gut-brain connection

Eating in Peace: Choose to Practice the Art of Nourishment ♥

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Eating in Peace. Choose to Practice the Art of Nourishment ♥

When we can’t even make the time to sit down to eat in peace, there’s something wrong. Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a pain or burning feeling in your upper belly or abdomen. It is common in adults. Indigestion is not the same as heartburn. It is not related to stomach acid. Heartburn is when stomach acid goes out of your stomach … Read more

“Butterflies” in your Stomach? The Gut-Brain Connection

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"Butterflies" in your Stomach? The Gut-Brain Connection

The gut-brain connection is no joke. It can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. Have you ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Do certain situations make you “feel nauseous”? Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach? We use these expressions for a reason. The gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to emotion. Anger, anxiety, sadness, elation — all of these … Read more