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 experience pain. Cross Chiropractic Center takes care of
young and old Sandy Springs chiropractic
patients alike. Cross Chiropractic Center also 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 aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome expands in support that it stimulates
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 with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota has an effect
on 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 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 decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up choices for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are present 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 linked to decreased activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses revealed the importance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) Sandy Springs
chiropractic patients may not often contemplate their
gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research reminds doctors like your Sandy Springs chiropractor that it needs
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 alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Sandy Springs back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Cross Chiropractic Center often asks
about your gut health and is always here to discuss
it! Let’s talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
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 Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!