You often have an upset stomach. You may be depressed.

You often have an upset stomach. You may be depressed.

1. The organ of emotion is the stomach.

The intestine can work independently, and it can also cooperate with the brain on the top of the head to affect our mood. When we are sick, our bodies send out signals. Similarly, we also have organs that are sensitive to emotions and can send out signals in time, that is, the gastrointestinal tract, which is called the largest "emotional organ" of human beings.

2. Emotions are often accompanied by gastrointestinal problems.

Anxiety and depression are the most common diseases in the outpatient department of internal medicine in general hospitals, among which the anxiety and depression of digestive patients are the most obvious. Depression and anxiety often appear together with physical symptoms, which will cause damage to body systems and organs and affect our digestive system, manifested as abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea and so on.

3. How do emotions and stomach affect each other?

When we are in a bad mood, angry and nervous, negative emotions will cause abnormal secretion of gastrointestinal hormones through the "brain-intestine axis", which will lead to abdominal pain, bloating, fever and nausea. Conversely, gastrointestinal dysfunction may also be fed back to the central nervous system through the "brain-intestine axis", causing people's emotional response.

4. What can we do?

A. Avoid processed foods, which will bring many unrecognizable components to our immune system, leading to inflammation in the body. Eating some unprocessed food will improve the function of the brain.

B. eliminate dairy products, gluten and sugar. Sugar and dairy products can cause acne. Speaking of intestinal inflammation and depression, these things must not be eaten.

C. Eating a lot of natural fat, DMEGA-3 and oral MEGA-6 is actually the key to brain and immune function. It is recommended to eat some good fats every day, such as eggs and nuts, almonds and dark chocolate.