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…

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No meal as wholesome as good old thali, say experts | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Go back to traditional Indian thali rich in pulses, grains, vegetables and dairy to overcome micronutrient deficiencies and reduce dependence on fast, processed and packaged foods. Wholesome, locally sourced foods, including millets, can provide balanced nutrition and long-term health benefits. By integrating fortified staples like wheat, rice and edible oils into traditional recipes, families…

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Oh, gourd! ‘Karela’ best veggie to check diabetes: LU study | Lucknow News

Lucknow: A study conducted by the Lucknow University research team has scientifically validated the age-old wisdom that food, including staple vegetables, can indeed be medicinal. “This is more than just plant research; it’s about transforming everyday vegetables into therapeutic options,” said Vikas Gautam, who led the research team, adding, “Our findings support safe, low-cost, food-based…

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