SAID MY IMMUNE SYSTEM TO MY TUMMY
I hope this got your attention. Are you wondering how your immune system can affect your gut? Sit back and relax, here’s the fascinating topic of autoimmune diseases and their effect on your tummy.
To begin with let’s make sure we all understand what autoimmune diseases are. Our immune system acts like a personal bodyguard, and it protects us from harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses. But, on some occasions, our bodyguard goofs and begins attacking our own cells. This is how autoimmune diseases begin. Conditions like Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and rheumatoid arthritis belong to this pesky fraternity.
Now you’re probably wondering how all this can be happening. Well, our tummies are more than just independent processing plants. They are a complex ecosystem, and this system is tightly linked to our immune system. Actually, a huge part of our immune system is taking up residence in our guts.
When an autoimmune disease strikes, it isn’t charging alone. Very often it will bring the gut along on the drive. Using Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis as examples, your immune system takes aim at the gut lining, causing inflammation pain, and a number of other digestive issues. Many times other types of autoimmune conditions that aren’t directly attacking the gut, like rheumatoid arthritis, and general inflammation, can still affect gut function.
Living with a gut-affected autoimmune disease has been compared to navigating a minefield. The usual symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue will greatly affect daily life. Topping this off is the attempt to manage the disease with a complex mixture of medications, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments. No wonder people get disgusted and depressed and search for additional support.
What should you do next? Livingston Chiropractic is going to be your new best friend. “What?”, you ask me, “A chiropractor is for back pain.” He certainly is, but Dr. Livingston’s expertise extends a lot further than just adjusting spines. He is an expert on focusing on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. Ultimately, this relationship has a huge impact on your overall health, including your gut.
What are the exact things that Dr. Livingston will do? Well, to begin with, your gut and your brain are constantly communicating via the gut-brain axis. When your spin is misaligned it will disrupt this important communication. But, when your spine is properly aligned Dr. Livingston can help maintain the smooth flow of signals between your gut and your brain which can reduce some of your symptoms.
Dr. Livingston’s chiropractic adjustments will help reduce the inflammation by improving the blood flow and the nervous system function. When there is less inflammation there is less tummy discomforts and les flare-ups.
Dr. Livingston takes a holistic approach to health and will offer you additional advice on nutrition, exercise, and stress management. All of these are crucial components when managing an autoimmune disease. By changing your diet, you may also be promoting gut health. By adding exercises you could be reducing stress. These changes can calm your immune system.
Dr. Livingston will design a personalized treatment plan for you. He will listen to your specific concerns and custom design an approach that will fit your particular needs. His individualized care is incredibly beneficial in dealing with autoimmune diseases.
There is no doubt that autoimmune diseases will make your life challenging, especially when they are messing around with your gut. While traditional medical treatments can be recommended, when you add Dr. John Livingston to your other health team members he will give you the extra layer of support you need. Dr. Livingston can align your spine, reduce your inflammation, and provide holistic care that can hold hands with your existing treatment plan.
So, if your struggling with an autoimmune disease and tummy issues, call Dr. John Livingston at 440-528-0005. He has the missing piece to your health puzzle. Here’s to fixing the goofed-up correspondence between your immune system and your tummy!