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...
Fermented Foods
Definition: Foods made through natural microbial processes, where bacteria or yeast break down sugars/starches.
Some fermented foods contain live, beneficial bacteria.They may improve digestion,...
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, gas,...
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 tract...