At the heart (and head) of good mental health is good gut health. In this section of the course, we explore the gut-brain connection, the fascinating intelligence of the gut, and its essential role in combatting depression, anxiety, and numerous neurodegenerative diseases.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand that the gut has its own intelligence and be able to describe how it works
- Understand how to support the microbiome of the gut
- Realize how the gut affects the brain directly
- Know the symptoms associated with a gut disorder or unhealthy gut