Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach before a big event? Or lost your appetite during a stressful time? These feelings aren’t just coincidence—they’re a sign of the powerful connection between your gut and your brain. Let’s dive into this fascinating relationship and see how caring for your gut can actually help support better mental health. What Is the Gut-Brain Connection? Our body is full of communication systems, and one of the most talked-about lately is the gut-brain axis. This is the two-way connection between your digestive system (aka the “gut”) and your brain. They’re constantly talking to…