20-06-2016, 08:40 PM
Hi Lotus
Some of the things I have been reading lately definitely agrees with this idea of a link between stress and the Brain-Gut relationship you are talking about here.
But what I also found interesting is that there are actual brain cells in a thin layer along the full length of the gut, from the mouth to the rectum. Enough cells to equal the brain of a cat (if I remember correctly).
Also, I had re-introduced anti-histamines a little while ago and seemed to be getting on well with them. But I ran out last week and have noticed a distinct drop in my ability to manage stress. It's not something I would directly have linked together but it kinda makes sense? An over active immune system and inflammation is certainly going to cause physical stress (which is problem enough) but perhaps there is should no surprise there is a mental aspect too? I will be stocking up tomorrow and I am intrigued to see what happens.
Huggy.
Some of the things I have been reading lately definitely agrees with this idea of a link between stress and the Brain-Gut relationship you are talking about here.
But what I also found interesting is that there are actual brain cells in a thin layer along the full length of the gut, from the mouth to the rectum. Enough cells to equal the brain of a cat (if I remember correctly).
Also, I had re-introduced anti-histamines a little while ago and seemed to be getting on well with them. But I ran out last week and have noticed a distinct drop in my ability to manage stress. It's not something I would directly have linked together but it kinda makes sense? An over active immune system and inflammation is certainly going to cause physical stress (which is problem enough) but perhaps there is should no surprise there is a mental aspect too? I will be stocking up tomorrow and I am intrigued to see what happens.
Huggy.