When anxiety stirs your stomach: How the brain-gut connection affects digestion (and what you can do)
Image generated using an AI tool Ever feel your stomach tighten when you’re anxious? That’s no coincidence — your gut and brain constantly talk to each other through nerves, hormones, and microbes. When anxiety hits, digestion shifts too, leading to bloating, cramps, or irregular bowel movements. Understanding this gut-brain loop is key to calming both…