Where does a gut feeling come from?
Gut feeling is aptly named, since within the intestinal lining is the enteric nervous system. This is where millions of neurons are hiding, and they talk to your brain via the vagus nerve.
The complex relationship between gut and mind is an emerging branch of healthcare, there is still so much we are yet to learn. What is clear is that for a truly holistic approach in treating the gut-brain axis, we need to come at it from multiple angles.
With mental health conditions,
gut health issues, diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, hormonal imbalances, and obesity all on the rise, it’s time to take a new approach to identifying factors that may have been overlooked. Excessive use of antibiotics, food additives, diminishing quality of food, exposure to toxins, travel, and daily stressors all alter our gut microbiome, and in turn, alter our microbes, which alter our mental state.
Both inside and out, our bodies are host to large variety of microorganisms –
in our digestive tract, on our skin, and within the genitourinary tract. These microbes, also known as our unique microbiome, support our health in a multitude of ways, and imbalances in our microbiome are now known to contribute to numerous diseases. The microbiome in our gastrointestinal (GI) tract are particularly critical in shaping our health – the influence of this crucial ecosystem extends well beyond the GI tract, affecting virtually every system in the body. Imbalances in microbial ecology of the oral cavity, stomach, small intestine, and/or large intestine are now proven to be contributing factors to many systemic diseases.
The gut-brain axis are connected when it comes to healing. New research links gut, food, and mood in ways that haven’t been investigated before.
Your wellbeing is intricately connected to health of your gut.
Healing your gut, improving digestion, supporting a healthy microbiota, and optimising its function are essential in treating the root cause of your health concerns.
Do you ever experience
- Unexplained fatigue and sluggishness
- Digestive issues, i.e. irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, heartburn, or bloating
- Unexplained mood disorders, such as anxiety/depression
- Unexpected weight gain/struggling to lose weight
- Unable to focus, scattered thinking, forgetfulness
Our microbiome can shape our health and longevity.
As naturopaths we offer practical solutions for restoring microbial balance – including functional pathology testing, dietary, lifestyle, nutritional, and herbal recommendations to optimise your gut microbiome
Want to know more?
Get in touch today to make an appointment with our experienced naturopath Cassandra at Sustainable Health and Wellness Clinic.
