Gut Health & Anxiety with Paula Benedi

In todays episode I speak with Paula Benedi about the role the gut can play in anxiety. We start by talking about the gut-brain axis and its four components: the vagus nerve, the immune pathway, hormonal pathway and metabolte pathway.  We go on to discuss the importance of establishing healthy foundational lifestyle practices as a way to improve gut health and anxiety ranging from starting a mindfulness practice, through to forest bathing before diving in to some of the more specific interventions that can be considered such as psychobiotics - specific strains of probiotic that have been shown to positively influence our mental and emotional wellbeing.  Book recommendations: The Brain Maker: https://amzn.to/3CIq8HY Gut The Inside Story: https://amzn.to/3Ttpc0V Get Paula's free ebook here: https://www.synergised.info/anxiety/ Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com  Order a SIBO test: https://healthpath.com/products/sibo-hydrogen-breath-test-uk/ Order a gut microbiome test: https://healthpath.com/products/microbiome-gut-bacteria-test-uk/ Work with a healthpath practitioner: https://healthpath.com/practitioners/ Visit our blog: https://healthpath.com/blog/ Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealthpath/ Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexandermanos/ Sign up to our new newsletter: https://healthpath.com/newsletter/ Episode sponsor: Live Kefir Company. Live Kefir Company offer three types of Kefir milk? Cow, Goat & Coconut meaning there is something to suit everyone. Their multi award-winning Kefir is made in the traditional way using Live Kefir Grains. This means that the 300 billion beneficial bacteria* reach your gut alive, boosting your immunity, helping with tiredness & fatigue and can even reduce stress and anxiety.  Live Kefir Company offer 11 & 22 day courses, discounted subscriptions and a handy taster pack. To receive 15% off your first order use code healthpath at our checkout, exclusive to healthpath listeners. Visit us at www.livekefircompany.co.uk and start your Kefir journey today!