The gut- mind connection
The Gut brain link always
fascinates me, mainstream medicine neglect this connection, equally as
fascinating. It has been proven emotional responses can trigger physiological
disease states and symptomology.
The brain-gastrointestinal axis
and inflammation in these areas exerts cytokines and other mediators leading to
further disease progression. Those with compromised gut tissue (eg
colitis, celiac etc) will have an increase in production of inflammatory cytokines
(interluekins etc) what happens is these inflammatory messages are sent for the
white blood cells to deal with the problem, once released into the blood stream
they hit the parasympathetic nervous system/ vagus nerve and that goes to the
brain, OR in cases when inflammation is greater these cytokines leak out and
cross the blood brain barrier directly and initiate an inflammatory action
where they influence neurotransmitter release which then changes your
behaviour! Therefore one way to support your brain is to deal with the gut.
The intrinsic connection becomes
easier to grasp once you know that your brain and gut are created out of the
same tissue. During foetal development, one part turns into your CNS while the
other develops into your enteric nervous system. These two are connected via
the vagus nerve. This is what connects the two ‘brains’ together. All
neurotransmitters are found in the gut, serotonin (our feel good
neurotransmitter) has the greatest concentration in the intestines.
The gut microbiota can influence
mood, memory and behaviour. Conditions associated with an imbalance in the gut
flora include, depression, anxiety, ADD and learning difficulties to name a
few. Poor diet, lifestyle and antibiotic use can all influence this balance of
good and bad bacteria.
At Cranbourne family chiropractic
and wellness our naturopaths have comprehensive testing to determine the health
of your gut and what impact that’s having on your health and wellbeing.
Call now to arrange your appointment to see one of our Naturopaths and get your gut back on track. 59984554 or visit us online, www.cranbournefamilychiro.com.au
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