Did you know you have two brains?
Your second brain controls:
✨ digestion and absorption
✨ immunity 🦠
✨ metabolism
✨ hormones
✨ primary brain function 🧠
✨ elimination💩
✨ inflammation
How do you know when this brain is out of whack?
You experience these symptoms:
✨ bloating
✨ constipation
✨ excess gas
✨ mood swings
✨ brain fog
✨ heartburn
✨ chronic fatigue
✨ food intolerance
✨ weight issues
✨ hormonal issues
✨ skin issues
✨ joint pain
What causes your second brain a.k.a. the gut to be out of whack?
⭐️Diet: A diet high in sugar, processed foods, and unhealthy fats can disrupt the balance of gut bacteria and lead to inflammation.
⭐️Antibiotics: While antibiotics are important for treating bacterial infections, they can also kill off beneficial bacteria in the gut and disrupt the microbiome.
⭐️Chronic stress: Stress can affect the gut-brain axis and lead to changes in gut bacteria, inflammation, and digestive problems.
⭐️Lack of sleep: Poor sleep habits can disrupt the circadian rhythm and negatively affect the gut microbiome.
⭐️Environmental toxins: Exposure to environmental toxins like pesticides, heavy metals, plastics and pollution can damage the gut lining and disrupt the microbiome.
⭐️Lack of exercise: Physical inactivity can slow down digestion and lead to constipation, which can negatively impact gut health.
⭐️Age: As we age, the diversity and abundance of gut bacteria can decrease, leading to changes in gut health.
What can you do to help support your gut?
👉Eat a healthy whole food diet rich in fiber, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.🥗 🍓
👉Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.💦
👉Limit processed and high-fat foods.
👉Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
👉Exercise regularly to promote bowel movement and improve gut health.🏃🏻♀️
👉Manage stress through meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques. 🧘🏻♀️
👉Take probiotics/prebiotics or eat fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut to promote healthy gut bacteria.
👉Avoid antibiotics unless it is absolutely necessary as they can kill beneficial gut bacteria.
👉Get enough sleep and maintain a healthy sleep schedule. 😴
I have struggled with many of these issues myself! How about you? If so, drop a 🙋🏻♀️ in the comments and let’s start a discussion about ways to improve our gut health! 🥰
Or join our next Healthy Habits group and get the tools you need to support your gut health!
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