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 feel pain. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR takes care of
young and old Colorado Springs chiropractic
patients alike. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR also cares for
their add-on “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
information about 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 evidence that it influences
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 modified 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 affects musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now alterations 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. 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 options for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are seen in other human diseases, also, 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 reported the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Colorado Springs
chiropractic patients may not often contemplate their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research reminds doctors like your Colorado Springs chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut rewards 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 Colorado Springs back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR 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 wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
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 possibly related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!