Your Whole Health Smiles With You What happens to your mouth impacts what happens to the rest of your body. We’ve shared before that poor oral health is linked with heart disease, preterm birth, Alzheimer’s disease, and many other ailments. Keeping your mouth healthy is good for the rest of your body. But cosmetic procedures that give you the confidence to smile can also provide benefits. The science backs it up: Smiling is good for us. A 2010 study found that people with more intense smiles live longer. Meanwhile, additional research shows that happiness is associated with longevity, indicating that your mood might matter just as much as your diet for a healthy lifestyle. That’s not all. Smiling reduces stress, improves mood, and can even reduce pain. Some research suggests it may also help lower blood pressure and heart rate, and experts believe that smiling might also boost your immune system. Even better, in addition to this, your smile can also help other people feel good because smiling is contagious, making the people you’re interacting with more likely to smile when you’re smiling. EASY VEGAN BAKED BEANS July is National Baked Beans Month, and you don’t need bacon to celebrate this iconic side dish! This plant-based version will be a crowd-pleaser at your next vegan barbecue. There are other social benefits. Many studies have shown that people view those who smile as more attractive and younger than those who don’t. Additional research indicates that frequent smilers appear more confident and are generally more successful than their frowny counterparts. If you’re not a big smiler, your goal should be to fake it until you make it. The more often you do this, the easier it will come. And the very act of smiling is likely to make you feel better. Studies have shown that smiling relieves stress WHEN YOU’RE SMILING
Refer a Friend, Get a Brighter Smile! That’s right! Every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning! Still, some people smile less often than they should — or even less than they want to — because they’re ashamed about their teeth. If that describes you, cosmetic dentistry can help provide the confidence you need to show your pearly whites to the world! Orthodontics, whitening, veneers, and implants can correct your specific concerns and produce a smile you’ll be proud to show off. Make your appointment today — your happiness and health could depend on it. and elevates your mood even if the smile is forced. Smiling even helps release feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin — so when you’re feeling down might be the best time to put on a happy face.
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil •
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
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3/4 cup molasses
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2 tsp Sriracha
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 15-oz cans navy beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 tsp salt
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. In a large pot over medium
3. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the beans into the pot. Mix the sauce well, then stir in the beans. 4. Ladle the beans into a 9x13- inch pan and bake for 1 hour. Serve warm and enjoy!
heat, warm olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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