#145 - Gut-Brain Axis Explained: Stress, Microbiome, and Real-World Fixes

Send us Fan MailWe break down how the gut brain axis works and why your digestion can shape your mood, stress levels, cravings, and sleep. We connect the science of the microbiome to practical habits and a few traditional ingredients that may support gut health.• Defining the gut brain axis as a two-way communication network• Explaining the “second brain” in the gut wall and why it matters• Highlighting the gut microbiome’s role in digestion, vitamins, immunity, and inflammation• Discussing serotonin production in the gut and what it affects• Covering GABA and how certain bacteria may support calm• Walking through chronic stress, cortisol, and fight or flight impacts on digestion• Linking gut dysbiosis with IBS, anxiety, depression, obesity, and metabolic disease• Calling out modern gut stressors like processed foods, sugar, poor sleep, toxins, alcohol, and antibiotics• Sharing foundational support: fiber, fermented foods, hydration, sleep, exercise, sunlight, and relaxation• Talking through wormwood, black walnut, and cloves for digestive support traditions and functional medicine useThanks for listening to this edition of Frontline Health by Centurion. Remember, you are your best health advocate.Learn more about our products at https://centurion.health/Use discount code: FRONTLINE15 for 15% off your first order!Subscribe to our newsletter: https://centurion.health/pages/podcastFollow us on social media:TikTok - @frontlinehealthpodcastYoutube - Centurion HealthFacebook - Centurion HealthInstagram - @frontlinehealthpodcastX - @TheCenturionWay