Stress, insomnia, what we eat, our environment and lifestyle habits are all known factors that affect mental focus and microbial balance in the intestinal tract.
Microbes in the human intestinal tract, called the microbiome, are part of the unconscious system influencing behavior and mental health. Disruption of the gut microbiome balance can negatively impact mental health. The gut microbiome influences the brain and the brain function by producing neurotransmitters, hormones, immune-regulating molecules and bacterial toxins. In turn, stress and emotions can change the composition of the gut microbiome. Stress hormones can affect bacterial growth and compromise the integrity of the intestinal lining, which can result in bacteria and toxins entering the bloodstream. This can cause inflammation, which has been shown to play a role in depression and mental function.

His behavior totally changed
Gay helped me with my son, Jake. He takes medication for ADHD and was getting into trouble in school at least weekly. I could not believe what he was eating could affect his behavior so much but Gay said “Food is Medicine” and it really worked like medicine. It wasn’t easy to get Jake to make changes but after 2 weeks of doing what Gay recommended the situation got better. His behavior totally changed!
~Lilly, Portland
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Mental Focus?
Mental Focus?
Stress, insomnia, what we eat, our environment and lifestyle habits are all known factors that affect mental focus and microbial balance in the intestinal tract.
Always Tired?
Always Tired?
Getting deep, restorative sleep is a concern if you are always tired. Did you know that digestion can affect your ability to achieve a calm and restful sleep?
Weight Issues?
Busy Life?
Busy Life?
If you are unable to handle the demands of a busy schedule, there may be other factors that need to be considered?
Eating Healthy?
Eating Healthy?
Eating healthy means consuming more wholesome foods that are free of additives, preservatives, pesticides, hormones and GMO’s.
Good Genetics?
Good Genetics?
We are learning more everyday about the role our genes have in our health and development of disease.
Digestive Woes?
Digestive Woes?
Symptoms such as gas, bloating, cramping, indigestion, loose stools or constipation are often signs that something is out of balance.
Need Guidance?
Need Guidance?
These days it seems as if everyone offers nutrition advice. The oceans of conflicting food, diet and supplement information can become overwhelming.