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. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic cares for
younger and older Eugene chiropractic
patients likewise. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic additionally cares for
their accompanying “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 progress
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 evidence that it affects
the immune system and inflammation that many times precedes
bone and joint diseases associated with 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 who had low back, leg, and whole body pain. (2) An interesting cause of scoliosis includes the human
gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota influences 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 differed 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 decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish choices for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
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 associated with reduced activities of
daily living, particularly in older people.
Recent analyses discovered the importance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Eugene
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Eugene 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 calming. Fiber and flax are moving and alleviating.
Constipation is a foe of Eugene back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic commonly inquires
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 requires and desires
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
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 possibly related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a Eugene chiropractic appointment today
to keep your body’s family happy and harmonious with chiropractic care!