Digestive Issues

We are emotional, physical, cognitive, and social beings. All elements of ourselves affect each other. Several scientific studies indicate how the gut and brain are connected.

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Described as the Gut-Brain Axis, this field of research explains how our brain communicates with gut bacteria (microbiota) via internal systems like our immune system, our metabolism, and our nervous system. 

Any ongoing stress and anxiety affecting any of these systems can also impact the gut-brain axis at any stage of our lives. The signals between the gut and brain not only reciprocate, but they also exacerbate each other. Meaning that you may experience IBS symptoms as a result of stress and anxiety but your IBS symptoms are also the cause of even more stress and anxiety. 

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