The Rise of Gut-Brain Healing: Why Your Mental Health Starts in Your Microbiome
More and more research (and real-life results) are showing that the gut and brain are deeply connected. This is called the gut-brain axis, and it’s becoming one of the hottest topics in holistic health, for good reason.
Your gut isn’t just for digesting food. It makes 90% of your serotonin (the feel-good brain chemical), influences your stress response, and plays a major role in your immune system. So when your gut is out of balance, your mood, energy, focus, and even hormones can take a hit.
Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Your Mental Wellness:
Low mood, anxiety, or brain fog
Bloating or digestive issues
Cravings for sugar or carbs
Low energy or poor sleep
Skin issues or autoimmune flares
4 Gut-Brain Support Tips You Can Start Today:
Eat for your gut – Add fermented foods and prebiotic-rich veggies (like leeks and asparagus)
Cut back on sugar – It feeds the bad bacteria and ramps up inflammation
Add omega-3s – Think salmon, flax, walnuts. They support both gut and brain health
Manage stress daily – Pilates, walking, breathwork, it all helps regulate the gut-brain loop
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