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The gut-brain connection & how to optimize your gut health

The gut-brain connection & how to optimize your gut health

by Nikki Rahimian Certified Holistic Nutritionist Did you know the gut is oftentimes referred to as the second brain of the body? Why, you may ask? Well, the gut connects with the brain through messenger chemicals like hormones and neurotransmitters. The chemical messages that pass between the gut and brain through what is called the gut-brain axis can be affected by the bacteria that live in the gut, aka the gut microbiome! An unhealthy gut microbiome can directly result in symptoms such as moodiness, brain fog, and fatigue.  So, the important question here is how can we relieve the symptoms of an...

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