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80% of Vagus Nerve Signals Run From Gut to Brain

The vagus nerve is the body’s main messenger, carrying 80% of signals from the gut to the brain. This two-way communication shapes mood, digestion, immunity, and stress response. When vagal tone is...

10 Ways Your Gut Sends Signals to Your Brain

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). From neurotransmitters and hormones to the vagus nerve and immune system, this connection shapes mood, ...

Is Your Gut Causing Your Anxiety?

Anxiety may not always start in the mind. Through the microbiota-gut-brain axis, your gut and brain are in constant communication, influencing mood, stress, and resilience. Discover the signs of im...

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Vagus Nerve

Your vagus nerve connects your brain, heart, and gut, playing a key role in managing stress, digestion, and mood. Strengthen it naturally through diet, sleep, movement, and deep breathing. Discover...

PSYCHOBIOTICS: HOW YOUR GUT MANAGES YOUR MOOD

Psychobiotics: How Your Gut Manages Your Mood Psychobiotics are a type of probiotic - live, beneficial bacteria - that can support mental health. They work by improving communication along the gut-...