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The Root of the MatterAuthor: Dr. Rachaele Carver, D.M.D. Board-Certified, Biologic, Naturopathic Dentist
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74. Why Your Nervous System Is the Missing Link in Health, Detox, and Healing
Episode 74
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
What if real healing this year has less to do with trying harder and more to do with listening differently?In this episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver explores why New Year’s resolutions so often fail and what actually creates lasting change in the body.Instead of focusing on goals, this conversation centers on values, nervous system regulation, and the foundational pillars of health that support true healing from the inside out.Drawing from clinical experience, personal health challenges, and a powerful reminder from time spent in Italy, Dr. Carver explains how safety, rest, and emotional regulation directly impact digestion, inflammation, detoxification, and overall resilience.This episode is an invitation to slow down, realign, and build health in a way your body can actually sustain.In this episode, you will learn:Why most New Year’s resolutions do not stickThe difference between chasing goals and living in alignment with valuesThe five core pillars of health that influence oral and whole-body wellnessWhy nervous system regulation is the foundation of digestion, immunity, and detoxHow stress disrupts minerals, enzymes, and gut healthWhy detox does not work when the body does not feel safeHow relaxation and environment can dramatically change inflammation and symptomsSimple ways to support your nervous system before changing your diet or routineKey themes discussed:Nervous system health as the missing link in chronic symptomsDiet, sleep, movement, and minerals as supportive tools, not fixesEmotional and mental health as drivers of physical healingConsistency and planning as acts of self-respect, not disciplineListening to the body instead of forcing it to complyA grounding takeawayYour body is not broken. It is responding exactly as it was designed to.Healing happens when we stop fighting symptoms and start creating the conditions where the body feels safe enough to repair, digest, and release.Maybe the first step this year is not a new plan, but a slower breath.Your body already knows the way.Connect with Dr. CarverJoin the 6-Week Gum Disease Course: https://reversegumdiseaseinsixweeks.info/optinpageBook Your Personalized Consultation: https://calendly.com/drcarver-1/health-coaching-consult?month=2025-10Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.








