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The Root of the Matter

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

Welcome to the world of biologic dentistry! Meet your host, Dr. Rachaele Carver, who presents a comprehensive overview of biologic dentistry and interviews amazing holistic, functional medicine doctors and health practitioners. Dr. Rachaele Carver, D.M.D. is a Board-Certified, Biologic, Naturopathic Dentist & Certified Health Coach.She owns and practices at Carver Family Dentistry in North Adams, Mass. She is on a mission to provide the best quality holistic dentistry available and educate the

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34:22

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

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2025/10/26

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 ...

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53:14

Is Your House Making You Sick? The Toxic Home Audit...

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2025/10/19

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...

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49:30

Toxins, Triggers, and Trusting Your Body: A...

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2025/10/05

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, Mackenzie Evangelista, functional nutritionist and founder of Harvest Wellness & Nutrition, and Katie Kiting, 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 ...

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68:24

Toxic Bucket Overflow: How to Empty It Before It...

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2025/09/21

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...

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22:09

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

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2025/09/07

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...

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54:22

When the Mouth Speaks for the Body: Exploring...

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2025/08/24

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...

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63:59

Linking Medicine and Dentistry: Dr. Jessica Lee on...

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2025/08/10

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...

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49:06

A New Light on Healing: Stem Cells, Patches, and...

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2025/07/27

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: LifeWave light patches. These quarter-sized wearable devices ...

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49:56

Oral Health Revolution: Uncovering the Hidden Link to...

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2025/07/13

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...

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53:12

Unveiling Ozone Myths with Tobias Segal

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2025/06/29

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...

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72:07

Unlocking the Secrets of Copper: A Journey to...

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2025/06/15

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...

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56:24

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

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2025/06/01

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...

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50:55

Essential Oils: Understanding their Role in Health...

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2025/05/18

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 Hannah 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 resp...

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44:04

How Medicine Meets Mindfulness: Dr. Edgar Vanderhorst...

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2025/05/04

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 ...

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45:42

Beyond the Surface: Connecting Dental and Whole-Body...

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2025/04/20

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...

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47:22

Discovering Holistic Health: Nutrition and Beyond...

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2025/04/06

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...

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38:51

Healing Beyond the Surface: Emotion Code, Body Code,...

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2025/03/23

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...

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46:08

Oral Pathogens as Causative Agents in Cardiovascular...

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2025/03/09

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...

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58:53

Sleep Apnea and Dentistry: Unlocking the Airway...

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2025/02/23

Dr. Casey Jones joins me to uncover the fascinating interplay between dentistry and sleep apnea. Her journey from a professional dancer to a devoted dentist is deeply influenced by personal experiences with obstructive sleep apnea, including witnessing her grandfather’s struggles. We promise that you’ll understand how snoring might be more than just nighttime noise and why dentists are crucial allies in identifying and managing sleep apnea. From advancements in treatments like the Inspire dev...

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52:32

Unveiling the Future of Root Canal Therapy: Biologic...

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2025/02/09

Discover the transformative world of biologic dentistry with Dr. Sonia Chopra, a board-certified endodontist whose personal journey from misdiagnosis to advocacy provides a powerful perspective on holistic dental care. We unravel the prevalent misconceptions surrounding root canals, emphasizing their role as a viable option for tooth pain management while stressing the importance of preserving natural teeth. This episode illuminates the significance of accurate diagnosis and informed consent,...

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