stress and gut health

Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety
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Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety

The CDC has revised its criteria for testing for the novel coronavirus after a woman tested positive for the virus in California. Initially, the CDC was reluctant to test her for COVID-19 because she didn’t meet their original criteria, mainly because she was exposed to someone else who had the virus. Luckily, her doctors persisted…

Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19
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Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has dominated new outlets throughout late 2019 and early 2020, but what do we know about this deadly virus? And what information is essential? The New York Times called it an “infodemic” because so many stories have been written about Coronavirus. Many dangerous and false information about the new illness on the…

Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants
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Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants

Before officials got wind of it, the coronavirus may have spread in King County, Washington. Several residents at the Life Care Center nursing home have fallen ill due to the virus. Many of the deaths are linked to the facility. Thirteen people have now died in Washington state, and California also saw its first death…

The Gut Brain Health FAQ Guide – Answers to the Most asked Questions About Gut Health & The Mind!

The Gut Brain Health FAQ Guide – Answers to the Most asked Questions About Gut Health & The Mind!

The Gut-Brain Health FAQ Guide The human gut is a fascinating place. It’s home to more than 10,000+ different species of bacteria, which means you have a lot of other microscopic creatures living there. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about how our gut health affects our brain, mental health, mood, and more….

Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check
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Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check

The modern world is fast-paced and societal pressures can lead to increased feelings of stress that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress affects everyone and is the body’s normal reaction to warning signs or challenges identified by the central nervous system.  When the body identifies stress, hormones and chemicals are released that trigger the…

What Stress Does To The Immune System
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What Stress Does To The Immune System

Human diseases appear to progress more quickly in stressful situations, and studies show we are better able to fight disease, pain, infection, or illness when we are not constantly worried. (1) Chronic stress has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, digestive issues, headaches, muscle pain, and, of course, mental health…

What Is The Link Between Anxiety And Gut Health?
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What Is The Link Between Anxiety And Gut Health?

Nowadays many people exposed to constant or high stress develop and live with anxiety. Without a doubt, it’s a challenge to maintain our emotional and mental equilibrium in today’s stress-filled culture.  Questioning the relationship of how different parts of our bodies respond after a stress response is sensible. Our human bodies really do know how…