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 important
to the health status of our bodies, especially as we grow, age
and experience pain. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa takes care of
younger and older West Des Moines chiropractic
patients alike. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa additionally cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and shares
tips for 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 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 stimulates
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 influenced 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 influences musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now modifications 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. Knowing these gut microbiota differences
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and establish choices for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
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, particularly in older people.
Recent analyses revealed the importance
of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. (4) West Des Moines
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your West Des Moines chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut appreciates attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are beneficial. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are restorative
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of West Des Moines back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa often asks
about your gut health and is always prepared 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 Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
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 potentially related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a West Des Moines chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!