Seeing a Chiropractor Can Help Improve Gut Health

Do you struggle with digestive issues?

Are you tired of making excuses to stay home from parties, vacations, or even missing work due to gut problems?

Millions of Americans struggle with digestive issues that impact their day-to-day lives. If you've tried everything with no relief, have you considered seeing a chiropractor in Ann Arbor?

Many people think of a chiropractor as just a doctor that can help with back or neck pain, but a chiropractor can also help relieve bloating and other issues due to digestion.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, “our gut microbiome describes the microbes and their genetic material found in our gastrointestinal tract. And we know the bacteria in our gut affect everything from our digestion to our mental health.”

A normal digestive process is crucial to our survival. If interferes with this bodily function, it could create a cascading effect of declining health. If we can’t extract the vital nutrients our body needs from our food, then our health and ability to function properly is compromised.

Learn more on our website.

Complimentary Consultations – Always a Conversation, but Never a Commitment

We offer complimentary consultations to sit down and talk with the doctor about your condition, about our unique approach to treating patients, and how we’re different from other chiropractors in the Ann Arbor, Saline, or Dexter communities.

If Dr. Gessert determines that you’re a candidate for care, he will build a customized care plan for you. The plan will focus on the structural and neurological correction of your spine and address the causes of your condition.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, please contact us today!

How Chiropractic Care Can Improve Digestion

Did you know that your digestive health can impact your entire body?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, “our gut microbiome describes the microbes and their genetic material found in our gastrointestinal tract. And we know the bacteria in our gut affect everything from our digestion to our mental health.”

A normal digestive process is crucial to our survival. If interferes with this bodily function, it could create a cascading effect of declining health. If we can’t extract the vital nutrients our body needs from our food, then our health and ability to function properly is compromised.
Digestive Tract

When we eat a meal, our body immediately begins the process of digestion. This starts in the mouth where chewing breaks down food. The process continues when food is swallowed, travels down the esophagus, and enters the stomach. When food hits the stomach, hydrochloric acid further breaks down the meal. After the food is broken down it travels into the small intestine. Throughout its length it has many folds, which helps to maximize its surface area for nutrient absorption.

In this stage of digestion, the liver and gallbladder produce and secrete bile into the small intestine to breakdown fat. The liver also processes and regulates many nutrients as they enter the blood stream. In addition to nutrient regulation, the liver produces cholesterol, and filters the blood of toxins. The Pancreas, located just below the liver and behind the stomach, secretes additional enzymes to further aid in digestive breakdown. The pancreas is crucial in the regulation of blood sugar. It secretes insulin when blood sugar levels rise after a meal. Insulin binds to receptors on muscle and fat cells to initiate the uptake of sugar. Sugar is then used as energy or stored in the form of fat.

Once food has passed through this portion of the lower digestive tract, roughly 90% of the nutrients have been absorbed. At this point the digested food moves into the large intestine. The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water and is the home of many bacteria that aid in the final stages of digestion. These bacteria extract the remaining amounts of nutrients from the digested food producing waste.

Learn more about how a chiropractor in Ann Arbor can help with your digestive issues on our website. 

Complimentary Consultations – Always a Conversation, but Never a Commitment

We offer complimentary consultations to sit down and talk with the doctor about your condition, about our unique approach to treating patients, and how we’re different from other chiropractors in the Ann Arbor, Saline, or Dexter communities.

If Dr. Gessert determines that you’re a candidate for care, he will build a customized care plan for you. The plan will focus on the structural and neurological correction of your spine and address the causes of your condition.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, please contact us today!