Hello, my name is Dr. Nirvani Umadat, and after well over a decade in conventional dental practice, I realized that knowing widely held beliefs about health, di...
9: This One Food is DESTROYING Your Gut (And It’s NOT Sugar!) – Dr. Nirvani Umadat
In this episode, you'll learn why gut health is crucial for overall well-being, how an imbalanced microbiome leads to inflammation and disease, what leaky gut syndrome is, and simple steps to restore your gut for better digestion, energy, and mental clarity.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction [00:27] The gut as the second brain[01:11] How gut feelings connect to emotional intelligence[02:36] What the gut actually is and its role in digestion[03:30] Understanding the gut microbiome[04:53] We are more microbial than human[07:01] What happens when gut bacteria are imbalanced[07:56] How inflammation in the gut leads to health issues[08:49] Signs of an inflamed gut[09:51] The impact of gut inflammation on nutrient absorption[11:43] How the gut regulates energy and hormones[13:37] What happens when gut cells weaken[15:04] The connection between gut health and brain function[16:51] How poor nutrition leads to leaky gut[18:11] The rise of leaky gut syndrome[19:31] How gut inflammation affects the blood-brain barrier[20:28] The link between gut health and brain fog[21:50] How chronic inflammation damages the body[22:54] Signs that your gut needs help[24:22] Why bacteria and fungi can leak into the bloodstream[26:28] How poor gut health leads to liver disease[27:53] The connection between gut health and detoxification[29:30] Why the microbiome is key to overall health[31:02] How gut bacteria produce essential nutrients[33:08] What research says about gut health and aging[34:53] How an unhealthy gut impacts intuition[36:18] Why gut health is essential for emotional well-being[37:32] The best fibre-rich foods for gut health[38:56] Why probiotics support the microbiome[40:47] The role of fermented foods in gut health[42:00] How physical activity supports digestion[43:40] Why movement enhances gut function[45:16] A simple yoga pose to improve digestion[46:13] The importance of eating whole foods[48:09] How diet and lifestyle can prevent chronic illnessResources Mentioned:Gut Microbiota Interact with the Brain Through Systemic Chronic Inflammation by Mou Y et al. | ArticleDoes Consumption of Fermented Foods Modify the Human Gut Microbiota by Stiemsma L et al. | ArticlePlease "like", subscribe, and rate the show!Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website and her YouTube Channel.
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8: How Stretching Transforms Your Brain and Nervous System
In this episode, you'll learn how to build a flexibility practice to improve your nervous system health, enhance your emotional regulation, and reduce stress. Dr. Nirvani Umadat shares practical tools and tips to integrate stretching and yoga into your daily routine.Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[03:00] Learn how stretching impacts your nervous system[05:15] What are proprioceptors? [05:30] What is the role of proprioceptors in body awareness?[07:00] Explore the connection between intuition and flexibility training[09:05] Discover the importance of brain and body harmony[11:08] Learn how flexibility training reduces stress and anxiety[12:16] Find out how yoga improves self-awareness[14:03] Understand the foundational principles of yoga[16:24] Discover how stretching enhances nervous system flow[19:30] Learn why flexibility training requires patience[22:24] Understand how stretching regulates the autonomic nervous system[24:39] Improve vagal tone for better stress resilience[28:14] Discover the benefits of 30-minute daily flexibility practice[30:04] Compare muscle memory in weight and flexibility training[33:09] Overcome frustration in early flexibility training[36:12] Recommended tools for developing a stretching practice[38:35] Use yoga blocks to support flexibility training[41:41] The connection between your mind, body, and spiritResources Mentioned:Making Sense of Interoception by Harvard Medicine | ArticleThe Emerging Science of Interoception by Chen W, et. al. | ArticleYoga as an Alternative and Complementary Approach for Stress Management by Manoj Sharma | ArticleThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda | Book or AudiobookThe Science of Flexibility by Michael Alter | BookPlease "like", subscribe, and rate the show!Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website and her YouTube Channel.
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7: Rebuild Your Teeth Naturally with These Steps
In this episode, you'll learn how dental health impacts overall wellness, how to optimize oral hygiene with natural products, how diet choices strengthen teeth, and how to avoid common pitfalls with processed foods.Timestamps:[03:45] Why the mouth is the gateway to health[04:35] Importance of oral health awareness[05:10] Teeth are small organs in the body[06:25] How dental issues impact overall health[07:57] The role of bacteria in dental health[09:45] Study on bacteria and periodontal disease[10:58] Debunking myths about bad bacteria[12:53] Key factors for maintaining dental health[14:30] Hormonal causes of dental issues[16:33] Connection between dental health and digestion[18:53] Systemic effects of poor oral health[20:12] Health conditions linked to oral inflammation[21:09] Role of diet in oral and overall health[22:31] Insights from Weston A. Price’s research[23:51] Processed foods and dental health issues[25:09] Lack of nutritional education in dental schools[26:15] Key dietary guidelines for better oral health[27:41] Importance of tooth remineralization[29:10] Impact of modern diets on dental health[30:37] Balancing blood sugar for stronger teeth[31:24] Foods to increase mineral intake[32:54] Recommended natural sweeteners[33:56] Best grains and nuts for oral health[34:55] Recommendations for healthy fats and salts[36:36] Choosing natural dental products[38:12] Benefits of brushing and flossing regularly[39:10] Overview of natural dental product brands[40:05] Importance of avoiding greenwashed products[41:40] Recipe for homemade tooth powder[42:55] Using natural floss alternatives[43:41] Aligning dental health with overall wellness👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereResources Mentioned:Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition by Ramiel Nagel | Book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price | BookRelationship of Fluid Transport Through the Dentin to the Incidence of Dental Caries | StudyPlease "like", subscribe, and rate the show!Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website and her YouTube Channel.
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6: How Childhood Trauma Can Define Your Health with Dr. Stephanie Davis
In this episode, you're going to learn how Dr. Stephanie Davis overcame her own health challenges and transitioned to functional medicine, why addressing emotional trauma is key to lasting health, the importance of identity in overcoming chronic illnesses, how tools like heart coherence and holographic manipulation therapy can help unlock healing, and why integrating emotional, physical and spiritual practices creates true well-being.Dr. Stephanie Davis, Founder of Thrive Mama Tribe and host of the Thriving Mama podcast has spent over 20 years as a practitioner of functional medicine. Using a multitude of modalities from her years of training and working with patients, Dr. Stephanie combines aspects of chiropractic, heart-brain coherence, holographic manipulation therapy, and scientific principles to work with her patients and help them deal with the root causes of their health concerns. Dr. Stephanie believes there are physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual considerations to disease and its healing. With this in mind, in addition to her one-on-one work with patients, she has developed holistic healing programs that take her patients from surviving to thriving!Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[06:12] Resolving health issues with diet and herbs[08:00] The impact of emotional and spiritual work on healing[09:28] Explanation of holographic manipulation therapy[10:39] Overcoming the subconscious mind's barriers[12:09] The role of heart coherence in healing[13:50] Connecting trauma to physical sensations[16:25] Revisiting initial trauma events for healing[17:55] How parental emotions affect the fetus[18:28] Identifying trauma from infancy[19:33] Using metaphors to change brain perception[20:30] Reducing emotional triggers through trauma work[23:09] The importance of nervous system regulation[25:40] Challenges faced by creative versus analytical minds[26:26] Trauma responses in people[27:51] Low-grade childhood trauma and its impact[29:41] Shifting beliefs and identity through emotional work[30:21] Balancing intuition and science in practice[31:23] Meeting others with curiosity and compassion[32:34] Preparing a safe environment for trauma work[33:59] Addressing the connection between trauma and lifestyle[35:14] The shift from physical to emotional root causes[37:21] Integrating functional medicine and trauma therapy[40:00] Moving beyond reductionist approaches[43:42] Expanding access to the divine in healing[45:40] Helping patients become less judgmental[47:58] The shift in identity through trauma healing[50:05] Emotional work without changing lifestyle habits[51:32] The link between identity and autoimmune conditions[52:28] Benefits of focusing on emotional healing[53:12] Emotional healing as a foundation for other changes[54:07] Believing in personal worthiness for better health[55:50] How energy levels affect physical health[56:40] Combining quantum physics with healing practices[58:16] Bridging science and spirituality in patient care[59:24] Holding space for patients during healing sessions[01:00:41] Avoiding labels in health journeys[01:03:38] The impact of addressing trauma over time[01:05:29] Aligning identity and goals for better health[01:07:36] Importance of readiness for emotional healing[01:09:56] Educating patients about emotional healtConnect with Dr. Stephanie and the Thrive Mama Tribe through their Website, Instagram and Skool.Resources Mentioned:The Thriving Mama Podcast | Spotify or AppleHeartMath Institute | WebsiteDr. Joe Dispenza | WebsiteDr. Bruce Lipton | WebsiteDr. Keesha Ewers | WebsiteSolving The Autoimmune Puzzle by Dr. Keesha Ewers | BookFind more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her website or on her YouTube Channel.
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5: Why Most People Are Breathing Wrong Without Knowing It
In this episode, you’ll learn how correct breathing can improve your energy and health, why diet and environment impact your ability to breathe properly, and practical tips to optimize your breathing for better living.Timestamps:[03:00] Are you breathing wrong?[04:51] Why breathing is a connection to life[07:06] The importance of intentional breathing[08:43] How poor breathing becomes a new normal[10:02] Common body compensations for poor breathing[13:08] Jaw grinding and its connection to breathing[14:36] How grinding creates more space for airways[16:04] Ripple effects of jaw tension on the body[19:05] Link between jaw tension and hip misalignment[21:07] How poor breathing habits begin in childhood[23:45] Processed foods’ impact on jaw development[25:13] Importance of jaw exercise in babies[28:42] Long-term effects of poor jaw muscle tone[30:10] Environmental factors that affect breathing[31:14] How allergies lead to mouth breathing[32:46] The ideal way to breathe properly[35:20] Why facial muscle tone matters for breathing[36:46] Effects of an open mouth on facial structure[38:28] Dry mouth and its impact on oral health[40:19] Role of the tongue in facial development[42:17] How tongue position shapes the maxilla[44:52] Consequences of poor tongue guidance[47:04] Why a long face signals airway issues[48:08] Jaw positioning during sleep[50:14] Limitations of night guards for grinding[52:49] Misconceptions about braces fixing breathing[54:31] Signs your child has breathing issues[56:34] Exercises to improve oral posture[57:29] Importance of chewing textured foods[59:30] Mindfulness in chewing habits[01:00:44] Mouth taping as a breathing retraining tool[01:02:04] Resources for finding breathing specialists👉🏻 Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereResources Mentioned:Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic by Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich | Book or AudiobookNutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price | Book American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry | WebsitePlease "like", subscribe, and rate the show!Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website or on her YouTube Channel.
Hello, my name is Dr. Nirvani Umadat, and after well over a decade in conventional dental practice, I realized that knowing widely held beliefs about health, didn’t translate into being healthy. One day, my patient who brushed and flossed regularly, avoided sugar-laden foods, drank countless liters of water per day, and regularly visited us for checkup and cleanings asked “Why do I still get cavities?”. It was not only a challenging question for me to answer, but a call to action to challenge the mainstream science narratives I knew were not serving people. This podcast is a bridge of the gap between peer-reviewed science and energetic and spiritual studies to give you a path forward to the healthiest, wisest, most vital version of yourself. From practical tips to understanding the physicality of your body to optimizing your physical, emotional, and spiritual health, join me as we walk this path forward to Becoming Superhuman.