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The Root of the Matter

Dr. Rachaele Carver, D.M.D. Board-Certified, Biologic, Naturopathic Dentist

72 episodes

1 month ago

In today’s episode of The Root of the Matter, I sit down with Jennifer Rankin, owner of Wonder Oral Wellness, to explore a question I get almost daily: “What toothpaste should I use?” And more importantly… “Does it actually help my teeth remineralize?” Jennifer’s story is one of my favorites because it is so real. She started out as a customer who was simply trying to help her child avoid a cavity and ended up buying the company that changed her family’s oral health. Yes, really. Together, we...

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In today’s episode of The Root of the Matter, I sit down with Jennifer Rankin, owner of Wonder Oral Wellness, to explore a question I get almost daily: “What toothpaste should I use?” And more importantly… “Does it actually help my teeth remineralize?” Jennifer’s story is one of my favorites because it is so real. She started out as a customer who was simply trying to help her child avoid a cavity and ended up buying the company that changed her family’s oral health. Yes, really. Together, we...

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Episodes (20/72)

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72. How to Heal Early Cavities Naturally: Minerals, pH & Tooth Powder Explained

In today’s episode of The Root of the Matter, I sit down with Jennifer Rankin, owner of Wonder Oral Wellness, to explore a question I get almost daily: “What toothpaste should I use?” And more importantly… “Does it actually help my teeth remineralize?” Jennifer’s story is one of my favorites because it is so real. She started out as a customer who was simply trying to help her child avoid a cavity and ended up buying the company that changed her family’s oral health. Yes, really. Together, we...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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71. Regenerative Healing, Stem Cells, and Exosomes with Dr. Jeff Gross

In this episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with regenerative medicine pioneer Dr. Jeff Gross, founder of Re-CELLebrate, to explore how stem cells, exosomes, and regenerative therapies are reshaping the future of healing. You’ll learn how these tiny cellular messengers help the body repair itself naturally, what they mean for oral health, joint pain, TMJ dysfunction, inflammation, and aging, plus everyday ways to stimulate your own stem cells through fasting, saun...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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70. Oral Health & Breast Cancer: What the Mouth Tells Us About the Body

In this special Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, Dr. Rachaele Carver explores how your mouth may hold clues to breast health. From gum disease and oral bacteria to hormone balance and energy flow, she breaks down surprising connections between oral inflammation, estrogen levels, and breast cancer risk. You’ll learn how bacteria like P. gingivalis can trigger inflammatory cytokines that affect tissues far beyond the mouth and why supporting your oral microbiome and hormone health may be ...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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69. Is Your House Making You Sick? The Toxic Home Audit with Cathy Cooke

In this eye-opening episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver continues the Detox Series with a conversation that goes beyond supplements and diet and straight into your home environment. Joined by Kathy Cooke, holistic nutritionist and certified Building Biologist, they uncover the invisible toxins hiding in your home, from EMFs and mold to plastics, fragrances, and non-stick cookware. Learn practical, affordable swaps to reduce toxins, improve air quality, and create a healthie...

2 months ago

53 minutes

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68. Toxins, Triggers, and Trusting Your Body: A Whole-Person Detox Guide

In this powerful episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with two of her favorite practitioners and her very first repeat guests, Makenzie Evangelisto, functional nutritionist and founder of Harvest Wellness & Nutrition, and Katie Kitzing certified Emotion Code and Body Code practitioner from Honey Holistic Health. Together, they dive deep into the connection between drainage, detoxification, and emotional health, revealing why true detox is about much more than s...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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67. Toxic Bucket Overflow: How to Empty It Before It Breaks You With Spencer Feldman

In this powerful continuation of our detox series, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Spencer Feldman, founder and formulator of remedylink, a company known for its handcrafted, solvent-free detox products. Spencer has spent the last 30 years studying medical literature, filling in the gaps left by conventional medicine, and developing innovative protocols to help people detox safely and effectively. From heavy metals and mold to biofilms and microbiome health, this conversation shines a ligh...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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66. Toxins, Emotions, and Resilience: A Real Look at Detoxification

Forget everything you thought you knew about detox. In this eye-opening solo episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver cuts through the hype and misconceptions to reveal what truly supports your body’s natural cleansing systems. Quoting Harvard physician Dr. Peter Cohen, “A true detox isn’t a starvation or restriction diet, it’s biochemistry.” With over 80,000 chemicals in today’s environment, Dr. Carver explains why quick fixes and fad cleanses fall short, and why a science-base...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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65. When the Mouth Speaks for the Body: Exploring Biologic Dentistry with Dr. Toni Engram

Welcome back to The Root of the Matter. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Toni Engram, a SMART-certified biologic dentist, integrative health coach, and founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Texas. From the moment we connected, it felt like talking with a soul sister. Our journeys through personal illness, holistic healing, and biologic dentistry mirror each other in many ways, and this conversation is packed with insights for anyone curious about how the mouth and body are deeply intert...

4 months ago

54 minutes

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64. Linking Medicine and Dentistry: Dr. Jessica Lee on ENT Innovations

What happens when dentistry meets ear, nose, and throat medicine? In this fascinating episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Dr. Jessica Lee, a double board-certified ENT and lifestyle medicine physician, to explore how integrative, cross-disciplinary care is transforming patient outcomes. From the connection between jaw development and airway health to the truth about tonsil stones, sinus surprises on dental CBCT scans, and how allergies really develop, Dr. Lee...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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63. Healing with Light: The Wearable Patch Revolution with Victoria Ahrensdorf

The healing power of light exists beyond what we can see with our eyes. Our cells communicate constantly with photons, those tiny molecules of light that surround us daily. But what if we could harness this communication system to trigger healing throughout the body? Meet Victoria Ahrensdorf, a 70-year-old practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method who looks decades younger and credits much of her vitality to an innovative technology. These quarter-sized wearable patches use your body's own heat...

5 months ago

49 minutes

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62. Oral Health Revolution: Uncovering the Hidden Link to Systemic Disease with Tosha Kozloski

What if the key to preventing heart disease, dementia, and cancer was hiding in your mouth? In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by dental hygienist and consultant Tosha Kozloski RDH, who's revolutionizing periodontal care through advanced diagnostic techniques that reveal what traditional exams miss. "All infections start subclinically," Tosha explains, sharing how microscopy has transformed her approach to gum disease. While conventional dentistry often relies on visible symptoms like...

5 months ago

49 minutes

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61. Unveiling Ozone Myths with Tobias Siegel

In this episode, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Tobias Siegel, Owner and CEO of Promo Life, to dig deep into the world of ozone therapy. Whether you’re a practitioner, a curious home user, or someone looking for holistic tools, this conversation lights up the path. Tobias shares his family’s story, the science behind ozone, clears up some myths, and gives us a real sense of how ozone can support the body’s natural healing. This week, Dr. Carver sits down with Tobias Siegel from Promo Life...

6 months ago

53 minutes

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60. Unlocking the Secrets of Copper: A Journey to Reclaiming Health With Morley Robbins

Imagine discovering that a century of nutritional advice has been leading us astray, and that the true root of chronic disease might be hiding in plain sight. That's exactly what happened when I sat down with Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and author of "Cure Your Fatigue." Robbins's journey from hospital administrator to health researcher began with a personal health crisis, frozen shoulder, that conventional medicine couldn't solve. This led him to question everything h...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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59. Navigating Nutrition: Facts, Myths, and Personalized Guidance

Dr. Carver and functional medicine certified health coach Irene Chang demystify the confusing world of nutrition by exploring evidence-based approaches to eating and lifestyle changes. They discuss how conventional nutrition advice has misled us while revealing practical strategies for making sustainable health improvements without feeling deprived. • Health coaching bridges the gap between medical advice and patient implementation through accountability, motivation, and personalized support...

7 months ago

56 minutes

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58. Essential Oils: Understanding their Role in Health and Healing

What if your medicine cabinet could be condensed into a collection of tiny glass bottles? The world of essential oils offers powerful therapeutic options, but navigating their proper use requires guidance from true experts. In this illuminating conversation, aromatherapy specialists Robert and Hana Tisserand from the Tisserand Institute take us beyond the aromatic experience into the science of these potent plant extracts. They explain why these highly concentrated substances deserve respect...

7 months ago

50 minutes

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57. How Medicine Meets Mindfulness: Dr. Edgar Vanderhorst on Pediatric Care & Whole-Body Wellness

What happens when a neonatologist applies the principles of neuroscience to everyday wellness? In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Edgar Vanderhorst, we explore the profound connections between brain science and self-care that are often overlooked in traditional medical education. Dr. Vanderhorst shares his remarkable journey from international medical graduate to pediatrician and NICU specialist, revealing how his work with premature infants shaped his holistic understanding of human ...

8 months ago

44 minutes

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56. Beyond the Surface: Connecting Dental and Whole-Body Health with Dr. Scott Vzal

Pain is not merely a nuisance to be silenced—it's your body's sophisticated alarm system calling for attention. In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Scott J. Vrzal, we uncover how the location of your headaches serves as a roadmap to understanding deeper health imbalances throughout your body. Dr. Vrzal, a chiropractor specializing in applied kinesiology, shares his groundbreaking approach to decoding seven distinct headache patterns and their connections to specific organ systems. Did...

8 months ago

45 minutes

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55. Discovering Holistic Health: Nutrition and Beyond with Dr. Rachaele Carver

Nutrition forms the bedrock of our health, yet misconceptions about what constitutes "healthy eating" continue to proliferate. In this illuminating deep dive, I unravel the complex world of nutrition beyond conventional wisdom, challenging long-held beliefs about what truly nourishes our bodies. The most surprising revelation might be the stark contrast between perceived and actual nutrient density in foods. When comparing nutrient content scientifically, organ meats like beef liver consiste...

9 months ago

47 minutes

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54. Healing Beyond the Surface: Emotion Code, Body Code, and Holistic Health

What happens when traditional counseling meets energy medicine? Katie Kitzing's a Mental Health Therapist, Substance Use Disorder Counselor & emotion/ body code practitioner's transformative journey from drug and alcohol counselor to Certified Emotion and Body Code practitioner reveals the fascinating intersection where trapped emotions manifest as physical symptoms—and how releasing these emotional imprints can lead to profound healing. Katie shares her personal awakening moment when sh...

9 months ago

38 minutes

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53. Oral Pathogens as Causative Agents in Cardiovascular Desease

Dr. Rachaele Carver turns conventional wisdom about heart disease on its head with groundbreaking insights into how your mouth bacteria might be silently damaging your cardiovascular system. Drawing from her presentation on "Oral Pathogens as Causative Agents in Cardiovascular Disease," she reveals the missing link between oral health and the world's leading killer. While most cardiologists focus on managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, Dr. Carver explains these are merely con...

10 months ago

46 minutes