Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Shilpa Sayana to discuss how oral health is connected to overall health.  Dr. Sayana is the medical director of the Sayana Health & Wellness Center who is dedicated to holistic wellness practices and functional medicine testing to address the root cause of sickness. In this episode, Dr. Sayana shares methods for understanding why you're not feeling well and emphasizes being proactive in your health for long-term benefits.  Dr. Sayana explains how issues such as hormonal imbalances, gut inflammation, and autoimmune diseases can directly impact oral health. She touches on the role of medications, anxiety, and stress in overall health and shares methods, treatments, and supplements for managing them. Dr. Sayana also highlights the dangers of mercury fillings and the importance of toxicity testing. She also encourages you to explore your health and treatment options through the Sayana Health & Wellness Center.  Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our weekly episodes on YouTube!  Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.  Key Takeaways: (04:14) Dr. Sayana’s background and introduction to functional medicine  (13:01) How medications can affect your oral health  (15:03) Knowing the programs and tests to take  (24:35) Why Sayana always starts with a form of gut testing (27:20) The benefits of having a holistic dentist over a traditional dentist  (31:28) Ways autoimmune disease manifests into other areas (36:27) How Sayana Medical can help you  Guest Info:  Sayana Medical & Wellness Center Website  Connect With Us:  BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com |  Instagram  DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram  Orasana.com | Instagram