The gut-brain axis (GBA) is the connection between the central nervous system (CNS) in the brain and the enteric nervous system (ENS) in the gut. We've always know the brain sends information to the gut. But we recently discovered this communication is bidirectional....
Do you ever get overwhelmed by everything you have or want to accomplish in the next week? If so, here's a technique from a podcast I listened to yesterday that you may find helpful. 1. Write down everything you could do in the next week For example, ship the package,...
According to a new study, positive thinking is linked to healthier gut bacteria and better health outcomes. Researchers asked over 200 women to provide stool samples and complete a survey about their feelings and emotional control. Women who suppressed their emotions...
Take a deep breath. Take another. Try audibly sighing as you exhale. Can you feel your body relaxing? Each time you take a deep breath, you are telling your body that everything is OK. Every time you purposely slow your breathing, you stimulate your...
You can think of the nervous system as the body’s electrical wiring. It is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Together, this complex communication system controls movement within the body. The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the main control center. It is...
Integrative and functional dietitians passionately believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. We view the body as an ecosystem, not a collection of parts. We treat the organism, not just organs, and the system, not just the symptoms. “Health is not just...