Is Your Gut Stressing Out Your Nervous System?
- Michele Root

- Oct 16
- 2 min read
You probably already know your gut affects your digestion — but did you know it also has a direct line to your brain and nervous system?
If you’ve been feeling anxious, wired but tired, foggy, or emotionally on edge, the root cause might not just be stress… it could be what’s happening in your gut.
✨ When the Gut Falls Out of Sync, So Does the Nervous System
If you’re dealing with bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, or that “off” feeling in your digestion, it could be more than just your gut — it may be affecting your entire nervous system.
When the gut microbiome is imbalanced (a state called dysbiosis), it can trigger inflammation, disrupt neurotransmitter production, and send confusing signals along the gut-brain highway. The result? Your autonomic nervous system (the one that regulates stress, rest, and energy) can swing out of balance.
That’s why gut issues often show up as things like poor sleep, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or feeling “stuck in high gear” — even when you’re trying to rest.
The good news? Supporting gut balance can help your body and mind find their rhythm again — from smoother digestion to a calmer, more grounded sense of being.
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