Educating patients about biotics and gut health remains important, and always remember that patients who may be on a prescription need…
What is the gut telling you? This question gets to the bottom of decision-making, but it also highlights an important part of a patient’s body that can affect health and chiropractic care, making patient education about biotics and gut health essential.
When patients say they have stomach or intestinal problems, pay attention. Problems such as stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux, or digestive issues can be a symptom of many conditions, including Crohn’s disease Where irritable bowel syndrome (SIC). About 70 million Americans live with some sort of digestive disorder. For some patients, stomach problems can interfere with social interactions or work, as digestive issues can arise without warning.
Educate patients about biotics and gut health
Chiropractic treatment and proper alignment can help patients manage their gut health and reduce or eliminate pain.
“The thoracic and lumbar areas of your spine are responsible for regulating the rate at which food is physically broken down into a pulp and digested,” says Daniel Baek, DC, of Keystone Chiropractic. “Therefore, health problems related to the nerves in your spine can directly affect your digestion. For example, you can also suffer from lower back problems if you have stomach problems.
Spinal misalignment can cause inflammation that blocks optimal functioning and slows digestion or the expulsion of waste. Some conditions that can be helped by chiropractic care are:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Bloating
- Diverticulitis
Educating patients about biotics and gut health and the importance of the gut microbiome is crucial. A surprisingly large number of consumers haven’t heard of gut health, or they may not understand what it means, or the signaling that occurs from the spine.
“There will be a misfire in the signals they send to the nerves in your digestive system if the vertebrae in your spine aren’t properly aligned,” Baek adds. “That’s because any problem in your lower back can prevent the signal from going to your brain.”
Biotics
Gut health, or a healthy microbiome, can impact a patient’s metabolism, our body’s ability to heal, and can affect inflammation in all parts of the body. When the microbiome is not regulated or functioning in a healthy and balanced way, the body experiences dysbiosis.
The digestive tract is a haven for billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, and encouraging healthy species of bacteria and reducing bad bacteria can improve overall health. Patients should be informed about prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, to help manage gut health and work in tandem with all chiropractic treatments:
- Probiotics. Probiotics are those healthy bacteria that you consume to add to the microbiome community.
- Prebiotics. Those healthy bacteria need food to survive in your gut. You feed them by eating plenty of fibrous, plant-based foods that are packed with gut-friendly vitamins and nutrients.
- Postbiotics. Once these healthy bacteria are satisfied, they make postbiotics, including short-chain fatty acids that produce serotonin or turn off the appetite center of the brain. Some prevent leaky gut, which is caused by weak or damaged stomach lining.
New research indicates that a specific bacteria called bifidobacterium is found at higher levels in children than in adults. Those who follow a basic Mediterranean diet tend to have higher levels than those who don’t follow plant-based diets. Bifidobacterium has been shown to be an important immune regulator. Processed foods stay in the colon longer and can cause bacterial overgrowth which releases toxins.
Educating patients about biotics and gut health remains important, and never forget to educate patients who may be on prescriptions that could adversely affect gut health. Antibiotics can cause a client to enter dysbiosis, and restoring intestinal balance should be addressed by suggesting prebiotic and probiotic foods or supplements, and eating pickled or fermented foods several times a week.
Sources:
https://covid19criticalcare.com/covid-19-protocols/i-care-early-covid-treatment/
https://www.nextavenue.org/yogurt-for-a-healthy-gut/
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