In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Jackson and Dr. Ellie Campbell discuss the importance of oral health in cardiovascular prevention. Dr. Campbell shares her journey towards functional medicine and introduces the Balboni Method, which focuses on identifying root causes of oxidative stress and inflammation. They discuss the connection between oral health and various diseases, emphasizing the role of oral bacteria in overall health. The conversation also covers the discovery of Viagra, its connection to nitric oxide, and the impact of sleep-disordered breathing on cardiovascular risk. The episode concludes with Dr. Campbell expressing gratitude for the platform to share her insights and the importance of collaboration in healthcare.

Episode highlights:

• Role of the oral cavity and oral microbiome in cardiovascular health
• Dr. Campbell’s journey towards functional medicine
• The Bale Doneen Method for cardiovascular prevention
• Importance of oral health in preventing heart attacks and strokes
• Connection between the oral cavity and the gut
• Risks associated with imbalances in oral bacteria
• Oral bacteria entering the bloodstream and potential complications
• Importance of maintaining a balanced oral environment
• Connection between nitric oxide and oral bacteria
• Sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on cardiovascular risk
• Tongue tie and its impact on sleep apnea
• Breathing techniques and their impact on hypertension and blood pressure
• Collaboration between medical doctors and dentists for comprehensive care.
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Connect with guest:

Dr. Campbell has been Board certified in Family Medicine for over 30 years, and she also holds certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Trained at the Medical College of Georgia, in the Bale Doneen Method and through the Cardiometabolic Program at the Institute For Functional Medicine, she is an expert in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. A solo physician for 18 years, she has specialty interests in interdisciplinary collaboration, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, reversing chronic disease, natural treatments for high blood pressure, and the oral-systemic connections. She has been an advisory board member to The International College of Integrative Medicine and the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health. She is an author, mentor, and international speaker who enjoys live theater, gardening, healthy cooking, hiking, travel, and playtime with her husband, three adult daughters and 2 100-lb dogs. 

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Episode Transcript

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All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson