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From the Office of Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN - Integrative, Biological Dentistry
2020-05-06 15:33
Once again, 90 Day Fiance has come through with some more dental cringe, this time courtesy of “Big Ed”:
While Ed’s motivation for the “gift” is suspect, you… Read More
2020-04-29 16:08
Earlier this year, research presented at the International Stroke Conference provided yet more evidence that attitude makes a difference when it comes to healing.
The research team analyzed… Read More
2020-04-22 15:44
In the search for effective COVID-19 treatments, some researchers have been looking into – and reportedly finding some success with – things like high-dose vitamin C and zinc. No… Read More
2020-04-15 16:19
Breastfeeding is essential – and not just for infant nutrition and overall health. It’s essential for good orofacial development, too, which you can read more about here.
Yet th… Read More
2020-04-08 16:20
While recent health news has necessarily been dominated by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, other things have continued happening in the medical world, such as a new study in the BMJ, which offe… Read More
2020-04-01 16:13
Last week, we looked at the importance of self-care in weathering the extra stress brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. As it shows no signs of abating anytime soon, we thought we&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-03-25 15:44
Here’s a meme you may have seen recently on social media:
On the version we saw, most responses expressed a negative feeling: anxious, nervous, frazzled, depressed, pained, grouchy, l… Read More
2020-03-18 17:16
As we write this, the world has gotten a whole lot quieter in these new days of social distancing.
But not everything is closed – including our office. Though we ask that clients with… Read More
2020-03-11 16:06
Originally posted December 12, 2018
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
You might be surprised to realize just how many health problems wind up labeled as idiopathic – that is, of unknown cau… Read More
2020-03-04 17:12
Just as there’s no separation between your mouth and the rest of your body, there’s no separation between body and mind. Yet for all it’s lip service to “wellness,&rd&hell…Read More
2020-02-26 17:06
Back in 2014, a lot of holistically-minded folks got really excited about a paper in The Lancet Neurology, as it very clearly identified fluoride, among 10 other chemical elements and compou… Read More
2020-02-19 17:21
Well, this is something you don’t see every day:
According to the recently published case report, the woman was 19 when she noticed one of the eyelash-like hairs sticking out from h… Read More
2020-02-12 17:17
Biological dentistry developed out of biological medicine. Unlike conventional medicine, which relies largely on drugs and surgeries that may give the appearance of health, biological medici… Read More
2020-02-05 17:10
So this is a thing that Cheerios is doing, “in an effort to propel heart health conversations”:
So let’s have a conversation about how “heart healthy” these ca… Read More
2020-01-29 16:56
When you’ve grown up in a world were Western Medicine dominates, it can be hard at first to wrap your brain around the concept of regulative medicine and especially the influence of th… Read More
2020-01-22 17:10
Sure, Tesla says that its Autopilot features are meant only to be used with “active driver supervision and do not make the car autonomous.” You don’t have to look hard, tho… Read More
2020-01-15 17:26
One reason why root canal treatment is such a challenge is that it’s not just the root canals themselves that must be cleaned out and disinfected. There are also the miles of microscop… Read More
2020-01-08 17:19
If you’ve been using a regular toothpaste all your life, it can feel pretty strange to use something like the tooth powder we told you about last month or a product like “Toothy… Read More
2019-12-18 17:08
It might be safe to say that 2019 was the year of the root canal – or, rather, the year of surging interest in the potential impact of root canal treatment on overall health and well-b… Read More
2019-12-11 17:05
“The toothpaste aisle is the worst.”
There are only like two toothpaste companies and they make about 1,000 different types. The Crest and Colgate racks are clearly delineated b… Read More
2019-12-04 18:39
A lot of folks don’t think to mention herbal supplements and such when their doctor or dentist asks about medication use. Sometimes, it’s from fear of disapproval; others, becaus… Read More
2019-11-20 17:04
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought,
and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
– GK Chesterton
We’ll be taking a break from blogging through Th… Read More
2019-11-13 16:31
The drug companies have done such an amazing job of drilling it into people’s brains that their products are “safe and effective” and often the best option for coping with… Read More
2019-11-06 16:41
According to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute, about 1 in 5 American adults skip needed dental care. Far and away, the main reason they give is cost. They say they just can… Read More
2019-10-30 15:33
About 10 years ago, we found out just how sacred the Halloween candy tradition is to some people when our post on alternative treats drove an extreme amount of new traffic to our blog &ndash&hell…Read More
2019-10-23 15:41
If you’ve been dealing with long term illness and then learn about the impact that things like cavitations, root canals, or mercury amalgam can have on your health, it’s easy to… Read More
2019-10-16 15:52
Over the years, evidence has built up, suggesting that positive mental states can indeed affect your health for the better. Consider, for instance, how one trio of studies showed ways in whi… Read More
2019-10-09 16:04
How about a little good news this week?
According to recent data from the USDA, although we’re still consuming far too much sugar, Americans seem to be enjoying more whole fruit and dr… Read More
2019-10-02 15:51
Elsewhere on the fluoridation front, another new study questions the conventional wisdom on fluoride varnishes.
The literature review and meta-analysis, published last month in Caries Resea… Read More
2019-09-25 15:41
Fluoride is an unqualified good for preventing tooth decay, suggest its defenders, and fluoridated water is the best means of delivering it to the most people, particularly those who lack ac… Read More
2019-09-18 16:02
In news that should surprise exactly nobody, yet another large study has shown a relationship between soft drink consumption and death risk.
Published earlier this month in JAMA Internal Me… Read More
2019-09-11 15:31
So yes, of course, oral hygiene matters. But it’s not everything, as new research in the BDJ reminds.
The study was just the latest to look at the oral health of elite athletes. It inc… Read More
2019-09-04 17:44
When it comes to cringe, it’s hard to beat a show like 90 Day Fiance, but this recent fleeting moment of Darcy’s oral hygiene was enough to make a dentist shudder:
The whole po… Read More
2019-08-28 15:05
When Dr. V began phasing out mercury amalgam from his dental practice back in the mid-1970s, it was kind of a radical thing.
How times have changed!
These days, about half of all dentists h… Read More
2019-08-21 15:57
If you feel more stressed out than ever these days, you’re hardly alone.
Take our country’s current political climate and recurring episodes of mass violence, top it off with the… Read More
2019-08-14 15:57
Earlier this summer, the Department of Health and Human Services released their latest rankings of the top 10 causes of death here in the US. Unsurprisingly, heart disease and cancer once ag… Read More
2019-08-07 15:57
Recently spotted on Facebook:
There’s a lot of truth in that – but it doesn’t negate the fact that making healthful choices can strain the budgets of more than a few peo… Read More
2019-07-31 15:50
There was an interesting read over at The Nation last week – an interview with SF State professor Ronald Purser about his new book McMindfulness, a critique of the ways in which corpo… Read More
2019-07-24 16:02
One of the many problems with the “health care” biz in this country is the simple fact that so many decisions are driven not by patients or doctors but insurance companies.
Denta… Read More
2019-07-17 15:57
If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you may recall the race to make the fastest toothbrush ever. (If you don’t, here’s a recap).
Now there seems to be a similar &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-07-10 15:52
The hype about dental implants is nothing new to this blog, nor is what the hype covers up.
What is new is that the FDA has finally published it’s once-hidden database on injuries caus… Read More
2019-07-03 15:34
Originally posted February 6, 2013; updated
By Christopher J. Fabricius, ND
A handful of years ago, a lot of interest built up around the release of a film called The Cure Is…, a docu… Read More
2019-06-26 16:01
Even more on “The Power of Positivity” from Dr. Stellar:
The post The Power of Awe & Other Positive Emotions appeared first on Gary M. Verigin, DDS, inc..
Originally from G… Read More
2019-06-19 16:37
The picture hasn’t turned any rosier for oral piercings since we last blogged about some of their unintended consequences, including infection, broken or damaged teeth, and orthodontic… Read More
2019-06-05 16:02
It’s the debate that never ends: Is it better to clean your teeth with an electric brush or manual?
When we last checked in on the matter, there was some evidence that while some power… Read More
2019-05-29 16:09
Did you see the scare piece that PBS NewsHour recently ran on the dangers of DIY sunscreens?
No sooner did they did cite an FDA-led JAMA study published this past May on the potential absorp… Read More
2019-05-22 18:06
Originally posted October 24, 2018
Health is more than just the absence of symptoms. And the good news is that more Americans than ever understand that.
According to a new survey from Samuel… Read More
2019-05-15 15:58
In last week’s post, Dr. V explored some of the factors that can affect our decision-making and, ultimately, well-being. And it brought to mind David Foster Wallace’s famous spee… Read More
2019-05-08 15:56
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
Diseases don’t read textbooks. A good detective never makes a conclusion until everything outside of the box is examined. – Dr. Jerry Bouquot, Oral P… Read More
2019-05-01 15:49
One of the blessings of having access to as much health information as we have today is also its curse. On the one hand, you’re able to take charge of your health and well-being like n… Read More
2019-04-24 16:02
We’re just going to leave this here:
Fitch Solutions highlighted how the six leading chronic illnesses — diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease… Read More
2019-04-17 17:11
There’s a certain type of meme we’ve been seeing a lot more of lately, as the conflict between vaccine proponents and those who favor vaccine choice keeps growing ever more heate… Read More
2019-04-10 16:11
Just in time for spring cleaning comes a new study reminding us that how you clean and what you clean with matter. A lot.
Researchers looked at the long-term effects of cleaning chemicals am… Read More
2019-04-03 16:02
You hear lots about the damage that smoking can do to your health, but many people still don’t realize how brutal it can be on your teeth, as well. It’s the number one risk facto… Read More
2019-03-27 15:48
Every client we see is unique. Each has their own health history and challenges and life situation; their own needs, values, desires, and priorities.
Still, there are some things they have i… Read More
2019-03-20 16:01
If you edit a pig’s genes so the animal produces leaner meat and is more tolerant to cold temperatures, is the resulting pig a GMO or not?
There are those who say “no way.”… Read More
2019-03-13 15:51
“Snacking can be good for you,” swore a recent headline over at WaPo – followed by the caveat “if you make healthy choices.”
And countless readers promptly tune… Read More
2019-03-06 16:51
Our thanks to Dr. Michael Rehme for letting us share this recent post from his office blog on ours…
A couple years back, the European Union took a huge step toward the ultimate phase… Read More
2019-02-27 17:01
Last year, Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings defended the company’s choice to renew the controversial series 13 Reasons Why.
“13 Reasons Why has been enormously popular and… Read More
2019-02-20 16:51
Even if you can’t easily get the lesser known sleep supplements we looked at last week, the more common ones can still be a big help – and not just for getting the quality sleep… Read More
2019-02-13 16:59
Originally posted November 1, 2017
So we’ve looked at why sleep is so important, which naturally raises the question: How can we get more of it – or get better sleep than we&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-02-06 17:03
Root Cause is a powerful film that’s raising awareness about the problems root canal-treated teeth can be.
But we’re also seeing a lot of viewers jumping to the conclusion that t… Read More
2019-01-30 16:46
Dental x-rays aren’t exactly fun, but sometimes, they’re necessary.
They remain the best tool we have for seeing conditions within the tooth, not to mention the supporting bone… Read More
2019-01-23 17:03
It’s one thing to tell you, as we do on our home page, what we believe makes our practice special – or even just what our patients say they value about the holistic, biological d… Read More
2019-01-16 18:26
Once upon a time, we recommended Glide dental tape. Now? Not so much.
New research has confirmed that this product – along with other mainstream, big brand flosses – may be a sou… Read More
2018-12-19 16:58
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been blogging for over 10 years now! Yes, our first post went online all the way back in May of 2008 – a simple quote from James H. West to… Read More
2018-12-12 15:18
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
You might be surprised to realize just how many health problems wind up labeled as idiopathic – that is, of unknown cause. But when you consider how most m… Read More
2018-12-05 16:59
It’s kind of annoying when you run across an article that promises to debunk certain myths and find that it just perpetuates others.
Case in point? A post on root canals that recently… Read More
2018-11-28 17:06
Recently on a holistic health page, we noticed someone asking about whether she should avoid glycerin in toothpaste.
That this was even an issue was news to us – but apparently not to… Read More
2018-11-21 16:50
Safe travels to those of you on the road this week and a very happy Thanksgiving and start to the holiday season for all!
The post Gratitude & Happiness appeared first on Gary M. Verig… Read More
2018-11-07 16:57
Sometimes, when your knowledge expands, a little chaos is created, too. You may need to let go of old ways of knowing, of things you’ve thought to be true for many, many years.
It&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-10-31 15:58
We seldom blog about specific products, but we were recently learned about a new natural toothpaste that seems pretty cool.
Now toothpaste, as our regular readers know, isn’t exactly a… Read More
2018-10-24 15:25
Health is more than just the absence of symptoms. And the good news is that more Americans than ever understand that.
According to a new survey from Samueli Integrative Health Programs, more… Read More
2018-10-17 16:11
According to a new industry-backed survey, nearly 70% of American consumers aren’t really clear about what GMOs are – or at least “are not confident” that they know w… Read More
2018-10-10 14:53
No one would be surprised if you missed this oh-so-important celebrity item amidst news about the Kavanaugh hearings, midterm elections, and the MLB postseason (Go Braves!): Dave Grohl, fron… Read More
2018-10-03 14:57
We’re just going to leave this here:
According to Mark W. Clemens, MD, Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery and senior investigator, the team looked at “certain rare diseases&r&hell…Read More
2018-09-26 14:58
A new review of earlier research confirms the main rationale for dentists recommending soft-bristle toothbrushes over harder-bristle ones: They’re less apt to damage your gums.
The res… Read More
2018-09-19 15:07
Originally posted March 28, 2018; updated
Health and illness are driven by the condition of the body’s internal environment or biological terrain. But what is the terrain, exactly? Wha… Read More
2018-09-12 15:01
Too much sugar is bad for teeth, gums, and body alike, and the easiest way to avoid getting too much of the stuff is to avoid processed foods all together and minimize the amount you use in… Read More
2018-09-05 13:44
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions louder than your words. – M. Scott Peck
We are living in chaotic times. The linear world humani… Read More
2018-08-29 15:54
To learn more about the systemic risks of root canal therapy and what to do about existing root canal teeth in your mouth, see our guide.
The post The Trouble with Root Canal Treatment appe… Read More
2018-08-15 16:01
Our office has been mercury-free for decades now. We began the transition in the mid-1970s and were completely mercury-free by the early 1980s.
Not only are we mercury-free, but we’re… Read More
2018-08-08 15:55
Some folks like to say that the difference between conventional medicine and holistic, regulative, or other unorthodox therapies is that the former is “proven,” the latter is not… Read More
2018-08-01 15:13
Google Alerts occasionally delivers articles that make us smile – like this recent piece on “one of the latest fads in dentistry.”
The “fad” in question? Holist… Read More
2018-07-25 17:14
Orange may be the new black, but according to a recent Newsweek headline, benzos are the “next opioid crisis.” Prescribed for everything from anxiety to insomnia, restless leg sy… Read More
2018-07-18 16:46
If you’ve got gum disease – and most American adults do to one degree or another – dealing with it isn’t just a matter of brushing and flossing more.
Other factors co… Read More
2018-06-27 16:03
Originally posted December 7, 2016
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
One of the main goals of true biological dental medicine is to reestablish the patient’s overall health by eliminating l… Read More
2018-06-20 14:48
Updated from the original, posted March 23, 2016
If dental nightmares are your thing, the news can feed you plenty.
First came “the horror dentist,” on trial for intentional viol… Read More
2018-06-13 14:53
Last month, at a California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, one presenting dentist lamented the fact that despite all the hygiene coaching and fluoride, too many patients were coming… Read More
2018-06-06 14:59
Congratulations to Marlisa Hartmann, who won the giveaway copy of Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic! And thank you to all who entered the drawing. We hope to offer others in the near futu… Read More
2018-05-30 14:43
Originally posted June 21, 2017
Over the past decade or so, conventional dentistry has finally begun to appreciate the relationship between oral and systemic health. It’s a welcome ch… Read More
2018-05-23 14:57
Would you like to get your dental care from a robot?
If you said “no, thanks,” you’re in a narrow majority. According to a recent survey, 51% said they “were moderat… Read More
2018-05-16 14:59
The Danger Within Us
One of the things we love about our patients is that they tend to be devoted to learning as much as they can about mouth-body health and how to achieve their desired le… Read More
2018-05-09 14:46
Updated from the original
Another year, another National Root Canal Awareness Week is underway, courtesy of the American Association of Endodontists (i.e., root canal specialists).
“Mi… Read More
2018-05-02 14:19
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN
Physicians trained in orthodox Western medicine are marvelously able to treat cases that come into emergency rooms – victims of accidents or shooting… Read More
2018-04-25 15:25
Originally posted June 7, 2017; updated
Imagine you’re locked in a room where low levels of carbon monoxide are constantly being piped in. Eventually, you start to get a headache. You… Read More
2018-04-04 14:48
Our thanks to the office of Houston biological dentist Dr. Bill Glaros for letting us share this recent post from their blog. You’ll find the original here.
We’ve all heard that… Read More
2018-03-28 14:54
Health and illness are driven by the condition of the body’s internal environment or biological terrain. But what is the terrain, exactly? What is it made of? What happens there? How c… Read More
2018-03-21 14:52
Remember those millions of new patients created by the latest change in blood pressure guidelines, all freshly eligible for drug treatment they hadn’t needed just the day before?
Oops… Read More
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