Tag: stress
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I thought I was allergic to nuts but really, I’m just anxious.
I was first introduced to the gut-brain axis (GBA) during my neuroscience degree at VT. We discussed how the brain and gut both influence each other in numerous way such as release of neurotransmitters and metabolites from the gut acting on the nervous system or how mental health conditions like high stress and anxiety can…
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Understanding Stress: Real Symptoms and Coping Strategies
Symptoms It’s a word that a lot of us are all very familiar with, whether we’d like to admit it or not. Recent life events and entering adulthood have had me thinking a lot about the body’s response to stress and the effect it can have on our overall health and well-being. Stress manifests differently,…