Dry Mouth and Hormones: The Autonomic Lens

Split illustration comparing a cool blue, well-lubricated mouth with a red, dry and parched mouth.

Dry mouth is often described as “not enough saliva,” but that phrase misses part of the story. Saliva is a tightly regulated secretion shaped by the nervous system, gland function, medications, hydration, disease, and—less directly—hormonal state. A person can also experience dry mouth even when measured salivary flow is within the normal range. [1][2]

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pH Imbalance

Featured image for a blog article about ph imbalance, depicts orange scales.

pH imbalance, is there a connection with hormones? Corinne and I recently engaged in an extensive exploration of sodium bicarbonate, delving into its diverse applications and potential benefits, which we enthusiastically shared with our radio audience during our latest broadcast—check out the show below for all the fascinating details. In conducting our research, we relied … Read more