Today 50% of kids have at least one chronic disease!
Currently in America 1 in 2 kids don’t eat any veggies during their day and 1 in 3 kids don’t eat a single piece of fruit in their day. Kids consume ⅔ of the daily calories from ultra processed foods.
Why would a chiropractor care about gut health? Dysfunction of the Gut Microbiome impacts the function of the Nervous System. By addressing certain nerves throughout the body, an adjustment influences the NERVE-ous system, this can impact the the balance and function of the gut!
Our gut influences our immune system, hormones, metabolism, and brain. Think of it as a gut-whole body connection. Every turn we take we run into gut microbiome disruptors which can lead to Leaky Gut (bad stuff leaks into the body through the weakened cell junctions) and Gut Dysbiosis (an imbalance of the gut microbiome).
Weakened and imbalanced gut microbiomes impact the efficiency of our neurotransmitters, the chemicals that allow our brain and body to communicate. Common microbiome disrupters include:
- Ultra-processed Foods
- Medications: Antibiotics, SSRIs, Antihistamines, Reflux/antacid meds, NSAIDs
- Stress
- EMF’s
- Lack of sleep, hydration, and exercise
A disrupted gut plays a role in the body’s ability to fight infections, eczema, allergies to anxiety and depression.
Supporting the Gut supports the Nervous System.
By eating fermented foods, which support neurotransmitter function, fiber rich food to feed the beneficial bacteria and keep the disruptive bacteria in check, and eating color foods to add phytonutrients it supports the gut diversity and its function!
Proper Vagus N. function and activation can improve the health and diversity of the gut independent of any diet changes!
Belly breathing is an at home activity that can be utilized to activate the Vagus N. and switch us to a parasympathetic state, think a rest and digest state.
Another easy way to help activate and balance the Vagus N. is through Chiropractic adjustments!
Not only can we support the Nervous System by what we eat, how we move, and sleep. We can also support both the Gut and Nervous system balance through Chiropractic care!
Dr. Lucy Lillie
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