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Dr. Mandeep Johal, Guelph, ON (2026)

01/30/2026

What if food reactions aren’t actually about the food itself? 🤔

💭 For many families, the story looks like this:
Foods are eliminated.
Labels are added.
Restrictions grow.

But... symptoms don’t fully resolve - they just shift ❌

💡 That’s because not all food reactions are driven by digestion alone.

Many are rooted in how the nervous system responds to foods, stressors, and environmental triggers - something most families and providers are never taught to look at 🧠

👉 This is exactly what we’ll be unpacking during our Live Webinar - through real-life case studies and gentle, whole-body strategies that go beyond avoidance.

✨ Live Webinar: Food Sensitivities - A Lactation, Naturopathic, and Airway Approach
* Date: Wednesday, February 11
* Time: 8:00am - 9:30am EST
* Live via Zoom
* Recording Included with Registration

🎟️ Register via Bio Link

Why This Webinar is Different
This isn’t another talk about cutting foods, “waiting it out,” or managing symptoms indefinitely. Instead, you’ll learn:
👉 Why food reactions don’t always mean a true allergy
👉 How the nervous system plays a role in sensitivities and regulation
👉 When elimination diets help - and when they create more stress
👉 How families have safely reintroduced foods they were told to avoid forever
👉 What it looks like to support food sensitivities without fear-based restriction

Meet the Panel:
• - Airway Dentist & Tongue-Tie Specialist
• .lactation - Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Dr. Tom Daly - Naturopathic Doctor (NAET)

From regulation and oral development to food sensitivities and nervous system balance, this collaborative approach helps families and providers understand why symptoms persist - and explore gentle, supportive solutions that can truly help ♥️

💫 Open to all parents, families, and healthcare providers - we would love to have you join us!

If food sensitivities have felt confusing, limiting, or overwhelming… this conversation may shift how you see them entirely 🤍

🔗 Link in bio to register!

01/26/2026

Airway and myofunctional therapists talk about this all the time - and once my patients understand it, they can’t unsee it 👀

The tongue suctioned to the palate (the roof of the mouth) is its natural resting position. And that one simple position plays a much bigger role in health than most people realize.

👅When the tongue rests up on the palate, it:
• Helps keep the airway open and supports healthy nasal breathing
• Provides gentle, consistent support for jaw growth and facial balance
• Encourages proper palate development, creating space for teeth to erupt naturally
• Improves swallowing patterns, speech clarity, and oral coordination
• Influences head and neck posture, balance, and whole-body alignment

💡The tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the body and it works day and night.
When it rests low in the mouth, the body often has to compensate through mouth breathing, jaw tension, dental crowding, or changes in posture.

When it rests up on the palate, everything can work more efficiently - better support, better function, better outcomes. No wonder we’re obsessed 🤍

Once you understand the connection, everything starts to make sense ✨

👉 Stay tuned - more to come on breathing and tongue posture!

01/20/2026

Every day, families come to me looking for answers. 🤍

They’re doing everything right - but their little one is still struggling with feeding, reflux, unsettled sleep, congestion, or ongoing discomfort. Many parents have already tried “all the things,” yet something still doesn’t feel right.

As an airway dentist, I’ve seen how often food sensitivities and gut regulation are left out of the conversation - even though they can play a meaningful role in how infants and children feed, sleep, breathe, and regulate. 👩‍🍼

That’s why I’m hosting a Live Webinar on Infant Food Sensitivities, bringing together a truly collaborative perspective.

I’ll be joined by
✨ Abby McKenzie, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant)
✨ Dr. Tom Daly, Naturopathic Doctor (NAET)

Together, we’ll explore:
• How food sensitivities may impact feeding, digestion, sleep, and behaviour
• The connection between airway health, oral development, and the gut
• Gentle, non-invasive approaches like NAET
• Practical, supportive strategies for babies, children, and families - without unnecessary restriction or overwhelm

This isn’t about quick fixes or “waiting it out.”
It’s about understanding the whole picture - and supporting families with clarity and confidence.

👉 Whether you’re a parent searching for answers or a provider supporting families, this webinar is for you.

🎥 Live webinar + full recording for all registrants
🎟️ Register via Link in Bio

I’d love to have you join us 🤍

01/16/2026

There’s so much information (and misinformation) about tongue ties - and I know how overwhelming that can feel as a parent 🤍

I want to gently walk through some of the most common things parents are told, and offer a bit of clarity along the way.

✨ “Your baby is gaining weight, which means feeding is going well.”
Weight gain is important, but it doesn’t always tell the whole story. Many babies learn to compensate during feeds. They may gain weight, yet feeding can still be inefficient, tiring, or uncomfortable - for baby and for you.

✨ “Tongue ties only matter in the newborn stage.”
Tongue function matters far beyond infancy. It influences how a child grows and develops - playing an important role in eating, breathing, speech, posture, facial development, and sleep quality as children grow.

✨ “Everything looks normal, so there’s nothing to worry about.”
This is something I hear often. Many routine exams don’t include a functional assessment of the tongue, oral tissues, or airway. A baby can look “fine” and still be working much harder than they should. A functional evaluation simply adds another important piece to the picture.

✨ “Tongue tie concerns will resolve on their own.”
Some babies do adapt - but adapting doesn’t always mean thriving. When restrictions affect feeding, breathing, comfort, or development, early support can make a meaningful difference. Sometimes that support is monitoring, sometimes it’s therapy, and sometimes it’s more - every child is different.

My approach has never been about rushing into a decision - or dismissing concerns. It’s about listening, assessing function, and choosing the right support for that child.

You deserve clarity - and your child deserves care that looks at the whole picture 🥰

01/15/2026

🚨 Parents & Providers: many infants continue to struggle with feeding, reflux, and sleep - even after careful assessment.

One piece that’s often missed?
Food sensitivities ❌

When latch, positioning, body tension, and tongue function have already been addressed but symptoms persist, food sensitivities may be the missing factor - affecting regulation, digestion, and overall comfort.

✨ You're Invited to our Live Webinar:
Infant Food Sensitivities - A Lactation, Naturopathic, and Airway Approach to Holistic Solutions ✨

This conversation brings parents and healthcare providers together to explore why these symptoms continue - and how to support infants through gentle, whole-body solutions.

👩‍⚕️ Hosted By:
• Abby McKenzie, IBCLC .lactation
• Dr. Tom Daly, Naturopathic Doctor (NAET)
• Dr. Mandeep Johal, Airway Dentist & Tongue-Tie Specialist

We’ll Explore 👇
•How food sensitivities impact feeding, digestion, sleep, and behaviour
•Signs of food sensitivities and how they affect infant health and breastfeeding
•How NAET, a gentle and non-invasive approach, supports desensitization to food triggers
•The role of breathing, airway health, and oral development in infant regulation and growth
•Supportive strategies that don’t rely on restrictive diets or expensive formulas

Whether you’re a parent searching for clearer answers or a provider supporting infants and families — this webinar will help you connect the dots.

Can’t attend live? A recording will be shared with everyone that registers.

🔗 Register via link in bio!

01/14/2026

🚨 Parents & Providers: many infants continue to struggle with feeding, reflux, and sleep - even after careful assessment.

One piece that’s often missed?
Food sensitivities ❌

When latch, positioning, body tension, and tongue function have already been addressed but symptoms persist, food sensitivities may be the missing factor.

✨ Join Us for a Live Webinar:
Infant Food Sensitivities - A Lactation, Naturopathic, and Airway Approach to Holistic Solutions ✨

This interdisciplinary conversation brings parents and healthcare providers together to explore why these symptoms continue - and how to support infants through gentle, whole-body solutions.

👩‍⚕️ Hosted By:
• Abby McKenzie, IBCLC .lactation
• Dr. Tom Daly, Naturopathic Doctor (NAET)
• Dr. Mandeep Johal, Airway Dentist & Tongue-Tie Specialist

We’ll Explore 👇
•How food sensitivities impact feeding, digestion, sleep, and behaviour
•Signs of food sensitivities and how they affect infant health and breastfeeding
• How NAET, a gentle and non-invasive approach, supports desensitization to food triggers
•The role of breathing, airway health, and oral development in infant regulation and growth
•Supportive strategies that don’t rely on cutting out essential foods or expensive specialty formulas

Whether you’re a parent searching for clearer answers or a provider supporting infants and families — this webinar is for you.

Can’t attend live? The recording will be shared with everyone who registers.

🔗 Register via link in bio!

01/12/2026

👂Is your child getting frequent ear infections and you’re left wondering why?

This is something I see often, and there may be more going on than just the ears.

Inside the ear is a small passageway called the Eustachian tube. Its role is to:
✔️ drain fluid from the middle ear
✔️ balance pressure behind the eardrum

For the Eustachian tubes to work properly, they need to open and close regularly — and that movement depends on muscles that are activated by proper tongue function.

Here’s the connection 👇
When the tongue lifts and presses into the soft palate (the back part of the roof of the mouth), it activates the palatini muscles, which help the Eustachian tubes drain.

If a child has low tongue posture or an improper swallow pattern, the middle and back of the tongue may not engage the soft palate. When this happens:
❌ the palatini muscles aren’t activated
❌ the Eustachian tubes don’t drain effectively
❌ fluid can build up
❌ middle ear infections become more likely

👉 Certain habits or restrictions can contribute to poor tongue posture and swallowing patterns, including:
• prolonged pacifier and bottle use
• sippy cups
• thumb sucking
• tongue ties

If ear infections are a recurring concern, it may be helpful to look beyond the ears alone. A functional airway dentist or myofunctional therapist can assess tongue function, posture, and oral habits to help identify possible root causes — not just manage symptoms 💫

💬 Has your child struggled with frequent ear infections?

01/07/2026

One of the most meaningful parts of my work is supporting patients as their movement improves and long-held tension begins to release after a tongue-tie release ❤️

This patient was genuinely surprised by how much more comfortably she could move her neck following her release — something that had felt restricted for a long time. The tightness she had been carrying day after day finally had space to let go.

That same tension had also been contributing to frequent migraines. By addressing the restriction and improving tongue mobility, we were able to reduce the strain her body had been compensating for daily ✔️

This is why tongue-ties aren’t just about the tongue. They’re connected to the neck, posture, fascia, and how the body moves and feels as a whole.

When restriction is removed, the body often responds with more freedom, less tension, and improved range of motion — sometimes more than patients expect ✨

12/30/2025

A more defined jawline doesn’t always require botox or fillers ✨

One of the most natural (and often overlooked) ways to support jawline definition is by addressing tongue posture. In many cases, the jaw needs better function - not a procedure. ❌

When the tongue rests low in the mouth, it reduces airway support, leads to mouth breathing, and limits the tongue’s ability to support the jaw. Over time, this can contribute to a softer or more recessed jawline and chin.

👅 Proper tongue posture means the entire tongue (not just the tip) rests gently on the roof of the mouth. This helps:
• Naturally support the jaw and chin  • Encourage nasal breathing • Improve muscle tone under the chin • Support balanced facial structure and jaw definition over time

It can be tempting to look for quick fixes such as botox and filler. But there are natural approaches that work with the body. They may take more awareness and consistency, but they address the root cause and support not just appearance - but breathing, posture, and overall health too. 🙌

A defined jawline isn’t just cosmetic - it’s functional.

Try this: notice how your face looks and feels when your tongue is resting low versus resting gently on the palate. This daily habit can make a meaningful difference over time. 💫

Tongue up. Breathe through your nose. Support your jaw naturally 🤍

12/22/2025

🚨As a parent, you may hear things like “they’ll grow out of it” - and while that can feel reassuring in the moment, it’s often not the full picture!

Concerns like:
• feeding difficulties
• mouth breathing
• snoring or restless sleep
• bedwetting
• crowded baby teeth
• frequent congestion
• difficulty chewing or swallowing

aren’t things your child will just “outgrow.” They’re often early signs that the airway, oral function, or growth patterns need support.

Your child deserves more than a wait-and-see approach. 💛

When we address these concerns early, care is typically gentler, more effective, and far better for long-term health, growth, and development.

Trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s okay to ask more questions, seek another opinion, and keep advocating until the care truly feels right for your child. ✨

Early support isn’t overreacting - it’s protecting your child’s future health. 🤗

12/18/2025

Many behaviours that are labeled as “attention” or “behavior” concerns in children may actually be rooted in how they breathe and sleep 💡

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and ADHD can look very similar on the surface - but the why behind them can be very different.

🚨When a child isn’t breathing properly at night, their body doesn’t fully rest or recover. Instead of deep, restorative sleep, the nervous system stays in a state of alert. Over time, this can show up as:

• difficulty focusing
• hyperactivity or restlessness
• emotional dysregulation
• irritability
• bedwetting and snoring
• chronic mouth breathing

In children, poor sleep doesn’t always look like fatigue - it often looks like more energy, not less.

One of the most common contributors to disrupted sleep is mouth breathing during the night. When oxygen levels drop and breathing is inefficient, the body shifts into fight-or-flight mode, which interrupts brain development, learning, and emotional regulation. 🧠

This is why airway and sleep screening matters.

Before assuming a behavioural diagnosis is the full story, it’s important to ask:
👉 How is this child breathing?
👉 How is their airway developing?
👉 How restorative is their sleep?

The good news? There are supportive, non-invasive ways to help - and early intervention can make a meaningful difference.

Awareness is the first step ♥️

Dr. Mandeep Johal

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