There is a direct link between nervous system dysregulation and gut dysfunction 🚨🚨 When our nervous system is dysregulated, it can significantly impact our gut function. This is because the nervous system directly controls functions of gut motility, digestion, and nutrient absorption. When our body is stuck in a perpetual state of dysregulation this can lead to a range of gut-related issues, including: ⚡️IBS & IBD ⚡️Chronic constipation ⚡️Diarrhea ⚡️SIBO ⚡️Food intolerances A study called, "Stress and Gut Function" shines light on the fact that chronic stress can lead to changes in the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria 🦠 that live in our digestive tract which can lead to gut dysbiosis and other gut related issues. Does this surprise you? Check this out ⬇️ A study called, "Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a systematic review and meta-analysis," involved a total of 883 participants who had IBS and started incorporating mindfulness based regulation techniques into their day. The researchers found the regulation techniques were effective in reducing IBS symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. The participants also reported improvements in quality of life and reducing psychological distress. There is so much research out there which is super exciting for me personally, and I love sharing it with you! If you're someone who's been struggling with a perpetually dysfunctional gut l encourage you to take this lens. #guthealing #foodintolerance #healfromwithin #guthealthtips #healingispossible #nervoussystemhealing #gutbrainconnection #nervoussystemregulation - @thathealingfeeling