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, especially as we grow, age
and feel pain. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic cares for
young and old Fernandina Beach chiropractic
patients alike. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic additionally cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
information about how to maintain a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is involved in the development
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 evidence that it influences
the immune system and inflammation that often precedes
bone and joint diseases related to aging: osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia and frailty. (1) The gut
microbiomome and bacteria modified pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis includes the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences musculoskeletal diseases like 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. In contrast, the large
quantity of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish choices for the patients to transform
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 linked to decreased activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses reported the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Fernandina Beach
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Fernandina Beach chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut welcomes attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of Fernandina Beach back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Amelia Chiropractic Clinic commonly inquires
about your gut health and is always ready 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 Amelia Chiropractic Clinic
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 relieving chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition potentially related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!