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 influential in the health status of our bodies, notably as we grow, age
and feel pain. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic takes care of
young and old Fort Wayne chiropractic
patients alike. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic also cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
tips for how to maintain 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 aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome grows in support that it influences
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 affected pain severity perception
in one report of chronic pain patients with low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis includes the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota affects musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now modifications of the gut microbiome in
patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discovered.
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 abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was reduced
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up choices for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
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 linked to decreased activities of
daily living, particularly in elderly people.
Recent analyses found the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Fort Wayne
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research reminds doctors like your Fort Wayne 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 soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is an enemy of Fort Wayne back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Aaron Chiropractic Clinic commonly asks
about your gut health and is always ready to talk about
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 Aaron Chiropractic Clinic
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 pain
reducing chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition possibly related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!