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, notably as we grow, age
and have pain. Moses Chiropractic cares for
younger and older West Palm Beach chiropractic
patients alike. Moses Chiropractic also cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
information about how to maintain a harmonious and healthy
relationship.
GUT MICROBIOTA, BACTERIA, AND DISEASE
Gut microbiota is engaged 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 expands in evidence that it affects
the immune system and inflammation that many times precedes
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 study 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 influences musculoskeletal diseases like 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 enriched 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 seen 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 found the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) West Palm Beach
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your West Palm Beach chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is an enemy of West Palm Beach back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Moses Chiropractic often inquires
about your gut health and is always here to talk about
it! Let’s 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 Moses 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
presented here.
Schedule a West Palm Beach chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!