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, especially as we grow, age
and have pain. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic takes care of
older and younger Montreal chiropractic
patients alike. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic additionally cares for
their add-on “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 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 expands in evidence that it stimulates
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 influenced pain severity perception
in one study 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 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 varied between AIS
and healthy research study groups. The
genera prevotella, gelria, and desulfovibrio were more noted in
the feces of AIS patients. Contrastingly, the abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota differences
can help doctors diagnose AIS and establish options 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 reduced activities of
daily living, especially in older people.
Recent analyses reported the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) Montreal
chiropractic patients may not often consider their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your Montreal 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 Montreal back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic often inquires
about your gut health and is always ready to discuss
it! Let’s 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 Dr. Hoang's 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 potentially related to inflammation as
presented here.
Schedule a Montreal chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!