Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Mental Health | Kriben Govender

An exciting area of modern science is exploring the connection between the gut and our brain. They are intimately connected.The gut-brain axis: The bi-directional communication pathway in us.There’s plenty of evidence that stress and violence will negatively affect one’s microbiome, mood, immunity and bodily functions.According to Ayurveda, 85%-99% of health concerns originate as digestive imbalance, known as "manda agni"The collective of micro-organisms that dominate the human body, the microbiome, play a very large role in gut health, mental health, and basically all biological functions.We are 90% bugs. Most of the cells in our body are microbial.We need to get more familiar with the microbes that dominate our gut.ABOUT KRIBEN GOVENDER Kriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing.With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Procurement, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome. Kriben is an expert in the art of making fermented foods.He is the host of one of Australia's leading Nutrition Podcasts - The Gut Health Gurus Podcast.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSKriben’s current anxiety and gut issues that are manifesting in the stressful times of COVID-19.Kriben’s struggle with anxiety and depression in the past.What is the Microbiome.There is no such thing as a good and bad parasite or virus. It is all about harmony and balance.The Important Purpose of Viruses in NatureMitochondria - ancient microbes.Neurotransmitters and hormones in the gut - GABA, serotonin, dopamine, Enteric Nervous System, Butyrate / Butyric AcidLeaky GutImproving tight junctions in the gut liningCircadian Medicine ane RhythmicityKefir - the drink with countless health benefitsDISCOUNT ON FERMENTING AND HEALTH KITS from Nourish Me Organics - Discount Code: VITALVEDASupport the show🌿 Follow us on Instagram (@vitalveda)🌿 Our Courses🌿 Our Treatments🌿 Our Online Shop🌿 Vital Veda Website