Making science sexy
UMass Chan researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans
I cannot wait to see the understanding of the microbiome expand to the extent that it can be used in psychiatry. Honestly, getting a better handle on treating anxiety & depression alone would be just fantastic.
@ATXJane right? I'vebeen watching this for the last couple years. It correlates for us. My girl sufferred anxiety, depression, bipolar or oppositional depending on the psychiatrist. I often wonder if it tied in with her cancer.
Trying to do good by 11 so any info shared is welcome💗
Yes, gut biome info is important. I’m on a FODMAP diet for bad IBS. My innards are undoubtedly out of balance. Foods that are considered good probiotics throw me into a tailspin. So one of my current projects is to right my gut. It has to be part of optimizing health, both physically & psychologically.
My adopted son’s bio parent has Bipolar 1. I could see he was depressed in middle/high school. I wish I had been able to get him on medication before the bipolar manifested.
@ATXJane It is such a hard road. My girl did not do well on meds. Made her suicidal. We tried a lot of stuff but got the most results with vitamin e of all things. But that of course isn't the answer. Just a tremendous load.
Hoping quantum computing will help with human mappng/modeling. Everyone is so unique.
So sorry on IBS. That is tough. The trial and error has to be miserable. Would love to learn from you. 💙 What is working?
@damselfly59
Not really sure. I’m still in the starting position re IBS & microbiome. My uncle just reminded me his daughter (in FL) is their go to for gut concerns. She a TCM practitioner. I’ll see if she can consult. I also started going to an acupuncturist here, so he might also be a resource.
I think we have a study group forming here!💛