Healthy Gut, Happy You

It’s no secret that stress is bad for you.  Under stress, the body begins to divert systems to handle the negative stimuli and your system as a whole begins to work at less than optimal levels.  This knowledge, however, does not stop stress from happening.  Even the most calm among us have moments of stress from time to time.

Research also shows that stress is directly linked to gut health, something that scientists and health professionals are becoming increasingly aware of in its importance to overall wellbeing. Your gut houses good bacteria that helps to balance hormones, support immunity, aid in the absorption of nutrients, and a myriad of other helpful functions.  Stress can increase bad bacteria and choke out the good wreaking havoc on your entire system.

So what is athe average, stressed person to do?  Eliminating stress is the obvious answer, but that is easier said than done.  Physical activity, meditation, Yoga, and other practices can help, but making healthy supplemental additions to your diet can also help to combat the stress phenomenon.  Certain forms of fiber and probiotics can help to create a healthy environment in your gut that is better equipped to handle and onslaught of stress.

Maintaining a fiber balance in your system is a great step toward optimal gut health.  Psyllium husk and hull powders can provide much-needed fiber and help to absorb excess water in the intestines to help create a better environment.  Solle Naturals^TM Good Fibrations is rich in this ingredient and several others that both provide a perfect balance of soluble and insoluble fiber, and a myriad of other ingredients such a blueberry seeds that offer both gentle fiber and antioxidants.

Sometimes fiber alone isn’t enough to set things right in your gut.  Poor diet and prolonged stress can really create a drag on your system.  Solle Naturals^TM Fast Tract Colon Activator is another helpful addition.  With Ingredients like Cascara Sagrada bark powder, a natural stimulant for the intestinal mucous lining, and Holy Basil, an adaptogenic herb that supports kidney function and helps to support mood, this all natural powerhouse can help combat the effects of stress on your gut as well.

The goal is always to reduce stress whenever possible, but we all know it can’t be avoided entirely, so arm your system to help combat stress for a healthier gut and ultimately a healthier you.