We’re 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 feel pain. Wilson Family Chiropractic cares for
young and old Millville chiropractic
patients alike. Wilson Family Chiropractic additionally cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
tips for how to keep them in a a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is involved in the progress
or prevention of various diseases from bone and joint
related issues to scoliosis, pain, and age related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome grows in support that it affects
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 influenced pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis includes 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 varied 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 abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up choices for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are seen 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 reduced activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses discovered the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Millville
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Millville 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 healing
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is an enemy of Millville back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Wilson Family Chiropractic commonly asks
about your gut health and is always ready to discuss
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Wilson Family 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
discussed here.
Schedule a Millville chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!