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Dr Lewis Ehrlich Dr Lewis Ehrlich is a highly sought after holistic dentist who graduated from James Cook University (JCU) with the Academic Medal.
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With a background in professional sport and his passion for holistic health, Lewis focuses on the link between oral health and general overall health. His mission is to educate people to take control of your own health and prevent oral health disease and in-turn overall health diseases. Before studying dentistry, he completed a Bachelor of Science at Northeastern University in Boston, USA after re

ceiving a soccer scholarship where he played for 2 years. He then moved to Reykjavik, Iceland where he played professional soccer. Lewis is passionate about the many links between oral and general health. He is a qualified fitness instructor and has graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition New York, USA, with a qualification in Holistic Health Coaching. He is also a member of the Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics. He is an active participant in continuing education courses in all aspects of dentistry to ensure he remains at the cutting edge. Lewis is a dentist at Sydney Holistic Dental Centre where he is a valued member of the team. When he is not in the clinic attending to his patients oral and general health, he loves travelling, reading and keeping active. Lewis is also a bone marrow donor and this is his proudest achievement. Keep up to date with the latest on oral health and visit the blog section of oracles written by Dr Lewis Ehrlich. Dr Lewis Ehrlich credentials:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University - Graduating with the Academic Medal
Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University in Boston, USA
Currently studying a Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Orthodontics
Studying Advanced Clinical Implant Program in Dental Implantology
Certificate IV/Master Trainer qualification from the Australian Institute of Fitness
Health Coaching Course at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, NYC
Member of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)
Member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics

For Episode 40 I sit down with Integrative Gynaecologist and Fertility expert Dr Peta Wright. We discuss Peta’s amazing ...
16/10/2023

For Episode 40 I sit down with Integrative Gynaecologist and Fertility expert Dr Peta Wright. We discuss Peta’s amazing book called Healing Pelvic Pain. To listen to this episode click the link https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xGe90k3LdhqZ2gBaA6SUz... or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on any good podcast platform.
We discuss:
• The menstrual cycle and what happens at each stage in this amazing dance.
• When in the cycle a woman is likely to be fertile and how to track this.
• When period pain is “normal” and when it requires further investigation.
• Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
• The drivers of endometriosis.
• The role of gut health in pelvic pain.
• The role of previous emotional trauma in pelvic pain and ways around this.
• Foods, supplements and botanicals that can assist in reducing pelvic distress.
• How to optimise your immune system for better outcomes.
• How pelvic floor physiotherapists can assist.
• How partners can help their loved ones going through pelvic pain…and so much more!

Episode 39: Healthy aging and how to slow aging with Leslie Kenny. To listen click the link https://open.spotify.com/epi...
04/09/2023

Episode 39: Healthy aging and how to slow aging with Leslie Kenny. To listen click the link https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sK9gI2cWYZivnv9pSKB26... or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
We talk about:
• Why we age.
• The lifestyle choices that age us faster.
• The 12 Hallmarks of aging. What they mean and what to do about them.
• The importance of Spermidine and other supplements/compounds that can slow aging.
• What is on the horizon in the longevity space and so much more!
Leslie is Founder and CEO of and . She is Harvard and Berkeley trained and works with some of the leading researchers and professors in the world to find the latest and greatest in the longevity space. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise 🙏

Episode 38: I sit down with Stanford University Neuroscientist  to discuss the inner workings of the brain and fascinati...
23/06/2023

Episode 38: I sit down with Stanford University Neuroscientist to discuss the inner workings of the brain and fascinating neuroscience topics. To listen click the link https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OBZRsf9MrZheP4KqCMUfo... or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich on Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. We discuss:
- The components of the brain and how it represents you.
- Does time really slow down in a car accident or when you’re in danger?
- How can we slow our perception of time?
- How can a brain tumour change behaviour and how is this seen in the eyes of the law?
- Why humans have a proclivity for tribalism.
- Do humans show their “true colours” under the influence of substances such as alcohol?
- Botox and its influence on non-verbal communication.
- The disconnect between the conscious and subconscious.
- Free will and do we have it?
- The nature of consciousness and does death truly bring the end?
- Why we dream and its role in protecting our brain.
- How to keep the brain healthy throughout life….and so much more!
David is a New York Times bestselling author of 8 books, has been nominated for a Pulitzer prize, TED speaker, and Guggenheim Fellow. He is the writer and presenter of The Brain, an Emmy-nominated television series that asks what it means to be human from a neuroscientist’s point of view. As a young scientist he was mentored by Francis Crick - one of the people responsible for deciphering the helical structure of DNA. Together they studied consciousness.
At Stanford, David teaches Brain and the Law, Brain and Literature, and Brain Plasticity. He is also CEO of and the host of the amazing podcast “Inner Cosmos” which will delve into the world of the brain and neuroscience.

NEW PODCAST: How Mothers influence the health of their children (including across generations) with . To listen click th...
24/04/2023

NEW PODCAST: How Mothers influence the health of their children (including across generations) with . To listen click this link https://www.doctorlewis.com.au/podcast-1/2023/4/24/episode-37-the-maternal-influence-on-health-with-leah-hechtman-phd-in-fertility-naturopathor or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
We discuss:
- Intergenerational trauma and how this can shape our mental health.
- How the microbiome is passed down and how to improve.
- How mitochondria is affected by the health of your mother and other generations.
- Inherited methylation.
- Microchimerism (the presence of cells from other individuals in the host).
- Post-natal depression risk factors and how to minimise risk.
- How the female brain changes throughout life (neuroplasticity) and so much more!
Leah has a PhD from the UNSW faculty of Medicine and is a Naturopath that specialises in fertility, pregnancy and reproductive health for men and women.

New Mouthing off Podcast: Positive Psychology and Couples Coaching - How to thrive in everyday life & in relationships w...
18/03/2023

New Mouthing off Podcast: Positive Psychology and Couples Coaching - How to thrive in everyday life & in relationships with Melissa Barker, Positive Psychologist and Couples Coach . Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts by searching “Mouthing off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” or click the link in bio.

- The key elements for people to truly thrive.
- The differences and similarities between positive psychology and clinical psychology.
- The importance of understanding what your values specifically are so you can avoid life decisions that aren’t in alignment.
- Science backed habits that “happy” couples do that “unhappy” couples do not.
- How to recognise if you’re in a positive relationship and when you’re not.
- The pros and cons of dating apps and how to navigate.
- The limerance phase - why it feels so good but why making big life decisions during this time can be dangerous.
- How to maintain physical connection throughout a relationship….and so much more.

Melissa has a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and a Bachelor of Human Resources Management. Melissa also specialises in positive psychology within workplaces. She has over 12 years’ experience in human resources, and is currently the Positive Psychology Advisor at the Starlight Children's Foundation where she implements evidenced-based strategies to support the mental health, wellbeing and positive impact of individuals, teams and the organisation.

For the last podcast of 2022, I sit down with . Dr O’Mara is a Medical Doctor that is all about health optimisation, min...
19/12/2022

For the last podcast of 2022, I sit down with . Dr O’Mara is a Medical Doctor that is all about health optimisation, minimising the risk/reversing chronic disease. He is a clinician and researcher. His research has revolved around analysing the amount of visceral fat (fat around organs) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Low visceral and pericardial fat is an important biomarker for health and longevity. He then implements lifestyle changes and conducts follow-up MRIs which show a reduction in visceral fat. We discuss a bevy of simple lifestyle choices that work best to keep visceral fat low and get you all living healthier and longer lives.

Dr O’Mara has provided medical care to former Presidents of the United States, Secretaries of State, and royalty. In 2004, he was recognised as the outstanding physician of the year among all medical specialties throughout the entire U.S. Army and was the first and only Emergency Medicine Physician to have received this award.

He works with individuals and corporations interested in the biological optimisation of humans through innovation and safe, natural lifestyle strategies shown to be more effective than medications. He especially enjoys working with exceptionally motivated individuals such as business executives, professional performers and athletes whose livelihood is predicated upon performance.

To listen, click the link in my bio or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on or . Here’s to a happy and healthy 2023 ✌️

Episode 34: Evidence-Based Medicine - Are Doctors/Health professionals following the best evidence? To listen, click the...
24/10/2022

Episode 34: Evidence-Based Medicine - Are Doctors/Health professionals following the best evidence? To listen, click the link in my bio or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts

In this episode I sit down with Professor Rachelle Buchbinder and Professor Ian Harris. They have co-authored the book “Hippocrasy: How Doctors are Betraying their Oath”. Using the Hippocratic Oath as a framework they discuss themes such as doctors and health professionals using inadequate research to drive their practice, conflicts of interest in research, the need for more training on how to conduct and read research in medical school, medical errors, misdiagnosis, over-treatment, why old habits are hard to shift, whilst also offering solutions to these problems.

Prof. Rachelle Buchbinder is a physician specialising in rheumatology, Director of the Monash- Cabrini Department of Musculoskeletal Health and a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Monash University. She is known internationally as a vocal proponent of evidence-based medicine and for her landmark studies, particularly those examining treatments accepted into practice before proper evaluation. She has published more than 600 scientific papers and is in the top 0.1 per cent of the world’s most cited scientists. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for services to epidemiology and rheumatology in 2020.

Prof. Ian Harris is an orthopaedic surgeon at Liverpool, St George and Sutherland hospitals, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UNSW Sydney and an Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney. Known internationally for his research and his support of evidence based practice, he has led many surgical trials and published approximately 300 scientific papers. His work has highlighted the lack of evidence for many of the treatments used in medicine, and surgery in particular, including his previous book, “Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo”, published in 2016. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to orthopaedic surgery in 2015, and admitted as a fellow to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2016.

The gut-brain connection in the mental health space appears well established. Given that the mouth is the start of the d...
22/09/2022

The gut-brain connection in the mental health space appears well established. Given that the mouth is the start of the digestive tract it theoretically makes sense that the oral microbiome would too influence this. The gums contain a blood supply that can move inflammation-causing bacteria implicated in gum disease elsewhere in the body. Gum disease also sets up an inflammatory cascade that causes severe damage locally and systemically. The compartmentalising of the body is necessary to study disease in fine detail but needs to be applied acknowledging the interconnectedness of the body. No part of the body is an island.

This diagram is a schematic representation of this connection:
1) Periodontal bacteria can directly reach the brain via the bloodstream or areas that lack an intact Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) or with a compromised BBB. (2) Periodontitis can indirectly affect the CNS via pro-inflammatory cytokines that activate endothelial cells that express TNF-α and IL-1 receptors, which, in turn, signal to the perivascular macrophages that communicate and activate microglia, resulting in (3) neuroinflammation. (4) Periodontitis can also result in leaky periodontium and LPS in systemic circulation, which can (5) activate the HPA axis and result in increased stress hormones or neurotransmitters, which subsequently (6) influence gut physiology, microbiota habitat, microbiota community composition, and bacterial gene expression. (7) An altered gut microbiota can result in systemic inflammation, which not only affects the CNS but also (8) exacerbates other inflammatory pathologies, such as periodontitis. Periodontal bacteria can directly influence gut microbial community composition and functioning via (9) enteral transmission or indirectly via (10) hematogenous transmission (which is facilitated by conditions such as gastritis, gastric surgery, or gastric dysfunction). CNS, central nervous system; TNF, tumor necrosis factor; IL-1, interleukin-1; LPS, lipopolysaccharide; BBB, blood–brain barrier; HPA, hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal. Solid arrows indicate direct pathways and dotted arrows indicate indirect pathways.

For episode 33, I “pick the brain” of Neurosurgeon . To listen, click the link https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nCeEu2z...
22/08/2022

For episode 33, I “pick the brain” of Neurosurgeon . To listen, click the link https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nCeEu2zZrhCNp4l1WlxSw?si=2vKmABbjTLOMl_z4Lff77w or listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich”.

We discuss:
- What it takes to become such an advanced surgeon especially from a female perspective and a mother of two.
- The signs and symptoms of brain tumours.
- The different types of brain tumours and how they behave.
- Headaches/migraines: where they might be coming coming from and treatment modalities.
- “Sciatca”/Back pain and how to reduce your risk.
- Neck pain and the main influencing factors.
- Disc and peripheral nerve surgery.
- The different types of nerves in the body and their function, and so much more!

Dr Sammons attended the University of Sydney, graduating with honours, and was awarded the Hinder Memorial Prize for Surgery. Prior to Neurosurgery training, Vanessa completed a Master of Philosophy in Advanced Medicine

After being awarded Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons as a Neurosurgeon, she travelled to Calgary, Canada where she undertook subspecialty training in Peripheral Nerve Surgery.

During training she was the elected trainee representative to the Training Board of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. She is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, the Women in Surgery Section of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the international Association of Women Surgeons, the American Society of Peripheral Nerve and American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Enjoy! ✌️

We’re back with a new series! Fertility and pre-conception preparation is the topic for episode 32 of the podcast. I sit...
24/06/2022

We’re back with a new series! Fertility and pre-conception preparation is the topic for episode 32 of the podcast. I sit down with the incredibly knowledgeable . Leah has almost finished her PhD at the UNSW Faculty of Medicine. She is a Naturopath with decades of experience in fertility, a university lecturer, author and keynote speaker.

In this episode we cover:
- The importance of preparing for conception for both men and women.
- The drivers of Endometriosis.
- Oral Contraceptives.
- The reasons for the decline in male s***m quality/quantity and what to do about it.
- The drivers of declining male testosterone and ways to reverse.
- The importance of vitamin D status for fertility.
- The nutrients needed for optimal fertility.
- The role of thyroid health for pregnancy.
- The impact of COVID on fertility and so much more.

I learnt so much. So will you.
Find the podcast by clicking the link in my bio or by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich”. It’s on apple podcasts, Spotify etc. Enjoy ✌️

Medical doctor  kickstarts 2022 with a chat about how to optimise your health in ways you may not be familiar with. We d...
05/01/2022

Medical doctor kickstarts 2022 with a chat about how to optimise your health in ways you may not be familiar with.

We discuss:
- how to build a strong foundation of health using sleep, nutrition, mindset.
- The health benefits of heat exposure such as hyperthermia and saunas.
- Cold exposure - the why and the how.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for recovery and other health benefits.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for use in neurodegeneration, anxiety and depression.
- Breathwork
- Skin health….and so much more.
Link in bio or listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts or any good podcast platform by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich ✌️

concentrates on complex multi-system chronic conditions like cancer, neurodegeneration, and also in personalised health optimisation utilising genetic testing. In 2019, she moved to the USA to practice as the functional medicine practitioner for the Neuroimmunology Associates of New York under world-renowned double-board certified neurologist and psychiatrist Dr Jay Lombard before moving to LA to work as a concierge medical consultant under Dr Chris Renna at LifeSpan Medicine, a position she still holds, working remotely from Australia. Her other current appointments include: Resident Medical Consultant for CFS Health, Medical Director for Scott Laidler Fitness UK, Integrative Medicine Consultant to Queensland Allergy working with Prof Pete Smith, and Functional and Preventative Medicine Consultant working with Prof Charlie Teo in Sydney.

The dentition tells a story. The mouth provides clues about what else may be happening to an individual’s health. The in...
13/12/2021

The dentition tells a story. The mouth provides clues about what else may be happening to an individual’s health. The integrity/quality of the teeth are influenced by the environment in which they are formed. The first stage begins in the foetus at about 6 weeks and the hard tissue that surrounds the teeth is formed around 3 to 4 months of gestation. This is not widely understood by the public.

For episode 30 of the Mouthing Off podcast I sit down with Alexx Stuart founder of .We discuss Alexx’s new book called “...
22/11/2021

For episode 30 of the Mouthing Off podcast I sit down with Alexx Stuart founder of .
We discuss Alexx’s new book called “Low Tox Life Food”. More specifically:
- How to minimise chemicals in your food.
- Why the way your food is produced matters most.
- Regenerative agriculture and the importance of soil health.
- The influences of politics, corporations and lobbying groups and the narratives that these shape.
- How to support farmers and growers doing the right thing by you and the planet.
- The massive problem of food waste and how to minimise it!
And so much more...
Link in bio or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or any good podcast platform by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich”. 👨‍⚕️ ✌️

In practice, “I eat a healthy diet” often warrants further clarification. Confusion on what is healthy is rife in our co...
02/11/2021

In practice, “I eat a healthy diet” often warrants further clarification. Confusion on what is healthy is rife in our communities. I can’t help but think that an example like this adds to the confusion. In so many ways our species is getting further and further away from where we came from and our health is suffering. We can’t ignore the laws of what got us to evolve to where we are and expect a different health result. When selecting a food, I find a good question to ask is “would the generations that came before me recognise this as food?”. We must consume far less processed food than we currently do.

Professor Nik Petrovsky comes back on the podcast for episode 29 to discuss the results of his Phase 3 trials and his pr...
30/10/2021

Professor Nik Petrovsky comes back on the podcast for episode 29 to discuss the results of his Phase 3 trials and his protein-based vaccine which has now been approved overseas. It is the first Australian-produced vaccine that has been brought to market and is currently one of only 23 COVID-19 vaccines approved in at least one country.

Professor Petrovsky graduated from Medicine at the University of Tasmania in 1982. He then went on to do his Fellowship specialising in Endocrinology. Not stopping there, he completed a PhD in Immunology at the Walter & Eliza Hall institute in Melbourne, one of the world’s leading Immunology research centres. In addition to being an active clinician, Nikolai is a Professor of Medicine at Flinders University and Chairman and Research director of the company known as Vaxine Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based biotechnology company focused on vaccine development. Over the last 18 years he has been awarded over $50 million dollars in vaccine research grants including multiple grants from the US government’s National Institutes of Health. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed research papers. Listen by clicking the link in my bio OR search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Apple podcasts, Spotify or any good podcast platform 👨‍⚕️ ✌️

Eating whole, natural, nutrient-dense foods that our ancestors would recognise as food is one of the best yet too often ...
18/10/2021

Eating whole, natural, nutrient-dense foods that our ancestors would recognise as food is one of the best yet too often overlooked ways to keep oral diseases at bay. Foods high in vitamins A, C, D, E, K, calcium, magnesium, CoQ10 and zinc whilst keeping refined/processed carbohydrates low have all been shown to have benefits in reducing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and oral mucosal diseases. Quality nutrition along with a thorough and consistent oral hygiene routine, will hold you in good stead. Poor dietary choices is one of the key drivers behind tooth decay and gum disease becoming some of the most common chronic diseases in the world. As always, the state of your oral health will give you a great indication about the state of your general health.

Celiac disease is a common disorder affecting children and adults. Because many don’t present with classic malabsorptive...
27/09/2021

Celiac disease is a common disorder affecting children and adults. Because many don’t present with classic malabsorptive syndrome, delays in diagnosis are common. Delays in diagnosis can lead to nutritional deficiencies, reproductive disorders and an increased risk of developing other autoimmune conditions. In some countries, the average duration of symptoms before diagnosis is around 10 years.

Like many conditions, oral manifestations may present the most obvious signs that an individual may have a particular condition. Celiac disease is no exception.

Dental enamel defects, recurrent aphthous ulcers, delayed eruption of teeth, oral lichen planus etc. may be signs of undiagnosed celiac disease. On average, dental enamel defects are present in around 50% of patients with celiac disease, and recurrent aphthous ulcers are present in approximately 25% of patients. In the case of children, parents can check for these signs when brushing their kids teeth at home.

These signs warrant a dental practitioner to perform further history taking such as questioning around other clinical symptoms, family history of celiac disease and referral to an appropriate physician such as a gastroenterologist to conduct a thorough investigation and screening.

This is yet another example of why avoiding the dentist isn’t a good idea and shows how the mouth can offer clues as to what may be happening in another part of the body. It’s all connected.

Episode 28: ROOT CANALS. In recent years they have come into the public domain due to the “Root Cause” Netflix documenta...
20/09/2021

Episode 28: ROOT CANALS. In recent years they have come into the public domain due to the “Root Cause” Netflix documentary. To give the public some clarity on this procedure and how it relates to general health, I sit down with Endodontist Dr Yarayini Yoganathan to discuss:
- What a root canal is.
- Why they are done.
- Alternatives to root canal.
- How to monitor them over time.
- What defines a successful root canal.
- What defines a failure.
- What the evidence says around the “Root Cause” Netflix documentary.
- Root canals and systemic health.
Link in bio or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Apple podcasts, Spotify or any good podcast platform. Thanks to .vy.endo for the informative chat.

It’s World Marrow Donor Day. Today is your time to potentially save a life. If you are 18-35 years old, I strongly encou...
17/09/2021

It’s World Marrow Donor Day. Today is your time to potentially save a life. If you are 18-35 years old, I strongly encourage you to sign up to the Australian Bone Marrow Registry. If you’re overseas, get on your local registry.
In Australia, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 40 minutes and only 4% of 18-35 year olds are on the donor registry!! Not enough!
Only 30% of patients have a match
in the family. That means a blood stem cell transplant from a complete stranger (like you) could be the only hope for 70% of patients. You could be a match for anyone around the world.
In my early 20s I was a bone marrow donor for a patient with leukaemia. Thankfully, he made a full recovery, is happily married and has two beautiful daughters ❤️. It is by far the best thing I’ve ever done in my life.
To get on the registry, simply go to lifeblood.com.au and book a blood donation and while you are there ask to join the Australian Bone Marrow Registry. The link to the donor enrolment form is in my bio.
In the time you’ve spent scrolling your social media today, you could’ve made steps towards helping someone get a second chance at life. If you were fighting for your life I am sure you would want as many people on that registry as possible. So don’t delay, join today. Thank you for getting involved 😊 🙏

Sleep is important for good general health but also may reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. A recent study ...
17/09/2021

Sleep is important for good general health but also may reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. A recent study has shown that high levels of salivary melatonin (which increases when you have quality sleep) has a powerful antioxidant effect in the mouth and is also involved in oral immune modulation. Melatonin mitigates oxidative stress and attacks lethal reactive oxygen species which can contribute to dental decay. Melatonin also mitigates the destructive nature of pro-inflammatory cytokines which are involved in both tooth decay and gum disease.
Beyond the mouth, melatonin plays an important role in circadian rhythm, control of inflammation, minimising cancer risk, and improves regulation of bone homeostasis.
Even more reason to prioritise your sleep...The most important part of the day.

I sit down with Australian of the Year 2020  for episode 27. James is an Ophthalmologist who’s not-for-profit foundation...
10/08/2021

I sit down with Australian of the Year 2020 for episode 27. James is an Ophthalmologist who’s not-for-profit foundation provides around 1 million eye treatments annually to those in need.
We talk about:
- How to look after your eyes.
- How and why he came to be Australian of the Year.
- The ingredients you need to make lasting and sustainable change in the world.
- The impact of diabetes on eye health.
- The impact of ultra-processed and sugar-laden foods/beverages on our eye health and overall health.
- What needs to change with our dietary guidelines, and so much more!
James is an inspiring man and his passion for the health and wellbeing of others is infectious.
Link in bio, or listen on Apple podcasts or Spotify by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich”. Enjoy!👨‍⚕️✌️

Episode 26 is all about COVID-19 and interventions to assist with the pandemic. I sit down with Professor Nikolai Petrov...
19/07/2021

Episode 26 is all about COVID-19 and interventions to assist with the pandemic. I sit down with Professor Nikolai Petrovsky. Nik graduated from Medicine at the University of Tasmania in 1982. He then went on to do his Fellowship specialising in Endocrinology. Not stopping there, he completed a PhD in Immunology at the Walter & Eliza Hall institute in Melbourne, one of the world’s leading Immunology research centres. In addition to being an active clinician, Nikolai is a Professor of Medicine at Flinders University and Chairman and Research director of Vaxine Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based biotechnology company focused on vaccine development. Over the last 18 years he has been awarded over $50 million dollars in vaccine research grants including multiple grants from the US government’s National Institutes of Health to tackle pandemics. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed research papers and has won many prestigious awards including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2010 and Asian Executive of the Year award in 2011. His current focus is completing development of his company’s protein-based vaccine against COVID-19 that is just entering final Phase 3 clinical trials and is expected to be approved overseas before the end of 2021.

We talk about the history of vaccines, the various vaccines available and how they differ, pros/cons/safety of each of the different technologies, the difference between protection against severe disease, moderate disease, asymptomatic disease, if current vaccines stop transmission, the importance of metabolic health and being healthy to reduce risk of virus complications, Long Covid, pregnancy, hormonal health, and adjunctive drug therapies.
Have a listen to this fascinating chat by searching “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Spotify, Apple podcasts and any good podcast platforms, or click the link in my bio. 👨‍⚕️ ✌️

Common over-the-counter mouthwash use may not be so good for us AND our athletic performance. Some interesting new resea...
28/06/2021

Common over-the-counter mouthwash use may not be so good for us AND our athletic performance. Some interesting new research has shown that
1. They may increase our risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a leading preventable risk factor for premature death and disability.
How? Lower nitric oxide is associated with hypertension. Oral microbes are important modulators of systemic nitric oxide bioavailability. Antibacterial mouthwashes seem to disrupt the oral microflora that are responsible for nitric oxide bioavailability and as a result hypertension risk increases.
2. From an athletic performance standpoint, once again, oral commensal bacteria play an important role in nitric oxide bioavailability, which is a key mechanism to induce the positive vascular response to exercise over the first period of recovery. This promotes lower blood pressure and greater levels of oxygen to the muscles. Common mouthwashes seem to blunt this phenomenon.

Our adversarial approach to bacteria doesn’t always result in better health outcomes. These studies also speak to the interconnectedness of our bodies and shows that nothing in the body works in isolation.

Episode 25 of the “Mouthing Off” podcast is all about Allergies. I sit down with one of the leading Allergy specialists ...
24/05/2021

Episode 25 of the “Mouthing Off” podcast is all about Allergies. I sit down with one of the leading Allergy specialists in the country/world, Professor Pete Smith. Prof. Pete has a PhD in Molecular Immunology, and is also a specialist paediatrician.

We talk about:
What allergies do to the body.
Why they occur.
Why there is a rise in allergy in children and adults around the world.
Why Australia is the epicentre of allergy globally.
Indoor living and it’s impact on allergy.
Issues of modern food preparation.
The importance of maternal and childhood vitamin D levels, breastfeeding, sleep, nutrient-dense food, home ventilation etc.
Peanut, milk and other food allergies.
How allergy affects children’s jaw development and breathing.
Fabrics/clothing that may make skin issues worse.
Tattoos.
How to set up your bedroom to reduce your risk of allergy.
Metal allergy as it relates to dental procedures and orthopaedics.
And so much more.
Prof. Pete is a tornado of information and I’d highly recommend taking notes because there’s so many practical tips that you can implement today to minimise allergy in your life. Link in bio or search “Mouthing Off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich” on Spotify, Apple podcasts etc. enjoy! 😊

Episode 24 of the “Mouthing Off” podcast is now live. I sit down to talk all things Gut health with specialist Gastroent...
22/04/2021

Episode 24 of the “Mouthing Off” podcast is now live. I sit down to talk all things Gut health with specialist Gastroenterologist . We discuss:
- Nutrition and it’s impact on the gut.
- How we can learn from our ancestors to improve our health in the modern world.
- Common conditions of gut that have really simple lifestyle solutions.
- Probiotics and antibiotics.
- The impact of gut health on mental health.
- Debunking health fads that may not be so good for our gut.
- The importance of metabolic health...and so much more!
Link in bio or listen on iTunes,
Spotify or any good podcast platform. Enjoy! 👨‍⚕️ ✌️ 🎤

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