Have you ever wondered why you struggle to fall asleep after scrolling through your phone or watching TV right before bed? The culprit might be hiding in plain sight—blue light.

In this illuminating conversation with Sam Nana, product expert at Block Blue Light, we dive deep into how artificial light affects your body's natural rhythms and overall health. Sam shares how the company's founder, Daniel Evett, transformed his own battle with chronic insomnia into a mission to create science-based solutions that actually work, unlike the cheap "blue blockers" flooding the market that filter as little as 5-15% of harmful light.

We explore the fascinating science of circadian rhythm—your body's internal clock that regulates sleep, hormone production, and energy levels. You'll discover why not all blue light is bad (you actually need natural blue light during daylight hours) and how different wavelengths affect your body throughout the day. Sam breaks down which specific wavelengths cause the most disruption to melatonin production and how properly designed glasses can target these precise frequencies.

Parents will be particularly interested in our discussion about children's heightened sensitivity to blue light and practical solutions for protecting developing minds. I share my own experience using these glasses with my toddler, who now actually requests them before screen time—with remarkable improvements in her bedtime routine.

Beyond glasses, we discuss whole-home solutions including specialized lighting that can transform your sleep environment without forcing you to abandon technology altogether. The conversation reveals how simple changes to your lighting could potentially address issues like insomnia, headaches, fatigue, and poor focus that many attribute to other causes.

Ready to transform your sleep quality and energy levels? Listen now and discover how managing your light exposure could be the missing piece in your health puzzle. Your future well-rested self will thank you!

Link for these products: https://www.blockbluelight.com/?ref=greencitydental

At 85-years old, Roger Price is a pioneer in airway health and breathing re-education. He played a key role in the development of Myobrace, created the AddressStrep app, and is the founder and CEO of the International Institute for Orthopostural Education (IIOPE), a Sydney-based nonprofit focused on preventative early intervention in children's health.

In this latest episode of Your Mouth Matters, Roger sits down with Dr. Rebecca Taylor to discuss his decades of research into breathing dysfunction and why he believes we're facing a silent health crisis in kids. He shares shocking findings from international school screenings, where 63 out of 65 six-year-olds failed five basic life milestones, and explains why breathing problems don't start at night with sleep apnea but during the day with compensatory patterns that can begin as early as birth.

The two discuss signs that parents can watch for, from how their child chews an apple to whether they can stand on one foot. Roger introduces revolutionary concepts to understand breathing chemistry and explains why early intervention could prevent a lifetime of health struggles. He also talks about his upcoming book and affordable monitoring devices designed to help families take control of their breathing health.

This episode offers both hope and practical guidance to parents who have sensed that something isn't quite right with their child's health but haven't been able to get answers.

Learn more about the International Institute for Orthopostural Education (IIOPE): https://iiope.org/

Learn more about Dr. T and Green City Dental: https://greencitydental.com

Learn more about O2dontics: https://o2dontics.com

In this episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. Rebecca Taylor sits down with Suzi Swope, the trusted voice behind Gurl Gone Green, to talk about everyday toxins and how we can get rid of them. From personal care products to cleaning supplies to our food, Suzi reveals how the choices we make can either support or sabotage our health - including our oral health.

As a mom of four who transformed her family's lifestyle after learning the truth about conventional consumer products, Suzi shares her practical journey from product fanatic to clean living advocate. She breaks down the overwhelming task of transitioning to natural living into manageable steps and offers real-world tips for doing so without breaking the bank - or your sanity.

The conversation also explores how everyday toxins can impact our health and how reducing your toxic load can impact everything from skin health to sleep quality. Dr. T and Suzi discuss the importance of creating a safe home environment as your "sacred ground" - a concept that extends to supporting the body's natural healing processes.

Suzi demystifies label reading, shares some of her favorite clean beauty and household brands, and explains how simple swaps (like switching from fluoride toothpaste to hydroxyapatite) can make a difference. She emphasizes that small, consistent changes add up over time, making clean living feel actually achievable.

This episode delivers the practical guidance and encouragement you need to reduce your family's toxic burden and support optimal mouth/body health from the inside out.

• Learn more about Suzi & Gurl Gone Green: https://gurlgonegreen.com/
• Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Taylor & Green City Dental: https://greencitydental.com/