Mind Gut Connection

Have you ever been told that your symptoms are "all in your head"?

Whilst this response is downright rude, research is beginning to show that our mind does affect our gut, and vice versa, more than we may realise. From butterflies before a first date to gut-wrenching reactions to bad news. These physical responses to mental stimuli are examples of why our gut is often referred to as our second brain.

The more we learn about this fascinating connection the more ways open up for possible treatments. There is still much to discover about the conversation between our mind and gut but there are some simple ways we can begin to help ourselves.

Read on to learn some of the things I've been trying to improve my mind-gut connection and see how they might work for you.