The Gut-Brain Axis builds on the idea that our gut influences our neurobiology – heal the gut for good brain health. This axis involves chemical signals that occur between the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, influenced via intestinal microbiota and its communication with the brain via several physiological pathways.
In the future, it’s possible that many mental health conditions will be treated via the amendment of our intestinal microbial populations.
Treating the gut is a complex task and requires working alongside a health practitioner. Its approach, however, can be broken down into a basic foundation of 4 steps:
- Heal the gut
- Avoid what harms
- Give what heals
- Fix metabolic problems