Pehley aaya health second aaya mental health ab yeh kya hai gut health ?? suddenly uproar hai gut health  ka. Hai na?? It seems it is in fashion.

“Gut health is the key to overall health”. It is the most sort out tag line.

 Have you experienced butterflies in the stomach? You can’t deny . Yaad kare woh khattey-  meethey -lamhe.

Your first crush, your favorite star on screen, your results, your job, first  stage  performances and  the list goes on.

Butterflies in your stomach means you have a nervous feeling in your stomach. These sensations emanating from your belly suggest that your gut and brain are connected.

The human gut is lined with more than 100 million nerve cells—it’s practically a brain unto itself. And indeed, the gut actually talks to the brain, releasing hormones into the bloodstream that, over the course of about 10 minutes, tell us how hungry it is, or that we shouldn’t have eaten an entire pizza.

 All experiences pleasant or unpleasant have effects on our gut.   

Anger, anxiety, sadness, elation all these feelings (and others) can trigger symptoms in the gut. Our emotions have a direct impact on stomach and intestine. Remember the colon and large intestine are very vulnerable to negative emotions. In these moments of panic there is a sudden need to use the restroom.

              Your brain affects your gut health and vice versa. Whole health and fitness fraternity is hovering with the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing.

                Our gut is the foundation of everything.

It aids in the digestion of the foods you eat. It absorbs nutrients, and uses it to fuel and maintain your body. Remember 70-80% of immune cells are present in the gut. Gut bacteria produces a library of neurotransmitters that can affect how we feel, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. These chemicals are key players in triggering intense feelings of happiness, reward, or anxiety.

 Wait, don’t panic and rush to the loo. Lets clear all our doubts,

           Gastrointestinal tract is a long tube that starts at the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. So the gut constitutes the whole G.I. (gastrointestinal tract)  The mouth is the first part of the gut. When we eat food, it passes down the gullet into the stomach and then into the small intestine. Each and every part constitutes the Gut.

 But my question is now how come Gut health has become such a relevant word in the health and fitness sector?

Gut health is linked to the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune disease, endocrine function, skin diseases and cancer. That is the reason even with the battery of tests and investigation crux of all health issues comes to GUT.

       Often we see if one is stressed before a journey by having an upset stomach.

 SIGN OF UNHEALTHY GUT

EXCESSIVE SWEET CRAVING : We all would  love to indulge in sweets like ladoo, kaju katli, rasgulla, ice cream once a while. But in fact, excessive sugar cravings may be partially caused by the types of microorganisms in your gut. So treat the root cause of the problem.

                   To discourage the conflict between the microbes and yourself become a strict policeman to your gut and brain.

 One simple test.

•  Pledge not to feed the gut with white sugar for 21 days and see the results.
  Remember you are the master of your mind. Be a strict boss.
•  Another small trick is to add a pinch of cinnamon in your beverages. It has a sweet aroma which helps in reducing your sugar craving.

 These two tips are very easy to follow isn’t it?

Remember “sab dimag ka khel hai“

FOOD INTOLERANCES : This is the most common symptom. 99.9% of the population is having one or more than one food intolerance.

Note:- Please don’t mistake it with food allergy,

There is a difference between Food intolerance and food allergy.

      a]   Food Allergies  are immune reactions to proteins in foods we eat, whereas food intolerances  occur when you have  difficulty digesting a certain food or food component.

         Food allergies may cause shortness of breath, swelling of the tongue or mouth, itching or hives.

    b]  Food intolerances do not create allergic reactions, but instead  lead to gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, and gas. Some common food intolerances are of  lactose, dairy products, honey or wheat etc.

 UNINTENTIONAL WEIGHT GAIN OR WEIGHT LOSS: When one experiences unintentional weight gain or weight loss that cannot be attributed to a medical condition or lifestyle changes so in that case your gut microbiome may be the culprit.

 BAD BREATH, BLOATING , CONSTIPATION, STOMACH ACHE, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (I.B.S.)

DISTURBED SLEEP : 

https://eatrightstaybright.com/good-sleep-is-good-self-love/

MOODINESS, IRRITATION, DEPRESSION :

Do you experience any of these symptoms? If yes it’s an alarming signal. None of the healthy fashionable food would help. That takes into account the grim situation of your mind and starts working on your gut.

 CAUSES OF UNHEALTHY GUT : Let’s discuss the reasons for unhealthy Gut:

1.HIGH STRESS.

2.TOO LITTLE SLEEP .

3.EATING PROCESSED FOOD.

4.HIGH SUGAR https://eatrightstaybright.com/2-much-hidden-love/

5.TAKING ANTIBIOTICS FOR LONG.

6.LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

Hope you are keeping a check on the causes of gut and brain predominance.

  Ab karna kya kai?

“Keep your innocence and ignorance aside, and expose yourself to dangerous situations, and understand the deeper secrets of life.” “The gut is the seat of all feelings. Polluting the gut not only cripples your immune system, but also destroys your sense of empathy, the ability to identify with other humans.

 WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOU GUT HAPPY AND HEALTHY

1. TENDER LOVING CARE: And to think you never gave any attention to the eternal gut and brain love story inside of you! Any love story could do with some support and a little tender loving care (TLC). Here’s how you can nurture this relationship and experience a different level of wellness.
2. LOWER STRESS LEVEL: Remember nothing is in our hands, Leave the situation to the supreme power, Tough times never last tough people do.
3. SLEEPWELL:   https://eatrightstaybright.com/good-sleep-is-good-self-love/
4. STAY HYDRATED:
5. MEDITATE DAILY: Meditation helps regulate the body’s response to stress, suppress chronic inflammation and helps to keep a healthy gut barrier and heals the body.
6. CHANGE YOUR DIET : Include pre and probiotic food that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.

• Include high fiber food.
• Include garlic and onion
• Fermented food like homemade pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, kaji, fermented rice etc.
• Eat right stay bright https://eatrightstaybright.com/eat-right-stay-bright/
  
          There is a relationship to end all relationships, a perfect one. It has understanding, love, constant communication, and they’ve even got each other’s backs. An eternal love story, so to speak, starring gut and brain.