I never thought my anxious mind would mess with my stomach until it actually did. I used to brush off those fluttery feelings before big meetings or awkward conversations as nothing more than “nerves.” But soon, it became clear that my bloated belly, constant cramping, and random bathroom dashes weren’t just a coincidence. It wasn’t…
Honestly, I never really thought much about my gut beyond the occasional bloating or bad sushi night—until anxiety turned everything upside down. I’d be running late, heart racing, mentally spiraling… and suddenly, my stomach would twist into knots. Turns out, it wasn’t just “nerves.” There’s a whole intricate relationship between anxiety and the gut microbiome…
Not long ago, I found myself stuck in traffic, running late, and feeling that familiar burn rising in my chest. It wasn’t spicy food or coffee that triggered it—it was stress. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever noticed your acid reflux flare up after a long, tense day, you’re definitely not imagining it. The connection between…