and third-party tested to the Five Nation Standard™ for quality and safety.

These are even more Earth Conscious Life-aligned than they already were!

👉 [Build your Daily Stack here] - Earth Conscious Life readers reduce 10% when they get 1 product, 15% when they get two, and 30% when you get 3 or more.

🍎 NUTRITION 101 🍎

ISOTHIOCYANATES: Sulfur-containing compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, arugula, and mustard greens. They support detoxification, combat inflammation, and may help reduce the risk of certain c*ncers. Top foods containing isothiocyanates HERE.

🦷 HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 🦷

For years I’ve chosen only holistic dentists (some call them “biological dentists”), because I believe oral health isn’t just about teeth – it’s about your whole body, your microbiome, your airway and your long‑term wellness.

[Use THIS Directory of Biological Dentists to find one near you]

If you’re still going to a conventional dentist who uses mercury, fluoride, root canals, etc…honestly, you should really think again! My holistic dental team has prevented countless longterm issues I would’ve had, by focusing on whole‑body health.

Holistic dentists take seriously the way your mouth affects your gut, your immune system, your sleep and even your breathing (yes, palate and airway really matter to your health). They use CT scans, biocompatible materials, avoid mercury and fluoride, minimize antibiotics, and in many cases avoid root canals.

Whole‑Body Health Starts in the Mouth

Your mouth is the gateway to your body. The oral microbiome interacts with your gut, your immune function and your brain. A dentist who only fixes cavities without looking at how the mouth connects to your body misses the deeper story.

Holistic dentistry (sometimes called biological or integrative dentistry) focuses on that connection. They understand that toxic materials, poor restorations, airway issues and infections in the mouth can ripple into chronic disease.

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