We are one big, happy family. Who are “we”? Our
bodies and the billions of microorganisms living with us in harmony…most of the
time! The microorganisms in the gut particularly are quite influential in the health status of our bodies, especially as we grow, age
and have pain. Chiropractic Care takes care of
young and old West Palm Beach chiropractic
patients likewise. Chiropractic Care additionally cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
tips for how to maintain a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is engaged in the progress
or prevention of a variety of diseases from bone and joint
related issues to scoliosis, pain, and aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome expands in evidence that it influences
the immune system and inflammation that many times precedes
bone and joint diseases related to aging: osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut
microbiomome and bacteria affected pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota has an effect
on musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now alterations of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is found.
The structure of the gut microbiota is different between AIS
and healthy research study groups. The
genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in
the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and set
up options for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are seen in other human diseases, also, like type
2 diabetes, fatty liver, and malignancy such as colorectal cancer, breast
cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis,
sarcopenia, atherosclerotic stroke and cardiovascular disease are major
diseases associated with decreased activities of
daily living, particularly in older people.
Recent analyses revealed the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) West Palm Beach
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your West Palm Beach chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of West Palm Beach back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Chiropractic Care commonly asks
about your gut health and is always prepared to discuss
it! Let’s talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Chiropractic Care
Listen to the PODCAST
with Dr. Luigi Albano on the Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He shows an
adaptation of Cox® Technic flexion distraction principles for the pain
reducing chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition possibly related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a West Palm Beach chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!