{"id":2768,"date":"2022-09-30T06:09:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T06:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2022-10-28T06:29:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T06:29:25","slug":"gut-brain-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2022\/09\/gut-brain-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Your Gut-Brain and Why You Should \u201cMind Your Microbiome\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2777 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2022\/10\/gut-brain-youtube.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that you aren\u2019t all human?<\/p>\n<p>Creepily, trillions of tiny microbes (microbiota) have set up their habitats inside and outside your body, <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalpath.net\/body\/pediatrics\/the-unsterile-start\/\">starting<\/a> in utero. In fact, our gastrointestinal (GI) tract alone is home to 10<sup>14<\/sup> cells of thousands of different species of microbiota. These critters form a give-and-take relationship with our cells and impact or mind and body in many important ways. Amazingly, these little microbe communities in our gut even have their own brain!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n<p>The cells and bugs in our bellies have their own nervous system and it is in a two-way communication with our central nervous system. This bi-directional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/the-gut-brain-axis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connection<\/a> between the \u201cgut brain\u201d and our \u201chead brain\u201d is termed the \u201cgut-brain axis.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In my recent <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/gut-brain-connection-depression-anxiety\/\">article<\/a> and video, I highlight key points everyone should know about this link.<\/p>\n<p>It is based on my recent review article on the gut-brain connection published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rupahealth.com\/post\/gut-brain-axis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rupa health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/gut-brain-connection-depression-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topics<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How our gut microbiota has influenced our view of mental health<\/li>\n<li>The several routes that our gut and brain use to communicate (i.e., our immune system, tryptophan metabolism, the vagus nerve, our enteric nervous system, and microbe metabolites)<\/li>\n<li>The neurochemicals our gut bacteria produce (GABA, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, and melatonin) and how they affect our brain and mind<\/li>\n<li>How gut inflammation impacts mood<\/li>\n<li>Functional medicine lab tests to consider for gut-brain health (e.g., comprehensive stool analysis, neurotransmitter analysis, micronutrient panel, and omega-3 index)<\/li>\n<li>3 types of foods that help enhance mood<\/li>\n<li>Herbs and supplements that support the gut-brain axis<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle factors for more optimal gut-brain communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understanding the gut-brain connection has immense implications for balancing emotions and mental health. Its discovery is shifting our beliefs about the origin and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders.<\/p>\n<p><em>Integrative medical practitioners can now work with conventional mental healthcare to ensure that the biological and neurological support of the gut-brain is addressed to improve efficacy in treatment. This can be done through diet, nutrients, herbal approaches, and lifestyle. (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rupahealth.com\/post\/gut-brain-axis\"><em>source<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Get the link to my summary and the full article with references <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/gut-brain-connection-depression-anxiety\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Naturopathic Medicine Resources for Mood and Hormone Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness are available to you <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you are struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional help: <a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthhotline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Mental Health Hotline<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stay Connected! <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign-up<\/a> for my weekly newsletter.<\/li>\n<li>Stay tuned for an upcoming opportunity that can support you in holistic mind-body-heart-soul healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many blessings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p><em>This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you aren\u2019t all human? Creepily, trillions of tiny microbes (microbiota) have set up their habitats inside and outside your body, starting in utero. In fact, our gastrointestinal (GI) tract alone is home to 1014 cells of thousands of different species of microbiota. These critters form a give-and-take relationship with our cells [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":2770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,31,30,756,1],"tags":[864,972,1588,1587,1582,1583,1586,1584,1585,80,603,74,1589,146,90,1044,127],"class_list":["post-2768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-essential-oils","category-holistic-health","category-mind-body","category-naturopathic-doctor","category-uncategorized","tag-anxiety","tag-depression","tag-functional-medicine-and-natural-medicine-schenectady-ny","tag-functional-medicine-ny","tag-gut-brain-connection","tag-gut-bugs","tag-gut-health-and-mood","tag-gut-mood","tag-gut-mood-connection","tag-gut-brain","tag-mental-health","tag-microbiome","tag-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-provider-albany-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-albany-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-ballston-spa-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-saratoga-ny"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>What is Your Gut-Brain and Why You Should \u201cMind Your Microbiome\u201d - Healing, Health &amp; Wellness for the Mind, Body &amp; Spirit with Dr. Sarah<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know your gut has it&#039;s own brain!? 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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