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No matter where readers are on their health journey, “Oral: The Swedish-Inspired Secret to Full Body Health Starting in Your Mouth” will provide new insights about the oral-systemic connection, and actionable steps for feeling better now and in years to come.

Reading the book you will learn:

→ The surprising link between imbalances in the mouth and adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancers and autoimmune diseases.

→ How the highway to health is two-way street: what goes on in your mouth can affect your gut, but the reverse is also true.

→ The Swedish philosophy of “lagom” as a guidepost for balanced living to support your overall health and happiness.

→ How you should eat, when you should eat, and what you should eat as one of the four pillars of healthy living.

→ The health benefits of stimulating Nitric Oxide production through nose breathing and much more.

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BOOK PRAISE

  • A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair and beard, wearing a white button-up shirt, standing against a gray background.

     Mark Hyman MD, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Function Health

    "As Jessica Lederhausen makes clear in this groundbreaking book, our dental health is impacted by much more than our oral hygiene. What we eat, how we move, sleep and manage stress are all essential in maintaining dental health, which then supports the rest of our body to stay healthy."

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    Avanti Kumar Singh MD, AuthorSpeaker, Author, Physician, + Ayurveda Expert.

    This book is more than just a guide; it's a catalyst for change in how we perceive and approach oral health. Jessica’s passion for the subject is palpable on every page, making Oral not only informative but also deeply inspiring. It's a must-read for anyone dedicated to fostering a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, starting from the mouth, the gateway to our overall well-being.

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    Robert Waldinger Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Director, Harvard Study of Adult Development

    "Jessica Lederhausen reminds us that everything is connected, and that the mouth is a primary gateway to total body health. She shines light on what many of us take for granted – our mouths – and her book offers sensible, practical guidance for healthier living."

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    Ayelet Fishbach, The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

    Oral is eye-opening. Jessica Lederhausen teaches you how to gain control over your mouth health so that you’re knowledgeable, confident and ready to take action. Her unique expertise in dentistry and the study of motivation provides a new and refreshing perspective. What a fun read. 

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    Dean Ornish MD #1 New York Times bestselling author and Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF

    “Your mouth is the portal to your health.  This extraordinary book explains why.  As someone I have known and trusted for years, Jessica Lederhausen and I are aligned in our lifestyle-based approach to sustainable wellness. Through her unique lens as a Swedish-born dentist, public health advocate and “lagom” (balance) coach, she makes the crucial connection between oral health and systemic health that is grounded in science, with actionable steps optimize our health and wellbeing.  Highly recommended!”

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    Maria Sooina Founder of the channel Sleep Apnea: Snoring breathing help. Airway centric dentist.

    "Jessica Lederhausen's book, 'Oral,' is a masterful exploration of health pillars like nutrition, sleep, movement, and breathing. With elegance, she simplifies complex medical concepts, making them easily understandable. Dr. Lederhausen unveils the crucial link between oral health and overall well-being. The book not only elucidates these ideas but also provides practical solutions, offering a valuable guide to forming habits that lay the foundation for optimal health." Maria Sokolina DDS

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    Linda Åkeson McGurk Wordsmith * Nature Nerd * Keynote Speaker

    “ORAL is an eye-opening foray into the interconnectedness of our mouth and overall health – and how establishing effective habits can help us improve both. Without ever being preachy or overbearing, Jessica Lederhausen’s Swedish-inspired lagom approach to health is just what the doctor ordered.”