It goes much deeper than what we can cover on this page: the gut-brain connection, why it creates a self-reinforcing cycle, and the specific steps the latest research says to break it. Look for the subject line “Your gut health report” and open it as soon as you can.
Here is something that might explain a lot of what you have been going through.
Your gut has its own nervous system. And when things are out of balance, your gut sends distress signals to your brain through a nerve called the vagus nerve. Your brain responds by putting your body on high alert. That makes your gut more sensitive. Which sends more distress signals. Which creates more anxiety.
This is not in your head. It is a real, physical loop between your gut and your brain. And it is why you might feel that knot in your stomach before leaving the house, or panic when you look at a restaurant menu.
The frustrating part? Most dietary advice completely ignores this. You can follow every food list perfectly and still feel terrible, because the gut-brain cycle keeps running underneath.
But there is actually a second issue feeding into this that most people never hear about. It has to do with the bacteria in your gut, and it is the reason so many supplements and probiotics have not worked for you.
Your next step is to join one of our free masterclasses.
Joe Leech is a university-qualified dietitian and the founder of Diet vs Disease. His team has helped over 15,000 people with the exact cycle you are dealing with.
In this free 30-minute training, he walks you through:
This is not a generic “eat more fibre” talk. It is the training Joe wishes every gut health patient could get from their doctor, but most never do.
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Joe is the founder of Diet vs Disease and has helped over 15,000 clients with chronic gut health conditions through his evidence-based programs.
His team of university-qualified dietitians specialise in IBS, SIBO, FODMAP diets, diverticulitis, and other digestive conditions.