Did you know that what happens in the gastrointestinal system can have a major impact on your thinking, mood and immune function? Yes-it turns out that “intuition” is real. In fact, your gut is the key control center of your body, which is why researchers call it the “second brain”. There is a connection between the gut and the brain, and I will tell you why keeping the second brain in good condition is so important to your mood, thinking and health.
Your intuition can make you happy-or sad.
This is a quick science class.Your gastrointestinal tract has its own nervous system called Enteric nervous system, Or ENS. The system sends information to the brain through the vagus nerve from the abdomen to the brainstem.
Believe it or not, your gut sends more information to your brain than your brain sends to your gut. (This is amazing, isn’t it?) Because the intestine contains more than 90% of the body’s serotonin and about 50% of dopamine, people suffering from depression or anxiety usually get great relief after improving their diet.
I am able to make many of my patients abstain from prescription drugs altogether, just by allowing them to eat healthy, natural foods. In short, your emotional feelings are not only related to your mind, but also to your intuition!
Immunization is a very brave thing.
Your digestive tract is also where 80% of your immune system is located. Research has revealed the connection between an unhealthy gut and various medical problems. In fact, many researchers believe that diseases often stem from communication barriers between the intestine and other parts of the body.
The zero basis for the prevention of gastrointestinal diseases is a group of specific lymphoid tissues called “Peyer’s spots”. These small patches are responsible for approximately 70% of immune system function. They act as a surveillance system, analyze all food passing through, and then send one of the following messages to the rest of the intestine:
- This is healthy food… digest it and absorb nutrients.
- This is a foreign invader… wreck.
If your Peyer patch shakes, your body will start to absorb what it should reject and reject what it should absorb. Generally speaking, people have about 30 to 40 Pyle’s spots. Unfortunately, as they age, they tend to shrink and decrease in number. This is a major reason why we are more susceptible to diseases as we age. Fortunately, some simple strategies will help optimize your Peyer’s plaque and overall intestinal health. The more these strategies you implement, the healthier your gut will be.
Here are 8 ways to make the “second brain” healthier:
1. Restrict or stop your consumption:
-Processed foods-Refined sugar-Alcohol-Caffeine-Cereals-Seed oils (these are rich in omega-6 oils and have pro-inflammatory effects)
2. Take antibiotics only when absolutely necessary; these play an important role in killing healthy intestinal flora.
3. Avoid contact with pollutants, pesticides and other chemicals.
4. Eat more coconut milk yogurt, coconut milk kefir, sauerkraut, chilled kimchi, and kimchi. These are probiotic foods that provide beneficial bacteria to your body.
5. Eat prebiotic foods, such as jicama, onions, garlic, asparagus, leeks, bananas, chicory and Jerusalem artichoke. These provide the soluble fiber that your good intestines like to eat.
6. Take strong bacteria supplements to inject a large number of beneficial bacteria into your system, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis.
7. Manage your stress. Activities such as yoga and meditation not only calm you down, but also help heal your “second brain.”
8. Drink alcohol Bone broth every day. The gelatin and anti-inflammatory nutrients in the bone broth can soothe and heal your intestines.
Following these rules, your intuition will function like a well-tuned engine. As a result, you will think more clearly, feel happier, feel less anxious, and reduce the risk of various diseases such as flu and cancer. More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said that all diseases start in the intestines. Today, we know that a healthy and happy mood also starts in the gut. Therefore, please treat your hard-working second brain with due respect and take care of it every day!
Keep thinking about a big and bold life!
