biological terrain Archives - Gary M. Verigin, DDS, inc.
KTH Flashback: How Biological Terrain Assessment Can Help Make “Mystery” Illnesses a Lot Less Mysterious
Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
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 cause. But when you consider how most medicine is done from a linear mindset – one symptom, one cause – this fact becomes […]
“Exuberant Hair on the Chin & Neck”…& Gums?
Posted on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
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 her gums and sought help. The doctors found that she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder in that can cause excess hair […]
How the Extracellular Matrix Influences Your Health
Posted on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
When you’ve grown up in a world where Western Medicine dominates, it can be hard at first to wrap your brain around the concept of regulative medicine and especially the influence of the extracellular matrix (ECM) – a/k/a the biological terrain – on health and illness. Since regulative medicine is the foundation of biological dentistry, […]
When Drugs & Botanicals Collide
Posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
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, because botanicals seem so benign compared to “drugs.” They’re “natural,” so they must not count. But truth be told, mixing pharmaceuticals and herbal medications can in some […]
Not “Side Effects.” Effects.
Posted on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
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 whatever ails you, there’s a point that bears repeating: Drugs do not have “side effects,” per se. They have effects. Some of those effects are […]
Why We Start with the Biological Terrain: Sarah’s Story
Posted on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
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 think that simply addressing them is all that you need to finally begin healing. But despite what you hear from some corners of the […]
What the Top 10 Causes of Death Say About the Usual Ideas of Illness & Health
Posted on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
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 again appeared in the top two spots, accounting for 44.3% of all deaths in 2017. In fact, the whole list was pretty familiar, though […]
Use Probiotics Wisely
Posted on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
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 never before. On the other, without an in-depth, big-picture understanding, you can wind up making things worse. Case in point? […]
It’s Not Just Vaccines
Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
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 heated: While we certainly question the “wisdom” of current vaccine practices and believe it wiser to focus on building physical resilience naturally by nurturing the […]
Vaping Is “Healthier” Than Smoking?: A Look at the Evidence
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
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 factor for gum disease. Ultimately, this makes it one of the leading causes of tooth loss, as well. For gum disease […]