Sleep, Sex, and Senility

Ep. 6 | The Rising Threat of Colorectal Cancer and the Oral Microbiome Connection That Could Save Your Life

Colorectal cancer is the only cancer with rising mortality rates — and it's now the number one cancer killer for people under 50. Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson break down why it's happening, what warning signs to watch for, and the surprising role that mouth bacteria play in colon cancer development. Dr. Carson shares her own stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis at age 42 with no family history, and both doctors explain how diet, vitamin D, the oral microbiome, and early screening can save your life. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ie6devIsmLQ Disclaimer Sleep, Sex & Senility is produced for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared by Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson is not intended to constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a physician-patient or dentist-patient relationship. Always seek the guidance of your physician, dentist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any institution or organization. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 5 | Why You Wake Up With a Headache Every Morning

You're doing everything right — so why do you wake up with a headache? Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson walk through the surprising and often overlooked causes of morning headaches, including sleep apnea, mouth breathing, sinus congestion, hormonal imbalances, high blood pressure, gut health, and more. Learn what clues your body is giving you and how an integrative approach — looking at everything from your oral microbiome to your cortisol levels — can finally get to the root cause. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXjgkPLmbFQ Disclaimer Sleep, Sex & Senility is produced for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared by Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson is not intended to constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a physician-patient or dentist-patient relationship. Always seek the guidance of your physician, dentist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any institution or organization. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 4 | Ancient Inflammation: What 3,000-Year-Old Mummies Teach Us About

What can Egyptian mummies tell us about today's chronic disease epidemic? Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson dig into a fascinating new study that CAT scanned ancient mummies and found dental decay, gum disease, and hardened arteries — thousands of years before processed food and modern stress. They explore the timeless oral-systemic connection, what ancient Egyptians were doing right (and wrong), and the fundamentals we need to return to for lasting health. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0WdENa7ZaFw Disclaimer Sleep, Sex & Senility is produced for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared by Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson is not intended to constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a physician-patient or dentist-patient relationship. Always seek the guidance of your physician, dentist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any institution or organization. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 3 | Perimenopause, Airway & Brain Health: The Hormone-Breathing Connection No One's Talking About

In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Carson and Dr. Ellie Campbell dive into the overlooked intersection of perimenopause, sleep-disordered breathing, and long-term brain health. They explain why women who never snored suddenly start snoring during perimenopause — and why the answer lies in the hormonal changes affecting airway muscle tone, cortisol patterns, and oxygen levels during sleep. Dr. Campbell breaks down the roles of estrogen and progesterone, how to time hormone testing, and what supplemental progesterone can do for sleep and breathing. Dr. Carson shares what she sees in the mouths of perimenopausal women — from bruxism and jaw pain to gum inflammation — and why those signs point to a systemic problem that requires collaborative care. They also connect oral bacteria (specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis) to Alzheimer's disease, and explain how nitric oxide ties together sleep quality, cardiovascular health, and sexual function. If you've been told your symptoms are "just hormones," this episode is for you. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zPDSJmPbKhc [https://youtu.be/zPDSJmPbKhc] Disclaimer Sleep, Sex & Senility is produced for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared by Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson is not intended to constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a physician-patient or dentist-patient relationship. Always seek the guidance of your physician, dentist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any institution or organization. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 2 | How Oral Health Affects Your Sexual Vitality

What does oral health have to do with sexual vitality? Quite a lot, it turns out. In this episode, Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson explore the science of nitric oxide — the "miracle mouth molecule" — and trace how the bacteria in your mouth, the way you breathe, the quality of your sleep, and what you eat all influence sexual desire and performance in both men and women. They cover how mouth breathing disrupts nitric oxide production, why low nighttime oxygen levels can show up as sexual dysfunction, what clinical signs your dentist might already be seeing, and practical changes — from diet to breathwork to stress reduction — that can make a real difference. A candid, science-backed conversation for anyone who wants to understand the bigger picture of why everything really is connected. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/djVaYpAHKj0 Disclaimer Sleep, Sex & Senility is produced for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared by Dr. Ellie Campbell and Dr. Kathleen Carson is not intended to constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a physician-patient or dentist-patient relationship. Always seek the guidance of your physician, dentist, or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any institution or organization. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.