Healing the Bones: Holistic Dental Health, Lineage, and Being Soft with Yourself - Rupam Henry

Healing the Bones: Holistic Dental Health, Lineage, and Being Soft with Yourself - Rupam Henry

Author: Amber Magnolia Hill July 10, 2020 Duration: 2:13:45

The health of the mouth reflects and predicts the health of the rest of the body (and our emotional, spiritual, and ancestral wellbeing too). Everything is connected, and few things make that clearer than a big picture look at the state of your oral ecology. 

IN THE INTERVIEW:

  • 13 generations of plant medicine people

  • Remembering the time when pharmacists were herbalists

  • The dream that set Rupam on her path

  • Modern dentistry is surface oriented and doesn't focus on root causes of dental health problems 

  • The mouth is directly connected to the rest of the body and the tissues there are a reflection of immune system function

  • Cavities can be caused by stress, adrenal fatigue, and being in fight-or-flight

  • The importance of Ph balance in the mouth and elsewhere

  • What to do right now if your oral health is messed up

  • Teeth are alive- there is oxygen, blood, and lymphatic fluid flowing through

  • The tooth is not a closed structure- it contains tiny tubules that open to the environment that are pressurized to push outward, but when our immune system is low that outward pressure weakens and acidity and bacteria can enter and minerals decrease, and this can lead to all manner of ailments deep within the body

  • Where in your body this imbalance hits depends on your individual constitution and the functioning of your physical, emotional, and spiritual energy centers 

  • Be really really soft with yourself: gentleness, care, and slowness in the healing process

  • A body in constant stress depletes minerals from bones faster than they can be replenished (this is why financial stress plays a huge role in oral health)

  • Don't take what's happening with you right now personally- we are all connected to everything and feeling it all

  • How tending bone health heals your ancestry back and forward

  • Viral overload: the link between oral and gut microbiome and health

  • Preventing cavities

  • Coffee and oral health

  • The harmful ingredients in the biggest toothpaste and mouthwash brands, and the ingredient in many natural brands that you don't want in your mouth 

  • The dangers of root canals and what to do if you have one

  • Each tooth is connected to an organ system and the pathway between them flows both ways

  • Never forget: the body is super intelligent and amazing at healing itself

  • Bridges, implants, partials, dentures

  • Fluoride: industry and truth

  • How to find the best dentist for you

  • What kind of fillings to get

  • What to do if you have mercury fillings in your teeth

  • Rupam's homeopathic support protocol for your next dentist visit- Arnica 30c when going in, Nux Vomica 30c when going out

  • Optimal nutrition for dental health and healing cavities (and how illness forced Rupam to turn away from her dietary path after decades of preaching it)

  • When there is a hidden viral or retroviral infection in the body

  • Five foods to help you release heavy metals: spirulina, barley grass juice powder, dulse, wild blueberry, cilantro

  • Home dental health protocol

  • Why it's not great to brush with baking soda

  • A simple way to whiten teeth- by literally removing stains, not covering up- at home with one safe ingredient (and how hydrogen peroxide, the ingredient in at home teeth whitening strips, effects teeth)

  • Floss brands, water picking, oil pulling

  • Trust yourself, not outside authority, in what your body is needing

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Amber Magnolia Hill hosts Medicine Stories from a place of hard-won experience, having navigated her own journey back from exhaustion. As a mother and practicing herbalist, she frames each conversation around the idea that true wellness is a tapestry woven from many threads. You’ll hear discussions that go beyond simple remedies, delving into the practicalities of herbal support, the nuances of metabolic balance, and the often unspoken realities of navigating life as a woman today. This podcast serves as an audio companion for those feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect. Episodes feel like honest talks with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how personal vitality is deeply linked to our relationship with our own bodies, our community, and the natural world. It’s for anyone curious about moving from burnout toward a more grounded and resilient way of living, with Amber’s guidance offering both wisdom and tangible practices. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal narrative, herbal wisdom, and collective reflection on what it means to heal.
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