Biological Dental Health in 2014 – A Last Look Back
Following our tradition, we start the new year by taking a quick look back at the past year in the life of this blog. As ever, we remain especially grateful to all of you who check in here regularly,...
View ArticleBiosis #46: Dentistry Shouldn’t Be “Just Another Profession,” Embracing...
The February 2015 issue of Biosis, our quarterly newsletter, is now online. In this issue: JoAnne’s Motivational Minute: Embracing Difference I think of the patchwork quilts my great grandmother once...
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, we share one of our favorite talks on gratitude by leading expert Dr. Robert Emmons of UC Davis: All of us here at Dr. Verigin’s office wish you and yours a very happy...
View ArticleBiosis #49: Finding a World of Blessings, Outer Environment/Inner Environment...
The Winter 2015 issue of Biosis, our quarterly newsletter, is now online. In this issue: JoAnne’s Motivational Minute: Finding a World of Blessings If you’ve been getting our newsletter for a while,...
View ArticleHow Your Attitude Can Affect Your Health
Thoughts are powerful. When they become actions, of course, they can change the world. But even when we keep them inside our own heads, they can affect not only the way we see the world but our very...
View ArticleHealthy Eating: Let’s Talk Instant Gratification
Most of us are raised to eat around emotional situations. When we have something to celebrate, we go out, have a “nice dinner,” and raise our glass. When we mourn the loss of a loved one or celebrate...
View ArticleKTH Flashback: How Your Attitude Can Affect Your Health
Originally posted February 10, 2016 Thoughts are powerful. When they become actions, of course, they can change the world. But even when we keep them inside our own heads, they can affect not only the...
View ArticleThanks-Giving: 11 More Awesome Quotes on Gratitude
“I made cranberry sauce, and when it was done put it into a dark blue bowl for the beautiful contrast. I was thinking, doing this, about the old ways of gratitude: Indians thanking the deer they’d...
View ArticleGratitude & Happiness
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. Verigin, DDS, inc..
View ArticleReprogramming Your Brain
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 which hope can...
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