Probiotics for mental health: what science says about the gut–brain connection

“There are animal studies On this subject, “explains Stengel,” and growing indications based on evidence that certain probiotic bacterial strains called psychobiotics can have a positive influence on mood, stress and anxiety. »» Certain strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacterium are distinguished. Studies have shown that they reduce anxiety behavior in animals, reduce stress in healthy…

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“There’s joy and freedom in leaning into ugliness”: Zinnia Kumar on self-worth and confronting the ‘evil aunty’ in her head

Zinnia Kumar does not believe to hide the discomfort. She prefers to establish visual contact with him, to examine his form and social function before deciding if he deserves space. “There is great joy and great freedom to look at ugliness,” she says. “Part of me had to decompose female gender roles and restrictive social…

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