Manipulation and physical therapy are commonly used in treatment, as well as nutritional, exercise, self-care and lifestyle counseling. Manipulation is a procedure commonly used by chiropractors that employs a controlled thrust directed at specific joints and anatomical areas to recover range of motion and normal circulatory patterns and to restore neurophysiological function. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care - the philosophy, art, science and practice of diagnosing, treating and preventing disease. Emphasis is on treating causes rather than symptoms, using modern and traditional techniques based on scientific and empirical knowledge. Holistic therapeutic methods employed include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, oriental medicine, mind-body medicine and minor surgery.
Periodontal disease occurs when the immune system reacts to virulent plaque bacteria at the gumline.
Stress, immune disorders, tobacco, diabetes and osteoporosis increase the risk of losing teeth from periodontal bone loss. It can be measured through blood, urine and saliva samples. Traditional Chinese medicine seeks to promote good health by helping people achieve and maintain balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit. Based on concepts that have been used in China for thousands of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine use a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, herbs, meditative exercises, and nutrition to regulate the flow of qi and draw on the body's own restorative powers to regain health. This research will help patients and health care providers better understand what kind of treatment, or combination of treatments, work best to prevent, manage, or cure diseases.