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Emotional Wellbeing and Gut Health

Health and Wellness, HealthNews, Nutrition / May 23, 2023 / rieschirofortbragg

Is there a relationship between gut health and emotional wellbeing? A recent study linked bacteria in the gut to positive emotions, healthier emotion management skills, and better physical health. Over 200 women in the study filled out a survey assessing their feelings and how they handled emotions, as well as providing stool samples.

The study found people who suppressed their emotions had a less diverse gut microbiome, and those who reported happier feelings had lower levels of certain bacteria compared to people who had more negative emotions having more of those bacteria.

Some foods to support your gut health and ultimately your emotional and physical health include: organic fruits and vegetables, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, fiber rich foods. Remember your best source for diet, nutrition, and supplement information is your Metabolic Typing Advisor, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.

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Walking is The Best Exercise

Why is walking considered the best exercise? Walking can be done indoors and outdoors and requires no skills or practice. 5 ways to make walking the most beneficial include:
1- Walk about 3 miles in 45 minutes.
2- Do some uphill walking (long, gradual hills are best).
3- Carry hand weights and never use ankle weights, which can stress joints and lead to injury. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.
4- Good posture is important and swinging the arms opposite to the movement of the legs makes for a better stride. 5- Walking with special poles (like ski poles) is a great option. The best thing about walking is you can do it alone, with friends, or make it a family activity!