🧠 What is the Gut–Brain Axis?
Your gut houses the enteric nervous system (ENS)—often called a “second brain”—with over 100 million nerve cells lining the digestive...
1. Plain Greek Yogurt (with live cultures)
Packed with probiotics like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
Helps balance gut bacteria and improve digestion🛍 Look for: "Live & active...
🧠 Your Gut and Brain Are Deeply Connected
They communicate constantly via the gut-brain axis—a two-way system involving:
The vagus nerve (like a telephone line)
Hormones (like...
A healthy gut is diverse, balanced, and resilient. Here’s how that shows up:
✅ 1. Regular, Comfortable Digestion
One to three well-formed bowel movements daily
Minimal bloating,...
Here are 5 surprising signs your gut might be out of balance, backed by science and functional medicine experts:
1. Frequent Mood Swings or Anxiety
Why...