Holistic Psychiatry

Holistic Psychiatry

How Our Microbiome Influences Our Mental Health

How Our Microbiome Influences Our Brain Development, Sense of Well-Being, Mood, Cognition, Stress Tolerance, Social Engagement, Aging Process & Conditions Such as ADHD, Autism & Alzheimer's.

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Courtney Snyder MD
Nov 18, 2024
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Our gut microbiome is a thriving ecosystem consisting of trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses, archaea, and fungi) belonging to thousands of species, many of which were here before we were.

Despite the emergence of research into the microbiome in the last twenty years, our ancestors recognized the link between digestion and emotions, mood, and beha…

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