The Gut-Brain Connection: The Impact of Your Gut Health
Did you know that our gut has its own nervous system? Did you know that our central nervous system and the nervous system of our gut (the enteric nervous system) are connected? The health of our gut and how we feel mentally/emotionally is directly connected by what we call the Gut-Brain Axis or Gut-Brain Connection. […]
The Gut Is The Gateway To Your Health
There is a growing interest in understanding more about our health and wellness and ways that we can improve this. The emerging field of functional medicine emphasizes the importance of looking beyond just the symptoms and instead delving into the root causes of health issues. Our gut health plays a direct role in our overall […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Associated Gut Dysfunction
A recent study in Nature Communications suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually start in the gut. The microbiota-gut-brain axis has been suggested to play an important role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Parkinson’s is a brain disorder that can cause uncontrollable movements such as shaking, limb stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The study published […]