Meet Aviva Wertkin, Naturopathic Doctor, as she shares her unique approach and background to functional medicine and restoring health by finding the underlying cause. After meeting a very unique Naturopathic doctor who was identifying and treating the Causes of disease, Dr. Wertkin was able to reverse each of her own diagnoses. Now it has been over 13 years without any of her “incurable” diseases.  This launched Dr. Aviva's journey to becoming an amazing healer: "It’s been a dream come true to provide others with effective holistic healthcare in a loving and nurturing manner." - Dr. Aviva.In this episode, Dr. Aviva and Dr. Carver cover many topics, including how the mouth is used in naturopathic medicine to guide diagnosis and treatment. Check out this episode to learn what are some of the oral indications of non-optimum health or even disease processes, from the tongue, to how your breath smells or your cheeks look. Other topics covered are... Stress and your health. Vital vitamins & minerals for disease prevention & optimal health. Hormonal health & function for women. How to create the optimal oral pH for strong, cavity-free teeth. Amalgam fillings and heavy metal poisoning. Importance of drainage for detoxing the body. Mouth ulcers or sores and B-vitamin deficiencies. Applied Kinesiology to find the root cause. And much, much more!  To contact Dr. Wertkin, check out her website: https://avivawertkin.com/contact-dr-aviva-wertkin/Or call her office at Tel (303) 775 - 3198To contact Dr. Carver directly, email her at drcarver@carverfamilydentistry.com. Want to talk with someone at Dr. Carver's office? Call her practice: 413-663-7372Disclaimer: 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.