Link Between Gut Health And Stress
Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when you are going for an exam or interview? These butterflies are signs that there is a direct connection between the stomach and our brain. When we have stressed it affects our stomachs too.
Recently Science has also proven this. Both Brain and the Gut share the same neurotransmitter. So gut is also called our second brain.
When we’re stressed, our brain activates the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is our flight-or-fight response: it prepares the body to protect itself against imminent danger by conserving functions that aren’t immediately needed for survival. That includes digestion. The emptying of the stomach is delayed, which can lead to a stomach ache, indigestion, heartburn, and nausea.
My Experience
I have seen many patients who are taking pills for depression also complain of constipation Diarrhea or Bloating. These all things show that there is too much stress in your mind which is showing up through your gut. In short, we can say that your gut health is the mirror of your brain. So I start working on stress management. Because I know both things are interconnected
In today’s vast life stress can't be avoided but you can learn how to manage this stress.
Here in this blog, I am going to share some tips through which you can manage your stress.
Simple Living
“It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.” By Rabindranath Tagore. Nowadays people constantly compare virtual reality (Screen) to their Visual reality (real life) and Social media have a vital role in this. Nobody wants to live simple
Work-life balance
Always remember our success depends on so much more than just what we are doing during our working hours. Here are some of the ways through which you can do this.
- Taking Time Off Between Work. ..
- Volunteering Time Off. ...
- Proper Planning. ..
- Encouraging a Healthy Lifestyle. ...
- Encouraging No Work at Home Policy Post Work Hours. ...
- Flexible Work Schedule. ...
- Time Management. ...
- Encourage Hobbies
You can deliver your best when you are happy and healthy.
Eating Behaviour
There is much truth behind the phrase "stress eating." Stress, the hormones it unleashes, and the effects of high-fat, sugary "comfort foods" push people toward overeating
Research also shows connections between stress and food. People tend to seek high-calorie, high-fat foods during periods of stress, though, when people are stressed, their bodies store more fat than when they are relaxed.
To help stop stress eating, try these tips:
- Have a hunger reality check. ..
- Get support. ...
- Fight boredom. ...
- Take away temptation. ...
- Don't deprive yourself. ...
- Snack healthy.
- Maintain Food Dairy
Social Interaction
Friends, family, and other sources of social support seem to have a buffering effect on the stress that people experience. For example, research suggests that people working in stressful situations, like hospital emergency departments, have better mental health if they have adequate social support. But even people who live and work in situations where the stakes aren't as high need help from time to time from friends and family
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