Williamson Gut Health is Important at Apple Country Chiropractic
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. Apple Country Chiropractic takes care of young and old Williamson chiropractic patients likewise. Apple Country Chiropractic also 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 development 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 support that it stimulates the immune system and inflammation that many times leads to bone and joint diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut microbiomome and bacteria modified pain severity perception in one study of chronic pain patients with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for developing scoliosis involves the human gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, but now modifications of the gut microbiome in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered. The structure of the gut microbiota differed between AIS and healthy research study groups. The genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in the feces of AIS patients. In contrast, the large quantity 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 establish choices for the patients to transform their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations are present in other human diseases, as well, 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 reduced activities of daily living, especially in elderly people. Recent analyses revealed the importance of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Williamson chiropractic patients may not often contemplate their gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research keeps reminding doctors like your Williamson chiropractor that it needs attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut welcomes attention. Probiotics and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving. Constipation is an enemy of Williamson back pain sufferers and everyone alike! Apple Country Chiropractic often inquires about your gut health and is always ready to talk about it! Let’s talk at your next chiropractic appointment about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and wants with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Apple Country Chiropractic
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 discussed here.
Schedule a Williamson chiropractic appointment today to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!
