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 have pain. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. cares for
younger and older Auburn chiropractic
patients alike. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. also cares for
their add-on “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 age related issues. Research
about the gut microbiome grows in support that it stimulates
the immune system and inflammation that many times 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 study 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 such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now changes 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 enriched 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 discrepancies
can lead doctors in their diagnosis of AIS and set
up options for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
are present in other human diseases, as well, 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 found the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Auburn
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a day to day basis, but research reminds doctors like your Auburn 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 healing
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is a foe of Auburn back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. commonly asks
about your gut health and is always prepared 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 Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Listen to the PODCAST
with Dr. Luigi Albano on the Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He shows 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 Auburn chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!