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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.
I know certain yogurts contain specific species of acidophilus, some of which are related to lowered levels of depression or anxiety. I think the real issue is how to keep the little critters alive long-term because once you wipe them out with antibiotics, etc. it can be hard to reestablish the correct types. It took me an embarrassingly long time to figure out that just taking some acidophilus caps without feeding the little fellows was enough to get in balance. 😐
@ATXJane @damselfly59 jumping in here.... would you consider facial transplants? My doctor told me to do some research.
@ATXJane @damselfly59 lol I didn't mean Facial transplants....omg , I meant fecal transplants....omg , that might be worse....😂
@damselfly59 oh, you don't want to try it....lol
But seriously, they did a fecal transplant in identical twins. The results were crazy. I'll see if I can find the article. I would do it if I could pick my donor. I want a health, fit, slender, athletic, strong , intelligent person. If was only that easy.
@ATXJane hey you. How are you doing in this crazy weather. P.s. I sent my daughter omega 3 and begged her to take it. She promised she would.🤞hope it helps her. The research shows it should
Omega 3 is awesome. You probably already know that it’s important the 6s aren’t too high relative to the 3s. Like no more than 1:2.
Here’s my crazy weather report: chickens in the bathroom! These are the geriatric 6; 15 others are still doing fine outside.
From L to R they are Raven, R2, Peach, Gidget, the most handsome & kind Shy Guy, & my beloved Ginger (mother of my long gone therapy chicken, Peeper)
It is getting a little, uh, smelly but we endure for the elders.
