Good food = Good mood
You’ve probably heard people say: “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “I have butterflies in my stomach”. Have you ever wondered why so many of these sayings involve our brains and tummies? The answer is – the gut-brain connection.
In fact, the more we learn about the human gut, or our gut microbiome, the more it’s clear that it really is our “second brain.”
You’re probably aware that leaky gut syndrome is linked to serious conditions and diseases. If it is not treated, it can potentially lead to chronic autoimmune illness. It turns out, science is discovering that the connection between our guts and our mind/emotions is just as strong!
Did you know that our gut bacteria produces and responds to the neurochemicals, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, GABA, acetylcholine and melatonin? The same neurochemicals our brain uses to regulate mood and cognition.
In all the traditional medicines, the gut is known as the ‘seat of health or sickness’. In Ayurveda, the practitioners begin by addressing the gut as a priority before moving further.
I thought you might like to explore the links I am sharing below, that I found interesting. These are podcasts with various experts on brain, gut, microbiome, effects of environmental toxins, food choices, exercise and more.
Gut, Brain and Microbiome : Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Methylene Blue: Another Road To Brain Health?” Dr. Gonzalez-Lima
Foods & Habits to Boost Brain Health & Reduce Inflammation : Dr. Mark Hyman
Practical Guide to Transform your Health by Optimizing Gut Bacteria : Dr. Pradip Jamnadas
Neuroscientist Reveals How To Completely Heal Your Body & Mind : Caroline Leaf & Lewis Howes
Support your gut health with:
Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, kombucha
Sprouts and microgreens
Kiwi fruit and Papaya for enzymes
Fiber rich foods act as a prebiotic for the gut bacteria
Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root
L-Glutamine, Collagen, Colostrum, Gelatin
Carom seeds, Fennel, Cumin
Support your brain health with:
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Reishi Mushroom
Chaga Mushroom
Phosphatidylserine
L-Carnitine and B1
Magnesium L-Threonate
Methylene Blue
