We know that the brain and the gut are intricately interrelated – indeed the gut is often referred to as our second brain. Exciting new developments in the arena of the gut-brain axis (GBA) – also referred to as the ‘psychobiome’ offers promise for many mental health disorders.
LOW MOOD?
IRRITABLE?
ANXIETY?
STRESSED?
FUNNY FEELING IN YOUR TUMMY?
Mental Health and the Microbiome – Part 1
“We thought that it was our thinking brain in charge, maybe, it’s the bacteria that are in charge of how we think… Play with that idea a little bit… “
– Dr Trupti Gokani
Mental Health and the Microbiome – Part 2
“The vagus nerve is involved in so many processes in the body, yet is so often overlooked in modern medicine. We’re just coming into understanding what the vagus nerve really does.”
– Dr Navaz Habib
How a Dysbiotic Microbiome Becomes Toxic to the Brain and the Emerging Role of Psychobiotics
“The gut-brain axis becomes important in a number of different ways: 1) neurodegeneration, 2) cognitive function and 3) mood.”
– Kiran Krishnan
Understanding The Microbiome & Tips To Maintain A Healthy Gut
Discover what the microbiome is, how it can benefit you, and what you can do to help it thrive.
Improving Brain Function with Bacteria
Research is starting to explain how the bacteria in our intestines can influence our mood and cognition.
Beyond Probiotics: A Multifaceted Approach to Gut Health
A look beyond probiotics for ways to improve gut flora composition and the influence this has on digestive and systemic health.
The Benefits of Eating Dirt
Living in a dirt-free world can contribute to a microbiome lacking diversity, leading to digestive and systemic symptoms.
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