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 important
to the health status of our bodies, notably as we grow, age
and experience pain. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn takes care of
older and younger Ashburn chiropractic
patients alike. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn also 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 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 grows in support that it affects
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 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 influences musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis,
but now alterations 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 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 discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up choices for the patients to modify
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial differences
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 associated with decreased activities of
daily living, especially in elderly people.
Recent analyses reported the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Ashburn
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a everyday basis, but research reminds doctors like your Ashburn chiropractor that it requires
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut rewards attention. Probiotics
and prebiotics are helpful. (1) Aloe vera and peppermint are healing
and calming. Fiber and flax are moving and relieving.
Constipation is an enemy of Ashburn back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn often asks
about your gut health and is always here to discuss
it! Let us talk at your next chiropractic appointment
about how you can give your gut the attention it requires and wants
with diet, supplement and even spinal manipulation in the form of Cox® Technic.
CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
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 Ashburn chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!