THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BRAIN AND GUT CONNECTION.pptx

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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BRAIN AND GUT CONNECTION

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We have all been there, had a nervous sensation
before speaking in front of a large group of
people, or a pit in the bottom of our stomachs
as we started a new job with a new employer.

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These gut feelings actually have a connection
to our brains. It is believed there is a second
brain within the gut to handle digestion and
other functions.

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Scientists are continuing to discover how this
second brain and the microbiome affects our
emotions, state of mind, and relation to a
variety of illnesses, diseases, and conditions.

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Our Feelings and Our GutHave you ever felt so
stressed out you sought comfort in a pint of ice
cream or some other sugary, salty, or deep fried
food or snack?

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If so, this is just one aspect of our guts and
brains talking to each other. When we become
overly stressed, it leads to anxiety.

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This triggers the bodys natural flight or
fight response and releases adrenaline into our
systems. Along with the adrenaline, another
hormone, called cortisol is released.

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Cortisol tricks the gut into thinking it is
hungry, even though you are not. Until the stress
is reduced and brought back down to more
manageable levels, the body continues to release
cortisol.

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For someone, who is highly stressed, this can
result in overeating, or what many of us refer to
as stress eating, as a means to address the
stress.

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Our Mood and Our GutBesides stress, other
emotions and moods we experience have a direct
link to our guts.

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For instance, if we are overly excited, we are
full of energy as the gut works to release energy
and burn calories. On the other hand, if we are
feeling sad or depressed,

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our gut functions can slow down or could cause
the gut to become upset where we have a sour or
burning feeling in our gut, or experience
nausea.

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Conditions of the GutMany types of
gastrointestinal medical conditions, like GERD
(gastroesophageal reflux disease), IBS (irritable
bowel syndrome),

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gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, and food
sensitivities are believed to directly related to
various types of disorders some people suffer
from including anxiety, autism, depression, and
ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder).

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In people suffering from these conditions, the
make-up of their guts micro biome is different,
compared to people without these disorders.

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Fortunately, there are natural remedies available
to help change how the microbiome functions and
restore order to the gut and improve its
connection with your brain.

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To start, you also want to aim to incorporate
these three power foods to rebalance gut function
and micro biome.

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Probiotics- Kimchi- Kombocha- Sauerkraut-
Fermented foods- Dandelion Greens

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These foods contain pre probiotics to promote a
health gut flora and prevent overgrowth of
harmful or unwanted organisms. They also assess
in proper digestion and bowel formation.

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Bitters- Kale- Bitter melon- Arugula
dandelion- Turmeric- Cumin

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These foods, because of their bitter properties,
promote natural gentle cleansing of the body via
liver stimulation, and stimulate your rest and
digest nervous system for proper digestive
function

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Cleansing- Processed meats, prepared foods,
sauces, etc- Gluten- Dairy- Refined sugar

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Avoiding processed foods and following a healthy,
non-processed diet will change the functioning of
the micro biome and gut. As an added bonus, you
reduce your risks for diabetes, obesity, and
other conditions.

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Of course, the best place to learn how to address
concerns over your own brain-gut connection, is
to schedule a visit with a qualified health
professional

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Schedule a consult with Dr. Courtney Holmberg, ND
to learn how naturopathic medicine can rebalance
your gut for good. Book online or call
647-351-7282 today!  Source-
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