Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Gut Health and Mental Health (Re-Release)
Gut Health and Mental Health (Re-Release)
Gut Health and Mental Health (Re-Release)
Saturday 7th December 2019
Discover the connection between gut health and mental well-being in this episode of Counselor Toolbox Podcast with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes.
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Get the buttons here!Gut Health and Mental Well-being: The Connection You Need to Know
Our neurotransmitters are like making a good marinara sauce. So if our gut is not able to make those, and we don't know exactly how much is synthesized in the gut and how much is synthesized in the brain, because there's no effective way to monitor where it's coming from in humans they extrapolate from rat studies and stuff, but we know that if part of the system is offline then we're probably going to have some level of imbalance.
Have you ever thought about how your gut might be influencing your mood? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes unpacks the fascinating link between gut health and mental health. Often called the 'second brain', your gut plays a crucial role in producing neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are vital for regulating mood and emotions. Dr.
Snipes explains how issues like leaky gut and inflammation can wreak havoc not just on your digestion but also on your mental state. She dives into how stress can alter your gut microbiome, leading to increased gut permeability and a host of other problems. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Dr. Snipes offers practical advice on balancing gut bacteria through diet and supplements like prebiotics and probiotics.
However, she also warns against over-relying on probiotics and emphasizes the importance of paying attention to both physical and emotional symptoms. This episode is packed with actionable tips for improving gut health, which in turn can boost your mental well-being. Whether you’re a counselor looking for new tools to help clients or someone trying to understand the root of your own health issues, this episode has something valuable to offer.