Trust Your Gut

You’ve probably been told more than once in your life to trust your gut, but what does that really mean? Usually it means to avoid over-thinking things, the premise being that your gut, or intuition, will tell you if you’re on the right path or if you’re making a mistake. And often times, it’s true. But what if your gut is the thing that is causing you to over-think things, to get trapped in your mind—or more specifically, the balance of bacteria in your gut? Your gastrointestinal bacteria perform many more functions than you would initially assume. In addition to helping you digest food and extract nutrients, your gastrointestinal bacteria also help regulate your hormone levels, your general energy levels, and even your mood. And a new study suggests that when your gut bacteria are out of balance, your mood becomes less stable, leaving you more prone to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders… Read More