Your Gut Feeling is Real: How Tiny Microbes Shape Your Mind and Body

Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Microbiome Influences Mental and Physical Health

You know that “gut feeling” you get? Turns out, it’s more than just a saying. There’s a fascinating connection happening inside you, a two-way street between your digestive system and your brain. This is the gut-brain axis, and the stars of this show are the trillions of tiny microbes living in your gut – your … Read more

Fuel Your Gut: 7 Top Nutrients for a Happy Microbiome

Top 7 Nutrients for Gut Health: A Dietitian's Guide

Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to dive into something that impacts our health in ways we’re only beginning to fully understand: our gut microbiome. It’s a bustling ecosystem within us, and what we eat plays a huge role in keeping it balanced and thriving. According to dietitians, focusing on specific nutrients can make … Read more

COVID’s Lingering Echo: Why Your Gut Feels Different

COVID-19 and Your Gut: Understanding Long-Term Changes

It’s been a few years since COVID-19 first made headlines, and while many of us are navigating a new normal, some persistent effects are still being uncovered. One area that’s getting a lot of attention from researchers is our gut – specifically, how our gut microbiome might have been altered by the virus and what … Read more

Your Gut Feels Different Post-COVID? Let’s Talk Science

Post-COVID Gut Changes Explained: The Science Behind It

It’s a common experience many of us have noticed: something about our gut health just hasn’t felt the same since we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. As someone with a background in environmental and biological science, I’m fascinated by these interconnected health changes. Let’s dive into why your gut might be feeling a bit off, and … Read more

Your Gut Has Neurons? Not Quite, But Almost!

Your Gut Has Neurons? Not Quite, But Almost!

As a scientist, I’m always fascinated by the intricate connections within complex systems. We often think of the brain as the body’s command center, controlling everything we do and think. But what if I told you that another vital system, your gut, is communicating in ways remarkably similar to your brain? Recently, scientists made a … Read more