During menopause, hormonal shifts can significantly impact overall health, particularly the gut. Estrogen levels naturally decline, making the gut lining more vulnerable to dysfunction. This can lead to systemic inflammation and hormonal imbalances, affecting well-being1. Emerging research highlights the role of the microbiome in managing these changes. A healthy balance of bacteria is essential for
The gut-brain axis is a complex system that affects a child’s health and development. Research shows that gut health impacts mood, behavior, learning, and focus in kids1. Kids with digestive problems often struggle with mood, behavior, memory, concentration, and sleep1. The gut microbiome, filled with trillions of microorganisms, is key to a healthy gut-brain connection.
It’s crucial to understand how chronic stress affects our digestion and mental health. The gut-brain connection is a two-way street. Stress can mess with our gut, and our gut health can affect our stress levels and mood. Chronic stress can upset the balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut1. This imbalance, or gut
The gut and brain are connected through the vagus nerve. This connection is vital for our health. The gut produces neurotransmitters that affect our mood and thinking skills1. At Integrative Brain and Body, we know how important gut health is for our brain. We suggest checking out a resource on gut health to learn more.
The gut-brain axis is a complex system that affects our health, including mood and mental clarity. It contains trillions of microbial cells, with Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes being the most common1. This system connects our brain and gut, impacting both our digestive and mental health1. Our Integrative Brain and Body practice focuses on this connection, offering
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It’s the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn’t taken care of. This usually means a visit to the family…
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being…
If you are treating your leaky gut by following the 4 R’s and you’re not seeing much progress, it could be that you’re dealing with SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary a bit when it comes to treatment. The most
Do you have trouble losing extra weight even though you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy foods? Starving yourself to lose weight isn’t good for your body, and a super hard-core exercise program may not be the answer, either. These are both extremes, most people’s needs fall somewhere in between. So let’s take a closer look
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have genes from another species transplanted into their DNA. This is done to increase production or yield or add some other previously nonexistent quality to the organism. These experimental organisms have so far been mostly plants, but animals are also being modified. This is not the same as hybridizing. Hybrids are
