Ever felt your stomach tie itself in knots when stress hits? For millions of Americans, that unsettling sensation isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a constant, debilitating reality known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. This isn’t your average stomachache; it’s a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and unpredictable swings between diarrhea … Read more
Scientists have identified cells responsible for communication between the brain’s stress responses and inflammation in the gut.
Our latest study has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks had a significant effect on lowering perceived stress levels.
“This one of the few studies showing that chronic stress could have beneficial effect instead of negative effect,” researchers say.
It’s especially important for patients with gut conditions, or virtually any chronic or autoimmune disease out there to manage stress.
New research finds that when you (or your pet) get overwhelmed, stress hormones activate and make the body vulnerable to bacterial infections.
New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.