Whole Person Health
Whole Person Health
Holistic Lifestyle & Holistic Dentistry
Holistic lifestyle and holistic way of thinking is a view of life where you are making healthy choices, for your mouth, body, and mind, and taking time to focus on your health.
No one are interested to have poison in their mouth nor in their body, and most people want to live and have a balanced mouth and body.
It is clear enough that nature has mostly given you the best natural tooth, and that it is very important to prevent that the natural tooth gets destroyed.
The oral-systemic connection refers to the link between oral health and the overall health of the body. It means that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body, and vice versa.
Here’s how it works in simple terms:
Gum Disease and Heart Health: Bacteria from gum infections can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to inflammation in blood vessels. This increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes and Oral Health: People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease. At the same time, gum infections can make it harder to control blood sugar levels.
Pregnancy Complications: Poor oral health has been linked to premature birth and low birth weight in babies.
Lung Infections: Bacteria from the mouth can be inhaled into the lungs, potentially causing pneumonia, especially in older adults.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Research suggests that bacteria from gum disease may play a role in brain inflammation, which could contribute to Alzheimer’s.
Taking care of your mouth doesn’t just give you a bright smile—it helps protect your entire body. Regular brushing, flossing, dental check-ups, and a healthy diet are key to maintaining both oral and overall health.
Holistic Approach
A holistic approach to dentistry takes the whole person into consideration and strives to improve their overall health.
We consider dental health and well-being in the context of each patient's total physical and emotional health.
Holistic dentistry is the practice of diagnosing, preventing and helping to find the root causes of diseases. Holistic dentistry has the philosophy of holism while focusing treatment that respects the entire state of a patient's well-being.
If you are interested in alternative medicine then holistic dentistry is a good choice. We provide needed services while using alternative techniques and natural remedies.
Holistic Dentistry
Types of Holistic Medicine
Many different types of medicine fall under the holistic medicine umbrella and may be used as part of a holistic medicine approach. Here are some of the more well-known, evidence-based types of holistic medicine and examples of each:
Mind-body therapies: Meditation, yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, guided imagery, tai chi; art, music, dance/movement, and expressive/creative therapy
Biologically-based practices: Vitamin or dietary supplements, herbal supplements, dietary changes
Manipulative or body-based therapies: Massage therapy, reflexology, chiropractic therapy
Energy healing: Reiki, therapeutic touch, reflexology, sound healing, chakra healing
Holistic medical systems: Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), naturopathic medicine, acupuncture
Holistic medicine includes complementary medicine and alternative medicine and therefore we choose to call it integrative. Complementary medicine is typically used with more conventional medicine, while alternative medicine might replace more conventional medicine.
Integrative medicine is often more of a collaboration between multiple healthcare providers who use different approaches.
Integrative medicine
Holistic health, sometimes called integrative medicine or whole person health, is a medical approach that focuses on treating and preventing disease by addressing many aspects of a person's life, including mental, physical, spiritual, and social health.
Person-Centered Care, is a keyword in a holistic health approach.
Holistic health is person-centered. It empowers people to actively participate in their health and well-being and builds resilience—the ability to adapt to challenging experiences.
Features of holistic health include education, self-help, advocacy, and lifestyle and behavioral changes that promote better health, such as nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management, and relationship support.
A holistic approach focuses on collaborative communication and goal setting. Healthcare providers and their patients or clients share responsibility. They partner and create a care plan together based on each person's needs, desires, and current situations.
We can call it: Complementary and Integrative Health. Whole person health.
Holistic health is often viewed as an alternative to conventional medicine and is sometimes grouped with natural medicine. However, holistic health practitioners often partner with more traditional medicine providers to optimize health outcomes. This is why it's called integrative medicine.
Conventional medicine often focuses primarily on the physical symptoms of disease. Holistic health also focuses on how other aspects of a person’s life, including environment, spirituality, and culture, contribute to their health.
