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, especially as we grow, age
and have pain. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC takes care of
older and younger La Grande chiropractic
patients alike. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC additionally cares for
their accompanying “friends”, microorganisms, and presents
information about how to keep them in a 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 expands in support that it stimulates
the immune system and inflammation that many times leads to
bone and joint diseases associated with 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 changes 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 abundance of parasutterella, tyzzerella, and phascolarctobacterium was decreased
in the AIS group. Recognizing these gut microbiota discrepancies
can help doctors diagnose AIS and set
up choices for the patients to transform
their gut microbiota. (3) Such intestinal bacterial alterations
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 found the significance
of gut microbiota in the regulation of these diseases. (4) La Grande
chiropractic patients may not often contemplate their
gut’s condition on a regular basis, but research keeps
reminding doctors like your La Grande chiropractor that it needs
attention!
HOW TO HELP THE GUT’S MICROBIOME
The gut rewards 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 La Grande back pain sufferers
and everyone alike! Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC commonly inquires
about your gut health and is always here 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 Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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 relieving chiropractic treatment of knee pain and
osteoarthritis, a condition potentially related to inflammation as
discussed here.
Schedule a La Grande chiropractic appointment today
to maintain happiness and harmony in your body’s family with chiropractic care!