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 important
to the health status of our bodies, notably as we grow, age
and have pain. Apple Country Chiropractic cares for
older and younger Williamson chiropractic
patients likewise. Apple Country Chiropractic also cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
tips for how to keep them in a 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 age related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome expands in support that it affects
the immune system and inflammation that often leads to
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 with 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 changes 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 large
quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and establish choices for the patients to alter
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are present in other human diseases, too, 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, especially in older people.
Recent analyses found the importance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) Williamson
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Williamson chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Williamson back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Apple Country Chiropractic often inquires
about your gut health and is always here to discuss
it! Let us 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 demonstrates an
adaptation of Cox® Technic flexion distraction principles for the relieving chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition potentially related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Williamson chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!