Most of us have no idea how much our mouths are telling us—and not just about our teeth. In this jaw-dropping episode, I sat down with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a powerhouse in functional medicine and the author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint, to uncover how oral health is deeply tied to cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance, cognitive decline, and more.

You'll learn why blood pressure readings at your doctor's office might be misleading, how mouth bacteria can trigger heart attacks and Alzheimer's, and why mouth taping at night could be the simplest step toward better sleep and brain health. Dr. Campbell also reveals the truth about fluoride, xylitol, and why so many root canals fail—not because of the procedure, but because of the hidden pathogens no one's testing for.

This episode is packed with "aha" moments, from the dangers of undiagnosed sleep apnea to the critical blood and saliva tests that can actually save your life. If you care about your heart, brain, and hormones—and want to take back control of your health—this one's a must-listen.

Grab a cup of tea (maybe some hibiscus!) and tune in. Your body will thank you—and so will your smile.

Key Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:03:40] Dr. Ellie's story & the overlooked cause of her patient's stroke.

[00:06:50] Key tests to measure for cardiovascular health.

[00:09:59] The truth about "normal" blood pressure.

[00:18:34] Low magnesium levels, undiagnosed sleep apnea, oral health.

[00:27:59] Nitric oxide – the miracle mouth molecule.

[00:29:31] Oral microbiome testing: what works, what doesn't.

[00:33:54] Ozone therapy, root canals, and implants.

[00:39:02] Xylitol's benefits—especially for pregnant women.

[00:41:07] Blood and urine markers that reveal oxidative stress.

[00:45:15] Fluoride's impact on thyroid and hormone health.

[00:50:44] Foods & supplements to support blood pressure and oral health.

Memorable Quotes

"Heart attacks are optional. Strokes are stoppable. But only if we're willing to look where no one else is looking—like the mouth." [00:05:14] – Dr. Ellie Campbell

"What happens in the mouth doesn't stay in the mouth, and those mouth bacteria have very aggressive virulence pathways that they use to cause real trouble other places in the body." [00:25:14] – Dr. Ellie Campbell

Links Mentioned

Dr. Ellie's book: The Blood Pressure Blueprint – https://bpblueprint.com

Magic Menopause Program: https://order.magicmenopause.com/

Bristle oral care https://bristlehealth.com/?ref=yjhmyjz

Wellnesse.com https://wellnesse.com/pages/toothpaste-offer?oid=30&affid=27

Connect with Dr. Ellie Campbell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelliecampbell

Website: https://campbellfamilymedicine.com

Book Website: https://bpblueprint.com

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Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com