How To Keep Your Gut-Brain Axis Strong (Gut-Brain Axis Part 3)

This week we’re looking at the science behind the expression “think with your gut.”

First, we looked at what is happening in your gut and how it’s connected to your brain.  

Then, we examined four mental health effects of that connection followed by four physical effects.

Today, I’m going to offer some of my best tips for keeping your gut happy and your mind healthy.

Diet

Since the key to keeping your gut functional is having a functional microbiota, many of these foods involve bacteria or culture through processes like fermenting and curing.

• Activated Charcoal

• Butyrate

Probiotics are ways to introduce beneficial microorganisms into your gut.  Some of these probiotics are psychobiotics whose microorganisms specifically improve mental health.

• For Depression using B. Infantis

• For Stress using B. Longum (decreases morning waking cortisol)

• For Inflammation using L. Reuteri (and may help Autism)

Lifestyle

Things to do:

• Nervana Vagus Stimulator - Use code "LHE" for 15% off

• Exercise

Things to Avoid:

• Antibiotics

• Stress

TLDR: Try foods that use bacteria when they’re made like fermented foods or yogurts and introduce some probiotics.

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-Jacob