Whole Body Health

The Huffington Post has a good article about recent research and developments showing how improving the balance of good and bad bacteria in the digestive system can have an effect on other bodily systems and even help to treat seemingly unrelated illnesses. The article espouses a quality diet for maintaining digestive system bacterial balance and encourages a look beyond symptoms to how all of the body's systems work together and how if one system, the digestive system in particular, is out balance it can have serious effects on the whole body. Among the ailments that may be effected are allergies, asthma, and sinusitis.Allergies, asthma, and sinusitis are commonly seen as immune system concerns and this is correct. In allergies and asthma it is the immune system and particularly the inflammatory response that is a cause for concern. With sinusitis it may be caused by allergies, asthma, or viral or bacterial infection. Again, it is often an inflammatory response that causes symptoms. Most of the time the treatment approach for these ailments is direct and that is the right way to approach treatment. It is also possible that the ailments are part of other problems centered in  another system of the body. Pursuing whole body health and, particularly, an improved diet and improved digestive health is wise whether suffering from seemingly unrelated chronic illnesses or not. Living a healthy and active lifestyle and promoting whole body health will have a positive effect on any ailment.If you have been suffering from sinusitis, asthma, or allergies and would like to discuss your treatment options, contact our office to set an appointment.