Gut Brain Axis

Many people experience some gut-related symptoms like abdominal discomfort or diarrhea due to changes in their emotions.  Is that by chance? Or maybe there is an actual connection between the gut and the brain?  Recent studies confirmed a connection between Gl function and emotions. But is this a brand-new science?  Well, not quite. The father of medicine, Hippocrates, once said: "all diseases begin in the gut."  The brain and gut communicate via immune, endocrine, and neural connection.  This connection is becoming increasingly evident.  More importantly, studies recognized that gut bacteria play a role in this connection and even detected a correlation between dysregulation of gut bacteria and some diseases.  These include mood disorders (depression and anxiety), type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and many more!  Let's dive into some of the nitty-gritty details regarding this marvelous connection and what diseases might happen if things go wrong.