Gut Health and Probiotics in McMurray, PA
At Anderson Chiropractor in McMurray Pennsylvania, we often recommend probiotics through supplements or diet for helping with weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux. We combine this with other therapies for effective treatment. Weight loss is difficult for many and it is even harder for people living with digestive problems. Probiotics are live yeast or bacteria in foods or supplements that help the stomach digest food and keep the gut healthy.
When you don't want to just take supplements, we recommend that you eat foods with probiotics. Plain unflavored yogurt is one of the best sources of this. Other foods that contain probiotics are kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, pickles, kefir, and kombucha tea. These foods or supplements are found in most supermarkets and health food stores. They are helpful with bloating, gas irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and constipation.
Probiotics and Gut Health
Studies in animals have shown gut bacteria are connected to losing or gaining weight. In humans, using probiotics before meals helps with digestion and to helps dieters maintain a healthy regime. In a study those with extra belly fat drank a fermented milk product and lost about 8.5 percent of the fat. The fat returned when they stopped taking the fermented milk product regularly. Some researchers have found a connection between low gut flora and obesity.
Studies have shown that probiotics often helps the body excrete excess fat and help stimulate an appetite reduction hormone called GPL. Increased production of this hormone helps your body burn calories and fat. Our Weight Loss Program offers a custom treatment plan that might include probiotics, a special diet, an exercise routine, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle changes. Many patients that make use of our weight loss program use other services spinal adjustments, chiropractic services, and massage therapy.
Acid Reflux, IBS and Probiotics
Our office can help with acid reflux through nutritional counseling and spinal adjustment. We may suggest probiotic foods or supplements, smaller meals, design a special diet for each patient, and have exercises to strengthen stomach muscles. Nerve pathways in the spine often transmit pain messages to the brain in acid reflux. Our chiropractor can perform spinal manipulations to massage and relax the spine. Patients report less acid reflux and pain with this treatment.
Irritable bowel syndrome has been shown to improve with use of probiotics because they inhibit the growth of bad bacteria. They help fight inflammation and improve the immune system. We may recommend probiotics along with nutritional counseling. Probiotics reduce gas and its buildup. Spinal manipulation helps align the spine and improve overall digestion. We will suggest exercises to tighten muscles and relieve pain.
Schedule an Appointment with Anderson ChiropracticToday
Schedule an appointment with Anderson Chiropracticin McMurray to learn more about probiotics and gut health. We will discuss whether probiotics are appropriate for you for weight loss, acid reflux, and IBS. Call today at (724) 941-5805.
