At the end of a stressful day or before an anxiety-provoking situation, such as giving a presentation, something strange happens; a tension in our stomachs, perhaps A slight cramp… Filling our brains worry and fear, It’s like it finds an echo in our intestines.
In fact, there is a mysterious communication network between our brain and our gut, and this communication affects both sides. In this complex world of our body, Interesting connection between our mental and physical health Let’s take a closer look at that.
Our intestines and brain have a direct connection.

When our brains feel like they’re in knots, so do our stomachs The brain and the intestines are connected. Just as what goes on in our minds can affect our stomach, what we eat can affect our mood.
Our brain may be responsible for the general control of our body, but the intestines have their own nervous system and are so powerful that it is sometimes even called the ‘second brain’. The name of the system is It is the ‘enteric nervous system’.
The brain and gut are connected, even though they work separately.

The enteric nervous system is the system with the largest number of nerve cells in the body, with the exception of the brain. Not only does it regulate gastrointestinal functions separately in the brain, but it also produces and responds to the same stress hormones and neurotransmitters as our brain. Here is the connection between our gut and our brain, exactly from this system is caused by.
Although the two systems work independently, this connection allows our brain to control our digestive system changes the activity in our intestines It allows.

When our brains are confronted with a situation of sadness, stress or anxiety, they can transmit this distress to our digestive system. intestinal symptoms such as cramps, discomfort or bloating can trigger.
Stress can even change gut bacteria.

Gut bacteria can affect the ability to think and regulate emotions. Therefore, constant changes can change our mood. Even the effect of long-term stress on the intestines; Increases the sensitivity of the digestive system and various intestinal syndromes, chronic pain and many diseases It can even lead to:
In brief This complex relationship between mind and body One of the amazing properties of our body!
Sources: UChicago Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
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