Did you know that our jaw structure could be an indicator of evolutionary decline?

In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Steven Lin and I chat about what our tongue posture and jaw structure can tell us about our health. We also chat about the health risks associated with over-disinfecting everything and how oral antibacterials can surprisingly increase your risk of diabetes.

Dr. Steven Lin is a world-leading functional dentist, TEDx speaker, and author of the International #1 Amazon Best Selling Book, The Dental Diet. As a passionate preventative, whole health advocate, Dr. Lin focuses on the understanding of dental disease through nutritional principles.

What we discuss:

02:24: Overlays of eastern and western mechanics

04:12: Why does tongue posture matter?

10:12: What can we do with our trauma?

13:40: Is there a link between how we’re using the jaw and nutrition?

20:34: Is there a direct correlation between the structure of our jaw and nutrition?

34:00: Why are humans heading towards an evolutionary decline?

36:50: Has there ever been any proof of malocclusion in the past?

43:20: Is sugar infused in culture?

53:45: What do oral antibacterials do to your mouth’s health?

56:56: Can alcohol-based mouthwash increase the risk of diabetes?

58:00: Are there any health risks associated with disinfecting everything

1:00:11: Are sweeteners better?

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Dr. Steven Lin: Tongue Posture, Jaw Structure, and Nutritional Principles | EP 393