Are you frustrated with conventional health advice that doesn’t work? What if the key to true healing isn’t in a pill, but in understanding how your body naturally operates?

In this episode of The Visibly Fit Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen—a holistic dentist, health expert, and author—to dive deep into cellular healing, seasonal health, and the overlooked connection between your mouth and whole-body wellness.

Dr. Michelle shares her personal journey of overcoming mercury toxicity, why modern medicine often misses the mark, and how your body follows a natural rhythm that can help or hinder your health. You’ll learn how to:

Support your body's healing at the cellular level
Align your diet and habits with the seasons for optimal wellness
Protect your teeth and gums for better overall health
Avoid common mistakes (like drinking the wrong water!) that sabotage healing

This is more than just health talk—it’s a wake-up call to tune into your body and make real, lasting changes. If you’re tired of quick fixes and ready for real transformation, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Chapter:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[00:48] Podcast Introduction

[01:37] Topic and Guest Introduction

[05:54] Dr. Jorgensen's Health Journey and Mercury Poisoning

[07:06] The Journey from Western to Alternative Medicine

[11:00] Understanding Cellular Health

[13:59] Four Needs of Cells: Supplies, Support, Security, Signals

[15:52] Seasons Assessment and Health Needs

[18:07] Listening to the Body's Symptoms

[21:42] The Cycle of Seasons in Health

[24:11] Seasons of Growth and Regeneration

[26:01] Personalizing Health Routines

[29:26] The Power of Energy and Its Impact on Health

[34:08] Holistic Dentistry and Overall Health

[35:08] Teeth as a Dashboard for Health

[36:54] Gut Health and Dental Health

[39:08] Water Picks and Potential Harm

[41:16] Mineral Uptake and Water Quality

[43:00] Importance of Remineralizing Water

[47:15] Promoting the New Book and Its Impact

[49:24] Podcast Conclusion

Resources mentioned:

Living Well With Dr Michelle: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/

Episode 85: Healthy Smile, Healthy YOU! How to Avoid Mercury Toxicity with Holistic Dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

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Connect with today's guest:

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness provider. She is the author of four books:

Healthy Mouth, Healthy You; Holistic Dental Guide
Be Prepared, Not Scared; 12 Steps to Emergency Preparedness
Self-Sufficient Living; a 12-Step Guide to help you gain security to learning to provide for yourself.
100 Days from the garden;100 days of Seasonal Recipes and Eating from the Living Well Gardens with Bonus harvest, preservation, and health tips

After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Dr. Jorgensen became very sick. Through her own journey to return to health, she discovered she had mercury poisoning from drilling out mercury fillings for her patients. She was concerned that there may be other health-threatening materials or procedures in dentistry, and this concern led her to the Biologic/Holistic Dentistry field.

For the last 10 years, she has been paving the way in Biologic/Holistic dentistry, learning from pioneers all over the world. She has created the Total Care Dental and Wellness Way, a patient CARE centric, health-focused method for treating dental and overall health. Patients from around the world seek out her care and come to Total Care Dental and Wellness to have their health restored.

She is also the founder of Living Well with Dr. Michelle, a local and global outreach to teach the habits and the behaviors necessary to really live well in today’s world. Everything from simple, healthy meal planning for busy families to Nature’s Medicine cabinet are included. She has received certifications as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist, and is a Board-Certified Traditional Naturopath.

A busy mom of four, she loves to spend time with her family and is happiest when teaching and helping people!

Contact Info:

michelle@totalcaredental.com

801-360-5549

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