Dr. Al Danenberg and Carmen discuss all things dental and how to take better care of your whole body through your oral hygiene. Dental plaque is HEALTHY – until it’s not! Tooth decay and gum disease start in the gut! An unhealthy gut leads to a compromised immune system and chronic system inflammation Chronic systemic inflammation and a compromised immune system disrupt the balance of bacteria in the mouth The imbalance of bacteria in the mouth will be further affected by poor food choices, which allow potentially pathogenic bacteria to overpopulate and cause tooth decay and gum disease Dental diseases and poor gut health create a vicious cycle that further damage the overall health of the body

Dr. Danenberg goes by “Dr. Al”. He is a periodontist and was in private practice for 44 years. He incorporated ancestral nutrition & lifestyle with his leading-edge laser protocol to treat periodontal disease. In September 2018, he retired from the active practice of treating individual patients. However, Dr. Al still consults with patients all over the world virtually regarding nutrition, lifestyle, oral and overall health, and the importance of a healthy gut and immune system. He also discusses his Unconventional Cancer Journey since he was diagnosed with incurable bone marrow cancer in September 2018 and was given only 3-6 months to live. Dr. Al rejected all chemotherapy and is thriving today. Dr. Al received advanced training in evolutionary nutrition from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health as well as The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. In June 2014, he received the Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) designation as well as the certification as a Certified Primal Health Coach. In 2015, he was appointed to the faculty of the College of Integrative Medicine and created the college’s integrative periodontal teaching module. Then, in April 2017, Dr. Al earned the designation of “ADAPT Trained Health Professional” from Kresser Institute. In July 2017, Elektra Press released his book, “Crazy-Good Living”, which is based on ancestral nutrition and lifestyle. On April 14, 2020, Dr. Al was appointed the Chair of the Periodontal Committee for the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). He also created the Certification Course offered by the IABDM, which will bestow the designation of Certified Biological Nutritional Dental Professional after successful completion of the program. This is the first certification of its kind. On July 17, 2020, Dr. Al was appointed as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Immunity at Daivam Wellness Center in India. In August 2020, he published two mini-eBooks on Kindle: “Better Belly Blueprint” and “Is Your Gut Killing You?”