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. Vancouver Disc Centers takes care of
young and old Vancouver chiropractic
patients likewise. Vancouver Disc Centers 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 various diseases from bone and joint
related issues to scoliosis, pain, and aging related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome expands in evidence that it affects
the immune system and inflammation that often 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 who
experienced low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause for
developing scoliosis involves the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota has an effect
on 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. In contrast, 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 transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
are seen 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 reduced activities of
daily living, particularly in elderly people.
Recent analyses reported the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Vancouver
chiropractic patients may not often think of their
gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research reminds doctors like your Vancouver 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 restorative
and soothing. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is an enemy of Vancouver back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Vancouver Disc Centers commonly asks
about your gut health and is always prepared to discuss
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it needs and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Vancouver Disc Centers
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 potentially related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a Vancouver chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!