A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic ulcer or a gastric ulcer) is a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type of stomach ulcer is a duodenal ulcer. Duodenal ulcers occur in the first 12 inches of small intestine beyond the stomach. Ulcers that form in the stomach are called gastric ulcers.
Holistic dentistry. Holistic dentistry also called biological dentistry, biologic dentistry, alternative dentistry, unconventional dentistry, or biocompatible dentistry is the equivalent of complementary and alternative medicine for dentistry.
OK, I'll be first to bite. Holistic to me means addressing the WHOLE patient-spirit, soul, and body. I believe we are primarily spiritual beings, with a soul (will, intellect, emotions), housed in this marvelous human body. All three areas must be addressed when patients present with health problems or health-seeking behaviors.