Our miniseries on how stress affects the body concludes with a focus on gut health. In this episode, gastroenterologist Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary shares the ways stress shapes our digestive system and how it can affect gastrointestinal motility, sensitivity, gut microbiome and more.
Dr. Choudhary also discusses symptoms of stress-related GI issues and shares how some chronic GI disorders can be triggered or aggravated by stress in genetically predisposed individuals. We also talk about ways to maintain a healthy gut, including diet tips and stress techniques.
Resources:
- Miniseries | How Stress Affects the Body: Heart Episode (1/3)
- Miniseries | How Stress Affects the Body: Nervous System Episode (2/3)
- Making Healthy Food Choices: How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label
- How to Recognize the Signs of and Prevent Burnout
- Podcast: Dietitian Reviews TikTok Nutrition Trends, Diets and More
- Podcast: Gastroenterologist Takes on Questions About Gut Health, Celiac Disease, Colonoscopies and More
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