IBS, Anxiety, and The Gut-Brain Connection
We all know what it's like when anxiety fuels gut symptoms. From the gentle butterflies in your stomach to a day of unpredictable, urgent bathroom trips, anxiety and stress are gut triggers for many individuals with IBS and other complex gut disorders, whether they're disorders of the gut-brain connection, or inflammatory or autoimmune conditions like IBD or celiac disease.
Let's talk about:
- what the gut-brain axis is
- why symptoms can be anxiety-provoking
- why food fear can develop
- why restriction can become a problem
- how nutrition counseling can fit into a broader treatment team
- when someone should see a gastroenterologist, therapist, physician, etc.
Check out the articles below to learn more about my approach to gut healing without fueling anxiety.
The Vagus Nerve, Vagal Tone, and Vagus Nerve Activation
One of the most central topics within the gut-brain axis is the vagus nerve. Here’s why you should care about your vagus nerve, how to improve vagal nerve function, and why “toning” the vagus nerve is...
Dealing with IBS, Mood and Anxiety
IBS is incredibly common in the US – somewhere between 10-20% of people suffer from it. But it’s incredibly more common in people with mood and anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder,...