Discover a fascinating intersection of medical fields as a psychiatrist highlights how chiropractic care may improve mental health through the gut-brain-spine connection in a Psychology Today post. This is seen as strong evidence of an evolving perspective towards chiropractic within the medical community. Dr. Mitchell Liester, a psychiatrist, co-authored the post, emphasizing evidence-based mechanisms like improved vagal tone, enhanced neuroplasticity, HPA axis modulation, and positive changes in the gut microbiome as benefits of spinal adjustments.
The article also outlines clinical applications, suggesting chiropractic as a complementary approach to traditional mental health treatments. It can serve as a stress reduction strategy, support gut health for those with digestive and mental health symptoms, and enhance body awareness. The significance of an MD, especially one who can prescribe medication, discussing chiropractic's mental health benefits, is a key takeaway.
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