‘All diseases begin in the gut’ - Hippocrates. The human gut is home to 38 trillion microorganisms that help digest food and maintain a healthy immune system. Researchers are finding evidence that irritation in the gastrointestinal system may send signals to the brain via the gut-brain axis. Communication between the two may trigger many disorders including cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes as well as mental conditions. See the slideshow.
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