Author Gerald P. Curatola, DDS
Review by The Bioregulatory Medicine Institute
The Mouth-Body Connection by Dr. Gerry Curatola, DDS, is a “must-read” for anyone interested in the link between oral health and overall wellness. This informative book challenges conventional wisdom by exploring how the mouth serves as both a gateway and a mirror to our body's health.
Dr. Curatola, an oral health expert and wellness pioneer (and also a BRMI advisor), presents an incredibly compelling case for changing the way we view and manage our oral microbiome.
He explains how a healthy mouth can impact various aspects of our physical and mental well-being, and offers a practical 28-day program to improve both oral and overall health.
Dr. Gerry Curatola's main arguments in "The Mouth-Body Connection"
are that:
Oral health is deeply interconnected with overall physical and mental wellness. The mouth acts as both a gateway and a mirror to the body's overall health.
The conventional approach of treating oral health separately from general medicine is flawed. Instead, a holistic perspective that recognizes the bi-directional relationship between oral health and systemic well-being is necessary.
Maintaining a balanced oral microbiome is crucial for health, rather than simply targeting 'good' or 'bad' bacteria. Many common oral care products, including traditional toothpastes, can disrupt this delicate balance.
A high percentage of infectious diseases (85-90%), including tuberculosis, diabetes, and leukemia, manifest in the mouth, underscoring the importance of oral health.
Gum disease, which affects up to 80% of the U.S. population, is not caused by 'bad' bacteria but by an imbalance in the oral microbiome.
There's a connection between meridians and their circuitry, linking teeth to organ systems, which further supports the mouth-body connection theory.
A holistic approach to health involving proper oral care, diet, exercise, and stress reduction can significantly improve both oral and overall health.
"The Mouth-Body Connection" is an informative and transformative read for those interested in a bioregulatory approach to health. Dr. Curatola's expertise and passion for bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine paves the way for a brighter future for generations to come.