# Anxiety/Depression and the Gut

Did you know that anxiety/depression and the gut are actually linked? It's because the gastrointestinal system has a lot of nerve cells, enough that som e call it the "little brain." Unfortunately, that means they affect each other, especially in negative ways. The good news is, you can use that connection for your own benefit, especially for anxiety and depression.

Ways to treat anxiety/depression through the gut-brain axis

-Take Probiotics/Eat Probiotic Food

-Eat Light Food that's easy on your stomach

To help your stomach, here's what you can do

-Meditate

-Take Deep Breaths

-Self-Reflect on how anxiety changes your perception of your stomach

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