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Jul 2024
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WWR 259: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Obstruct...

THE WELLNESS COUCH
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Have you seen all the fuss about breathing recently? What it means to be a mouth breather and why this has negative health impacts? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Michelle Jorgenson, a pioneering health-based dentist, traditional Naturopath and Therapeutic Nutritional Counsellor. Michelle shares her personal story of battling mercury poisoning, the transformative changes she made in her practice, and her mission to educate the public on what to look for in a dental practitioner. We’ll explore the profound effects of mercury exposure and what to do if you have mercury fillings. Michelle talked about the critical connections between sleep and breathing obstructions, discussing issues like clenching, grinding teeth, nocturnal bathroom trips, and snoring, as well as signs in children, including bedwetting. Michelle shed light on the impact of vaginal birth versus c-section on facial development and breathing, the effects of tongue-tie, and she gives her five essential tips for better breathing. Don’t miss this enlightening episode filled with practical advice for better health and well-being.

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness, provider. After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Michelle became very sick. Through her own path to return to health, she discovered she had mercury poisoning from drilling out mercury fillings for her patients. This path lead her to discover ways to improve her family’s and her own health in all facets of life. She found answers in the kitchen, in the garden, and at home. She has found what it takes to Live Well, in today’s world, and now with Living Well with Dr. Michelle, she wants to share those ways to Live Well with you.

Learn more about Michelle and her journey here: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/ Find her on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingwellwithDrMichelle  

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