Health And Wellness: Better Health Through Science And Nature

  Table of Contents   Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Antibiotics   How Antibiotics Work: The Good and The Bad   How Antibiotics Disrupt Gut Health 3.1  The Destruction of Beneficial Bacteria 3.2  Overgrowth of Harmful Bacteria 3.3  Weakened Immune Response 3.4  Increased Risk of Gastrointestinal Disorders   Signs of Gut Imbalance After Antibiotic Use   How to Restore Gut Health After Antibiotics 5.1  Probiotic Supplementation 5.2  Prebiotics: Fuel for Probiotics 5.3  Eating Fermented Foods 5.4  Fiber-Rich Foods for Gut Recovery 5.5  Hydration and Gut Health 5.6  Reducing Sugar and Processed...

  Table of Contents Introduction: Unveiling the Gut-Brain Connection  Understanding the Gut Microbiome The Gut: Your Second Brain What is the Gut Microbiome? Functions of the Gut Microbiome The Gut-Brain Axis: How They Communicate The Vagus Nerve: The Superhighway of Communication Neurotransmitters: Chemical Messengers Immune System Interactions Gut Health's Impact on Mental Well-being Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression) Neurodegenerative Diseases (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) Stress Response & Resilience Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The Brain's Influence on Gut Health Stress & Digestive Issues Mental Health Disorders & Gut Symptoms The Placebo Effect & Gut Health Nurturing Your Gut-Brain Connection Diet: The Gut's Best Friend Probiotics & Prebiotics Stress Management Exercise Emerging Therapies & Research Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) Psychobiotics Vagal Nerve Stimulation Conclusion: The Gut-Brai...