An imbalance stresses our homeostatic state beyond what can be managed innately by the body and often leads to disorder. Disorders don’t usually happen ‘out of the blue’, there are usually very early warning signs, that most of us tend to ignore because of the fast-paced nature of life. There are 5 stages of imbalances that I want to bring to your attention.

Mental strength is the capacity that someone has to deal effectively with stressors, pressures, and challenges while performing to the best of their abilities despite the circumstances. Mental resilience is the ability to bounce back or adapt to traumas, hardships, failures, or difficult life circumstances.

Let’s unpack some of the exciting new research about the link between gut health, mood, food, and stress. We are going to dive into the topic of your gut microbiomes, the gut-brain axis, and recommendations of how to eat and de-stress for better gut and brain health.