GutJoy

GutJoy

The Invisible Conversation Between Your Mind and Gut

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Leena Mahtani
Sep 02, 2025
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Mental health hygiene is gut hygiene

Every time you feel stressed, angry, or anxious, you're not just experiencing an emotion—you're conducting a live experiment on billions of microorganisms living inside you.

Your gut microbiome is like a microscopic mood ring. Chronic negative emotions create an environment where harmful bacteria thrive. These inflammatory species don't just sit quietly—…

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