At Marc Bony Chiropractic Center in Mataró, we understand the importance of the enteric nervous system, known as the "second brain". Chiropractic can be key to maintaining a healthy and balanced gut.
The brain in your gut
Did you know that you have a «second brain» in your gut?
It may surprise many to learn that they have an enteric nervous system. Have you heard of this? Well... it controls and regulates the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon and has five times more neurons than the spinal cord.
You've probably heard the admonition «Death begins in the colon.» It turns out to be sage advice. If we have a poorly cared for digestive tract, populated with opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria and fungi (in particular, Candida albicans) and contaminated by poorly digested food, we run the risk of it becoming clogged with toxic matter. This situation can lead to imbalances and disorders of different severity.
If you've ever felt butterflies in your stomach, or a gut feeling or felt like crab cakes are «turning your stomach,» you may have listened to your «second brain» in your gut.
Have you ever vomited?
Then you have experienced the wisdom of your enteric nervous system firsthand.
You may not have been feeling well, but the intelligence of your nervous system caused those crab cakes to become projectiles, producing the necessary contractions to force them back up your esophagus. A healthy response for you even though you may not be feeling well at the time.
The enteric nervous system is also known to play an important role in our emotional well-being. It connects with the brain, directly affecting feelings of sadness or stress, even influencing memory, learning and decision making.
The cells of the intestine produce the 80% of good mood hormone (serotonin) found in the body. So it should be noted that the “sick” intestine is also a trigger for emotional disorders.
Many gastrointestinal disorders such as acid reflux, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome begin with the brain in the gut.
Do you know someone who should see us to better balance their enteric nervous system?
The intestine is our “second brain”, so we have to take good care of it and nourish it with intestinal flora healthy.
Come and visit us, Chiropractic is undoubtedly the natural medicine that will take care of your nervous system, your diet and your postural hygiene.
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