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 one of the best preventive steps you can take.

Dr. Carver also discusses:

How oral bacteria travel through the blood and lymph systems
Why estrogen levels impact gum health, dry mouth, and tissue strength
The role of inflammation and cytokines in cancer risk
Tests you can try from saliva microbiome panels (Bristle) to tear-based breast screening (Auria)
How energy flow, lymph movement, and stress affect healing
Simple daily steps to keep your mouth, hormones, and immune system in sync

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, focused on prevention, or supporting someone through breast cancer, this episode is packed with actionable insights for a truly holistic approach to wellness.

👉 Book your 1:1 oral–systemic consult or explore the 6-week “Reverse Gum Disease” course using the links below.

Key Takeaways

• Oral health is systemic health your mouth reflects your immune and hormonal balance.
• Estrogen helps maintain the mucosal barrier; low estrogen increases oral dryness and disease risk.
• P. gingivalis and other bacteria are linked to inflammation that may influence cancer progression.
• Overuse of antibiotics can disrupt your oral microbiome — balance is key.
• Dental screening and lymph support are essential before any major surgery.
• Energy flow and emotional health (think: Qigong, acupuncture, grounding) are part of true prevention.

Resources Mentioned

• Bristle Test – Oral microbiome saliva test
• Auria – At-home tear-based breast cancer screening
• DNA Connexions – Pathogen detection test
• Energy for Life – Biofeedback system
• PEMF / AMP Coil / Dr. Tennant’s Tools – Support cellular energy
• YoQi.com – Qigong videos for energy flow

Connect with Dr. Carver

Join the 6-Week Gum Disease Course: https://reversegumdiseaseinsixweeks.info/optinpage
Book Your Personalized Consultation: https://calendly.com/drcarver-1/health-coaching-consult?month=2025-10

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.

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 healthier space for you and your family. Whether you are just getting started or ready for a full home detox, this episode gives you the tools and motivation to make meaningful change.

In This Episode

• What makes your home “toxic” and how to tell if it’s making you sick
• EMFs explained: why your Wi-Fi and cell phone may be stressing your cells
• How to hardwire your tech and reduce EMF exposure without living off-grid
• The hidden dangers of fragrances, parabens, phthalates, and PFAS
• Mold, air quality, and the importance of regular dusting and purification
• Smart swaps: cookware, cleaning supplies, beauty products, and furniture
• Why endocrine disruptors affect fertility, mood, and early puberty
• Creating resilience through supplements, grounding, sunlight, and stress reduction
• Budget-friendly ways to move from toxic house to healthy home

Key Takeaways

• You can’t detox your body if your environment is toxic.
• Start small; one swap at a time adds up fast.
• Choose glass, stainless, ceramic, cotton, and essential oils over synthetics.
• Air purifiers and hardwired internet create a healthier home energy.
• Prevention is easier and more affordable than treatment.

Kathy Cooke is a holistic nutritionist and certified Building Biologist specializing in environmental health, air quality, and toxin-free living. Through her company Whole Home and Body Health, she helps families identify and remove hidden environmental hazards.

Website: wholehomeandbodyhealth.com

Instagram: @wholehomeandbodyhealth

Resources: BuildingBiologyInstitute.org

Thank you for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts in the oral health space! Because of your support, we’re now offering one-on-one consultations for those ready to take their oral health to the next level.

Check the link in the show notes to book your personalized session and begin your journey to a healthier, brighter smile today.

Here is the link to schedule: https://calendly.com/drcarver-1/health-coaching-consult?month=2025-09

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.

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 supplements and green juices.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between detoxification and drainage and why both are essential for lasting wellness.
• How emotions get stored in the body and block physical healing.
• The surprising ways your nervous system health determines how well you detox.
• Why over-detoxing can backfire and how to listen when your body says “enough.”
• Real-life tools and gentle modalities such as muscle testing, castor oil packs, ionic foot baths, and body code work that support safe and effective cleansing.
• How mindset, prayer, and emotional processing can open the body’s natural pathways and help you feel grounded, lighter, and more resilient.

This conversation blends science, spirituality, and real experience to remind us that healing happens when we slow down, honor our emotions, and let the body flow.

Connect with Our Guests:

Makenzie Evangelisto
🌐 harvestwellnessandnutrition.com
📸 Instagram: @harvestwellnessandnutrition

Katie Kitzing
🌐 honeyholistichealth.com
📸 Instagram: @honeyholistichealth

Thank you for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts in the oral health space! Because of your support, we’re now offering one-on-one consultations for those ready to take their oral health to the next level.

Check the link in the show notes to book your personalized session and begin your journey to a healthier, brighter smile today.

Here is the link to schedule: https://calendly.com/drcarver-1/health-coaching-consult?month=2025-09

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.